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Chris Szczetczynski, president of the Nor’Wester Rotary Club, cooks hot dogs for festival-goers during Saturday’s Jammin’ in the Park at Pebble Beach Park in Port Angeles. The event, hosted by the Rotary Club and Koenig Subaru, featured an afternoon of music, a car show, food and children’s activities. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Jammin’ in the Park

Chris Szczetczynski, president of the Nor’Wester Rotary Club, cooks hot dogs for festival-goers during Saturday’s Jammin’ in the…

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Habitat for Humanity to accept online applications

PORT TOWNSEND — Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County has begun accepting homebuyer applications online.

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North Olympic Library System to host learning sessions this fall

PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Library System will offer Storytime early learning sessions this fall.

Josephine Camacho of Sequim examines a 1946 vintage Ercoupe 415-C belonging to Kevin and Charlene Tracy of Diamond Point as it sits on display during the Olympic Peninsula Air Affaire on Saturday at Sequim Valley Airport. The fly-in event featured modern and classic aircraft, as well and an antique auto show, displays, food and music. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Air Affaire

Josephine Camacho of Sequim examines a 1946 vintage Ercoupe 415-C belonging to Kevin and Charlene Tracy of Diamond…

Neah Bay's Tyler Swan (34) picks up yardage against Wahkiakum on the turf of Spartan Stadium in Forks Friday night in this state playoff contest. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

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PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Neah Bay to be smaller, quicker this year

NEAH BAY — In Neah Bay, they don’t rebuild, they reload.

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AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Marine Area 3 to close to all salmon fishing Tuesday

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has closed Marine Area 3 (La Push) to salmon…

Jesse Adams, front, of Port Townsend, and son Evan of Allyn paint eyes on a section of the fence surrounding Port Townsend’s Memorial Field as their contribution to the Outsiders Street Art Project Port Townsend during Jefferson County’s first community public art project. Adams’ project, titled “Eye Strain,” had to be submitted for approval before work could begin. Each artist had an 8-foot section of fence to work on. The fence will be taken down, most likely next spring, to be replaced with a new one. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Street art project

Jesse Adams, front, of Port Townsend, and son Evan of Allyn paint eyes on a section of the…

Sequim Wolf Pack will continue to practice at Sequim Little League’s fields due to new fees within Sequim School District for renting its field space. Organizers said they’ve practiced and played games at either Sequim High School or Sequim Middle School since 2010. School leaders said they’re meeting with groups through August to discuss concerns. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim school fees irk groups

Teams, productions move or await change

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Sequim school board approves $49.6 million budget for 2025-26

District planning to host 2,525 students at start of year

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Sequim approves process to create improvement districts

Effort could help neighborhoods finance repair projects

Port Townsend’s Kevin Mason, center, and the PT All Stars perform the last Concerts on the Dock set for the season on Thursday at Pope Marine Park in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Concerts on the dock

Port Townsend’s Kevin Mason, center, and the PT All Stars perform the last Concerts on the Dock set…

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Rogue's Andre Estanoqui, left, and Peninsula's Max Pieper battle for control on Friday afternoon in Port Angeles.

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MEN’S SOCCER: Defending champs Pirates ride pair of booming shots to victory

Peninsula beat Rogue 2-1 to open season

Crime & Justice

Murder retrial set for next year

Triple-homicide case slated for September 2026

Becky Forrester participated in a project during which people living in Port Townsend and experiencing homelessness were given cameras to photograph their lives. After finding housing at Caswell-Brown Village, she started a community garden. (Becky Forrester)

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Jefferson history exhibitions to open next week

Artist’s 30-year work highlights shows

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Port Ludlow, Mats Mats Bay closed to shellfishing

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Ludlow and Mats Mats Bay beaches have been closed for recreational shellfish harvesting due…

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EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Commissioners to hear potential parcel fee charge

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

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Jefferson Transit updates Port Townsend routes

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Transit Authority has announced several changes to its services effective Sept. 29.

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Opinion

POINT OF VIEW: Recompete grant projects unfold across region

WHAT DOES IT take to strengthen the economy of a region and transform the livelihoods of those who…

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: Four essential elements to great gardening plans

AS WE BEGIN the month of September on Monday,we are but a few weeks from autumn and then…

Kate Orzikh, owner of Sunflower Tastes bakery and deli at The Wharf in Port Angeles, holds loaves of sourdough bread created in the establishment’s kitchen. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Ukrainian baker opens deli, donates proceeds from rye

Business grows out of success of two-day garage sale