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COLLEGE SOCCER: Pirates score in stoppage time for force a tie with Shoreline

The Peninsula College men’s soccer team will have to wait another game to lock up a North Region championship after a 2-2 tie… Continue reading

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Port Angeles running back Dylan Mann (22) gets blocking from teammate Stryder Wilhelm (62) as he rushes for some of his 101 yards Friday night against Bremerton. The Knights won in extremely wet conditions 21-0. (Diamond Gentile/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL: Roughriders lose soggy defensive battle to Bremerton

In a defensive battle dictated by torrential rain that deluged the field for the first half, the Port Angeles Roughriders football team… Continue reading

Port Angeles running back Dylan Mann (22) gets blocking from teammate Stryder Wilhelm (62) as he rushes for some of his 101 yards Friday night against Bremerton. The Knights won in extremely wet conditions 21-0. (Diamond Gentile/for Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Learn the basics of root pruning

WELL, IT APPEARS the rainy fall weather has arrived, which is a good thing. As is seeing snow up in the mountains. As promised last… Continue reading

Clinicians want more involvement

OMC group says operational decisions undermining quality of care

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue commissioners to host budget workshop

The Board of Fire Commissioners for Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 1 will conduct a budget workshop during a special meeting at… Continue reading

Michael Glore.

Glore hired as executive director to lead Dungeness River center

Background includes working for 20 years with national parks

Michael Glore.
Funding from the Recompete program has helped First Step expand programs and hours at Family Resource Centers in Port Angeles and Forks.

Helping families thrive with support center

WHAT DOES AFFORDING diapers have to do with employment? If you need childcare, something seemingly as simple as providing diapers can have a huge impact… Continue reading

Funding from the Recompete program has helped First Step expand programs and hours at Family Resource Centers in Port Angeles and Forks.
Sam Grello, executive director of the Port Angeles Waterfront District, strings holiday lights around a tree in the 100 block of West First Street on Thursday. Grello said 49 trees in downtown Port Angeles are targeted for lights, bringing a festive look to the area in time for the holiday season. Lighting this year is being sponsored by the Port of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Holiday lights

Sam Grello, executive director of the Port Angeles Waterfront District, strings holiday lights around a tree in the 100 block of West First Street on… Continue reading

Sam Grello, executive director of the Port Angeles Waterfront District, strings holiday lights around a tree in the 100 block of West First Street on Thursday. Grello said 49 trees in downtown Port Angeles are targeted for lights, bringing a festive look to the area in time for the holiday season. Lighting this year is being sponsored by the Port of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Photo by Karen Griffiths

Cutline: Banner, 20, is a very kind, attentive gelding who arrived at OPEN in a state of neglect. After he spends more time recovering, he will be sent to Fox-Bell Farm for some retraining and then be available for adoption through OPEN.

HORSEPLAY: Olympic Peninsula Equine Network survives, still helping horses

HAVE YOU HEARD the rumor? I did. I’m happy to squelched the gossip here: Olympic Peninsula Equine Network (OPEN) is not closing its doors. “I… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths

Cutline: Banner, 20, is a very kind, attentive gelding who arrived at OPEN in a state of neglect. After he spends more time recovering, he will be sent to Fox-Bell Farm for some retraining and then be available for adoption through OPEN.
Morgan Bartholick-LeMaire.

Symphony hires musician for development role

Bartholick-LeMaire to work with Adventures in Music program

  • Oct 25, 2025
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Morgan Bartholick-LeMaire.

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

APEX Accelerator helps local business take step toward future

and spreading her wings farther than she already has — as she takes her first steps in pursuing government… Continue reading

PREP SWIMMING: Roughriders’ depth keeps meet close

The Port Angeles girls swim and dive team traveled to Poulsbo for its final meet of the season but came up short against North Kitsap,… Continue reading

Mark Elbroch/Olympic Cougar Project
A North Olympic Peninsula cougar peers down from its perch in a cedar tree. Heart of a Lion, a documentary featuring the work of Olympic Cougar Project biologist Mark Elbroch, will be screened Nov. 14 at Peninsula College.

OUTDOORS: Film spotlights area apex predator

A CHANCE TO witness the most elusive alpha predator on the North Olympic Peninsula comes with the full-length nature documentary “Heart of a Lion,” set… Continue reading

Mark Elbroch/Olympic Cougar Project
A North Olympic Peninsula cougar peers down from its perch in a cedar tree. Heart of a Lion, a documentary featuring the work of Olympic Cougar Project biologist Mark Elbroch, will be screened Nov. 14 at Peninsula College.
Rachel Anderson of Port Angeles fills out a raffle ticket for gifts and nautical-themed items during Wednesday’s Float the Boat fundraiser benefitting the Port Angeles junior and senior high school sailing teams. The event, held at Olympic Lodge by Ayres in Port Angeles, was conducted by the nonprofit Community Boating Program to support youth sailing and other nautical programs. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Float the boat

Rachel Anderson of Port Angeles fills out a raffle ticket for gifts and nautical-themed items during Wednesday’s Float the Boat fundraiser benefitting the Port Angeles… Continue reading

Rachel Anderson of Port Angeles fills out a raffle ticket for gifts and nautical-themed items during Wednesday’s Float the Boat fundraiser benefitting the Port Angeles junior and senior high school sailing teams. The event, held at Olympic Lodge by Ayres in Port Angeles, was conducted by the nonprofit Community Boating Program to support youth sailing and other nautical programs. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Collision with trailer fully blocks Highway 101

One person was transported to Forks Community Hospital after the trailer of a logging truck became disconnected and another driver collided with the… Continue reading

The Rayonier #4 logging locomotive on display at Chase Street and Lauridsen Boulevard in Port Angeles is the focus of a fundraising drive to restore the engine and further develop the site. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Groundbreaking set for restoration project

Event slated Sunday for #4 Locomotive near PA library

The Rayonier #4 logging locomotive on display at Chase Street and Lauridsen Boulevard in Port Angeles is the focus of a fundraising drive to restore the engine and further develop the site. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Teaching our children

JEWS REGULARLY RECITE a prayer called the V’ahavtah, which comes from Deuteronomy and Numbers. The word V’ahavtah means “and you shall love” and entreats us… Continue reading

Music, stage performances set this weekend

Music concerts, a stage performance and a toy run highlight this weekend’s event on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra, under… Continue reading