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Port Angeles School District enrollment figures get boost

Online academy also sees more students in first four months

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

Saul and Suzanna Martinez of Monroe take in the view over the Salish Sea from Fort Worden State Park on Thursday. The couple enjoyed a quick trip to Port Townsend to celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Anniversary visit

Saul and Suzanna Martinez of Monroe take in the view over the Salish Sea from Fort Worden State Park on Thursday. The couple enjoyed a… Continue reading

Saul and Suzanna Martinez of Monroe take in the view over the Salish Sea from Fort Worden State Park on Thursday. The couple enjoyed a quick trip to Port Townsend to celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Pastor Beth Oling of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Port Angeles blesses Lille, a 17-year-old Havanese dog, at the annual Blessing of the Animals event at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon. Roxanne Grinstad is the dogs owner. About a dozen dogs and cats came for the special blessing. The church blesses animals to celebrate the Creation Season and St. Francis’ love of animals. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Blessing of the Animals held in Port Angeles

The Rev. Beth Oling, right, the pastor at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Port Angeles, blesses Lille, a 17-year-old Havanese, during the church’s annual Blessing… Continue reading

Pastor Beth Oling of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Port Angeles blesses Lille, a 17-year-old Havanese dog, at the annual Blessing of the Animals event at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon. Roxanne Grinstad is the dogs owner. About a dozen dogs and cats came for the special blessing. The church blesses animals to celebrate the Creation Season and St. Francis’ love of animals. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Bloom where you are planted

Readings: Proper 23, Year C of the Revised Common Lectionary FIRST, SOME GOOD news (I think!) and a personal note to all those who walked… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend capital projects examined

Development funds to expire in 2027

A dog walker, lower right, stops to read a sign while strolling along among the autumn colors at Kai Tai Lagoon in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Autumn colors

A dog walker, lower right, stops to read a sign while strolling along among the autumn colors at Kai Tai Lagoon in Port Townsend.… Continue reading

A dog walker, lower right, stops to read a sign while strolling along among the autumn colors at Kai Tai Lagoon in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Guest soloist Colin Davin, rehearsing with the Port Angeles Symphony in 2023, will return to the Peninsula for solo recitals in Port Angeles on Friday and in Sequim on Saturday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)

Guitarist to play recitals in Port Angeles, Sequim

Performances will be first chamber concerts in symphony’s season

Guest soloist Colin Davin, rehearsing with the Port Angeles Symphony in 2023, will return to the Peninsula for solo recitals in Port Angeles on Friday and in Sequim on Saturday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)

Have you ever driven an electric or hybrid vehicle?

Have you ever driven an electric or hybrid vehicle?… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2025
Sabrina Mudd, left, and Michele Stafford of Port Angeles push and wiggle the four largest pumpkins to try and guess their weights just before the official weigh-in during the 18th Evergreen Country Estate pumpkin contest on Goss Road south of Port Angeles. The four pumpkins, from left to right, weighed 151 pounds, 166 pounds, 84 pounds and 115 pounds. Dawna Krause grew the 166-pounder and was declared this year’s champion. The winner of the weight-guessing contest won a coho salmon or two Dungeness crabs. A dozen smaller pumpkins also were entered for fun. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Pumpkin contest

Sabrina Mudd, left, and Michele Stafford of Port Angeles push and wiggle the four largest pumpkins to try and guess their weights just before the… Continue reading

Sabrina Mudd, left, and Michele Stafford of Port Angeles push and wiggle the four largest pumpkins to try and guess their weights just before the official weigh-in during the 18th Evergreen Country Estate pumpkin contest on Goss Road south of Port Angeles. The four pumpkins, from left to right, weighed 151 pounds, 166 pounds, 84 pounds and 115 pounds. Dawna Krause grew the 166-pounder and was declared this year’s champion. The winner of the weight-guessing contest won a coho salmon or two Dungeness crabs. A dozen smaller pumpkins also were entered for fun. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Jennifer Hanshaw, left, her daughter Ember, center, and friend Skyler Adair enjoy cream sodas during a fundraiser for the Hanshaw family at Rainshadow Cafe on Sept. 27. Jacque Star/Olympic Peninsula News Group

Rainshadow Cafe hosts fundraiser for Sequim student

Ember Hanshaw has conditions that affect one in 100 million, doctors say

Jennifer Hanshaw, left, her daughter Ember, center, and friend Skyler Adair enjoy cream sodas during a fundraiser for the Hanshaw family at Rainshadow Cafe on Sept. 27. Jacque Star/Olympic Peninsula News Group

With the NHL season starting this week, how do you think the Seattle Kraken will do?

With the NHL season starting this week, how do you think the Seattle Kraken will do?… Continue reading

  • Oct 7, 2025
Racers make a big splash as they hit the water after rolling down the boat ramp at Northwest Maritime on Saturday. The 14 entrants in the Kinetic Skulpture race had to prove their floatability by paddling across the bay to the Port Townsend city dock, about a quarter-mile, and back to the ramp before they could participate in Sunday’s event. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Making a splash

Racers make a big splash as they hit the water after rolling down the boat ramp at Northwest Maritime on Saturday. The 14 entrants had… Continue reading

Racers make a big splash as they hit the water after rolling down the boat ramp at Northwest Maritime on Saturday. The 14 entrants in the Kinetic Skulpture race had to prove their floatability by paddling across the bay to the Port Townsend city dock, about a quarter-mile, and back to the ramp before they could participate in Sunday’s event. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Mark Gregson.

Interim CEO: Medicare, financial stability are OMC’s top priorities

Gregson says public can expect to see more transparency

Mark Gregson.

Have you been affected by the federal government shutdown?

Have you been affected by the federal government shutdown?… Continue reading

  • Oct 6, 2025
New Re/Max Prime owner Jerrin Fiorini celebrates hometown roots, community service and vision to keep Sequim’s real estate locally focused.

Rooted in community, building the future: Jerrin Fiorini leads Re/Max Prime into a new chapter

Blending hometown roots with vision to keep Sequim’s real estate market community-focused

New Re/Max Prime owner Jerrin Fiorini celebrates hometown roots, community service and vision to keep Sequim’s real estate locally focused.

What will the outcome be of talks this week between Israel and Hamas to negotiate the release of hostages and possible peace plans?

What will the outcome be of talks this week between Israel and Hamas to negotiate the release of hostages and possible peace plans?… Continue reading

  • Oct 5, 2025

A GROWING CONCERN: For perfect planting, consider the whole story

AS WE MOVE into October and autumn, the leaves start to clog your gutters, the rains have returned (burn ban has been lifted!) and planting… Continue reading

Leif Bishop, 9, and his father Jason Bishop are taken aback by a scary prop at Spirit Halloween’s entrance, which suddenly pulls up its mask to a scary sound. The seasonal store has opened at 1940 E. First St. in Port Angeles Plaza in the former Big Lots location. Spirit Halloween has been in Sequim for the past four years, but it migrated to Port Angeles this year. The chain store has more than 1,400 locations across North America this time of year. It sells costumes, decorations, props and accessories during the Halloween season. Store hours are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day through Halloween. It closes at 9 p.m. on Sundays. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Halloween spirit

Leif Bishop, 9, and his father Jason Bishop are taken aback by a scary prop at Spirit Halloween’s entrance, which suddenly pulls up its mask… Continue reading

Leif Bishop, 9, and his father Jason Bishop are taken aback by a scary prop at Spirit Halloween’s entrance, which suddenly pulls up its mask to a scary sound. The seasonal store has opened at 1940 E. First St. in Port Angeles Plaza in the former Big Lots location. Spirit Halloween has been in Sequim for the past four years, but it migrated to Port Angeles this year. The chain store has more than 1,400 locations across North America this time of year. It sells costumes, decorations, props and accessories during the Halloween season. Store hours are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day through Halloween. It closes at 9 p.m. on Sundays. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

LETTER: I am not vermin

I vote Democrat in most elections. I support the ACLU and its commitment to the U.S. Bill of Rights. I believe immigrants contribute positively to… Continue reading