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Stewart Cockburn from New Dungeness Nursery in Sequim explains landscaping ideas to Steve Sodorff and his wife Patti of Port Townsend while attending the annual Jefferson County Home Builders’ Association Home Show on Saturday at Blue Heron Middle School. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Landscaping ideas

Stewart Cockburn from New Dungeness Nursery in Sequim explains landscaping ideas to Steve Sodorff and his wife Patti of Port Townsend while attending the annual… Continue reading

Stewart Cockburn from New Dungeness Nursery in Sequim explains landscaping ideas to Steve Sodorff and his wife Patti of Port Townsend while attending the annual Jefferson County Home Builders’ Association Home Show on Saturday at Blue Heron Middle School. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Kizu Footwear Barefoot Shoes – The Best Non-Slip Water Shoes for Any Adventure?

In today’s fast-paced world, where comfort and style must go hand in hand, Kizu Footwear emerges as a compelling solution for those seeking optimal foot… Continue reading

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A portion of U.S. Highway 101 closed Monday for the next 80 days as crews work on culvert improvements. Heading east on Highway 101 just past Fairmount, traffic is diverted onto the Tumwater Truck Route to go through Port Angeles and connect back with Highway 101. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Highway 101 closes

A portion of U.S. Highway 101 closed Monday for the next 80 days as crews work on culvert improvements. Heading east on Highway 101 just… Continue reading

A portion of U.S. Highway 101 closed Monday for the next 80 days as crews work on culvert improvements. Heading east on Highway 101 just past Fairmount, traffic is diverted onto the Tumwater Truck Route to go through Port Angeles and connect back with Highway 101. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Do you participate in Ash Wednesday and Lent observances?

Do you participate in Ash Wednesday and Lent observances?… Continue reading

  • Mar 4, 2025

Heart luncheon raises record $266K for cause

The 18th annual Red, Set Go! Heart Luncheon netted a record-breaking $266,000 to benefit the Olympic Medical Center Heart Center in Sequim.… Continue reading

Port Angeles School District superintendent search extended

Board expects to choose from two finalists on Thursday

Olympic Medical Center CEO Darryl Wolfe, left, and board President Ann Henninger present information and answer questions about the hospital’s exploration of a possible partnership with another health care system at a forum held by the Clallam County Democrats. Aligning with another organization could help address OMC’s financial challenges and meet community care needs, Wolfe said. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Services at center of Olympic Medical Center process

Partnership could improve financial stability, care delivery

Olympic Medical Center CEO Darryl Wolfe, left, and board President Ann Henninger present information and answer questions about the hospital’s exploration of a possible partnership with another health care system at a forum held by the Clallam County Democrats. Aligning with another organization could help address OMC’s financial challenges and meet community care needs, Wolfe said. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
Workers from Global Diving and Salvage of Seattle pump water on Monday from inside the hull of the 50-foot powerboat Goldfinch that sank in Point Hudson Marina on Feb. 22. The boat was later towed to Port Townsend Marina. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Sunken boat floated to Port Townsend Boat Yard

A diver from Seattle’s Global Diving & Salvage patched a hole in a sunken vessel’s wooden hull so it could be dewatered… Continue reading

Workers from Global Diving and Salvage of Seattle pump water on Monday from inside the hull of the 50-foot powerboat Goldfinch that sank in Point Hudson Marina on Feb. 22. The boat was later towed to Port Townsend Marina. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Total Insight Smart Watch – The Pros, Cons & Unexpected Features

In today’s fast-paced world, staying on top of our health and fitness goals has become more crucial than ever. The Total Insight Smart Watch emerges… Continue reading

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Trump Gulf of America Tumbler: The Ultimate Insulated Cup for True Supporters

In a world where personal expression and patriotism often intertwine, the Trump Gulf of America Tumbler stands out as a symbol of pride and allegiance… Continue reading

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Should America have one official national language?

Should America have one official national language?… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2025

How do you usually watch movies?

How do you usually watch movies?… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2025

A GROWING CONCERN: March into spring gardening

TODAY MARKS THE beginning of March and, as we all see, daylight length is expanding greatly. The crocuses are in bloom, miniature daffodil flowers soon… Continue reading

Port Angeles police officers and firefighters responded Friday after a car when into a building in the 600 block of East Front Street. Traffic was disrupted until the vehicle could be cleared from the scene, police said. (Port Angeles Police Department)

Car goes into building

Port Angeles police officers and firefighters responded Friday after a car when into a building in the 600 block of East Front Street. Traffic was… Continue reading

Port Angeles police officers and firefighters responded Friday after a car when into a building in the 600 block of East Front Street. Traffic was disrupted until the vehicle could be cleared from the scene, police said. (Port Angeles Police Department)
Hazel Galloway, a recently laid-off science communications specialist with the National Park Service, center, is flanked by Andy Marquez, a marine science student assisting Olympic National Park, left, and Mari Johnson, a supervisor with ONP partner Washington Conservation Corps during a protest at The Gateway in Port Angeles against the Trump administration’s downsizing of the NPS workforce. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Federal layoffs impact local lands

Five Olympic National Park employees let go, three fired from Olympic National Forest

Hazel Galloway, a recently laid-off science communications specialist with the National Park Service, center, is flanked by Andy Marquez, a marine science student assisting Olympic National Park, left, and Mari Johnson, a supervisor with ONP partner Washington Conservation Corps during a protest at The Gateway in Port Angeles against the Trump administration’s downsizing of the NPS workforce. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

LETTER: Feed children

Generally I read differing opinions on social media or in the newspaper without comment. Frankly, I appreciate living in a purple county, where we can… Continue reading

LETTER: Not American

As an American who has served our country, I have never felt prouder as an American when Mr. Trump buzzed the self-delayed Daytona 500 with… Continue reading

LETTER: Not open network

On Feb. 18, Jefferson County PUD #1 commissioners discussed proposed rate increases of more than 1,233 percent. That will make it cost prohibitive for others… 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

YOUR VIEW: Forest service workers perform important work

ON BEHALF OF myself and not the federal agency I currently work for, I’d like to share a few thoughts. This last month has been… Continue reading