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Should wildfire firefighters be allowed to wear masks to protect from smoke inhalation?

Should wildfire firefighters be allowed to wear masks to protect from smoke inhalation?… Continue reading

  • Sep 9, 2025

Should the Trump administration be allowed to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid that had been appropriated by Congress?

Should the Trump administration be allowed to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid that had been appropriated by Congress?… Continue reading

  • Sep 8, 2025
<em>Birdy</em> is a new contemporary dance work by Taiwan’s Hung Dance, coming to Field Arts & Events Hall Nov. 12. Courtesy Field Arts & Events Hall

Field Arts & Events Hall Announces “BIG & BOLD” 2025-2026 Season

The Olympic Peninsula’s premiere performing arts venue partners with BANFF, Nat Geo & more for fall/winter shows

<em>Birdy</em> is a new contemporary dance work by Taiwan’s Hung Dance, coming to Field Arts & Events Hall Nov. 12. Courtesy Field Arts & Events Hall

If you could go back in time, would you choose the same career?

If you could go back in time, would you choose the same career?… Continue reading

  • Sep 7, 2025

LETTER: Carnival show

In the mid 1960s, I spent my last year of high school working the evening shift at a factory in my small Ohio hometown. Later,… Continue reading

LETTER: Ecology comments

Thanks to all sending comments to the state Department of Ecology before the Aug. 12 deadline for saying how they want the property cleaned up… Continue reading

LETTER: Jet fuel costs

Well from the point of view of We The Taxpayers, how much did the JP-4, i.e. jet fuel, cost going from Langley Air Force Base… Continue reading

LETTER: Marina status

In June 2023, a draft Memorandum of Understanding between the Port of Port Angeles, the city of Sequim and Sequim Bay Development, LLC was circulated… Continue reading

LETTER: Single-payer system

Since turning 65, I’ve used the medical system more than any time when younger. Accidents mainly, but also for older age conditions that creep up… Continue reading

LETTER: Water shortage

Clallam County, like many communities, is facing water shortages. Growth and global warming will worsen the situation. It is disappointing that the Charter Review Commission… Continue reading

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,… Continue reading

How do you feel about reverting the Department of Defense to the Department of War, its name prior to 1949?

How do you feel about reverting the Department of Defense to the Department of War, its name prior to 1949?… Continue reading

  • Sep 5, 2025
From out of the fog in Port Townsend Bay on Thursday morning, the 97-year-old yacht Blue Peter passes by spectators who lined the pier at the entrance to Point Hudson Marina. Harbormasters, lower right, are ready to guide the 96-foot vessel to its place at the dock in preparation of the opening of the 47th Wooden Boat Festival, which opens today. The festival will run until Sunday afternoon. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Boats arrive

From out of the fog in Port Townsend Bay on Thursday morning, the 97-year-old yacht Blue Peter passes by spectators who lined the pier at… Continue reading

From out of the fog in Port Townsend Bay on Thursday morning, the 97-year-old yacht Blue Peter passes by spectators who lined the pier at the entrance to Point Hudson Marina. Harbormasters, lower right, are ready to guide the 96-foot vessel to its place at the dock in preparation of the opening of the 47th Wooden Boat Festival, which opens today. The festival will run until Sunday afternoon. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: When change hits us hard

Readings: Proper 18, Year C of the Revised Common Lectionary. “THEN THE WORD of the Lord came to me: Can I not do with you,… Continue reading

Opening doors to opportunity: Certifications for businesses

FOR BUSINESSES IN Clallam and Jefferson County, growth often comes down to opportunity. One of the most effective ways to access new opportunities is through… Continue reading

How far will the Seahawks go this season?

How far will the Seahawks go this season?… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2025
Ralph Riccio, left, of Port Townsend, checks the level of the sign for his setup at the Wooden Boat Festival at the Point Hudson Marina on Wednesday afternoon. Riccio raises oysters on his farm, Marrowstone Island Fresh Oysters, in Kilisut Harbor, between Indian Island and Marrowstone Island. The festival opens at 9 a.m. Friday with a free preview after 5 p.m. today. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Festival preparation

Ralph Riccio, left, of Port Townsend, checks the level of the sign for his setup at the Wooden Boat Festival at the Point Hudson Marina… Continue reading

Ralph Riccio, left, of Port Townsend, checks the level of the sign for his setup at the Wooden Boat Festival at the Point Hudson Marina on Wednesday afternoon. Riccio raises oysters on his farm, Marrowstone Island Fresh Oysters, in Kilisut Harbor, between Indian Island and Marrowstone Island. The festival opens at 9 a.m. Friday with a free preview after 5 p.m. today. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Brad Simmons, president of UW Medicine Hospitals & Clinics, left, looks on as Olympic Medical Center Board President Ann Henninger signs a letter of intent on Wednesday to pursue an operating agreement between the two organizations. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Hospital signs a letter with UW

Three-month timeline to discuss details

Brad Simmons, president of UW Medicine Hospitals & Clinics, left, looks on as Olympic Medical Center Board President Ann Henninger signs a letter of intent on Wednesday to pursue an operating agreement between the two organizations. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Should vaccinations be a requirement to attend public schools?

Should vaccinations be a requirement to attend public schools?… Continue reading

  • Sep 3, 2025
Jefferson Elementary School first-grade teacher Pamela Miller welcomes Ethan Puderbaugh to the classroom as school started Tuesday in the Port Angeles School District. Port Townsend and Chimacum schools also began Tuesday while classes in the Quillayute Valley and Cape Flattery school districts start today. The Quilcene and Brinnon school districts began Aug. 25 while Sequim and Crescent schools began Aug. 27. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Class is in session

Jefferson Elementary School first-grade teacher Pamela Miller welcomes Ethan Puderbaugh to the classroom as school started Tuesday in the Port Angeles School District. Port Townsend… Continue reading

Jefferson Elementary School first-grade teacher Pamela Miller welcomes Ethan Puderbaugh to the classroom as school started Tuesday in the Port Angeles School District. Port Townsend and Chimacum schools also began Tuesday while classes in the Quillayute Valley and Cape Flattery school districts start today. The Quilcene and Brinnon school districts began Aug. 25 while Sequim and Crescent schools began Aug. 27. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)