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Do you agree with the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions?

Do you agree with the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions?… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2023

LETTER:Expand SCOTUS

Currently pending national legislation would increase the number of justices on the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to bring it into the 21st… Continue reading

Do you agree with the fireworks ban in the cities of Port Angeles, Sequim and Port Townsend?

Do you agree with the fireworks ban in the cities of Port Angeles, Sequim and Port Townsend?… Continue reading

  • Jun 28, 2023
Olympic National Park visitors, from left, Nelson Nunez, Mateo Sancho and Albert Martinez, all from New York City, look at an information board at Hurricane Ridge after the area was reopened to the public on Tuesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Visitors flocking to reopened Ridge

Kilmer: Too early to tell about funds for new lodge

Olympic National Park visitors, from left, Nelson Nunez, Mateo Sancho and Albert Martinez, all from New York City, look at an information board at Hurricane Ridge after the area was reopened to the public on Tuesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Do you think Prince William’s five-year project to end homelessness in the UK will be successful?

Do you think Prince William's five-year project to end homelessness in the UK will be successful?… Continue reading

  • Jun 27, 2023
Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs talks about the fire from a vantage point just below the day lodge, which burned May 7. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs talks about the fire from a vantage point just below the day lodge, which burned May 7. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION: Dick Brown Memorial Firecracker begins Thursday

The Dick Brown Firecracker Memorial Tournament returns to Civic Field slightly early this year, with games beginning Thursday for the four-day tournament.… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club.

Nighttime traffic stops expected on Highway 104 this week

Overnight travelers on State Highway 104 between Highway 19 and the Hood Canal Bridge will want to plan extra time during their… Continue reading

Do you plan to visit Hurricane Ridge this summer after it reopens following the day lodge fire?

Do you plan to visit Hurricane Ridge this summer after it reopens following the day lodge fire?… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2023
Left to right, Beth Witters  and MarySue French.  Photo courtesy of Cabled Fiber and Yarn.

Locally inspired, hand-dyed yarn captures the beauty of the Olympic National Park

Discover inspiration for your next fiber art project in our local flora and fauna

Left to right, Beth Witters  and MarySue French.  Photo courtesy of Cabled Fiber and Yarn.
Kids get a kick out of the bouncy jumper at the free Field Day event at Fort Worden State Park on Saturday. The event included a range of games, prizes and live entertainment presented by The Production Alliance and Fort Worden Hospitality. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Field Day

Kids get a kick out of the bouncy jumper at the free Field Day event at Fort Worden State Park on Saturday. The event included… Continue reading

Kids get a kick out of the bouncy jumper at the free Field Day event at Fort Worden State Park on Saturday. The event included a range of games, prizes and live entertainment presented by The Production Alliance and Fort Worden Hospitality. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles board hears update on student fees for 2023-2024

Proposed schedule unchanged from last year

Shuttle running Tuesday to Ridge

Popular destination to reopen after fire

Best of the Peninsula.

Vote for Best of the Peninsula

It’s time again to vote for the Best of the Peninsula. Now that the top five nominees from each category have been determined, the Best… Continue reading

Best of the Peninsula.

Will infighting in Russia hurt its campaign in Ukraine?

Will infighting in Russia hurt its campaign in Ukraine?… Continue reading

  • Jun 25, 2023

A GROWING CONCERN: Disbudding makes for sensational summer blooms

IT’S FINALLY SUMMER, with perfect weather, sunny skies, vacation days galore and everyone’s garden is coming into full brilliance. Numerous people this week have asked… Continue reading

EJFR approves more funds for training, equipment

Financial situation allows items to be added back into budget

LETTER:Vaccine injuries

In response to the letter “His Accomplishments,” (PDN, June 13) I met the author years ago, when she led a book study about kids’ brain… Continue reading

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Clallam Transit General Manager Kevin Gallacci, shown on Wednesday at the Port Angeles bus yard, plans to retire at the end of June.

Open house set for retiring Transit general manager

An open house is planned June 30 at Clallam Transit’s headquarters to mark the retirement of General Manger Kevin Gallacci, who is… Continue reading

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Clallam Transit General Manager Kevin Gallacci, shown on Wednesday at the Port Angeles bus yard, plans to retire at the end of June.

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