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With the Quillayute River flowing toward James Island and the Pacific Ocean, Quileute tribal member Smokey Ward prepares baked salmon in the traditional way Saturday morning during the Quileute Days celebration in La Push. A large crowd gathered for the festival. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

Traditional salmon

With the Quillayute River flowing toward James Island and the Pacific Ocean, Quileute tribal member Smokey Ward prepares baked salmon in the traditional way Saturday… Continue reading

With the Quillayute River flowing toward James Island and the Pacific Ocean, Quileute tribal member Smokey Ward prepares baked salmon in the traditional way Saturday morning during the Quileute Days celebration in La Push. A large crowd gathered for the festival. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

After winning two of three weekend games against Houston, the Mariners are four games behind the Astros. Can they catch them in the AL West?

After winning two of three weekend games against Houston, the Mariners are four games behind the Astros. Can they catch them in the AL West?… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2025
Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel offers compassionate, step-by-step guidance to help individuals make informed end-of-life decisions – easing the burden on loved ones and providing peace of mind for the future.

Peace of mind in planning: How Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel helps families prepare for the future

Traditional burials to eco cremation – why caring, personalized funeral planning matters

Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel offers compassionate, step-by-step guidance to help individuals make informed end-of-life decisions – easing the burden on loved ones and providing peace of mind for the future.

What kind of location do you prefer for vacationing?

What kind of location do you prefer for vacationing?… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2025

Foundation donates $1 million to hospital

Recipients include residency program, scholarships and cancer care center

Members of the musical group Soupbones, from left, Ed Schmid of Port Angeles, Ron Munro of Sequim, Carly List of Port Angeles and Hugh Starks of Sequim, perform at a Good Trouble community gathering and picnic on Thursday at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. Organizers of the event, one of numerous gatherings across the United States, decided to forego conventional politics while commemorating the life of civil rights activist John Lewis. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Good trouble rally

Members of the musical group Soupbones, from left, Ed Schmid of Port Angeles, Ron Munro of Sequim, Carly List of Port Angeles and Hugh Starks… Continue reading

Members of the musical group Soupbones, from left, Ed Schmid of Port Angeles, Ron Munro of Sequim, Carly List of Port Angeles and Hugh Starks of Sequim, perform at a Good Trouble community gathering and picnic on Thursday at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. Organizers of the event, one of numerous gatherings across the United States, decided to forego conventional politics while commemorating the life of civil rights activist John Lewis. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

LETTER: Celebrating Trump’s success

With the streets of Sequim strangely quiet this past weekend, I panicked. Did I miss the latest “No Kings” rally? Then I realized everyone must… Continue reading

LETTER: Children are starving

My outrage is way too much to fit here. Let me give you one example and then just one more. The president and his administration… Continue reading

LETTER: Ferries too expensive

The July 5 article about the new hybrid ferries was a real eye-opener. The cost to the Washington state taxpayers of these three ferries is… Continue reading

LETTER: Partner with UW

The Olympic Medical Center leadership should consider an affiliation with, not ownership by, the University of Washington hospitals. This non-profit research and teaching institution has… Continue reading

Murder trial date to be reset in August

Defense attorney says he needs more time to review discovery

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

Should the Federal Reserve cut interest rates when it meets in two weeks?

Should the Federal Reserve cut interest rates when it meets in two weeks?… Continue reading

  • Jul 18, 2025

Claim against First Fed alleges $100M fraud

First Fed plans to ‘vigorously defend’ loans

ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding faith that there is ‘somebody out there’

I’VE ALWAYS HAD a passion for music, especially ’80s music. Back in May, I went to a music festival in California with a few of… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center CEO says Medicaid cuts will hit hard

Darryl Wolfe tells board entire state will feel impact

The U.K is lowering its voting age to 16. Should the U.S. age change?

The U.K is lowering its voting age to 16. Should the U.S. voting age change?… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2025

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Kraken schedule released; Slots open for Ride the Hurricane

The Seattle Kraken announced Wednesday new six-game ticket pack options for the 2025-26 season. Six-game ticket packs went on sale, providing up to… Continue reading

Do you believe there are Epstein files that should be released as a matter of public interest?

Do you believe there are Epstein files that should be released as a matter of public interest?… Continue reading

  • Jul 16, 2025
Beachgoers look for a spot on the sand on Sunday afternoon at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend. Mount Rainier looms in the distance. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Summer sand

Beachgoers look for a spot on the sand on Sunday afternoon at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend. Mount Rainier looms in the distance.… Continue reading

Beachgoers look for a spot on the sand on Sunday afternoon at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend. Mount Rainier looms in the distance. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)