Pierre LaBossiere

Dick Brown Tournament winners

YOUTH BASEBALL: Port Angeles teams shine at Dick Brown tournament

The 11- and 12-year-old divisions were both won by Port Angeles teams in the 24th annual Dick Brown Memorial baseball tournament held… Continue reading

Dick Brown Tournament winners
More days of recreational shrimping are being added for the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca.
(Eric Winther/Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

OUTDOORS: Shrimp days added for eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca

With quota remaining in the recreational spot shrimp fishery, state shellfish managers have added some final days to catch spot shrimp in several… Continue reading

More days of recreational shrimping are being added for the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca.
(Eric Winther/Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)
Photo by Sam Nugent
Extreme Slug Racing’s 2022 winner, Big Kahuna, sponsored by Northwest Board Room, pauses for a photo after winning race No. 1 and No. 2 in Saturday’s annual event. The races are held in conjunction with Joyce Daze, with all proceeds benefiting Clallam County Fire district No. 4 in Joyce.

JOYCE DAZE: Big Kahuna dominates the slug races

Big Kahuna, sponsored by Northwest Board Room, outpaced the field of 12 slugs to take both the first and second heats at the… Continue reading

Photo by Sam Nugent
Extreme Slug Racing’s 2022 winner, Big Kahuna, sponsored by Northwest Board Room, pauses for a photo after winning race No. 1 and No. 2 in Saturday’s annual event. The races are held in conjunction with Joyce Daze, with all proceeds benefiting Clallam County Fire district No. 4 in Joyce.
Port Angeles Lefties

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Nanaimo sweeps Lefties to end season

The Port Angeles Lefties completed their season on the road on a down note, getting swept in their final three games against… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
Port Angeles Lefties.

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties double up on the Riverhawks 10-5

Choi belts homer; staff strikes out 15

Port Angeles Lefties.
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The defending NWAC champion Peninsula College women's team got on the field for the first time this summer Monday for its first practice of the season. From left in the back are Pirates Breana-Jean Tanaka, Jordyn Newman, Kira Meechudhone and Lexi Harris. Battling over the ball are Riley Sims, left, and Blake Plummer.

PENINSULA COLLEGE SOCCER: Teams begin practice; season starts in 2 weeks for men

The defending NWAC champion Peninsula College women’s team got on the field for the first time this summer Monday for its first practice of the… Continue reading

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The defending NWAC champion Peninsula College women's team got on the field for the first time this summer Monday for its first practice of the season. From left in the back are Pirates Breana-Jean Tanaka, Jordyn Newman, Kira Meechudhone and Lexi Harris. Battling over the ball are Riley Sims, left, and Blake Plummer.
The trail from Hurricane Ridge to Klahhane Ridge on a blistering hot day Thursday. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: Don’t gotta have that bonk

This has been a strange summer. Especially for getting outdoors. First of all was the unusually wet and cold spring. There was still snow coming… Continue reading

The trail from Hurricane Ridge to Klahhane Ridge on a blistering hot day Thursday. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Softball tryouts set for Aug. 14

MGI Fastpitch Softball tryouts will be held at the Lincoln Park ballfields on Aug. 14. Tryouts for girls ages 11 to 14… Continue reading

Adam Paganelli of the Port Angeles Lefties gets back to first base safely just before the tag of Victoria HarbourCats first baseman Roberto Gonzalez on a pickoff play. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties batted around by the ‘Cats on Sunday

Port Angeles does win big Saturday night

Adam Paganelli of the Port Angeles Lefties gets back to first base safely just before the tag of Victoria HarbourCats first baseman Roberto Gonzalez on a pickoff play. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

OUTDOORS: Marine Area 6 west of Ediz Hook closed to salmon fishing

Marine Area 6 west of Ediz Hook will be closed to all salmon fishing from Wednesday through Aug. 15. The Washington State Department… Continue reading

Landon Seibel (here playing for the Port Angeles Roughriders) pitched a 5-hit shutout for Wilder Senior at the American Legion state tournament Monday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION STATE TOURNAMENT: Wilder Senior wins behind Landon Seibel shutout

The Wilder Senior Baseball Club pitched its second shutout at the American Legion AAA state tournament Sunday, beating Bellingham Post No. 7 11-0… Continue reading

Landon Seibel (here playing for the Port Angeles Roughriders) pitched a 5-hit shutout for Wilder Senior at the American Legion state tournament Monday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Deer Run retuns after two-year hiatus

After a two-year break, Naval Magazine Indian Island will once again host the installation’s annual Deer Run 5K and one-mile Fun Run… Continue reading

Logan Olson

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Sr.’s Logan Olson fires no-hitter at state tournament

Logan Olson continued his amazing season of baseball, firing a no-hitter in the American Legion AAA state tournament this weekend as Wilder Senior… Continue reading

Logan Olson
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The North Olympic Cal Ripken 10U All-Stars made it to the semifinals of the Pacific Northwest Cal Ripken Regionals and is 18-7-1 on the season. From left, top row, are coaches Evan Kiser and Riley Shea and manager Rob Merritt. From left, middle row, are Cooper Merritt, Noah Kiser, Carson Greenstreet, Gavin Doyle, Liam Shea and Brycen Allen. From left, front row, are Kyler Williams Kalob Helvey, Kade Johnstad, Makai McAfee, JoNathan Charles and Juloian Dominguez. Not pictured is Jay Lieberman.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Cal Ripken 10U team makes regional semis

The North Olympic 10U Cal Ripken All-Star team won a pair of games and made it to the semifinals of the regional tournament… Continue reading

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The North Olympic Cal Ripken 10U All-Stars made it to the semifinals of the Pacific Northwest Cal Ripken Regionals and is 18-7-1 on the season. From left, top row, are coaches Evan Kiser and Riley Shea and manager Rob Merritt. From left, middle row, are Cooper Merritt, Noah Kiser, Carson Greenstreet, Gavin Doyle, Liam Shea and Brycen Allen. From left, front row, are Kyler Williams Kalob Helvey, Kade Johnstad, Makai McAfee, JoNathan Charles and Juloian Dominguez. Not pictured is Jay Lieberman.
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The Kiwi Racing team of Chris and Katie Munro maneauvers through the Extreme Sports Park course during a qualifying round on Saturday

SPRINT BOAT RACING: Kiwi Racing unlimited team wins third straight at ESP

Chris and Katie Munro of New Zealand continued their dominance at the Extreme Sports Park, winning their third straight unlimited class championship… Continue reading

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The Kiwi Racing team of Chris and Katie Munro maneauvers through the Extreme Sports Park course during a qualifying round on Saturday
Lefties' third baseman BY Choi, tags out Yakima Valley baserunner Spencer Shipman who wandered too far off third. Choi took the snap throw from catcher Danny Briones. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Yakima pitching handcuffs Lefties

The Port Angeles Lefties got great pitching all weekend against the Yakima Valley Pippins. The Pippins’ pitching was simply better in a… Continue reading

Lefties' third baseman BY Choi, tags out Yakima Valley baserunner Spencer Shipman who wandered too far off third. Choi took the snap throw from catcher Danny Briones. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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The Chinook selective fishery within Marine Area 6.

OUTDOORS: Chinook will be open daily at Sekiu

Salmon fishing at Sekiu — Marine Area 5 — will return to seven days a week after Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife… Continue reading

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
The Chinook selective fishery within Marine Area 6.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Lefties designated hitter Riley Parker tips his helmet at his teammates after rounding the bases with a solo homer in the first inning on Thursday night at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Parker homers again, but Lefties swept by Redmond

Despite another Riley Parker home run and three runs in the first inning, the Lefties were swept by the Redmond Dudes in… Continue reading

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Lefties designated hitter Riley Parker tips his helmet at his teammates after rounding the bases with a solo homer in the first inning on Thursday night at Port Angeles Civic Field.

OUTDOORS: Shellfish harvesting closures added in Clallam and Jefferson counties

Numerous beaches in both Clallam and Jefferson counties have been added to shellfish closures due to elevated levels of marine biotoxins. The… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties outpitched by Redmond

The Port Angeles Lefties got a home run from Riley Parker and outstanding pitching from five hurlers, but couldn’t break through against… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties