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Timber sales bring in funds for Jefferson County

State Department of Natural Resources regional representatives updated the Board of Jefferson County Commissioners on second quarter timber sales. “Second quarter, we… Continue reading

Members of the Port Angeles Swim Club competed in the Pacific Northwest Swimming Long Course Championships in Federal Way earlier this month. From left are Abby Zajkowski, Kai Hapoff, Kenzie Hapoff, Annechie Ridle, Adam Kaminski and Thomas Jones. (Port Angeles Swim Club)

SWIMMING: Port Angeles Swim Club’s Faskhutdinov a national champion

The 2024-2025 club swim season ended on a high note for the Port Angeles Swim Club, highlighted by impressive team finishes and… Continue reading

Members of the Port Angeles Swim Club competed in the Pacific Northwest Swimming Long Course Championships in Federal Way earlier this month. From left are Abby Zajkowski, Kai Hapoff, Kenzie Hapoff, Annechie Ridle, Adam Kaminski and Thomas Jones. (Port Angeles Swim Club)
Babe Ruth baseball.

BABE RUTH WORLD SERIES: North Olympic plays tough, but falls to 0-2

The North Olympic 13U team allowed just four hits against Broomal-Newtown (Pa.), but couldn’t get a big hit to take advantage in… Continue reading

Babe Ruth baseball.
Ethan Flodstrom

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles’ Flodstrom wins more college academic awards

Ethan Flodstrom of Port Angeles was one of 84 Angelo State student-athletes to be honored with 2024-25 Academic Achievement Awards by… Continue reading

Ethan Flodstrom

Upper Hoh Road reopens following weekend flooding

Area received 3 inches of rain in 24-hour period

The 7th annual Port Angeles Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held Saturday night on the grass at Civic Field. More than 350 people attended the event held under a tent. Nine individuals were inducted as well as three teams — the 1977 girls basketball, 1972 football, and 1952 boys basketball teams. The nine individuals were Bob Blackburn, track; Mike Chamberlin, swimming; Gus Kravas, basketball; Steve Johansen, basketball; Jodie Jones, softball; Bob Lovell, football; Adam Macomber, football; Bob Spencer, swimming; and Susan Wilson Childers, badminton. Here, Jerry Payne, far left, speaks for the 1972 football team that was ranked as high as fifth in the state and had seven shutouts in 10 games. (Photos by Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

ROUGHRIDERS HALL OF FAME: Another distinguished class inducted

Above The 7th annual Port Angeles Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held Saturday night on the grass at Civic Field. More than 350 people… Continue reading

The 7th annual Port Angeles Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held Saturday night on the grass at Civic Field. More than 350 people attended the event held under a tent. Nine individuals were inducted as well as three teams — the 1977 girls basketball, 1972 football, and 1952 boys basketball teams. The nine individuals were Bob Blackburn, track; Mike Chamberlin, swimming; Gus Kravas, basketball; Steve Johansen, basketball; Jodie Jones, softball; Bob Lovell, football; Adam Macomber, football; Bob Spencer, swimming; and Susan Wilson Childers, badminton. Here, Jerry Payne, far left, speaks for the 1972 football team that was ranked as high as fifth in the state and had seven shutouts in 10 games. (Photos by Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Natilee Winters, 11, a member of the Port Angeles-based Lambchops 4-H Club, sits on a display cart with her chickens as she awaits her turn in the auction ring during the Pacific Northwest Junior Livestock Auction on Saturday at the Clallam County Fair. Dozens of youngsters put their animals on the auction block in hopes of a large payoff for their livestock-rearing efforts. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Livestock auction

Natilee Winters, 11, a member of the Port Angeles-based Lambchops 4-H Club, sits on a display cart with her chickens as she awaits her turn… Continue reading

Natilee Winters, 11, a member of the Port Angeles-based Lambchops 4-H Club, sits on a display cart with her chickens as she awaits her turn in the auction ring during the Pacific Northwest Junior Livestock Auction on Saturday at the Clallam County Fair. Dozens of youngsters put their animals on the auction block in hopes of a large payoff for their livestock-rearing efforts. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Tyler Carey and Lenara, 4, fly a kite together at Olympic Bluffs Cidery & Lavender Farm during Sequim Lavender Weekend last month. Olympic Bluffs is one of the sites visited throughout the summer by American Cruise Lines passengers through van excursions spearheaded by the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Nationwide tourism downturn may have little impact on Peninsula

While others may be facing closure, area attractions thriving

Tyler Carey and Lenara, 4, fly a kite together at Olympic Bluffs Cidery & Lavender Farm during Sequim Lavender Weekend last month. Olympic Bluffs is one of the sites visited throughout the summer by American Cruise Lines passengers through van excursions spearheaded by the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Navy security exercise set for this week

Naval Magazine Indian Island will conduct a security training exercise Tuesday through Thursday. Training activities will take place near the installation’s main… Continue reading

New date expected in hit and run case

Six-day trial has been postponed

Sequim man arrested in Idaho following shooting incident

A 58-year-old Sequim man is in police custody in Idaho after he allegedly shot at a Washington State Patrol trooper and another… Continue reading

Trial for Sequim man set in 2023 assault

Barcellos allegedly tried to hit children in church parking lot

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading

Babe ruth world series

BABE RUTH WORLD SERIES: North Olympic falls in opener to Tallahassee

The North Olympic 13U baseball team got off to a rough start at the Babe Ruth World 13YO World Series, falling 13-0… Continue reading

Babe ruth world series

A GROWING CONCERN: Summer isn’t close to over

WE’RE NEARLY HALFWAY through August, and the start of school looms. I’ve heard a lot of folks getting tensed up that summer is close to… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

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

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Clallam commissioners to consider land transfers

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

“Suburban Fury,” a documentary about Sara Jane Moore, who attempted to assassinate former President Gerald Ford, divides opinions among audiences, said Danielle McClelland, PTFF’s executive director.

Port Townsend Film Festival explores comedy and death

Schedule announced for Sept. 18-21 event

“Suburban Fury,” a documentary about Sara Jane Moore, who attempted to assassinate former President Gerald Ford, divides opinions among audiences, said Danielle McClelland, PTFF’s executive director.
Port Angeles Lions Club member Kevin Borde dips batter-coated jumbo hot dogs into a fryer to make corn dogs at the club’s food stand at the Clallam County Fair on Friday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Service clubs provide food, share benefits with community

Dipped chocolates, large corn dogs help area programs

Port Angeles Lions Club member Kevin Borde dips batter-coated jumbo hot dogs into a fryer to make corn dogs at the club’s food stand at the Clallam County Fair on Friday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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