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Will you spend more or less on holiday shopping this year versus previous years?

Will you spend more or less on holiday shopping this year versus previous years?… Continue reading

  • Dec 2, 2022

Clean Fuel Standard and Climate Commitment Act set to launch Jan. 1

Regulations intended to meet emissions goals

Now that a congressional committee has former President Donald Trump’s tax returns, do you think members will be surprised with what they find?

Now that a congressional committee has former President Donald Trump's tax returns, do you think members will be surprised with what they find?… Continue reading

  • Dec 1, 2022
Ballet Workshop members, from left, Courtney Smith, 18, Amelia Brown, 15, and Daphne Oakes, 14, all of Port Angeles, will be part of the troupe’s seasonal presentation of “The Nutcracker.” (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

‘The Nutcracker’ returns with a young cast and guest performers

Nearly 100 Ballet Workshop students to dance

Ballet Workshop members, from left, Courtney Smith, 18, Amelia Brown, 15, and Daphne Oakes, 14, all of Port Angeles, will be part of the troupe’s seasonal presentation of “The Nutcracker.” (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Steve Hampton of Port Townsend searches for birds in the Salish Sea at Point Wilson Lighthouse on Wednesday. “I just got here and the wind and choppy water don’t make for ideal conditions, but so far I’ve seen rhinoceros auklets and a Pacific loon,” Hampton said. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Bird watcher

Steve Hampton of Port Townsend searches for birds in the Salish Sea at Point Wilson Lighthouse on Wednesday. “I just got here and the wind… Continue reading

Steve Hampton of Port Townsend searches for birds in the Salish Sea at Point Wilson Lighthouse on Wednesday. “I just got here and the wind and choppy water don’t make for ideal conditions, but so far I’ve seen rhinoceros auklets and a Pacific loon,” Hampton said. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

The U.S. men’s soccer team beat Iran 1-0 on Tuesday to advance to the World Cup’s knockout round. Can they beat the Netherlands on Saturday?

The U.S. men's soccer team beat Iran 1-0 on Tuesday to advance to the World Cup's knockout round. Can they beat the Netherlands on Saturday?… Continue reading

  • Nov 30, 2022

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Tuesday prep games canceled or postponed

Several Tuesday prep basketball games were postponed or canceled because of snow and ice forecast Tuesday night and this morning. Neah Bay… Continue reading

Do you agree with Merriam-Webster for choosing “gaslighting” as the word of the year for 2022?

Do you agree with Merriam-Webster for choosing "gaslighting" as the word of the year for 2022?… Continue reading

  • Nov 29, 2022
Port Angeles High School freshman Zoey Van Gordon is one of 12 players on the new girls bowling team that began competing this month under coach Becky Gunderson. Athletic director Dwayne Johnson said the school added bowling to its sports calendar to help improve girls’ athletic participation, which has been in decline. The team practices at Laurel Lanes. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Bowling team aims to get girls involved in athletics

Port Angeles joins Sequim in Olympic League competition

Port Angeles High School freshman Zoey Van Gordon is one of 12 players on the new girls bowling team that began competing this month under coach Becky Gunderson. Athletic director Dwayne Johnson said the school added bowling to its sports calendar to help improve girls’ athletic participation, which has been in decline. The team practices at Laurel Lanes. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Are you finding any deals on Cyber Monday?

Are you finding any deals on Cyber Monday?… Continue reading

  • Nov 28, 2022
People stop and take pictures of the Port Townsend Kiwanis’ George Earl Memorial Cho Cho as it clangs along Water Street in downtown Port Townsend on Small Business Saturday. The popular Choo Choo made a circuit from the American Legion to Uptown and back again, delighting passengers and spectators alike. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Holidays roll into town

People stop and take pictures of the Port Townsend Kiwanis’ George Earl Memorial Choo Choo as it clangs along Water Street in downtown Port Townsend… Continue reading

People stop and take pictures of the Port Townsend Kiwanis’ George Earl Memorial Cho Cho as it clangs along Water Street in downtown Port Townsend on Small Business Saturday. The popular Choo Choo made a circuit from the American Legion to Uptown and back again, delighting passengers and spectators alike. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze (1) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. Washington won 51-33. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

APPLE CUP: Huskies outlast the Cougars in wide-open game

Washington 700 yards of offense in 51-33 victory

Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze (1) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. Washington won 51-33. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Do you think inflation will have an impact on your holiday spending?

Do you think inflation will have an impact on your holiday spending?… Continue reading

  • Nov 27, 2022

A GROWING CONCERN: Dark nights offer lighting displays time to shine

WE NOW MOVE inevitably toward the holidays, punctuated and known by family gatherings, mirth and merriment. What a great holiday we just all had —… Continue reading

Dancer Keely Whitmore leads second graders in teacher Sharon Fritschler's class at Roosevelt Elementary in exercises that integrate movement and a science lesson about geology as part of Peninsula Performs, a collaboration between Field Arts & Events Hall and the Port Angeles School District that brings artist educators into classrooms. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Artists bring creative touch to schools

Field Hall, school district collaborate on new program

Dancer Keely Whitmore leads second graders in teacher Sharon Fritschler's class at Roosevelt Elementary in exercises that integrate movement and a science lesson about geology as part of Peninsula Performs, a collaboration between Field Arts & Events Hall and the Port Angeles School District that brings artist educators into classrooms. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Braving cold steady rain and the early hour of eight Black Friday shoppers were out in force Friday looking for those early holiday bargains. Swain's General Store in Port Angeles was no exception as scores of early risers came out of the cold and rain to shop there.

Black Friday shoppers in Port Angeles

Braving cold steady rain and the early hour of eight Black Friday shoppers were out in force Friday looking for those early holiday bargains. Swain’s… Continue reading

Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Braving cold steady rain and the early hour of eight Black Friday shoppers were out in force Friday looking for those early holiday bargains. Swain's General Store in Port Angeles was no exception as scores of early risers came out of the cold and rain to shop there.

LETTER:Dangerous person

During the Republican Jewish Coalition annual leadership meeting in Las Vegas that ended Nov. 20, Mike Pompeo, former president Trump’s secretary of state and a… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend OKs project for Boat Haven

Commissioners also discuss Boat Haven jetty, Short Farm purchase

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Martha Worthley, of Mim and Poppy Design, shows a tablecloth she designed to Alisa Martin and daughter Etta-Pearl, during the Port Townsend Arts Guild Arts and Crafts Fair on Friday at the Port Townsend Community Center in the Uptown neighborhood. The fair continues today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Port Townsend Arts Guild Arts and Crafts Fair ongoing

Martha Worthley, of Mim and Poppy Design, shows a tablecloth she designed to Alisa Martin and daughter Etta-Pearl, during the Port Townsend Arts Guild Arts… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Martha Worthley, of Mim and Poppy Design, shows a tablecloth she designed to Alisa Martin and daughter Etta-Pearl, during the Port Townsend Arts Guild Arts and Crafts Fair on Friday at the Port Townsend Community Center in the Uptown neighborhood. The fair continues today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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