Michael Carman

OUTDOORS: Derbies galore this weekend, follow the state’s fishing regulations

WITH LESS THAN a month to go before salmon season wraps, or at least rests, in most of the marine areas bordering the North Olympic… Continue reading

GOLF: Evening glow-ball games start this weekend

THE CALENDAR FLIPS to October and the glow-ball golf games come out of the woodwork. Two Jefferson County golf courses, Discovery Bay Golf Course near… Continue reading

Sequim's Ty Jones is stopped by North Kitsap's Leif Klinger

PREP FOOTBALL: Eighth-ranked North Kitsap handles Sequim 33-13

POULSBO — The anticipated gridiron duel between unbeatens Sequim and North Kitsap turned dud as the Vikings handled the Wolves 33-13. Sequim's (1-1, 3-1) upset… Continue reading

Sequim's Ty Jones is stopped by North Kitsap's Leif Klinger
Port Angeles' Emily Johnson (3) battles Sequim's Megan Breckenridge (12) and Ella Christiansen (26) at the net. Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Sequim sweeps rival Port Angeles 3-0

PORT ANGELES — The Roughriders volleyball team was game for an upset, but Sequim wouldn’t allow Port Angeles to get over the hump in each… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Emily Johnson (3) battles Sequim's Megan Breckenridge (12) and Ella Christiansen (26) at the net. Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News

OUTDOORS: Shore casting options for coho near Port Angeles

CHAMPAGNE WISHES AND caviar dreams are flights of fancy for a good chunk of the North Olympic Peninsula population, yours truly included. If your aim… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Shore casting options for coho near Port Angeles

CHAMPAGNE WISHES AND caviar dreams are flights of fancy for a good chunk of the North Olympic Peninsula population, yours truly included. If your aim… Continue reading

PREP FOOTBALL: Unbeaten Sequim tangles with No. 8 North Kitsap; other area previews

POULSBO — Sequim has won more football games this season (three) than they had in the previous two seasons (two). But don’t let the 3-0… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Anglers have choice of two salmon derbies next weekend

ANGLERS CAN SELECT between two salmon derbies set on the North Olympic Peninsula the weekend of Oct. 4-5. The more adventurous could choose to fish… Continue reading

GOLF: Americans hope to reverse Ryder Cup fortunes; area golf reports

IT'S RYDER CUP week, and again the American side hopes to avoid another biennial beating from its European counterparts. Team USA has won just once… Continue reading

Gracie Long of Port Angeles runs to a second-place finish in the girls varsity race at the Salt Creek Invitational. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

CROSS COUNTRY: Port Angeles’ Long takes second, Port Townsend’s Clarke third at Salt Creek Invite [Updated — more photos]

PORT ANGELES — The marine layer fog burned off right around the start of the girls varsity race at the 37th annual Salt Creek Invitational,… Continue reading

Gracie Long of Port Angeles runs to a second-place finish in the girls varsity race at the Salt Creek Invitational. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Sequim's Bailey Earley

PREP FOOTBALL: Sequim rallies for win against Kingston in league opener

SEQUIM — Sequim senior quarterback Miguel Moroles could hardly bear watching the game's most pivotal play as he kneeled on the sideline at the Wolves… Continue reading

Sequim's Bailey Earley

OUTDOORS: Port Angeles area offering fine coho fishing

PERUSE THIS PAPER, then beat feet down to the nearest Port Angeles boat launch to put in for a nearly guaranteed shot at coho. If… Continue reading

State Fish and Wildlife does not have a reason for the continued low density of razor clams at Kalaloch.

OUTDOORS: Fall razor clam season projections; no Kalaloch digs expected

DAYLIGHT IS JUST getting going these days at 7 a.m., my usual hour of wakefulness. I'm always warm so typically I keep my northwest-facing sliding… Continue reading

State Fish and Wildlife does not have a reason for the continued low density of razor clams at Kalaloch.

OUTDOORS: Port Angeles area offering fine coho fishing

PERUSE THIS PAPER, then beat feet down to the nearest Port Angeles boat launch to put in for a nearly guaranteed shot at coho. If… Continue reading

Port Townsend quarterback Jeff Seton looks to pass against Port Angeles earlier this month. Seton and the Redhawks face Olympic League 1A Division foe Klahowya tonight at Memorial Field. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Port Townsend hosts Klahowya in big early season clash; other area previews

PORT TOWNSEND — The Olympic League 1A title may be on the line tonight at Memorial Field in a meeting between Port Townsend and Klahowya.… Continue reading

Port Townsend quarterback Jeff Seton looks to pass against Port Angeles earlier this month. Seton and the Redhawks face Olympic League 1A Division foe Klahowya tonight at Memorial Field. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
State Fish and Wildlife does not have a reason for the continued low density of razor clams at Kalaloch.

OUTDOORS: Fall razor clam season projections; no Kalaloch digs expected

DAYLIGHT IS JUST getting going these days at 7 a.m., my usual hour of wakefulness. I'm always warm so typically I keep my northwest-facing sliding… Continue reading

State Fish and Wildlife does not have a reason for the continued low density of razor clams at Kalaloch.
State Fish and Wildlife does not have a reason for the continued low density of razor clams at Kalaloch.

OUTDOORS: Fall razor clam season projections; no Kalaloch digs expected

DAYLIGHT IS JUST getting going these days at 7 a.m., my usual hour of wakefulness. I'm always warm so typically I keep my northwest-facing sliding… Continue reading

State Fish and Wildlife does not have a reason for the continued low density of razor clams at Kalaloch.

GOLF: Aeration of greens planned at Discovery Bay Golf Club

AERATION OF GREENS at Discovery Bay Golf Club near Port Townsend will result in some schedule adjustments for the venerable course. A full-day closure is… Continue reading

Forks fullback Miguel Morales (7) rumbles for one of his three first-half touchdowns against Chimacum. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Miguel Morales carries Forks to a win against Chimacum

PORT TOWNSEND — Miguel Morales was everywhere on the field for the Forks Spartans in a 27-8 victory against Chimacum. The hulking 5-foot-9, 245-pound fullback… Continue reading

Forks fullback Miguel Morales (7) rumbles for one of his three first-half touchdowns against Chimacum. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

OUTDOORS: Coho moving east along Strait of Juan de Fuca

COHO CONTINUED THEIR migration east in the past week, with outstanding catch totals off Port Angeles, steady numbers out west off Sekiu, and good numbers… Continue reading