Pierre LaBossiere

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There are plenty of outdoors opportunities on the north Olympic Peninsula, especially if you look hard to find the hidden ones. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: Olympic Peninsula in its full glory during summer weeks

Three-quarters of the nation right now is dealing with an intense heat wave and smoke from Canadian fires. And even flooding. I was reminded the… Continue reading

There are plenty of outdoors opportunities on the north Olympic Peninsula, especially if you look hard to find the hidden ones. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
WDFW photo Shrimping days were added in the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

OUTDOORS: Spot shrimp fishing to reopen in eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca

Recreational shrimp fishing will reopen in some Puget Sound marine areas, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Monday. Following review of… Continue reading

WDFW photo Shrimping days were added in the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Port Angeles Lefties first baseman Owen Alsup takes the pickoff throw from his pitcher Reid Rasmussen to try to get Bend Elks runner Hunter Komine on Sunday at Civic Field in Port Angeles. Alsup later hit a home run. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties can’t find strike zone in 13-2 loss to Bend

The Port Angeles Lefties got a solid start from pitcher Reid Rasmussen (Central Washington), but then the Lefties’ bullpen struggled to find… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties first baseman Owen Alsup takes the pickoff throw from his pitcher Reid Rasmussen to try to get Bend Elks runner Hunter Komine on Sunday at Civic Field in Port Angeles. Alsup later hit a home run. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder Sr. loses a pair of close games Sunday

Wilder A wins two games over the weekend

Wilder Baseball Club.
Port Angeles Lefties

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties take Bend to 11 innings, but lose 10-8

The Port Angeles Lefties got into a wild, 11-inning epic with the Bend Elks on Friday night, but ultimately gave up a… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties

WILDER BASEBALL: AA squad drops district tournament opener

Breaks nine-game win streak

Lefties shortstop B.Y. Choi bats against Springfield early this season at Port Angeles Civic Field. Choi, who also played in Port Angeles in 2022, was drafted this week by the San Diego Padres. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties’ B.Y. Choi drafted by San Diego Padres

B.Y. Choi of the Port Angeles Lefties was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 20th round of the 2023 Major… Continue reading

Lefties shortstop B.Y. Choi bats against Springfield early this season at Port Angeles Civic Field. Choi, who also played in Port Angeles in 2022, was drafted this week by the San Diego Padres. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles Lefties.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: PA bats quiet in loss to HarbourCats

After a tough first inning, the Port Angeles pitching stuff buckled down the rest of the game to keep the Lefties in… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties.
Wilder Jr.’s Brandt Perry pitches against the Stanwood Cannons on Monday at Civic Field. Perry pitched a complete-game victory as Wilder Jr. swept two from the Cannons. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Jr. sweeps Stanwood Cannon

The Wilder Junior Baseball Club concluded a highly successful week with a sweep against the Stanwood Cannons on Monday at Civic Field.… Continue reading

Wilder Jr.’s Brandt Perry pitches against the Stanwood Cannons on Monday at Civic Field. Perry pitched a complete-game victory as Wilder Jr. swept two from the Cannons. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
Wilder AA's Hunter Stratford pitches against Wilder A in a game Sunday afternoon at Volunteer Park. In the background is Wilder AA first baseman Rylan Politika. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Jr.’s Hunter Stratford fires no-hitter

The Wilder Junior Baseball Club capped off a highly successful weekend by beating a good Wilder A team 8-3 late Sunday behind… Continue reading

Wilder AA's Hunter Stratford pitches against Wilder A in a game Sunday afternoon at Volunteer Park. In the background is Wilder AA first baseman Rylan Politika. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles Lefties

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties raising funds to replace equipment stolen from press box

The Port Angeles Lefties front office has started a GoFundMe campaign to help replace equipment stolen from a break-in at the Civic… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
From left, Sean Tamburro of Port Angeles, Ben Mriglot of Shelton and Jeremy Kerr of Orting race in Sunday's state qualifier at the Lincoln Park BMX track. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

STATE BMX QUALIFIER: More than 350 riders flock to Lincoln Park

More than 350 riders from all around Washington participated in the USABMX state qualifier at the Lincoln Park BMX track this weekend,… Continue reading

From left, Sean Tamburro of Port Angeles, Ben Mriglot of Shelton and Jeremy Kerr of Orting race in Sunday's state qualifier at the Lincoln Park BMX track. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Sr. drops final two games of Dick Brown tourney

Games were close and came down to the final inning

Wilder Baseball Club.
Port Angeles Lefties

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties swept by Nanaimo

The Port Angeles Lefties’ bats woke up after three straight rough games at the plate, but they were unable to avoid a… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
Conner Bear, Hesston College

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Senior wins behind Bear pitching gem

Wilder Jr. and Wilder A win weekend games

Conner Bear, Hesston College
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Wilder Senior shortstop Alex Angevine covers third base as Shoreline Royals runner Skylar Perry dives for the bag in the third inning on Thursday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

BASEBALL: Wilder Sr. bats lacking pop in Firecracker loss

Held to two hits in shutout loss

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Wilder Senior shortstop Alex Angevine covers third base as Shoreline Royals runner Skylar Perry dives for the bag in the third inning on Thursday at Port Angeles Civic Field.
The Pirate Gold winner for women’s basketball was Port Angeles’ Millie Long, left, with her basketball coach Alison Crumb, who also was named the NWAC soccer Baden Player of the Year for 2022. Long won four league titles and an NWAC title for Peninsula College. (Peninsula College)

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: I’ve never seen anyone quite like Millie Long

It’s been an amazing six seasons watching Port Angeles’ Millie Long grow. She grew physically and as a person and is off for her next… Continue reading

The Pirate Gold winner for women’s basketball was Port Angeles’ Millie Long, left, with her basketball coach Alison Crumb, who also was named the NWAC soccer Baden Player of the Year for 2022. Long won four league titles and an NWAC title for Peninsula College. (Peninsula College)
Millie Long was an all-North and all-NWAC performer in both soccer and basketball for the Peninsula Pirates. This follows a hugely successful career at Port Angeles High School in soccer, basketball and track. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PENINSULA COLLEGE: Millie Long’s legacy will endure

You could pretty much label her the Bo Jackson of Port Angeles and Peninsula College. Former Pirate and Roughrider Millie Long is… Continue reading

Millie Long was an all-North and all-NWAC performer in both soccer and basketball for the Peninsula Pirates. This follows a hugely successful career at Port Angeles High School in soccer, basketball and track. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder Senior loses tight game in 11 innings

Wilder Jr., Wilder A go combined 3-0 over the weekend

Wilder Baseball Club.
Port Angeles Lefties second baseman Robert Nunez jumps to catch a throw but isn't able to punch out Kelowna baserunner Eddie Fines on Sunday at Civic Field. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties fall in a tight contest to Kelowna

The Port Angeles Lefties had the tying run at second base, but they couldn’t bring him in the bottom of the seventh… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties second baseman Robert Nunez jumps to catch a throw but isn't able to punch out Kelowna baserunner Eddie Fines on Sunday at Civic Field. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)