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LETTER: Rent cap thanks

I am writing to thank our Democratic legislators for voting in support of House Bill 1217. Thank you to state Sen. Mike Chapman, Rep. Steve… 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

What military conflict were you or an immediate family member deployed in?

What military conflict were you or an immediate family member deployed in?… Continue reading

  • May 23, 2025
Port Angeles’ Jake Anstett, center, won the 450cc division of the American Motorcycle Association Pro Racing’s Washington Nitro Nationals Hillclimb in Sunnyside over the weekend. (Washington Nitro Nationals Hillclimb)

AREA SPORTS: Motorcyclist Anstett rockets to Hillclimb victories

Port Angeles’ Jake Anstett blistered the field in the Pro 450 CC category at the Washington Nitro Nationals Motorcycle Hillclimb this weekend, dominating… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Jake Anstett, center, won the 450cc division of the American Motorcycle Association Pro Racing’s Washington Nitro Nationals Hillclimb in Sunnyside over the weekend. (Washington Nitro Nationals Hillclimb)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Requiem for my dad

A READING FROM the Gospel According to John: [To the disciples, Jesus said], “I have said these things to you while I am still with… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center commissioners vote to move forward

Hospital will continue to pursue partners

Arrest made in Sequim hit and run

Suspect found in Oklahoma

Do you or an immediate family member rely on Medicaid or Medicare for your health coverage?

Do you or an immediate family member rely on Medicaid or Medicare for your health coverage?… Continue reading

  • May 22, 2025
Jason McNickle. (Clallam Transit System)

Clallam Transit appoints McNickle as its interim general manager

Operations manager will move into new role starting Aug. 1

Jason McNickle. (Clallam Transit System)

Should the U.S. grant refugee status to white South Africans?

Should the U.S. grant refugee status to white South Africans?… Continue reading

  • May 21, 2025
U.S. Highway 101, pictured from the Black Diamond bridge, is set to reopen late Thursday or early Friday, the state Department of Transportation said. The section has been closed since early March for fish passage work on Tumwater Creek with a detour set up on state Highway 117. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Reopening soon

U.S. Highway 101, pictured from the Black Diamond bridge, is set to reopen late Thursday or early Friday, the state Department of Transportation said. The… Continue reading

U.S. Highway 101, pictured from the Black Diamond bridge, is set to reopen late Thursday or early Friday, the state Department of Transportation said. The section has been closed since early March for fish passage work on Tumwater Creek with a detour set up on state Highway 117. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Amazon submits permits with the city of Port Angeles

Project larger than one previously proposed

Colleen Williams of Port Angeles won a Toyota Corolla donated by Wilder Toyota in the 36th annual Great Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby. She said Tuesday she was shocked when Bruce Skinner, the executive director of the Olympic Medical Center Foundation, called her Sunday to tell her she won. “All I could say is, ‘You’re kidding me. What?” Williams said. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Toyota winner

Colleen Williams of Port Angeles won a Toyota Corolla donated by Wilder Toyota in the 36th annual Great Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby. She said Tuesday… Continue reading

Colleen Williams of Port Angeles won a Toyota Corolla donated by Wilder Toyota in the 36th annual Great Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby. She said Tuesday she was shocked when Bruce Skinner, the executive director of the Olympic Medical Center Foundation, called her Sunday to tell her she won. “All I could say is, ‘You’re kidding me. What?” Williams said. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

What is your favorite part of the Juan de Fuca Festival?

What is your favorite part of the Juan de Fuca Festival?… Continue reading

  • May 20, 2025
Kayla Fairchild, culinary manager for the Port Angeles Food Bank, chops vegetables on Friday that will go into ready-made meals for food bank patrons. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Meal programs offer twist to food bank services

PA launches first revenue-producing effort with entrees

Kayla Fairchild, culinary manager for the Port Angeles Food Bank, chops vegetables on Friday that will go into ready-made meals for food bank patrons. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles Mayor Kate Dexter is one of several local people who helped pluck a winning duck from a pickup truck on Sunday at Port Angeles City Pier. There was 36 ducks to be plucked from six Wilder Toyotas. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

Duck Derby event brings in new record

Proceeds to benefit students seeking medical careers

Port Angeles Mayor Kate Dexter is one of several local people who helped pluck a winning duck from a pickup truck on Sunday at Port Angeles City Pier. There was 36 ducks to be plucked from six Wilder Toyotas. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)
Marchers, surrounded by a mass of bubbles, wave to spectators lining the sidewalk during the 90th Rhody Festival Parade on Saturday in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Rhody parade

Marchers, surrounded by a mass of bubbles, wave to spectators lining the sidewalk during the 90th Rhody Festival Parade on Saturday in Port Townsend.… Continue reading

Marchers, surrounded by a mass of bubbles, wave to spectators lining the sidewalk during the 90th Rhody Festival Parade on Saturday in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Should retailers be expected to absorb costs from the Trump administration’s tariffs?

Should retailers be expected to absorb costs from the Trump administration's tariffs?… Continue reading

  • May 19, 2025
Sequim Valley Chapel supports families beyond the funeral arrangements with a range of grief support services

What happens after you pass away? Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel explains the funeral process

Professionals help grieving families navigate the first steps after loss – offering clarity, compassion and 24/7 support

Sequim Valley Chapel supports families beyond the funeral arrangements with a range of grief support services
Bill Schlichting of Wilder Toyota holds up the rubber duck belonging to winner Colleen WIlliams of Port Angeles at the 36th annual Great Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby held at City Pier on Sunday. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)
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Lucky duck

Bill Schlichting, Wilder Toyota sales manager, holds up the rubber duck belonging to Colleen Williams of Port Angeles, winner of the 2025 Toyota Corolla, at… Continue reading

Bill Schlichting of Wilder Toyota holds up the rubber duck belonging to winner Colleen WIlliams of Port Angeles at the 36th annual Great Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby held at City Pier on Sunday. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)