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Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News A crew applies a sponsorship logo on the riding surface of a new pump track at Erickson Playfied in Port Angeles on Friday in preparation for the grand opening on Wednesday.

Port Angeles’ pump track opens next week

Track measures 14,442 square feet

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News A crew applies a sponsorship logo on the riding surface of a new pump track at Erickson Playfied in Port Angeles on Friday in preparation for the grand opening on Wednesday.

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

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News The tug Red Bluff moves the Western Flyer out of the Port Townsend Boat Haven on Thursday and was towed to Seattle for the installation of an engine and other components.

Western Flyer sails again

Boat made famous by John Steinbeck has been under restoration in Port Townsend

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News The tug Red Bluff moves the Western Flyer out of the Port Townsend Boat Haven on Thursday and was towed to Seattle for the installation of an engine and other components.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Wilder Senior pitcher Kole Acker throws in the first inning against WBS Colts Red on Thursday evening at Port Angeles Civic Field.

AMERICAN LEGION: Acker tosses 3-hitter, scores three runs in Wilder Senior win

Dick Brown Firecracker Tournament continues through Sunday at Civic Field

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Wilder Senior pitcher Kole Acker throws in the first inning against WBS Colts Red on Thursday evening at Port Angeles Civic Field.

Forestry, no shooting area before counties

Government meetings in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Cmdr. Joan Snaith, outgoing commanding officer of U.S. Coast Guard Air Station/Sector Field Office Port Angeles, left, and incoming officer Cmdr. Brent Schmadeke stand on the tarmac after Thursday’s unconventional change of command ceremony that took place during a helicopter flyby at the base. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

A change in change-of-command ceremony

Former commanding officer promoted to captain

Cmdr. Joan Snaith, outgoing commanding officer of U.S. Coast Guard Air Station/Sector Field Office Port Angeles, left, and incoming officer Cmdr. Brent Schmadeke stand on the tarmac after Thursday’s unconventional change of command ceremony that took place during a helicopter flyby at the base. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Forks pitcher Logan Olson releases a pitch against Adna in the District 4 quarterfinals at Shelton High School May 7.

ALL-PENINSULA BASEBALL TEAM: Forks’ Logan Olson earns area MVP honors

Senior hit .463 with 7-1 record and 1.86 ERA

Forks pitcher Logan Olson releases a pitch against Adna in the District 4 quarterfinals at Shelton High School May 7.
East Jefferson football players, from left, Chris Fair, Logan Massie and Marshall Graves competed for the West All-Stars in a 36-12 loss to the East in the Earl Barden All-Star Classic, the all-state football game for Class 1B through 2A schools, last Saturday in Yakima.

AREA SPORTS: Peninsula athletes play in all-state football game; Athletic activities set in Forks for 4th of July weekend

North Olympic Peninsula players were on the losing end of a 36-12 outcome in a matchup of West and East teams in the… Continue reading

East Jefferson football players, from left, Chris Fair, Logan Massie and Marshall Graves competed for the West All-Stars in a 36-12 loss to the East in the Earl Barden All-Star Classic, the all-state football game for Class 1B through 2A schools, last Saturday in Yakima.

Bob Nuffer will moderate ‘July 4th Musical Celebration’

Bob Nuffer will moderate “July 4th Musical Celebration” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Nuffer will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist… Continue reading

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Bonsai show returns to Pioneer Park

Dungeness Bonsai Society’s meticulously groomed trees return for public view on Saturday. The free 44th annual show will be from 10 a.m. to… Continue reading

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Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Kira Watson replenishes inventory at the Olympic Fireworks stand at U.S. Highway 101 and Gales Street on the east side of Port Angeles on Thursday.

Consumers reminded of fireworks rules

Bans in Port Angeles, Port Townsend, Sequim

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Kira Watson replenishes inventory at the Olympic Fireworks stand at U.S. Highway 101 and Gales Street on the east side of Port Angeles on Thursday.

Evensong service

Katy Taylor offer music for an Evensong service from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Sunday. The free service will stream at www.tinyurl.com/PDN-Evensong.… Continue reading

Events planned on North Olympic Peninsula this weekend

Although most are gearing up for the Fourth of July on Monday, other events are scheduled this weekend. • A Chamber Music Intensive for youth, which… Continue reading

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First Friday goes purple on July 1

Purple abounds in Sequim this July and the First Friday Art Walk Sequim is no exception. The free self-guided tour of local art… Continue reading

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First responders to be honored at service

First responders will be honored at a special worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. The service is at St. Matthew Lutheran Church,… Continue reading

Fort Worden glamping in doubt

Money suggested to be used for restructuring finances

Port Angeles icon Scooter Chapman has been named the Grand Marshall of the Port Angeles Fourth of July Grand Parade. The Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce recently made that announcement. After 70 years on the air at radio KONP Scooter retired from broadcasting recently. The PAHS class of ’52 grad has followed sports all of his broadcasting life and most recently was the MC at the Duck Derby. (the Chamber told me they just recently sent you a press release about this) dlogan

Fourth of July marked on Peninsula

Forks, Port Angeles, Sequim announce events

Port Angeles icon Scooter Chapman has been named the Grand Marshall of the Port Angeles Fourth of July Grand Parade. The Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce recently made that announcement. After 70 years on the air at radio KONP Scooter retired from broadcasting recently. The PAHS class of ’52 grad has followed sports all of his broadcasting life and most recently was the MC at the Duck Derby. (the Chamber told me they just recently sent you a press release about this) dlogan

ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding the courage to admit wrong

“Be strong and let your heart have courage” (Joshua 1:6). In Jewish tradition, we are told we must have the courage to challenge decisions and… Continue reading

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Jefferson Healthcare hires occupational therapist

Jefferson Healthcare has hired Christine Roberts, an occupational therapist, who will join the Rehabilitation Service. Roberts has a Bachelor of Science in… Continue reading

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LEFTIES: Port Angeles drops shot at series sweep

Two big innings in a 17-6 loss did in Port Angeles’ chances at a series sweep of the Nanaimo NightOwls. The Lefties… Continue reading