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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…

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Port Angeles School District enrollment figures get boost

Online academy also sees more students in first four months

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East Jefferson to host Fire Rescue Fest today

Historical and modern demonstrations, hands-on training slated

Crime & Justice

Three juveniles arrested after high-speed chase

PORT TOWNSEND — Two juveniles are in their parents’ custody and one is at Clallam County’s Youth Center…

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Port Angeles joins lawsuit against federal government for grant funding

City manager says existing language should be upheld

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Olympic Medical Center back in compliance with CMS

Acceptance comes after several visits this year

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…

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

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Dungeness Crab Festival opens three-day run

Food, music and vendors highlight annual event

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Port of Port Townsend capital projects examined

Development funds to expire in 2027

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Jefferson County department asks for funding for employee training

Six staff members bolstered by several volunteer organizations

Guest soloist Colin Davin, rehearsing with the Port Angeles Symphony in 2023, will return to the Peninsula for solo recitals in Port Angeles on Friday and in Sequim on Saturday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)

Arts & Entertainment

Guitarist to play recitals in Port Angeles, Sequim

Performances will be first chamber concerts in symphony’s season

A dog walker, lower right, stops to read a sign while strolling along among the autumn colors at Kai Tai Lagoon in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Autumn colors

A dog walker, lower right, stops to read a sign while strolling along among the autumn colors at…

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Group adds features to Port Townsend park

City leaders praise organization’s progress

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Legislative session may focus on backfilling Medicaid cuts

Rep. Bernbaum: State anticipates drop in enrollees

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Man arrested following investigation into fraudulent vehicle purchase

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles man has been arrested on investigation of vehicle theft and forgery and…

Sabrina Mudd, left, and Michele Stafford of Port Angeles push and wiggle the four largest pumpkins to try and guess their weights just before the official weigh-in during the 18th Evergreen Country Estate pumpkin contest on Goss Road south of Port Angeles. The four pumpkins, from left to right, weighed 151 pounds, 166 pounds, 84 pounds and 115 pounds. Dawna Krause grew the 166-pounder and was declared this year’s champion. The winner of the weight-guessing contest won a coho salmon or two Dungeness crabs. A dozen smaller pumpkins also were entered for fun. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Pumpkin contest

Sabrina Mudd, left, and Michele Stafford of Port Angeles push and wiggle the four largest pumpkins to try…

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Clallam budget may have layoffs

Deficit amounts to nearly $2 million

The Production Alliance will press cider on site, boiling it and making hot cider. (Sarah Wright)

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Peninsula apple, cider festival set across multiple locations

Music, dancing, games and a parade highlight event

Jennifer Hanshaw, left, her daughter Ember, center, and friend Skyler Adair enjoy cream sodas during a fundraiser for the Hanshaw family at Rainshadow Cafe on Sept. 27. 
Jacque Star/Olympic 
Peninsula News Group

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Rainshadow Cafe hosts fundraiser for Sequim student

Ember Hanshaw has conditions that affect one in 100 million, doctors say

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Vaccines available for most but not children

Health officer: Feds holding back pediatric doses