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AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Wilder Seniors win on no-hitter from Staples

Wilder Senior won its second straight game at the Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth 18U tournament, getting a no-hitter from Ethan Staples and four… Continue reading

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Do universities do enough to combat antisemitism on their campuses?

Do universities do enough to combat antisemitism on their campuses?… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2025

Brinnon man to serve more than four years in prison

Coccia pleads guilty to multiple counts of theft, burglary

The Olympic 13U All-Stars swept the Lynden Lobos 13U team 10-0 and 8-4 last week and are now off as the Northern Washington representative to the Babe Ruth regionals beginning July 21 in Meridian, Idaho. From left, front row, are Julian Dominguez, Noah Kiser, Cooper Merritt, Drake Spence, Kyler Williams, coleman Keate, Jay Lieberman and Carson Greenstreet. From left, back row, are coach Evan Kiser, Manager Robert Merritt, Brycen Allen, Jacob Kimzey, Liam Shea, Gavin Doyle, Tristan Konopaski, coach Tyrell Spence and coach Bryan Greenstreet. (OJBR)

YOUTH BASEBALL: Wilder A and OJBR U13 off to regionals

The Olympic 13U All-Stars swept the Lynden Lobos 13U team 10-0 and 8-4 last week and are now off as the Northern Washington representative to… Continue reading

The Olympic 13U All-Stars swept the Lynden Lobos 13U team 10-0 and 8-4 last week and are now off as the Northern Washington representative to the Babe Ruth regionals beginning July 21 in Meridian, Idaho. From left, front row, are Julian Dominguez, Noah Kiser, Cooper Merritt, Drake Spence, Kyler Williams, coleman Keate, Jay Lieberman and Carson Greenstreet. From left, back row, are coach Evan Kiser, Manager Robert Merritt, Brycen Allen, Jacob Kimzey, Liam Shea, Gavin Doyle, Tristan Konopaski, coach Tyrell Spence and coach Bryan Greenstreet. (OJBR)
From left, back row, are Kylin Weitz, Teyah Elofson-Cross, Elinor Christensen. From left, front row, are Warren Christensen and Wyatt Christensen. (Lincoln Park BMX)

AREA SPORTS: Five Lincoln Park BMX riders off to Worlds

PORT ANGELES ­— Five Lincoln Park BMX riders are prepping for the BMX World Championship coming up in Copenhagen, Denmark from July 28-30. More than… Continue reading

From left, back row, are Kylin Weitz, Teyah Elofson-Cross, Elinor Christensen. From left, front row, are Warren Christensen and Wyatt Christensen. (Lincoln Park BMX)

Should Congress approve a White House proposal to pull back $500 million in federal funding that is set to go to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting?

Should Congress approve a White House proposal to pull back $500 million in federal funding that is set to go to the Corporation for Public… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2025

Do you grow a summer vegetable garden?

Do you grow a summer vegetable garden?… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2025

A GROWING CONCERN: Get your garden schooled on Nutrients 101

AS WE MOVE through July and our yard and gardens are flourishing, let us dive into a “Nutrients 101 short course.” For those who might… Continue reading

John Goar speaks to a group of visitors before leading them on a moonlit hike up Hurricane Hill for a tour of the constellations. Goar is a volunteer who leads the full moon hikes and dark sky telescope tours that are part of the astronomy program at Hurricane Ridge. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Hurricane Ridge astronomy program reveals treasures

Volunteer-run tour guides visitors at Hurricane Ridge

John Goar speaks to a group of visitors before leading them on a moonlit hike up Hurricane Hill for a tour of the constellations. Goar is a volunteer who leads the full moon hikes and dark sky telescope tours that are part of the astronomy program at Hurricane Ridge. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

LETTER: Carbon dioxide

In a recent Rants and Raves feature, one person wanted to know why storing poisonous carbon dioxide in the ocean is a good thing. Carbon… Continue reading

LETTER: Fields of debt

I read about how federal cuts are impacting lives. From cutting ineligible people from Medicaid, to cuts to USAID, people’s lives will never be the… Continue reading

LETTER: No signs for visitors

If you welcome and greet our Canadian neighbors, friends and tourists, please leave your political signs in the basement. The tourists come to the U.S.,… Continue reading

LETTER: Reject for-profit partners

It is imperative to address the upcoming potential transition of Olympic Medical Center from a public hospital district to one partnering with a larger, differently… Continue reading

LETTER: Roundabout lighting

I am in complete agreement with the writer of a letter urging lighting at the roundabout at Sequim-Dungeness Way and Woodcock Road. I find it… Continue reading

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

Do you watch large tennis events such as Wimbledon?

Do you watch large tennis events such as Wimbledon?… Continue reading

  • Jul 11, 2025
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Thomas Praisewater, a site manager with the Washington Dept. of Ecology, right, discusses environmental cleanup sites with Madelynne Jones, left, and Thomas Beatty, both of Port Angeles, during an open house on the status cleanup of the former Rayonier mill site on Tuesday at the Field Arts & Events Hall.
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS
Thomas Praisewater, a site manager with the Washington Dept. of Ecology, right, discusses environmental cleanup sites with Madelynne Jones, left, and Thomas Beatty, both of Port Angeles, during an open house on the status cleanup of the former Rayonier mill site on Tuesday at the Field Arts & Events Hall.
Matthew P. Deines, Outgoing President/CEO, First Fed

First Fed CEO resigns

Bank begins search for replacement

Matthew P. Deines, Outgoing President/CEO, First Fed

Should there be an investigation into the circumstances of the Texas floods?

Should there be an investigation into the circumstances of the Texas floods?… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2025