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State’s legislative session to start Monday

New budget to be finalized

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

Renovation to impact Crab Festival

A big tent needs a big space and a festival celebrating seafood needs to be on the water. The Red Lion Hotel’s… Continue reading

Which issue should be top priority when the Washington state Legislature session starts Monday?

Which issue should be top priority when the Washington state Legislature session starts Monday?… Continue reading

  • Jan 6, 2023

LETTER:New year’s hope

With most of local Sequim fireworks displayed well before midnight on the evening of Dec. 31, it appears folks were celebrating the end of 2022,… Continue reading

Do you think bipartisanship is possible in today’s political environment?

Do you think bipartisanship is possible in today's political environment?… Continue reading

  • Jan 5, 2023

BOOST deadline extended

Small businesses have until Jan. 13 to apply for free legal, marketing, bookkeeping services

If you won the Mega Millions prize, would you take the lump sum or annual payments?

If you won the Mega Millions prize, would you take the lump sum or annual payments?… Continue reading

  • Jan 4, 2023

5 Best Cheap Assignment Writing Services

Finding an affordable service is one of the main priorities for the majority of students. Being able to save money while also getting writing assistance… Continue reading

Would you consider volunteering for the annual Point in Time survey of homeless individuals and families?

Would you consider volunteering for the annual Point in Time survey of homeless individuals and families?… Continue reading

  • Jan 3, 2023
Climber Levi Craze sawed limb after limb off a 115-foot cottonwood tree in Uptown Port Townsend. A Darrell Emel’s Tree Service crew spent two full days with a crane and a large wood chipper on the site behind Cathy Traut-Hessom’s Clay Street home. She was apologetic about having the tree cut, but wanted to remove it before a winter storm blew it down onto nearby homes and cars. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Treetop trim

Climber Levi Craze sawed limb after limb off a 115-foot cottonwood tree in Uptown Port Townsend. A Darrell Emel’s Tree Service crew spent two full… Continue reading

Climber Levi Craze sawed limb after limb off a 115-foot cottonwood tree in Uptown Port Townsend. A Darrell Emel’s Tree Service crew spent two full days with a crane and a large wood chipper on the site behind Cathy Traut-Hessom’s Clay Street home. She was apologetic about having the tree cut, but wanted to remove it before a winter storm blew it down onto nearby homes and cars. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)
Jim Morrell, CEO of Peninsula Credit Union.

Peninsula Credit Union offers big benefits amid rising inflation + interest rates

Community-focused approach helps members find place of greater financial well-being

Jim Morrell, CEO of Peninsula Credit Union.

The Seattle Seahawks need to beat the LA Rams on Sunday and have Detroit beat Green Bay in order to make the playoffs. Will it happen?

The Seattle Seahawks need to beat the LA Rams on Sunday and have Detroit beat Green Bay in order to make the playoffs. Will it… Continue reading

  • Jan 2, 2023
Spectators watch as fireworks explode over Memorial Field in downtown Port Townsend on Saturday night to herald in the new year. The fireworks, set to go off at 9 p.m. to coincide with the Times Square celebration in New York City, were the concluding event of First Night, an all-ages New Year’s Eve event put on by The Production Alliance, a non-profit in Port Townsend. Madison Street, site of city hall on the right, was blocked off so people could watch the display unhindered by traffic. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Ringing in the new year

Spectators watch as fireworks explode over Memorial Field in downtown Port Townsend on Saturday night to herald in the new year. The fireworks, set to… Continue reading

Spectators watch as fireworks explode over Memorial Field in downtown Port Townsend on Saturday night to herald in the new year. The fireworks, set to go off at 9 p.m. to coincide with the Times Square celebration in New York City, were the concluding event of First Night, an all-ages New Year’s Eve event put on by The Production Alliance, a non-profit in Port Townsend. Madison Street, site of city hall on the right, was blocked off so people could watch the display unhindered by traffic. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam Transit OKs its budget for this year

$16.7M plan includes funds for downtown resource officer

Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) makes a touchdown catch against Ohio State cornerback Denzel Burke (10) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

CFP SEMIFINALS: TCU, Georgia to face in finals after winning shootouts

After the best semifinal day in the nine-year history of the College Football Playoff, the title game will match the defending national champion against the… Continue reading

Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) makes a touchdown catch against Ohio State cornerback Denzel Burke (10) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Should Southern Resident orcas have inherent rights?

Should Southern Resident orcas have inherent rights?… Continue reading

  • Jan 1, 2023

A GROWING CONCERN: End the year’s chores and plan for the next

JUST LOOK HOW much difference a week can make. Already the sun has moved off it’s noon natir, the daylight length is getting measurably longer… Continue reading

LETTER:After-hours vet

If your pet gets sick after hours in this area, you are probably going to be out of luck for treatment. My 12-year old Shih… Continue reading