Port Angeles siblings Gwendolyn McCord, 4, left, and Brân McCord, 6, assist their grandfather, Glenn Jones, with creating a jack-o-lantern during a pumpkin-carving session on Saturday at the Port Angeles Public Library. About 40 children and their parents took part in the spooky Halloween activity. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Pumpkin carving

Port Angeles siblings Gwendolyn McCord, 4, left, and Brân McCord, 6, assist their grandfather, Glenn Jones, with creating…

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Court order would pause sweep

Resident files injunction seeking housing alternative

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Jefferson County working on homeless encampment policy

PORT TOWNSEND — The Board of Jefferson County Commissioners discussed updating its policy on the removal of unauthorized…

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Recompete program could be frozen if shutdown continues

Questions surround grant funding, work reimbursement levels

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Trick or treat events set Friday across Peninsula

Candy, costumes, parades this weekend

Sequim Irrigation Festival
The design submitted by Amber Tjemsland has been chosen for the 131st Sequim Irrigation Festival.

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Irrigation Festival unveils 2026 logo, storyline

‘Let’s Go Sequimming’ chosen as tagline in November 2024

Part of the Sequim sights delegates from Shiso City, Japan, experienced included a tour of the Dungeness River, the Railroad Bridge and the Dungeness River Nature Center. (Rachel Anderson)

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Sequim, Shiso City look to restart exchange program

Japan officials visit for first time since before pandemic

Crime & Justice

Attempted murder trial delayed

Competency hearing set for Jan. 9, 2026

Jessica Topham of Sequim collects sweet treats for her son, Ivar Baker, 19 months, as Becky Rice looks on from her spookily decorated vehicle during Saturday’s Country Fair and Trunk or Treat at the Sequim Prairie Grange north of Carlsborg. The Halloween-themed event featured food, games, pumpkin carving and scary treats, hosted by members of the grange. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Trunk or treat

Jessica Topham of Sequim collects sweet treats for her son, Ivar Baker, 19 months, as Becky Rice looks…

Morgan Bartholick-LeMaire.

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Symphony hires musician for development role

Bartholick-LeMaire to work with Adventures in Music program

Sam Grello, executive director of the Port Angeles Waterfront District, strings holiday lights around a tree in the 100 block of West First Street on Thursday. Grello said 49 trees in downtown Port Angeles are targeted for lights, bringing a festive look to the area in time for the holiday season. Lighting this year is being sponsored by the Port of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Holiday lights

Sam Grello, executive director of the Port Angeles Waterfront District, strings holiday lights around a tree in the…

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Clinicians want more involvement

OMC group says operational decisions undermining quality of care

Michael Glore.

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Glore hired as executive director to lead Dungeness River center

Background includes working for 20 years with national parks

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Some subscribers won’t receive Friday’s paper

PORT ANGELES — Due to a technical issue, some Peninsula Daily News subscribers won’t get a paper delivered…

Rachel Anderson of Port Angeles fills out a raffle ticket for gifts and nautical-themed items during Wednesday’s Float the Boat fundraiser benefitting the Port Angeles junior and senior high school sailing teams. The event, held at Olympic Lodge by Ayres in Port Angeles, was conducted by the nonprofit Community Boating Program to support youth sailing and other nautical programs. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Float the boat

Rachel Anderson of Port Angeles fills out a raffle ticket for gifts and nautical-themed items during Wednesday’s Float…

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Port of Port Townsend uses reserves for long-term debt

Agency reviews 2026 budgets, clarifies cruise line discussion

The Rayonier #4 logging locomotive on display at Chase Street and Lauridsen Boulevard in Port Angeles is the focus of a fundraising drive to restore the engine and further develop the site. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Groundbreaking set for restoration project

Event slated Sunday for #4 Locomotive near PA library

DJ Mark Hardy’s newly completed speakers will animate the dance floor at the Memento Mori Party on Oct. 31. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

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Port Townsend DJ builds dream speakers

Hardy to host Halloween party at Manresa Castle

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Warrants issued in attempted murder

Suspects remain in Kitsap County Jail

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Bicyclist flown to Harborview after colliding with pickup

PORT ANGELES — A bicyclist was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after he attempted to turn…