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Port Angeles' Jack Gladfelter, left, and Max Baeder, competed this weekend at the John Knight Invitational in Monmouth Oregon. Gladfelter now runs for Corban University in Salem, Ore., and Baeder runs for The Evergreen State College. (Joe Gladfelter)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Gladfelter, Baeder compete at Western Oregon meet

Former Port Angeles track and cross-country teammates Jack Gladfelter and Max Baeder met again in an Oregon college meet, with Gladfelter putting… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Jack Gladfelter, left, and Max Baeder, competed this weekend at the John Knight Invitational in Monmouth Oregon. Gladfelter now runs for Corban University in Salem, Ore., and Baeder runs for The Evergreen State College. (Joe Gladfelter)

Should educators concerned about students using shortcuts use AI themselves to grade essays or tutor?

Should educators concerned about students using shortcuts use AI themselves to grade essays or tutor?… Continue reading

  • Apr 14, 2025
Four Quileute Tribal School students take a salmon offering into the ocean as part of the annual Welcoming the Whales ceremony at First Beach in La Push on Friday. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Welcoming the Whales

On Friday, Quileute Tribal School students performed the annual Welcoming the Whales ceremony at First Beach in La Push under sunny skies and before a… Continue reading

Four Quileute Tribal School students take a salmon offering into the ocean as part of the annual Welcoming the Whales ceremony at First Beach in La Push on Friday. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Former USAID worker Miguel Reabold, shown with a colleague in Honduras in 2018. (Miguel Reabold)

USAID worker fears damage

Reabold worries about relationships

Former USAID worker Miguel Reabold, shown with a colleague in Honduras in 2018. (Miguel Reabold)

Do you participate in religious observances for Easter or Passover?

Do you participate in religious observances for Easter or Passover?… Continue reading

  • Apr 13, 2025

LETTER: Sorry, MAGA

Sorry, MAGA Sorry, Donald, but America is not back; it has fallen backward. By punishing our friends with tariffs, abandoning our longstanding allies and turning… Continue reading

LETTER: Checks and balances

Checks and balances Our beloved country teeters on the edge of autocracy. The checks and balances that are foundational to democracy are dismantled as President… Continue reading

LETTER: No whale hunts

NOAA seeks comments on summer whale hunts (PDN, March 19.) But beware the deception in one popular talking point, two or three whales per year… Continue reading

LETTER: Upside-down flag

At a recent Hands Off demonstration in Sequim, which protested President Donald Trump’s assault on our Constitution, friendly allies, American rights and earned entitlements, a… Continue reading

LETTER: NATO expansion

In a recent address to the EU parliament, Jeffrey Sachs detailed a 30-plus-year project of neocons in the U.S. deep state to expand NATO eastward… Continue reading

LETTER: Moral clarity

Moral clarity I grew up attending a Southern Baptist evangelical church that taught me a clear moral standard: A true Christian should never vote for… Continue reading

Caro Tchannie and her daughter Lola Hatch, 9, of Tulallip try a long string of beads at Squatchcon on Thursday at the Vern Burton Community Center gym in Port Angeles. Kevin VanDinter of Port Angeles was one of 60 vendors at the four day event, which continues through Sunday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Squatchcon underway

Caro Tchannie and her daughter Lola Hatch, 9, of Tulallip try a long string of beads at Squatchcon on Thursday at the Vern Burton Community… Continue reading

Caro Tchannie and her daughter Lola Hatch, 9, of Tulallip try a long string of beads at Squatchcon on Thursday at the Vern Burton Community Center gym in Port Angeles. Kevin VanDinter of Port Angeles was one of 60 vendors at the four day event, which continues through Sunday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Don’t let too early planting leave you cold

but it’s every year. I was driving along thinking about all the gardening tasks… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend considering Short’s Farm access

Commissioners aim to balance public, agricultural use

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

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Zappify 2025 Upgrade: Eco-Friendly Mosquito Protection With 13-Hour Battery Life

In today’s fast-paced world, the demand for effective pest control solutions is on the rise. Many consumers are seeking safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly products… Continue reading

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MiniGuard Cam Review: The Best Portable Security Camera for 2025?

In an era where home security is paramount, the need for reliable surveillance systems has never been greater. Enter the MiniGuard Cam, a revolutionary device… Continue reading

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The Alexandria Code Exposed: A Powerful Manifestation System or Just Hype?

In today’s fast-paced world, individuals are constantly seeking tools and resources that can help them tap into their inner potential and enhance their lives. Among… Continue reading

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Can WaveLyte Really Replace Your Cable Box? Here’s the Honest Answer

In the modern era of entertainment, the streaming wars and rising cable costs have left many viewers scrambling for cost-effective ways to enjoy their favorite… Continue reading

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Mobile AI Monopoly Exposed: Fake Passive Income Claims or Real Affiliate Strategy?

In the digital age, the allure of easy money has captivated millions, with countless individuals searching for shortcuts to financial independence. The emergence of programs… Continue reading

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