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Port Angeles school board reviews renaming Stevens

Discussion, decision expected in September

Abby Dugle of Sebastopol, Calif., holds Marvin, a Eurasian eagle owl, during a Raptor Experience at the Jefferson County Fair on Friday. Dugle paid $50 for the experience of holding the raptor that is used as a stand-in for great horned owls due to their resemblance. Dugle described the experience as “wonderful and exciting.” The Raptor Experience will be showing other raptors today and Sunday during the fair. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Raptor Experience

Abby Dugle of Sebastopol, Calif., holds Marvin, a Eurasian eagle owl, during a Raptor Experience at the Jefferson County Fair on Friday. Dugle paid $50… Continue reading

Abby Dugle of Sebastopol, Calif., holds Marvin, a Eurasian eagle owl, during a Raptor Experience at the Jefferson County Fair on Friday. Dugle paid $50 for the experience of holding the raptor that is used as a stand-in for great horned owls due to their resemblance. Dugle described the experience as “wonderful and exciting.” The Raptor Experience will be showing other raptors today and Sunday during the fair. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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

Hospital selects interim executive

Gregson one of four candidates for position

If Israel takes complete control of Gaza, do you believe they will hand it over for Arab governance, as Netanyahu said they intend?

If Israel takes complete control of Gaza, do you believe they will hand it over for Arab governance, as Netanyahu said they intend?… Continue reading

  • Aug 8, 2025
Avery Reeser, 10, of Sequim, pets Mai Tai, her Nigerian Dwarf goat entered in the Jefferson County Fair at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The fair opens at 10 a.m. today and runs through Sunday in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Fair opens today

Avery Reeser, 10, of Sequim, pets Mai Tai, her Nigerian Dwarf goat entered in the Jefferson County Fair at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The fair… Continue reading

Avery Reeser, 10, of Sequim, pets Mai Tai, her Nigerian Dwarf goat entered in the Jefferson County Fair at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The fair opens at 10 a.m. today and runs through Sunday in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

APEX helped architect build business

Looking to grow your business through government contracts? Connect with the North Olympic Peninsula APEX Accelerator for no-cost expert guidance on bidding, certifications and marketing… Continue reading

Hospital expected to hire executive

Commission to interview fourth candidate Friday

Should the federal government have access to college admissions information?

Should the federal government have access to college admissions information?… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2025

Olympic Medical Center to pursue partnership with UW Medicine

Process could take months, board says

Have you ever used a ride-sharing service such as Uber or Lyft?

Have you ever used a ride-sharing service such as Uber or Lyft?… Continue reading

  • Aug 6, 2025
Clallam County election workers Shellie Andrews of Port Angeles, front, Ray Farrell of Forks, left, and Kathy Schreiner of Sequim organize ballots on Tuesday at the Clallam County Courthouse. Primary election results from Tuesday night are at www.peninsuladailynews.com, and coverage of the election will be in Thursday’s print edition. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Voters pass Clallam County Fire District 3 levy lid lift

Top two candidates in multiple races advance to November election

Clallam County election workers Shellie Andrews of Port Angeles, front, Ray Farrell of Forks, left, and Kathy Schreiner of Sequim organize ballots on Tuesday at the Clallam County Courthouse. Primary election results from Tuesday night are at www.peninsuladailynews.com, and coverage of the election will be in Thursday’s print edition. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Health officials on site at Olympic Medical Center

Compliance checks to determine Medicare eligibility

Do you think President Donald Trump was justified in firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after the release of the July jobs report?

Do you think Trump was justified in firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after the release of the July jobs report?… Continue reading

  • Aug 5, 2025
Maddie Rogers, 5, of Maddie’s Mushrooms in Joyce gives last-minute coaching to her slug Garth, which she trained for Saturday’s annual Extreme Slug Racing event. (Shannon Turner)

JOYCE DAZE: Thrills, slime and photo finishes

Slug racing enthusiasts gathered once again in Joyce for the annual Extreme Slug Racing events during Joyce Daze at the Family Kitchen this… Continue reading

Maddie Rogers, 5, of Maddie’s Mushrooms in Joyce gives last-minute coaching to her slug Garth, which she trained for Saturday’s annual Extreme Slug Racing event. (Shannon Turner)
Spectators roam the grounds of Jefferson County International Airport looking over some of the historic airplanes on display during the second annual Jefferson County Airport Day on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Air show

Spectators roam the grounds of Jefferson County International Airport looking over some of the historic airplanes on display during the second annual Jefferson County Airport… Continue reading

Spectators roam the grounds of Jefferson County International Airport looking over some of the historic airplanes on display during the second annual Jefferson County Airport Day on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Hospital hires firm for CEO search

OMC faces deadline for CMS certification

Carson Stovall of the Port Angeles 11U baseball team slides safely into third base, beating the tag of Dax Higgins of the Kingston Kings this weekend at Lincoln Park. The Port Angeles team went on to win its opening game of the Dick Brown Memorial Tournament 15-6. Thirteen teams from ages 8 to 11 competed in the two-day tournament. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

DICK BROWN MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT: Safe at third!

Carson Stovall of the Port Angeles 11U baseball team slides safely into third base, beating the tag of Dax Higgins of the Kingston Kings this… Continue reading

Carson Stovall of the Port Angeles 11U baseball team slides safely into third base, beating the tag of Dax Higgins of the Kingston Kings this weekend at Lincoln Park. The Port Angeles team went on to win its opening game of the Dick Brown Memorial Tournament 15-6. Thirteen teams from ages 8 to 11 competed in the two-day tournament. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)
Crab & Crabette gross champs Carter Schick and Alex Atwell, left, and net champs Matt and Celice Carlough at the Cedars at Dengeness Golf Course. (Chad Wagner)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: North Olympic 13U fundraiser and Crab & Crabette winners

Dreams are coming true for 13 local baseball players as the 13U Olympic Babe Ruth All-Stars prepare to represent the Pacific Northwest… Continue reading

Crab & Crabette gross champs Carter Schick and Alex Atwell, left, and net champs Matt and Celice Carlough at the Cedars at Dengeness Golf Course. (Chad Wagner)
About 800 cyclists took on the annual Ride the Hurricane event Sunday, making the 40-mile round-trip that climbs more than 5,000 feet from Port Angeles to Hurricane Ridge. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

RIDE THE HURRICANE: More than 800 cyclists take on annual event

About 800 cyclists took on the annual Ride the Hurricane event Sunday, making the 40-mile round-trip that climbs more than 5,000 feet from Port Angeles… Continue reading

About 800 cyclists took on the annual Ride the Hurricane event Sunday, making the 40-mile round-trip that climbs more than 5,000 feet from Port Angeles to Hurricane Ridge. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)