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Kara Cardinal of Chimacum and her children, Oliver Cardinal, 4, and Maya Cardinal, 8, examine taxidermy animal specimens at a display assembled by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at Saturday’s Forever Streamfest on the Port Angeles campus of Peninsula College. The event, hosted by the Port Angeles Garden Club and the Clallam County Conservation District, featured numerous displays, exhibits and hands-on activities to raise awareness of the environment and to preserve natural resources. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Forever Streamfest

Kara Cardinal of Chimacum and her children, Oliver Cardinal, 4, and Maya Cardinal, 8, examine taxidermy animal specimens at a display assembled by the Washington… Continue reading

Kara Cardinal of Chimacum and her children, Oliver Cardinal, 4, and Maya Cardinal, 8, examine taxidermy animal specimens at a display assembled by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at Saturday’s Forever Streamfest on the Port Angeles campus of Peninsula College. The event, hosted by the Port Angeles Garden Club and the Clallam County Conservation District, featured numerous displays, exhibits and hands-on activities to raise awareness of the environment and to preserve natural resources. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Peninsula's Abdurahim Leigh, right, dribbles past Shoreline's Brennon Odonnell during Saturday's match in Port Angeles.

MEN’S SOCCER: Peninsula men crush Shoreline to remain tied for first

The Peninsula College men’s soccer team got a goal from Abdurahim Leigh in the opening minute of its game against Shoreline, setting… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Peninsula's Abdurahim Leigh, right, dribbles past Shoreline's Brennon Odonnell during Saturday's match in Port Angeles.

PA fees to get hearing Tuesday

Proposed hikes to be phased in

Port Angeles School District accepts Juul lawsuit settlement

More boys and girls participating in fall sports than last year

Margaret Shull, 27, of Puyallup leads the female runners at the start of the Run the Peninsula's Larry Scott Trail Run half-marathon Saturday in Port Townsend. Shull went on to win the women's half marathon with a time of 1:38:31.72. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

RUN THE PENINSULA: More than 300 take on the Larry Scott Run

Five of top seven athletes in 5K event are 13 or younger

Margaret Shull, 27, of Puyallup leads the female runners at the start of the Run the Peninsula's Larry Scott Trail Run half-marathon Saturday in Port Townsend. Shull went on to win the women's half marathon with a time of 1:38:31.72. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Ashley Rizan of Port Angeles, left, and her daughter, Zoe Rizan, 6, get assistance from City Shade project volunteer Drea Moore with picking out the perfect English oak tree during Saturday’s tree giveaway in front of Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. About 250 trees, grown in the City Shade Nursery, were distributed to Port Angeles residents with the goal of having them planted along city rights-of-way to contribute to the community’s forest canopy. Another City Shade tree giveaway is planned for spring 2024. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Shade tree giveaway

Ashley Rizan of Port Angeles, left, and her daughter, Zoe Rizan, 6, get assistance from City Shade project volunteer Drea Moore with picking out the… Continue reading

Ashley Rizan of Port Angeles, left, and her daughter, Zoe Rizan, 6, get assistance from City Shade project volunteer Drea Moore with picking out the perfect English oak tree during Saturday’s tree giveaway in front of Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. About 250 trees, grown in the City Shade Nursery, were distributed to Port Angeles residents with the goal of having them planted along city rights-of-way to contribute to the community’s forest canopy. Another City Shade tree giveaway is planned for spring 2024. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Jeff Clark, facilities technician for the North Olympic Library System, wears special glasses to observe Saturday’s partial eclipse of the sun in front of the Port Angeles Public Library. The annular eclipse was visible as a “ring of fire” for a swath of watchers across Oregon to Texas and Mexico, was visible on the North Olympic Peninsula at about 80 percent with a large portion of the solar disc obscured by the Moon. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Solar eclipse

Jeff Clark, facilities technician for the North Olympic Library System, wears special glasses to observe Saturday’s partial eclipse of the sun in front of the… Continue reading

Jeff Clark, facilities technician for the North Olympic Library System, wears special glasses to observe Saturday’s partial eclipse of the sun in front of the Port Angeles Public Library. The annular eclipse was visible as a “ring of fire” for a swath of watchers across Oregon to Texas and Mexico, was visible on the North Olympic Peninsula at about 80 percent with a large portion of the solar disc obscured by the Moon. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Jason Hawes, right, picks an opening in the in the line after receiving a key block by teammate Brandt Perry, left, during Friday's game against Bainbridge at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PREP FOOTBALL: Roughriders shock Bainbridge 48-14

Landyn Jones four touchdowns for Port Angeles

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Jason Hawes, right, picks an opening in the in the line after receiving a key block by teammate Brandt Perry, left, during Friday's game against Bainbridge at Port Angeles Civic Field.

A GROWING CONCERN: Tricks and treats for upcoming frost

OCTOBER ROLLS ALONG and this past week saw temperatures dip into the 40s at night in many locations in Jefferson and Clallam counties. Soon we… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS: Razor clam digs begin Saturday night

Winterfest tickets on sale

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive (off… Continue reading

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Budgets before both county boards

Government meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Shana Rogers of Port Angeles-based Maddie's Mushrooms, left, talks about her products as Linda Dilan of Port Angeles makes a selection on Friday at the three-day Olympic Peninsula Fungi Festival. The event, centered at the Clallam County Fairgrounds in Port Angeles with additional activities at the Dungeness River Nature Center in Sequim on Sunday, featured a variety of mycology topics and vendors, along with numerous lectures, workshops and entertainment.
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Fungi Fest in Port Angeles

Shana Rogers of Port Angeles-based Maddie’s Mushrooms, left, talks about her products as Linda Dilan of Port Angeles makes a selection on Friday at the… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Shana Rogers of Port Angeles-based Maddie's Mushrooms, left, talks about her products as Linda Dilan of Port Angeles makes a selection on Friday at the three-day Olympic Peninsula Fungi Festival. The event, centered at the Clallam County Fairgrounds in Port Angeles with additional activities at the Dungeness River Nature Center in Sequim on Sunday, featured a variety of mycology topics and vendors, along with numerous lectures, workshops and entertainment.
Photo by Karen Griffiths Cutline: High school friends and equestrian team members Aby Garcia, left, Keri Tucker and Joanna Seelye enjoyed racing through the unusual game patterns and supporting the fundraiser.

HORSEPLAY: Games bring fun, camaraderie, funds for OPEN and WAG

“YOU BETTER THINK (think), think about what you’re doing to me!” Those song lyrics from Aretha Franklin’s hit “Think” played repeatedly in my mind each… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths Cutline: High school friends and equestrian team members Aby Garcia, left, Keri Tucker and Joanna Seelye enjoyed racing through the unusual game patterns and supporting the fundraiser.
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Housing, social services topics at Sequim council debate

Armacost, Downer compete for Position 1

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Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Kakantu, a 15-month-old Giant Pacific Octopus, has been identified as a male by Ali Redman, aquarium curator for the Port Townsend Marine Science Center at Fort Worden State Park. The name Kakantu comes from the Klallam language and was chosen during the 2023 PTMSC Auction fundraiser. The name was approved by the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe. Kakantu was removed from the ocean in July 2022 as a larva and now weighs about 700 grams or about 3/4 of a kilo. The Marine Science Center aquarium is open Saturday and Sunday.
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It’s a boy!

Kakantu, a 15-month-old Giant Pacific Octopus, has been identified as a male by Ali Redman, aquarium curator for the Port Townsend Marine Science Center at… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Kakantu, a 15-month-old Giant Pacific Octopus, has been identified as a male by Ali Redman, aquarium curator for the Port Townsend Marine Science Center at Fort Worden State Park. The name Kakantu comes from the Klallam language and was chosen during the 2023 PTMSC Auction fundraiser. The name was approved by the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe. Kakantu was removed from the ocean in July 2022 as a larva and now weighs about 700 grams or about 3/4 of a kilo. The Marine Science Center aquarium is open Saturday and Sunday.

Port Angeles candidates gather for forum

Candidates for city council and port commission discuss issues before voters

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Sequim Gazette staffers earn statewide honors in 2023 WNPA newspaper contest

Staff from the Sequim Gazette earned 18 individual and team honors at the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association’s Better Newspaper Contest (BNC) this past… Continue reading

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Pictured, from left to right, are SisterLand Farms volunteers Emily Marcus, Sammi Grieger, and Farmers Jenson, Eli Smith and Benji Astrachan at the North Olympic Land Trust Harvest Dinner. SisterLand Farms, located in Port Angeles, was named Farmer of the Year by NOLT for their work in the community. (Courtesy photo / Katrina Shelby, SisterLand Farms)

SisterLand Farms honored as Farmer of the Year

Annual North Olympic Land Trust award given to Port Angeles farm

Pictured, from left to right, are SisterLand Farms volunteers Emily Marcus, Sammi Grieger, and Farmers Jenson, Eli Smith and Benji Astrachan at the North Olympic Land Trust Harvest Dinner. SisterLand Farms, located in Port Angeles, was named Farmer of the Year by NOLT for their work in the community. (Courtesy photo / Katrina Shelby, SisterLand Farms)

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