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Winners, left to right: Adam Shantz, Dean Owen, Derek Moore, Brandon Lancelle

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Golf tourneys, scrambles benefit schools, organizations

New uniforms for East Jefferson — the Port Townsend and Chimacum high school athletics combine — is the goal for a Port… Continue reading

Winners, left to right: Adam Shantz, Dean Owen, Derek Moore, Brandon Lancelle
Lincoln Park BMX Track was the center for BMX racing in Western Washington over the weekend as the park hosted state qualifying races for the state championships in Spokane next month and Gold Cup qualifiers for a five-state regional championship in Richland in September. In the 14 Expert class are No. 10 Josiah Ringstad of Port Orchard, #63 Cash Coleman of Port Angeles and in the lead, No. 6 Jackson Beal of Port Townsend.
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BMX RACING: Lincoln Park hosts state and Gold Cup qualifiers

Local riders compete

Lincoln Park BMX Track was the center for BMX racing in Western Washington over the weekend as the park hosted state qualifying races for the state championships in Spokane next month and Gold Cup qualifiers for a five-state regional championship in Richland in September. In the 14 Expert class are No. 10 Josiah Ringstad of Port Orchard, #63 Cash Coleman of Port Angeles and in the lead, No. 6 Jackson Beal of Port Townsend.

The Olympic National Park has to file a plan to comply with the National Parks Tour Management Act of 2000. Should the park consider air tours?

The Olympic National Park has to file a plan to comply with the National Parks Tour Management Act of 2000. Should the park consider air… Continue reading

  • Aug 15, 2021

A GROWING CONCERN: August advice for gardening chores

WITH ALL THE chores I’ve been doing because of the heat that persists again this past week, I forgot to give you your August to-do… Continue reading

FScott Gardinier/Peninsula Daily News A TikTok influencer who goes by the pseudonym Kay Hall visited Port Angeles last week, arriving on her plane, Lil Red.
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FlywithKay lands in Port Angeles

Lil Red makes the trip from Houston

FScott Gardinier/Peninsula Daily News A TikTok influencer who goes by the pseudonym Kay Hall visited Port Angeles last week, arriving on her plane, Lil Red.

LETTER: Kiwanis centennial

In Port Angeles, Kiwanis has been helping kids for 100 years. You might have attended one of our club’s dinner auctions or contributed school supplies… Continue reading

When you possess a queen’s dignity, any set of theater steps becomes a throne. Patty McArthur poses with her handmade Queen Elizabeth I costume on the steps of OTA, near where she will reign over the Renaissance Faire this coming weekend in Sequim. “When I put these on, I don’t think of myself.” Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group

Make way for the queen: OTA gears up for Kings, Queens, and Royal Scenes Renaissance Faire

A local actress playing Queen Elizabeth I will grace the parking lot of Sequim’s Olympia Theatre Arts next weekend. “The Queen has come… Continue reading

When you possess a queen’s dignity, any set of theater steps becomes a throne. Patty McArthur poses with her handmade Queen Elizabeth I costume on the steps of OTA, near where she will reign over the Renaissance Faire this coming weekend in Sequim. “When I put these on, I don’t think of myself.” Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group

Have you started your back-to-school shopping yet?

Have you started your back-to-school shopping yet?… Continue reading

  • Aug 14, 2021

Federal rule protects Southern Resident orcas down coast

A federal rule that went into effect July 30 expands protected habitat for the endangered Southern Resident orcas down the… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Conversations about death: Why we shouldn’t shy away

Why would anyone want to talk to their dying loved ones about death? Isn’t it morbid? Won’t it make people uncomfortable? Shouldn’t we focus on… Continue reading

The Taliban has taken over several provincial capitals in Afghanistan as the drawdown continues. Should the U.S. continue its evacuation plans?

The Taliban has taken over several provincial capitals in Afghanistan as the drawdown continues. Should the U.S. continue its evacuation plans?… Continue reading

  • Aug 12, 2021

LETTER: Clallam County Fair

Clallam County Fair, 1895, was started to “relieve the doldrums” from the effects of the 1893 depression. It was the insight of civic leaders Michael… Continue reading

LETTER: Unvaccinated the problem

It seems increasingly clear to me that just about everyone who chooses not to get vaccinated is going to get sick with the SARS-CoV-2 virus.… Continue reading

State ferry fares to increase 2.5 percent in October

Ferry fares in Washington state will increase 2.5 percent in October. The Washington State Transportation Commission approved the increase for walk-on passengers and… Continue reading

Another heat wave is here. How are you getting through it?

Another heat wave is here. How are you getting through it?… Continue reading

  • Aug 11, 2021

A new poll says 7 in 10 Americans trust their doctor when it comes to information about COVID-19. Have you asked your doctor for advice about the vaccine?

A new poll says 7 in 10 Americans trust their doctor when it comes to information about COVID-19. Have you asked your doctor for advice… Continue reading

  • Aug 10, 2021
Steven Raider Ginsburg, the new executive director of the Field Arts and Events Center in downtown Port Angeles, was introduced Sunday night during the Pillars of the Community fundraiser. The center, which has cost $30 million, needs an additional $10 million before it can be completed, project manager Chris Fidler said. Once the work restarts, Fidler said it will take about eight months to complete. (Scott Gardinier/Peninsula Daily News)
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Field Hall introduction

By Scott Gardinier Peninsula Daily News Steven Raider Ginsburg, the new executive director of the Field Arts and Events Center in downtown Port Angeles, was… Continue reading

Steven Raider Ginsburg, the new executive director of the Field Arts and Events Center in downtown Port Angeles, was introduced Sunday night during the Pillars of the Community fundraiser. The center, which has cost $30 million, needs an additional $10 million before it can be completed, project manager Chris Fidler said. Once the work restarts, Fidler said it will take about eight months to complete. (Scott Gardinier/Peninsula Daily News)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Ugo Amadi carries the 12 flag out to cheering fans before playing a mock game as part of an NFL football training camp at Lumen Field in Seattle, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (Bettina Hansen/The Seattle Times via AP)

SEAHAWKS: Seattle scrimmages in front of 15,000 fans

As Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks walked to the line of scrimmage to run out the… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Ugo Amadi carries the 12 flag out to cheering fans before playing a mock game as part of an NFL football training camp at Lumen Field in Seattle, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (Bettina Hansen/The Seattle Times via AP)
Cameron Colfax of the Port Angeles 12s fires to home plate against the Federal Way Outlaws at the Dick Brown Memorial Baseball Tournament held this weekend at Lincoln Park. He struck out the side. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles teams place at Dick Brown baseball tournament

The PA 10s and PA 11s both finished second in their respective divisions during the 23rd annual Dick Brown Memorial Youth Baseball… Continue reading

Cameron Colfax of the Port Angeles 12s fires to home plate against the Federal Way Outlaws at the Dick Brown Memorial Baseball Tournament held this weekend at Lincoln Park. He struck out the side. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Gary Engbrecht has a hobby like no other. “Everyone needs a hobby,” he says. “Mine is picking up trash strewn around the town. I think I’ve emptied this bag about five times already and it is just 9 a.m.” During the weekend, Engbrecht, who is the production manager for the Port Townsend Film Festival, concentrated his efforts at the Point Hudson Marina in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Keeping Port Townsend green

By Steve Mullensky For Peninsula Daily News Gary Engbrecht has a hobby like no other. “Everyone needs a hobby,” he says. “Mine is picking up… Continue reading

Gary Engbrecht has a hobby like no other. “Everyone needs a hobby,” he says. “Mine is picking up trash strewn around the town. I think I’ve emptied this bag about five times already and it is just 9 a.m.” During the weekend, Engbrecht, who is the production manager for the Port Townsend Film Festival, concentrated his efforts at the Point Hudson Marina in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)