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Olympic Medical Center report shows $1.1 million in net revenue for first quarter

Hospital considering service to clean laundry, linens

Clallam County Sheriff’s Office representatives said they believe the body found on Sunday is missing kayaker Ty Coone. The remains were found about a mile from where Coone was fishing on May 13 in a kayak north of Cline Spit. A Celebration of Life is set for 7 p.m. June 14 at the big barn at 702 Kitchen-Dick Road in Sequim. (Michele Scott Duncan)

Body found believed to be missing kayaker

Coroner’s office seeking dental records for positive identification

Clallam County Sheriff’s Office representatives said they believe the body found on Sunday is missing kayaker Ty Coone. The remains were found about a mile from where Coone was fishing on May 13 in a kayak north of Cline Spit. A Celebration of Life is set for 7 p.m. June 14 at the big barn at 702 Kitchen-Dick Road in Sequim. (Michele Scott Duncan)

Should the U.S. Navy remove the names of ships named after civil rights leaders such as Harvey Milk and Harriet Tubman?

Should the U.S. Navy remove the names of ships named after civil rights leaders such as Harvey Milk and Harriet Tubman?… Continue reading

  • Jun 4, 2025
Lane Coney, who lives in Port Townsend, stops and looks at a flowering poison hemlock plant that extends over the sidewalk on Washington Street near the Port Townsend post office on Tuesday morning. Poison hemlock is a highly poisonous, flowering plant in the carrot family. All parts of the plant are toxic, especially when ingested. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Poison hemlock

Lane Coney, who lives in Port Townsend, stops and looks at a flowering poison hemlock plant that extends over the sidewalk on Washington Street near… Continue reading

Lane Coney, who lives in Port Townsend, stops and looks at a flowering poison hemlock plant that extends over the sidewalk on Washington Street near the Port Townsend post office on Tuesday morning. Poison hemlock is a highly poisonous, flowering plant in the carrot family. All parts of the plant are toxic, especially when ingested. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Brian King

Stabilizing office, retaining staff top priorities for Clallam County sheriff

King cites efforts to collaborate between agencies

Brian King

Should Iran be allowed to continue enriching uranium for nuclear power plants?

Should Iran be allowed to continue enriching uranium for nuclear power plants?… Continue reading

  • Jun 3, 2025
Stephen and Christine Humphries of Nottingham, United Kingdom, spend part of Monday looking over the skeleton of Gunther, the 4-year-old Pacific gray whale that washed ashore and died on a beach in Port Ludlow in 2019 and is now an educational exhibit for the Port Townsend Marine Science Center located on the Union Wharf in downtown Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Visiting Gunther

Stephen and Christine Humphries of Nottingham, United Kingdom, spend part of Monday looking over the skeleton of Gunther, the 4-year-old Pacific gray whale that washed… Continue reading

Stephen and Christine Humphries of Nottingham, United Kingdom, spend part of Monday looking over the skeleton of Gunther, the 4-year-old Pacific gray whale that washed ashore and died on a beach in Port Ludlow in 2019 and is now an educational exhibit for the Port Townsend Marine Science Center located on the Union Wharf in downtown Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam considers Owens memorial

Location to be recommended in future

Do you believe Bigfoot (sasquatch) exists?

Do you believe Bigfoot (sasquatch) exists?… Continue reading

  • Jun 2, 2025
Forks Mayor Tim Fletcher, Judge Bruce Hanify and Forks City Council member Vilkesh Patel.

Patel sworn in as newest Forks City Council member

Originally from India, business opportunities brought him to West End

Forks Mayor Tim Fletcher, Judge Bruce Hanify and Forks City Council member Vilkesh Patel.

Are you or a family member affected by changes to college financial aid and student loans?

Are you or a family member affected by changes to college financial aid and student loans?… Continue reading

  • Jun 1, 2025

A GROWING CONCERN: The good, the bad, the mole

WITH THE WARMING temperatures and arrival of June, many creatures are visiting your yard and garden. Just the other day, my cat Rogue brought me… Continue reading

LETTER: Library concerns

Library concerns Our local public libraries may be the most nonpartisan, vital and beloved institutions we have. They truly serve all our community with resources,… Continue reading

Screen grab from CTS security camera footage of the little scofflaw.

Marmot takes trip to downtown Port Angeles

Camera captures furry bus passenger on adventure

Screen grab from CTS security camera footage of the little scofflaw.

Peninsula College closing Fort Worden campus

Will finish current academic year

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

Are you worried that a friend or family member will be detained by ICE?

Are you worried that a friend or family member will be detained by ICE?… Continue reading

  • May 30, 2025

Gardiner boat ramp replacement moves forward

Elmore sale efforts stall

ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding faith to live without fear

THE EASTER SEASON lasts seven weeks. It starts on Easter Sunday and continues to Pentecost on June 8 this year. Over these weeks, we are… Continue reading

Wendy Bart, the CEO of the Olympic Peninsula YMCA was the MC at a Ground Breaking Ceremony Wed afternoon. The new Early Learning Center (child care) is to be built in the area just west of the YMCA's current parking lot off Francis Street. Over 40 dignitaries and interested people came for the introduction and the ground breaking photo op. Bart in her opening remarks said the idea for the project was formed during COVID when they realized the Olympic Peninsula was a “child care desert”. Soon was formed the money raising and architectural drawings. “The people of the Olympic Peninsula are magical” when explaining that $7 million of the needed $9 million have been promised. “We have a trajectory for success from a caring community” she continued. The 8000 sq foot building will break ground next month with a finish date of opening in September of 2026. The facility designed for children under age 5 will have hours of 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The general contractors is G.L.Y. of Bellevue. WA. Ground Breaking Op — L to R are Randy Johnson, Virginia O’Neil, Steve Tharinger, Mike French, Mark Ozias, LaTrisha Suggs, Drew Schwab, Glenn Smithson, Lori Robbin, John Vorhees, And a host of “special guests” who perhaps will get to use the new facility when opened. (call Jody Minker for more info at 360-301-3221) dlogan

YMCA Early Learning Center breaks ground in Port Angeles

‘Y Kids’ on hand to kick off construction

Wendy Bart, the CEO of the Olympic Peninsula YMCA was the MC at a Ground Breaking Ceremony Wed afternoon. The new Early Learning Center (child care) is to be built in the area just west of the YMCA's current parking lot off Francis Street. Over 40 dignitaries and interested people came for the introduction and the ground breaking photo op. Bart in her opening remarks said the idea for the project was formed during COVID when they realized the Olympic Peninsula was a “child care desert”. Soon was formed the money raising and architectural drawings. “The people of the Olympic Peninsula are magical” when explaining that $7 million of the needed $9 million have been promised. “We have a trajectory for success from a caring community” she continued. The 8000 sq foot building will break ground next month with a finish date of opening in September of 2026. The facility designed for children under age 5 will have hours of 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The general contractors is G.L.Y. of Bellevue. WA. Ground Breaking Op — L to R are Randy Johnson, Virginia O’Neil, Steve Tharinger, Mike French, Mark Ozias, LaTrisha Suggs, Drew Schwab, Glenn Smithson, Lori Robbin, John Vorhees, And a host of “special guests” who perhaps will get to use the new facility when opened. (call Jody Minker for more info at 360-301-3221) dlogan