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Port Angeles High School junior Tucker Swain, left, tries out a sample of roasted broccoli with ranch dressing dipping sauce prepared by Stacey Larsen, the district’s WSU Clallam Extension Farm to School consultant at the school’s cafeteria on Friday. Including locally grown produce like the Chi’s Farm broccoli into meals, increasing the amount of whole grains in foods and reducing salt and added sugar are part of the school district’s efforts to create healthier options and meet updated USDA nutrition standards. A new app provides students and parents a way to view menus and the nutritional content, calories and allergens in meal options. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

New flavors, new recipes for Port Angeles School District meal program

Goal is to promote healthy options for nutrition standards

Port Angeles High School junior Tucker Swain, left, tries out a sample of roasted broccoli with ranch dressing dipping sauce prepared by Stacey Larsen, the district’s WSU Clallam Extension Farm to School consultant at the school’s cafeteria on Friday. Including locally grown produce like the Chi’s Farm broccoli into meals, increasing the amount of whole grains in foods and reducing salt and added sugar are part of the school district’s efforts to create healthier options and meet updated USDA nutrition standards. A new app provides students and parents a way to view menus and the nutritional content, calories and allergens in meal options. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Does winning an award, such as an Emmy or Oscar, make you more interested in watching a movie or show?

Does winning an award, such as an Emmy or Oscar, make you more interested in watching a movie or show?… Continue reading

  • Sep 17, 2024
Tracey Appleton of Port Townsend cuts flowers at Wilderbee Farm on Saturday while on the 22nd annual Jefferson County Farm Tour. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Farm tour

Tracey Appleton of Port Townsend cuts flowers at Wilderbee Farm on Saturday while on the 22nd annual Jefferson County Farm Tour.… Continue reading

Tracey Appleton of Port Townsend cuts flowers at Wilderbee Farm on Saturday while on the 22nd annual Jefferson County Farm Tour. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Do you think political violence is increasing in America?

Do you think political violence is increasing in America?… Continue reading

  • Sep 16, 2024
Field Hall is a space for the arts and culture scene of Port Angeles. Photo courtesy of Field Hall.

Field Arts Events Hall offers insight into planned giving

Workshops aim to empower the community with legacy-building tools

Field Hall is a space for the arts and culture scene of Port Angeles. Photo courtesy of Field Hall.
Cantus presents Mountain Nights, Oct. 20, at the First Presbyterian Church in Port Townsend. Nate Ryan photo.

Cantus presents Mountain Nights – A spectacular choral performance in Port Townsend

Join us for a breathtaking musical journey as Cantus, the renowned male vocal ensemble, presents Mountain Nights on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. at… Continue reading

Cantus presents Mountain Nights, Oct. 20, at the First Presbyterian Church in Port Townsend. Nate Ryan photo.

Should betting on elections be legal?

Should betting on elections be legal?… Continue reading

  • Sep 15, 2024

A GROWING CONCERN: Dig up some dirt on your soil problems

“To thine own self be true.” SOMETIMES IT IS extremely important to take one’s own advice and, for me, never is that more important than… Continue reading

Kelly Grable of Mobile, Ala., prepares Bella’s birthday cake outside Forks Outfitters in Forks on Thursday as Forever Twilight in Forks fans look on. Isabella “Bella” Marie Cullen (née Swan) was born to Charlie Swan and Renée Dwyer on Sept. 13, 1987. The Twilight series’ main protagonist celebrated a day early as the store played along and paged her over the public address system. Grable is a member of the Forever Twilight Forks planning committee and travels to Forks each year to help with the festival. More than 400 VIT (Very Important Twilighter) tickets were sold. Planned VIT and other free activities continue throughout town and to La Push through Sunday. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
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Forever Twilight in Forks

Kelly Grable of Mobile, Ala., prepares Bella’s birthday cake outside Forks Outfitters in Forks on Thursday as Forever Twilight in Forks fans look on. Isabella… Continue reading

Kelly Grable of Mobile, Ala., prepares Bella’s birthday cake outside Forks Outfitters in Forks on Thursday as Forever Twilight in Forks fans look on. Isabella “Bella” Marie Cullen (née Swan) was born to Charlie Swan and Renée Dwyer on Sept. 13, 1987. The Twilight series’ main protagonist celebrated a day early as the store played along and paged her over the public address system. Grable is a member of the Forever Twilight Forks planning committee and travels to Forks each year to help with the festival. More than 400 VIT (Very Important Twilighter) tickets were sold. Planned VIT and other free activities continue throughout town and to La Push through Sunday. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

LETTER: Dangers of ‘Project 2025’

Every citizen, no matter their party affiliation, should learn about “Project 2025: Presidential Transition Project,” as they listen to the candidates. At 900 pages, it… Continue reading

LETTER: Support Bernard

I write to support Phyllis Bernard for her first full term as Clallam PUD Commissioner for District 3. Phyllis has many years of experience with… Continue reading

LETTER: Vote for Trump

Grocery prices are up 40 percent. Gas prices are up 50 percent. It’s almost impossible for most people to finance a home. Car and home… Continue reading

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

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Best Mushroom Gummies: Which Brands Provide The Best Therapeutic Benefits?

In recent years, mushroom gummies have surged in popularity, largely due to their potential health benefits and ease of consumption. Unlike traditional supplements, these gummies… Continue reading

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Who will win the Apple Cup this weekend?

Who will win the Apple Cup this weekend?… Continue reading

  • Sep 13, 2024

ISSUES OF FAITH: A tale of two Bidens

THERE’S A DOUBLE theater piece now playing on American screens and newspaper pages that is worthy of our attention. I don’t mean theater as in… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend purchases 3.4 acres for future industrial park

Agency intends to use space for economic development

Do celebrity endorsements impact your choice of candidate in an election?

Do celebrity endorsements impact your choice of candidate in an election?… Continue reading

  • Sep 12, 2024

In your opinion, who won the presidential debate Tuesday?

In your opinion, who won the presidential debate Tuesday?… Continue reading

  • Sep 11, 2024
Scott Hanna, right, and Chad Vandehey, engineers with the state Department of Natural Resources’ Olympic National Forest unit, check out a new bridge over a tributary to the Calawah River. The project is a Good Neighbor Authority partnership between DNR and the U.S. Forest Service. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Joint project replaces culvert with steel bridge

DNR, Forest Service combine efforts on Calawah River tributary

Scott Hanna, right, and Chad Vandehey, engineers with the state Department of Natural Resources’ Olympic National Forest unit, check out a new bridge over a tributary to the Calawah River. The project is a Good Neighbor Authority partnership between DNR and the U.S. Forest Service. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)