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Port Angeles
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Port Angeles. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Port Angeles' waterfront is hosting the Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival this weekend with free admission, seafood and non-seafood meals, local vendors, and kids' activities. Executive Director Rose Thompson said her team used a clear timeline and playbook to improve planning from last year—today live music by Soul’d Out continues the festive atmosphere as the event runs until October 12. My Clallam County
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dungeness Crab Festival is underway on the Port Angeles waterfront and has offered thousands of freshly cooked whole crabs to visitors since Friday. Krab Krew members Jernando Juarez and Julie Myers crack open the crabs for eager festival-goers—who can also enjoy live music, seafood, a craft fair and a crab derby through Sunday. Peninsula Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Port Angeles School Board reported that full-time enrollment increased from 3,213 to 3,234 and online program participation grew from 260 to 301, with special education numbers reaching 652 to boost state funding. The board also updated athletic program plans and honored student representatives and staff through resolutions - efforts that reflect steady growth in the district. Peninsula Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Western Port Angeles Harbor cleanup project entered the design the cleanup phase last month and will take about 4 years—this stage involves developing engineering design, permitting, and contracting by liable parties including the City of Port Angeles and its corporate partners. Washington State Department of Ecology said the extended timeline is due to the project's large scope and multiple permitting processes. My Clallam County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Olympic Medical Center is back in Medicare compliance after CMS dropped its October 10 cutoff — this comes after a state health survey found only standard issues. The hospital said it will get a formal notice in the mail when the government shutdown ends, and its staff worked hard to meet the rules. My Clallam County
- ➤ Olympic Medical Center met CMS standards after a state health survey last month—its planned Medicare certification termination on Oct. 10 was reversed. CMS will issue the official compliance notice after the government shutdown ends. Peninsula Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Sequim Wolves won a 2—1 overtime soccer match when senior Kiley Winter scored the game‐winning goal against the Bulldogs. Meanwhile, the Port Angeles Roughriders lost 2—0 to Bainbridge in soccer but edged Sequim 4—3 in tennis to add to the day’s local sports action. My Clallam County
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Free Jazz Sunday with Tom Varner
12-2 p.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — Free admission; VIP tables available for $40 donation — Experience an afternoon of inventive jazz with internationally acclaimed French horn innovator Tom Varner and friends.
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Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op – Port Angeles
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Port Angeles DSHS — Free entry — Connect with local service providers offering health care, food, and housing resources.
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Joel Ricci Trio Performance
7-9 p.m. — Jazzy Joshua's Restaurant & Lounge — Check the link for more info and enjoy a night of live music showcasing Joel Ricci's talents.
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Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op – Port Angeles
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Port Angeles DSHS — Free entry — Connect with local service and resource providers for healthcare, food, childcare, and housing.
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Spanish Night with Pablo Sainz Villegas
4-6 p.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — Tickets $28-55 — Experience an evocative musical journey through Spain with renowned guitarist Pablo Sainz Villegas.
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