Wire Service

Mirek Skov, Sequim pole vaulter.

TRACK AND FIELD: Sequim’s Skov fourth in pole vault at Nike Nationals

Sequim High School graduate and pole vaulter Mirek Skov, who finished second at the state 2A track and field championships, came in… Continue reading

Mirek Skov, Sequim pole vaulter.

Should Congressional Republicans jeopardize the budget deal with the White House by renegotiating certain spending limits?

Should Congressional Republicans jeopardize the budget deal with the White House by renegotiating certain spending limits?… Continue reading

  • Jun 19, 2023
Leading the march of the 21 Crescent High School graduates are Harmony Henderson, left, and Rhylin Lium. Superintendent David Bingham presented the graduating class in front of a full house of family and friends in the high school gym. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Crescent High School graduation

Leading the march of the 21 Crescent High School graduates are Harmony Henderson, left, and Rhylin Lium. Superintendent David Bingham presented the graduating class in… Continue reading

Leading the march of the 21 Crescent High School graduates are Harmony Henderson, left, and Rhylin Lium. Superintendent David Bingham presented the graduating class in front of a full house of family and friends in the high school gym. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Are you concerned about the upcoming wildfire season?

Are you concerned about the upcoming wildfire season?… Continue reading

  • Jun 18, 2023

A GROWING CONCERN: Don’t let your garden be tardy for the party

AS WE APPROACH summer, (Wednesday at 11:49 PDT) our thoughts and plans are turn to events and special gatherings in our yard. With that said,… Continue reading

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they… 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

How do you celebrate Father’s Day?

How do you celebrate Father's Day?… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2023
Emily Matthiessen / Olympic Peninsula News Group
From left, Amber Ahrens, Shauna Rogers McClain and Brittney Vincent practice blocker and jammer moves at a recent roller derby practice.

Port Scandalous aims to keep rolling

Area’s lone roller derby league seeks a practice space

Emily Matthiessen / Olympic Peninsula News Group
From left, Amber Ahrens, Shauna Rogers McClain and Brittney Vincent practice blocker and jammer moves at a recent roller derby practice.

ISSUES OF FAITH: The sadness in bowling alone

THERE IS A determined expression on the face of the bowler who stands ready to strike. What will follow in a few heartbeats already plays… Continue reading

The Fed has kept its key interest rate the same after 10 consecutive hikes over 15 months. Have the rate increases helped curb inflation?

The Fed has kept its key interest rate the same after 10 consecutive hikes over 15 months. Have the rate increases helped curb inflation?… Continue reading

  • Jun 15, 2023
Alyssa Vandenberg, Chimacum High School.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Allysa Vandenberg wins Discovery Bay Women’s Club scholarship

The Discovery Bay Women’s Golf Club presents a scholarship each June to a worthy female athlete graduating from Chimacum High School. This… Continue reading

Alyssa Vandenberg, Chimacum High School.

Should Jefferson County voters approve a tax that would pay for a new pool facility?

Should Jefferson County voters approve a tax that would pay for a new pool facility?… Continue reading

  • Jun 14, 2023

Do individual states have an obligation to protect their residents from the effects of climate change?

Do individual states have an obligation to protect their residents from the effects of climate change?… Continue reading

  • Jun 13, 2023
Wilder Baseball Club.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Wilder Sr. wins finale in Selah; Local 155, Athlete’s Choice to play for championship

Wilder Sr. won its final game at the Selah tournament late Sunday, erupting for seven runs in the fourth to crush Whatcom Post… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club.

Jefferson PUD OKs 6.5-acre timber sale

Commissioners discuss July rate increase

LETTER:His accomplishments

I am perplexed that President Joe Biden’s approval rating is not higher. What this president has accomplished, in spite of all the chaos and negativity… Continue reading

Should a judge lift the gag order in place in the case involving the four murdered University of Idaho students?

Should a judge lift the gag order in place in the case involving the four murdered University of Idaho students?… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2023
Participants in the Maritime Festival’s Orca Bait Swim pump themselves up on Ediz Hook before heading out across the harbor. The inaugural event drew 12 swimmers and three orcas, whose paths did not happen to meet over the 1 1/2-mile course. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Orcas visit inaugural race in their name

Maritime fesitival offers variety over weekend

Participants in the Maritime Festival’s Orca Bait Swim pump themselves up on Ediz Hook before heading out across the harbor. The inaugural event drew 12 swimmers and three orcas, whose paths did not happen to meet over the 1 1/2-mile course. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)