GOLF: Holiday golf gift guide in time for Christmas

I’M GETTING CROCHETY as I advance toward middle age. This year, more than any other in my recent memory, I noticed Christmas creeping in before… Continue reading

John Reamer and the Neah Bay Red Devils will play in their fourth consecutive Class 1B state championship game Saturday against Liberty Christian. Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Reamer helping Neah Bay return to state title game and prove doubters wrong

NEAH BAY — Before the football season, John Reamer was more than a little bit irked. The chip on his shoulder was obvious and certainly… Continue reading

John Reamer and the Neah Bay Red Devils will play in their fourth consecutive Class 1B state championship game Saturday against Liberty Christian. Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News
Neah Bay's Cole Svec (16) tries to leap over Lummi's Dean Williams (21). Svec was stopped on this play

PREP FOOTBALL: Neah Bay advances to state championship game with win over Lummi; Liberty Christian next

TACOMA — Neah Bay is one win away. One win away from repeating as state champions. One win from its third Class 1B state title… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Cole Svec (16) tries to leap over Lummi's Dean Williams (21). Svec was stopped on this play

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula men open Skagit tourney with win against Tacoma

Peninsula Daily News MOUNT VERNON — Freshman Ryley Callaghan poured in a game-high 33 points to lift a cold-shooting Peninsula College men's basketball team to… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Giving thanks for the North Olympic Peninsula’s many outdoor offerings

I SPENT SUNDAY night at my sister’s house in Port Townsend. Nothing out of the ordinary there, I enjoy the visits and her warm and… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Late muzzleloader deer season has started; river fishing a few days away

HOPEFULLY EVERYONE READING this didn't overly indulge during the Thanksgiving meal or the late-night sandwich-making portion of the holiday. It's a once-a-year opportunity to combine… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Giving thanks for the North Olympic Peninsula’s many outdoor offerings

I SPENT SUNDAY night at my sister’s house in Port Townsend. Nothing out of the ordinary there, I enjoy the visits and her warm and… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Late muzzleloader deer season has started; river fishing a few days away

HOPEFULLY EVERYONE READING this didn't overly indulge during the Thanksgiving meal or the late-night sandwich-making portion of the holiday. It's a once-a-year opportunity to combine… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Elisha Winck (28) runs past Lummi's Raven Borsey (11) into a wall of defenders

PREP FOOTBALL: Neah Bay-Lummi rivalry reconvenes in state semifinals today (Saturday)

TACOMA — Western Washington 8-man football supremacy is once again on the line Saturday at the Tacoma Dome when Neah Bay and Lummi square off… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Elisha Winck (28) runs past Lummi's Raven Borsey (11) into a wall of defenders

OUTDOORS: Giving thanks for the North Olympic Peninsula’s many outdoor offerings

I SPENT SUNDAY night at my sister’s house in Port Townsend. Nothing out of the ordinary there, I enjoy the visits and her warm and… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Late muzzleloader deer season has started; river fishing a few days away

HOPEFULLY EVERYONE READING this didn't overly indulge during the Thanksgiving meal or the late-night sandwich-making portion of the holiday. It's a once-a-year opportunity to combine… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Elisha Winck (28) runs past Lummi's Raven Borsey (11) into a wall of defenders

PREP FOOTBALL: Neah Bay-Lummi rivalry reconvenes in state semifinals

TACOMA — Western Washington 8-man football supremacy is once again on the line Saturday at the Tacoma Dome when Neah Bay and Lummi square off… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Elisha Winck (28) runs past Lummi's Raven Borsey (11) into a wall of defenders

OUTDOORS: Giving thanks for the North Olympic Peninsula’s many outdoor offerings

I SPENT SUNDAY night at my sister’s house in Port Townsend. Nothing out of the ordinary there, I enjoy the visits and her warm and… Continue reading

GOLF: Unrest overshadows praise for Charlie Sifford

A CEREMONY OCCURRED Monday that was lost amidst the furor, fear and frenzy that spread across much of the nation following the news in Ferguson,… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman

Seahawks’ Sherman, Baldwin use cardboard cutout to dig at NFL

By Tim Booth The Associated Press (See the video at http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Richard-Sherman-Doug-Baldwin-share-thoughts-on-NFL-in-press-conference/6597c658-18fe-47f7-af16-2f2f8aeff215.) RENTON — With the help of a cardboard cutout, the Seattle Seahawks' Richard Sherman… Continue reading

  • Nov 26, 2014
  • By Tim Booth The Associated Press
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman

Seahawks’ Sherman, Baldwin use cardboard cutout to dig at NFL

By Tim Booth The Associated Press (See the video at http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Richard-Sherman-Doug-Baldwin-share-thoughts-on-NFL-in-press-conference/6597c658-18fe-47f7-af16-2f2f8aeff215.) RENTON — With the help of a cardboard cutout, the Seattle Seahawks' Richard Sherman… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2014
  • By Tim Booth The Associated Press
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman
Bob Klock

SPORTS: ‘Godfather of Port Angeles basketball’ returning this weekend as 1966 team honored again

PORT ANGELES — Bob Klock starts from the top when talking about how he ended up coaching at Port Angeles High School. “Well, I grew… Continue reading

Bob Klock
Neah Bay running back Cole Svec scored three quick touchdowns to help start the Red Devils' 74-12 rout of the Twin Valley Wolfpack in the Class 1B state quarterfinals at Silverdale Stadium. Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Neah Bay punches ticket to Tacoma Dome with 74-12 rout of Twin Valley

BREMERTON — When your starting tailback totals 143 yards rushing and three touchdowns on his first three carries of the game, chances are your team… Continue reading

Neah Bay running back Cole Svec scored three quick touchdowns to help start the Red Devils' 74-12 rout of the Twin Valley Wolfpack in the Class 1B state quarterfinals at Silverdale Stadium. Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP SPORTS: Port Townsend’s Clarke, Port Angeles’ Long lead area cross-country honors; other area reports

PORT ANGELES — Class 1A boys state champion Ryan Clarke of Port Townsend and Olympic League girls champion Gracie Long of Port Angeles lead the… Continue reading

Bob Klock

SPORTS: ‘Godfather of Port Angeles basketball’ returning this weekend as 1966 team honored again

PORT ANGELES — Bob Klock starts from the top when talking about how he ended up coaching at Port Angeles High School. “Well, I grew… Continue reading

Bob Klock