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Richard Moon and his wife Janice plan to construct two 18-hole mini-golf courses — one for families, one for adults — on acreage off South Barr Road and U.S. Highway 101 eight miles east of Port Angeles. Moon expects the courses to open in summer 2023 or 2024. (Paul Dunn/Peninsula Daily News)

Wonderworld to be mini-golf fantasy land

Local man to design two 18-hole courses — one for families, one for adults

Richard Moon and his wife Janice plan to construct two 18-hole mini-golf courses — one for families, one for adults — on acreage off South Barr Road and U.S. Highway 101 eight miles east of Port Angeles. Moon expects the courses to open in summer 2023 or 2024. (Paul Dunn/Peninsula Daily News)

Should President Joe Biden approve a federal gas tax holiday, even if it hinders road construction?

Should President Joe Biden approve a federal gas tax holiday, even if it hinders road construction?… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2022

High-capacity ammo magazines will be banned starting July 1

Starting July 1, the sale of ammunition magazines with more than 10 rounds will be banned in Washington state. Importing, manufacturing and distributing… Continue reading

Sailboat wins Race to Alaska

Team reaches dock in Ketchikan

Jim Kunc, a Port Townsend resident and a retired North West Airlines pilot, proudly shows off the 1-inch scale model of a 1930s Union Pacific Northern train he built in his home shop. A lifelong train hobbyist, this model took 20 years to make. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Union Pacific model

Jim Kunc, a Port Townsend resident and a retired North West Airlines pilot, proudly shows off the 1-inch scale model of a 1930s Union Pacific… Continue reading

Jim Kunc, a Port Townsend resident and a retired North West Airlines pilot, proudly shows off the 1-inch scale model of a 1930s Union Pacific Northern train he built in his home shop. A lifelong train hobbyist, this model took 20 years to make. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Should the committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection subpoena former Vice President Mike Pence?

Should the committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection subpoena former Vice President Mike Pence?… Continue reading

  • Jun 20, 2022
Kathy Kunc of Port Townsend shows off the 150-year-old Camperdown Elm, which was featured Saturday as part of the Secret Garden Tour hosted by the Jefferson County Masters Gardeners Foundation. Every Camperdown in the world is part of the original. It was first grown in 1640 by the Earl of Camperdown, in Dundee, Scotland, when he noticed a branch growing on the floor of his elm forest. He grafted it to a Scotch elm tree and it took hold, producing the first Camperdown Elm. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Camperdown Elm

Kathy Kunc of Port Townsend shows off the 150-year-old Camperdown Elm, which was featured Saturday as part of the Secret Garden Tour hosted by the… Continue reading

Kathy Kunc of Port Townsend shows off the 150-year-old Camperdown Elm, which was featured Saturday as part of the Secret Garden Tour hosted by the Jefferson County Masters Gardeners Foundation. Every Camperdown in the world is part of the original. It was first grown in 1640 by the Earl of Camperdown, in Dundee, Scotland, when he noticed a branch growing on the floor of his elm forest. He grafted it to a Scotch elm tree and it took hold, producing the first Camperdown Elm. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Gun show delayed after overlap with Everett graduations

The organizer of a weekend gun show scheduled at an arena north of Seattle has postponed the event after public concerns that several… Continue reading

Six more teams out of Race to Alaska

Wood, illness factors along route

Emmett Stratford, 8, of Port Angeles creates a gigantic soap bubble as one of the children’s activities at Summertide Solstice Festival on Saturday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Summerfest celebrates longest day of year

Printmaking, scavenger hunt part of event

Emmett Stratford, 8, of Port Angeles creates a gigantic soap bubble as one of the children’s activities at Summertide Solstice Festival on Saturday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

How do you like to spend Father’s Day?

How do you like to spend Father's Day?… Continue reading

  • Jun 19, 2022
Bob McCall, from Great Britain, loads his kayak with supplies he will need for his 710-mile journey to Ketchikan, Alaska, during the 2022 Race 2 Alaska, which got underway at noon Thursday from Victoria Harbour. A self-described tracker junkie since the first race, McCall decided to enter the race in 2020 and ordered a kayak built in Victoria, but COVID-19 hit and canceled everything. This is the first time he was able to enter and he is looking forward to the adventure. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Race to Alaska teams start 710-mile trek

Thirty-two leave Victoria for Ketchikan

Bob McCall, from Great Britain, loads his kayak with supplies he will need for his 710-mile journey to Ketchikan, Alaska, during the 2022 Race 2 Alaska, which got underway at noon Thursday from Victoria Harbour. A self-described tracker junkie since the first race, McCall decided to enter the race in 2020 and ordered a kayak built in Victoria, but COVID-19 hit and canceled everything. This is the first time he was able to enter and he is looking forward to the adventure. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Cut flowers like a pro

Last week, we learned about pinching and deadheading as a means to create far more flower for a greater duration. So what could one do… Continue reading

COVID, gun violence prevention before health board

Ten Public Health Heroes recognized

LETTER: Morally wrong

I believe a ban on abortions is morally wrong for two reasons. No one can force me to donate my blood, provide bone marrow or… Continue reading

LETTER: Watch hearings

I think it is the duty of every citizen to watch the congressional hearings about the events of Jan. 6, 2021. If you truly support… 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

The FDA on Friday approved a COVID-19 vaccine for infants and toddlers, with vaccinations starting next week. Should parents seek a vaccine for this age group?

The FDA on Friday approved a COVID-19 vaccine for infants and toddlers, with vaccinations starting next week. Should parents seek a vaccine for this age… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2022

ISSUES OF FAITH: 8 keys to a happy old age

Who among us doesn’t dread the thought of getting older? We are afraid of dying badly—in pain, alone, unloved, or suffering from dementia. These fears… Continue reading

LETER: Forever StreamFest

My husband, Jim Mantooth, and I never dreamed the North Olympic Land Trust’s StreamFest we hosted for a dozen years at our place would get… Continue reading