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The first-place Elks Hoop Shoot Winners from the city championships held this weekend at the Vern Burton Gym receive tehir trophies. From left, they are Levi Simoneau, 11, from Franklin Elementary School, who shot 18 out of 25 to win the boys 10-11 age group; Logan Wasnock, 8, from Jefferson Elementary, who shot 13 out of 25 to win the boys 8-9 age group; and Lillian Wasnock, 11, from Jefferson Elementary, who shot 10 out of 25 to win the girls 10-11 age group. Second-place winners were James Boyd, 13 out of 25 in the 8-9 age group and Ernest Grimes Jr., 14 out of 25 in the 10-11 age group. The first-place winners will compete in the district championship this Saturday at Vern Burton Gym. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

YOUTH SPORTS: Elks Hoop Shoot winners

The first-place Elks Hoop Shoot Winners from the city championships held this weekend at the Vern Burton Gym receive their trophies. From left, they are… Continue reading

The first-place Elks Hoop Shoot Winners from the city championships held this weekend at the Vern Burton Gym receive tehir trophies. From left, they are Levi Simoneau, 11, from Franklin Elementary School, who shot 18 out of 25 to win the boys 10-11 age group; Logan Wasnock, 8, from Jefferson Elementary, who shot 13 out of 25 to win the boys 8-9 age group; and Lillian Wasnock, 11, from Jefferson Elementary, who shot 10 out of 25 to win the girls 10-11 age group. Second-place winners were James Boyd, 13 out of 25 in the 8-9 age group and Ernest Grimes Jr., 14 out of 25 in the 10-11 age group. The first-place winners will compete in the district championship this Saturday at Vern Burton Gym. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Do you think America has embraced the lessons of Martin Luther King, Jr.?

Do you think America has embraced the lessons of Martin Luther King, Jr.?… Continue reading

  • Jan 17, 2023
Volunteers participating in the Martin Luther King Day of Service at Fort Worden State Park carry a load of European dune grass on Monday to a waiting truck for disposal. The group, made up of employees of the Marine Science Center and other volunteers, worked to remove European dune grass that was planted by the park service to control erosion but later discovered it was choking out the native plants. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Day of service

Volunteers participating in the Martin Luther King Day of Service at Fort Worden State Park carry a load of European dune grass on Monday to… Continue reading

Volunteers participating in the Martin Luther King Day of Service at Fort Worden State Park carry a load of European dune grass on Monday to a waiting truck for disposal. The group, made up of employees of the Marine Science Center and other volunteers, worked to remove European dune grass that was planted by the park service to control erosion but later discovered it was choking out the native plants. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

LETTER: Vote yes

We have an opportunity to help our East Jefferson Fire and Rescue (EJFR). Well-trained emergency response personnel are in high demand across the Puget Sound… Continue reading

Point Hudson Marina could reopen early

Contractor ahead of schedule in Port Townsend

PT golf course on city council agenda

The Port Townsend City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. today includes on the agenda discussion of Envision Port Townsend Golf Course and… Continue reading

TV listings can be found online

TV listings no longer carried by the newspaper can be found online. To check the real-time TV Guide, go to https://www.tvguide.com/listings. The webpage can be… Continue reading

Should Congress reinstate its former bipartisan committee to fix how the body operated?

Should Congress reinstate its former bipartisan committee to fix how the body operated?… Continue reading

  • Jan 16, 2023
Derek Kilmer.

Fix Congress panel expires, but chair hopes work will continue

Kilmer led effort to improve lawmaking body

Derek Kilmer.
From left, Gabrielle Peterson, Paul Vogel, Kris Vogel and Joe Vogel participate in a jigsaw puzzle contest on Saturday at the North Olympic Library System’s Port Angeles building. Teams had a two-hour limit to put together a 500-piece puzzle, with prizes of gift certificates to Blackbird Coffeehouse on East 8th Street in Port Angeles. Another contest is scheduled for Feb. 11 in the Carver Room of the library. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Puzzle contest

From left, Gabrielle Peterson, Paul Vogel, Kris Vogel and Joe Vogel participate in a jigsaw puzzle contest on Saturday at the North Olympic Library System’s… Continue reading

From left, Gabrielle Peterson, Paul Vogel, Kris Vogel and Joe Vogel participate in a jigsaw puzzle contest on Saturday at the North Olympic Library System’s Port Angeles building. Teams had a two-hour limit to put together a 500-piece puzzle, with prizes of gift certificates to Blackbird Coffeehouse on East 8th Street in Port Angeles. Another contest is scheduled for Feb. 11 in the Carver Room of the library. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Should the state lower its DUI limit from 0.08 percent to 0.05 percent?

Should the state lower its DUI limit from 0.08 percent to 0.05 percent?… Continue reading

  • Jan 15, 2023
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) is congratulated by wide receiver Jauan Jennings after scoring against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: 49ers pull away in second half behind Purdy, Seattle turnovers

Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes and ran for a fourth score in his playoff debut, leading the San Francisco 49ers… Continue reading

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) is congratulated by wide receiver Jauan Jennings after scoring against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

A GROWING CONCERN: For perfect pruning, cut wisely and confidently

GO HAWKS! AND as an NFL co-owner of the Green Bay Packers, it almost kills me to say that! But, as I mentioned last week;… Continue reading

Bill would tighten DUI limit

Peninsula law enforcement reacts to proposed legislation

Lola Siegel, 3, enjoys some apple juice from the Port Townsend Food Bank, which has seen an uptick in clients over the past year. It was the first trip to the food bank for Lola and her father, Jonas Siegel, who said that he appreciated the organic and vegetarian options at the food bank. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Food banks offer wide variety

Jonas Siegal rolled a shopping cart out of the Port Townsend Food Bank on Wednesday filled with dried pinto beans, potatoes, mushrooms,… Continue reading

Lola Siegel, 3, enjoys some apple juice from the Port Townsend Food Bank, which has seen an uptick in clients over the past year. It was the first trip to the food bank for Lola and her father, Jonas Siegel, who said that he appreciated the organic and vegetarian options at the food bank. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

LETTER:Death by car

I witnessed death Saturday morning. I can’t unsee it. Coming home from shopping, east bound, just before Les Swab’s, we saw two deer along the… Continue reading

LETTER:People who care

I thank everyone who found my beloved little cat, Lilo, and returned her. She went missing in mid-December while I was visiting my daughter in… Continue reading

Analise Graziani, manager of The Market at the Port Angeles Food Bank, left, and Adam Frandsen, a food bank staff member with Americorps, stock shelves at The Market before opening to the public on Thursday. (KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS)

Peninsula food banks seeing more clients and rising costs

Inflation, scarcity and rural location driving challenges

Analise Graziani, manager of The Market at the Port Angeles Food Bank, left, and Adam Frandsen, a food bank staff member with Americorps, stock shelves at The Market before opening to the public on Thursday. (KEITH THORPE/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

Utah reports law improved safety

By Paul Gottlieb Special to Peninsula Daily News Washington’s new DUI law would be modeled after a 6-year-old Utah statute that is the first of… Continue reading