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Do you think there is a national atmosphere of being soft on crime?

Do you think there is a national atmosphere of being soft on crime?… Continue reading

  • Nov 14, 2022

Foster Care Awareness Nights to inform, answer questions

Clallam County in need of providers

Volunteers with 4PA, a local organization dedicated to cleaning up Port Angeles and building support for homeless members of the community, created a human chain to haul out more than 5,000 pounds of trash from upper Peabody Creek earlier this year when vehicles could not negotiate the hillside. It took the 50 men and women about four hours to complete the task. (Makayla DeScala/4PA)

4PA celebrates one-year anniversary

Community group focuses on cleanup and homeless outreach

Volunteers with 4PA, a local organization dedicated to cleaning up Port Angeles and building support for homeless members of the community, created a human chain to haul out more than 5,000 pounds of trash from upper Peabody Creek earlier this year when vehicles could not negotiate the hillside. It took the 50 men and women about four hours to complete the task. (Makayla DeScala/4PA)

Would you spent $8 a month for a verified badge on Twitter Blue?

Would you spent $8 a month for a verified badge on Twitter Blue?… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2022
Snow and ice can damage your plants. After you clear debris, check for damage and prune below it to keep plants healthy. (Markus Spiske via Unsplash)

A GROWING CONCERN: How to address damaged landscaping after snowy weather

Well now, howling winds, heavy, wet snow, cold temperatures and a red wave that did not come in, so our shellfish are safe to harvest.… Continue reading

Snow and ice can damage your plants. After you clear debris, check for damage and prune below it to keep plants healthy. (Markus Spiske via Unsplash)

Death Cafes focus on meaning of life

Facilitators in Sequim, PA host monthly meetings

Kathryn Bates of North Olympic Peninsula Quilts of Valor, at the podium, helps present a quilt to U.S. Marine Corps veteran Wyatt Ranson on Friday. Ranson was one of 11 local veterans who received the honor on Friday at the American Legion Hall in Port Townsend. The Quilts of Valor volunteers make and present quilts to veterans of all branches of service in both Clallam and Jefferson counties. To request a quilt for a veteran, visit www.qovf.org or email 1katheybates@gmail.com. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Quilts of valor

Kathryn Bates of North Olympic Peninsula Quilts of Valor, at the podium, helps present a quilt to U.S. Marine Corps veteran Wyatt Ranson on Friday.… Continue reading

Kathryn Bates of North Olympic Peninsula Quilts of Valor, at the podium, helps present a quilt to U.S. Marine Corps veteran Wyatt Ranson on Friday. Ranson was one of 11 local veterans who received the honor on Friday at the American Legion Hall in Port Townsend. The Quilts of Valor volunteers make and present quilts to veterans of all branches of service in both Clallam and Jefferson counties. To request a quilt for a veteran, visit www.qovf.org or email 1katheybates@gmail.com. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/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

Infowars’ Alex Jones has been sentenced to pay a combined $1.44 billion in damages to the families of the Sandy Hook school shooting. Is that a fair judgment?

Infowars' Alex Jones has been sentenced to pay a combined $1.44 billion in damages to the families of the Sandy Hook school shooting. Is that… Continue reading

  • Nov 11, 2022

ISSUES OF FAITH: ‘Reversal of fortune’ a call to action

IN LUKE 6, we read that “Jesus looked up at his disciples and said: Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom… Continue reading

Will you get up at 6:30 a.m. Sunday to watch the Seattle Seahawks play Tampa Bay in Germany?

Will you get up at 6:30 a.m. Sunday to watch the Seattle Seahawks play Tampa Bay in Germany?… Continue reading

  • Nov 10, 2022
Brian King, left, and Marc Titterness.

King sweeps vote for Clallam Couty sheriff

Titterness talks of ‘emotional rollercoaster’

Brian King, left, and Marc Titterness.

Ludlow voters OK fire district merger

Special meeting set for tonight

Joe Nole, left, and Art Frank.

Nole takes commanding lead in race for sheriff

Tally 68 to 32 percent; next count today

Joe Nole, left, and Art Frank.

Are you planning to attend a Veterans Day ceremony this week?

Are you planning to attend a Veterans Day ceremony this week?… Continue reading

  • Nov 9, 2022
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The Queen of Angels volleyball team went 7-3 in its inaugural season. From left, rear, are coach Margarita Lee, Kassi Montero-Lee, Helen Fishman, Ella Desser, Keira Headrick and coach Bill Lee. From left, middle, are Jocelyn Kimball, Peyton Smith, Mariah Traband and Ryah DeLeon. In front is Jessica Rodriguez.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Queen of Angels volleyball 7-3 in first season

The Queen of Angels School had its first volleyball team since the school’s opening in 1926, ending the season with a 7-3… Continue reading

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The Queen of Angels volleyball team went 7-3 in its inaugural season. From left, rear, are coach Margarita Lee, Kassi Montero-Lee, Helen Fishman, Ella Desser, Keira Headrick and coach Bill Lee. From left, middle, are Jocelyn Kimball, Peyton Smith, Mariah Traband and Ryah DeLeon. In front is Jessica Rodriguez.
A herd of alpacas and llamas are attracted by the prospect of food as they march in from a field at Olympic Peninsula Llama/Alpaca Rescue in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Llamas, alpacas rescue offers help for veterans

Open farm day kicks off organization’s engagement initiative

A herd of alpacas and llamas are attracted by the prospect of food as they march in from a field at Olympic Peninsula Llama/Alpaca Rescue in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
This combo of images shows Republican challenger Matt Larkin, left, in an image provided by Campaign for Matt Larkin, and U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., 8th District, in Issaquah, Wash., on July 30, 2022. (Mark Andrew/The Campaign for Matt Larkin, left, and Kori Suzuki/The Seattle Times via The Associated Press)

Two races in Washington state could tip scales in Congress

Control of Congress could come down to one or two seats in Washington, but the state’s vote-by-mail system means final results likely won’t… Continue reading

This combo of images shows Republican challenger Matt Larkin, left, in an image provided by Campaign for Matt Larkin, and U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., 8th District, in Issaquah, Wash., on July 30, 2022. (Mark Andrew/The Campaign for Matt Larkin, left, and Kori Suzuki/The Seattle Times via The Associated Press)

Democrat, independent vie for Washington secretary of state

Democrats are trying to win the secretary of state’s office in an election for the first time in six decades after Republicans failed… Continue reading