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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

The Cedars at Dungeness Men’s Club champions are four-time defending Gross champ Jeff Jones, left, and Rick Towery (Net).

AREA SPORTS: Jeff Jones wins 4th straight Cedars at Dungeness Men’s Club title

Sequim’s Linda Hash wins Super Senior Amateur

The Cedars at Dungeness Men’s Club champions are four-time defending Gross champ Jeff Jones, left, and Rick Towery (Net).
Visitors and dignitaries ascend the steps at the observation tower at Port Angeles City Pier on Wednesday after a ceremony to officially reopen the structure to the public. The tower was closed in November 2023 due to safety issues and structural concerns, prompting numerous repairs. Funding for the work, totaling more than $650,000, came from city lodging tax. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Tower opens in Port Angeles

Visitors and dignitaries ascend the steps at the observation tower at Port Angeles City Pier on Wednesday after a ceremony to officially reopen the structure… Continue reading

Visitors and dignitaries ascend the steps at the observation tower at Port Angeles City Pier on Wednesday after a ceremony to officially reopen the structure to the public. The tower was closed in November 2023 due to safety issues and structural concerns, prompting numerous repairs. Funding for the work, totaling more than $650,000, came from city lodging tax. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Signups are open for visiting art teacher Fruma Markowitz’s Cyanotype Family Funday. The workshop is open to all ages and families on Aug. 30 at Northwind Art School at Fort Worden. (Fruma Markowitz)

Family Funday art class open to all ages Aug. 30

“Once upon a time a very long time ago, I was in art school,” said Fruma Markowitz, who’s now on her way… Continue reading

Signups are open for visiting art teacher Fruma Markowitz’s Cyanotype Family Funday. The workshop is open to all ages and families on Aug. 30 at Northwind Art School at Fort Worden. (Fruma Markowitz)

Fire officials make progress on small fires within national park, forest

Residents near 2620 Road Fire all at Level 1 ‘get ready’ status

Humane Society to partner with sheriff

Bark House to reserve kennels for dangerous dogs

Hybrid program at Unity in the Olympics

The Rev. Denese Schellink will present “In Search of Our Wholeness” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: For faith, freedom lies in the separation

WHEN THE U.S. Constitution was ratified, Jews looked to this new country as a place where they would be safe from persecution, not only because… Continue reading

Kodiak Building Partners acquires Thomas Building Center

Acquisition to enhance operational efficiency, company officials say

Makah Days, music festival slated for this weekend

A children’s theater performance, music festival performances and the 100th Makah Days celebration highlight weekend events on the Peninsula. • “Murder Most Fowl,” a production… Continue reading

Port Townsend to use federal grant for trails design

City poised to take part in four different Jefferson County sites

Silverdale woman flown to Seattle hospital after single-car wreck

A Silverdale woman was flown to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle following a single-car crash on state Highway 19. Andrew R. Hovde,… Continue reading

Woman flown to OMC after car goes into ditch

A Neah Bay woman was flown to Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles after she suffered a medical emergency while she was driving… Continue reading

Ibn Archer enjoyed an adventure over the weekend, sailing from Seattle to Neah Bay and fishing for salmon, Pacific cod and other flatfish with a group of friends. Archer is a Port Townsend High School graduate who works as a Network Development Manager III at Amazon in Seattle.

OUTDOORS: Silvers slipping down the Strait

NEAH BAY AND La Push are now the only areas in which anglers can retain chinook off the Pacific coast after Ilwaco and Westport saw… Continue reading

Ibn Archer enjoyed an adventure over the weekend, sailing from Seattle to Neah Bay and fishing for salmon, Pacific cod and other flatfish with a group of friends. Archer is a Port Townsend High School graduate who works as a Network Development Manager III at Amazon in Seattle.
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lefties batter Roberto Garza Núñez, right, is nearly struck by an errant pitch as Wenatchee catcher Joe Scheffler receives the delivery on Wednesday in Port Angeles.

LEFTIES: Port Angeles’ Giesegh, Nunez named to All-West Coast League team

Port Angeles’ two standouts this summer, outfielder Jeremy Giesegh and second baseman Roberto Nunez, were named to the 2024 All-West Coast League teams… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lefties batter Roberto Garza Núñez, right, is nearly struck by an errant pitch as Wenatchee catcher Joe Scheffler receives the delivery on Wednesday in Port Angeles.
Rick Ross/Peninsula College Athletics Peninsula's Pau Vivas, right, is congratulated by teammates Angel Sandoval and Julius Koelle after scoring one of his three goals during the Pirates' 7-0 win over Portland.

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula men score six second-half goals in win

Vivas natural hat trick, Grau scores twice

Rick Ross/Peninsula College Athletics Peninsula's Pau Vivas, right, is congratulated by teammates Angel Sandoval and Julius Koelle after scoring one of his three goals during the Pirates' 7-0 win over Portland.
Nora Murray, 2, reaches for a handhold while climbing on a playground toy at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield as her mother, Christina Murray of Port Angeles, looks on. The pair were on a Wednesday outing to the popular Port Angeles playground. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Firm grasp

Nora Murray, 2, reaches for a handhold while climbing on a playground toy at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield as her mother, Christina Murray… Continue reading

Nora Murray, 2, reaches for a handhold while climbing on a playground toy at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield as her mother, Christina Murray of Port Angeles, looks on. The pair were on a Wednesday outing to the popular Port Angeles playground. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Council clarifies Port Angeles short-term rental policy

Owners who pass test can run multiple units

Everett man sentenced to 13 years in prison

An Everett man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison following a guilty plea to two counts of possession of controlled… Continue reading

Fire spotted at Maiden Peak in national park

2620 Road Fire containment efforts ongoing