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Port of Port Angeles candidates highlight stability

Burke, McAleer discuss job-creation efforts

Public safety project moving

Bids requested for contractor, manager

Quimper Mercantile purchases land intended for new location

Board president says direct public offering will fund construction

Klahhane Ridge, as seen from Port Angeles, had a good dusting of snow on Monday. Fall temperatures on the Peninsula were expected to be in the mid-50s this week while overnight lows were expected to dip into the upper 30s. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Snow-covered ridge

Klahhane Ridge, as seen from Port Angeles, had a good dusting of snow on Monday. Fall temperatures on the Peninsula were expected to be in… Continue reading

Klahhane Ridge, as seen from Port Angeles, had a good dusting of snow on Monday. Fall temperatures on the Peninsula were expected to be in the mid-50s this week while overnight lows were expected to dip into the upper 30s. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Central Services projects $5.7M in expenses

Jefferson County department presents 2026 budget

Four people injured in three-car collision

Four people were injured in a three-car collision at U.S. Highway 101 and Diamond Point Road. Ronak Ved, 27, of Bellevue was… Continue reading

Milling company may receive loan, grant to make building improvements

Company would bring family-wage jobs to the West End

Electronic edition of Monday’s paper now available

The electronic edition of Monday’s Peninsula Daily News is now available. It had been delayed due to a technical issue. To access… Continue reading

Festival-goers, from left, Cara Saunto, Shelby Damiani and Adrienne Bohannon, all of Seattle, crack into their crab dinners on Saturday at the Dungeness Crab Festival on the Port Angeles waterfront. The annual event drew thousands of visitors to downtown Port Angeles for a variety of seafood delights, music, cooking demonstrations, a craft fair and other activities. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Dinner is served

Festival-goers, from left, Cara Saunto, Shelby Damiani and Adrienne Bohannon, all of Seattle, crack into their crab dinners on Saturday at the Dungeness Crab Festival… Continue reading

Festival-goers, from left, Cara Saunto, Shelby Damiani and Adrienne Bohannon, all of Seattle, crack into their crab dinners on Saturday at the Dungeness Crab Festival on the Port Angeles waterfront. The annual event drew thousands of visitors to downtown Port Angeles for a variety of seafood delights, music, cooking demonstrations, a craft fair and other activities. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols has recommended community service hours, written apologies and some restitution for 45 students allegedly involved in a senior prank in June inside Sequim High School’s H-Building. Students were not charged with any felonies and will appear in District Court, Juvenile Court, Diversion Program and in an informal Diversion Program through the prosecuting attorney’s office. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Charges filed in senior prank

Community service, letters recommended

Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols has recommended community service hours, written apologies and some restitution for 45 students allegedly involved in a senior prank in June inside Sequim High School’s H-Building. Students were not charged with any felonies and will appear in District Court, Juvenile Court, Diversion Program and in an informal Diversion Program through the prosecuting attorney’s office. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Two new fire engines will go into daily use in Sequim and Carlsborg for Clallam County Fire District 3 in early November. A third new fire engine will arrive in early 2026 for Blyn’s fire station. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

New fire engines to roll out in Sequim next month

Two set for Carlsborg and Sequim; Blyn engine to arrive in 2026

Two new fire engines will go into daily use in Sequim and Carlsborg for Clallam County Fire District 3 in early November. A third new fire engine will arrive in early 2026 for Blyn’s fire station. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Port Angeles joins lawsuit against federal government for grant funding

City manager says existing language should be upheld

Olympic Medical Center back in compliance with CMS

Acceptance comes after several visits this year

Krab Krew members Jernando Juarez, left, and Julie Myers crack open freshly cooked whole crabs destined for consumption by visitors at the Dungeness Crab Festival on Friday on the Port Angeles waterfront. Thousands of fresh crabs have been brought in for hungry festival-goers at the three-day event, which also features a variety of other seafood delights as well as live music, demonstrations, a craft fair and a crab derby. The festival will continue through Sunday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Crackin’ Crab

Krab Krew members Jernando Juarez, left, and Julie Myers crack open freshly cooked whole crabs destined for consumption by visitors at the Dungeness Crab Festival… Continue reading

Krab Krew members Jernando Juarez, left, and Julie Myers crack open freshly cooked whole crabs destined for consumption by visitors at the Dungeness Crab Festival on Friday on the Port Angeles waterfront. Thousands of fresh crabs have been brought in for hungry festival-goers at the three-day event, which also features a variety of other seafood delights as well as live music, demonstrations, a craft fair and a crab derby. The festival will continue through Sunday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

East Jefferson to host Fire Rescue Fest today

Historical and modern demonstrations, hands-on training slated

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Clallam commissioners to discuss transportation plan

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Port Angeles School District enrollment figures get boost

Online academy also sees more students in first four months

Saul and Suzanna Martinez of Monroe take in the view over the Salish Sea from Fort Worden State Park on Thursday. The couple enjoyed a quick trip to Port Townsend to celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Anniversary visit

Saul and Suzanna Martinez of Monroe take in the view over the Salish Sea from Fort Worden State Park on Thursday. The couple enjoyed a… Continue reading

Saul and Suzanna Martinez of Monroe take in the view over the Salish Sea from Fort Worden State Park on Thursday. The couple enjoyed a quick trip to Port Townsend to celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam commissioners to host budget town hall

The Board of Clallam County Commissioners will conduct a town hall meeting to present the proposed 2026 budget at 5 p.m. Tuesday.… Continue reading

Workers set up the main tent for the Dungeness Crab Festival in downtown Port Angeles on Wednesday evening. (Kelley Lane/Peninsula Daily News)

Dungeness Crab Festival opens three-day run

Food, music and vendors highlight annual event

Workers set up the main tent for the Dungeness Crab Festival in downtown Port Angeles on Wednesday evening. (Kelley Lane/Peninsula Daily News)