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PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties swept by Edmonton, begin road trip

The Port Angeles Lefties are still looking for offense after they were swept Thursday by the Edmonton Riverhawks 7-2. The Lefties managed… Continue reading

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Lefties pitcher Kole Acker throws in the first inning against Edmonton on Wednesday night at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties struggle against Riverhawks in 16-2 loss

The Edmonton Riverhawks got up on the Port Angeles Lefties early, then erupted for nine runs late to run away in a… Continue reading

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Lefties pitcher Kole Acker throws in the first inning against Edmonton on Wednesday night at Port Angeles Civic Field.
The Department of Fish and Wildlife has added days to the halibut season and increased the daily limit. (David Bergeron/WDFW)

OUTDOORS: Days added, daily limit increased for halibut

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced this week additional recreational halibut fishing dates through most of the Strait of Juan de… Continue reading

The Department of Fish and Wildlife has added days to the halibut season and increased the daily limit. (David Bergeron/WDFW)
Port Angeles Lefties

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties’ pitchers solid, but bats silenced in 2-0 loss

The Port Angeles Lefties got fantastic pitching from a trio of pitchers, but their bats continued to struggle in a 2-0 loss… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder A’s state tournament run ends

Team wins with a dramatic walk-off hit Tuesday night

Wilder Baseball Club.
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder A in the state championship round

Wilder A beats NW Sting 12-11 in semifinals

Wilder Baseball Club.
The Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing team of driver Dan Morrison and navigator Cody Catract make a qualifying run on their home course of Extreme Sports Park. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: Sprint boat races return Saturday

“Cleetus McFarland” makes return as well

The Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing team of driver Dan Morrison and navigator Cody Catract make a qualifying run on their home course of Extreme Sports Park. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Bryce Jacobson, a former Peninsula College player and member of the 2011 NWAC champion Pirates, was hired as the new men's head coach for Peninsula. Here, he is coaching at William Jessup University in Rocklin, Calif. (Courtesy photo)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Former Pirate Jacobson named new men’s head coach

NWAC champion Bryce Jacobson is returning to his basketball roots. Those roots that grew deeply at Peninsula College, that is. Jacobson, a… Continue reading

Bryce Jacobson, a former Peninsula College player and member of the 2011 NWAC champion Pirates, was hired as the new men's head coach for Peninsula. Here, he is coaching at William Jessup University in Rocklin, Calif. (Courtesy photo)
Port Angeles Lefties.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties swept on the road by Kelowna; return to Civic Field tonight

The Port Angeles Lefties got decent pitching at times against the Kelowna Falcons, but their offense never got going as they ended… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties.
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder A goes 2-0 at state tournament

The Wilder A Baseball Club is having a great state American Legion tournament so far, going 2-0 after a 13-8 victory over the… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club.
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder A wins opening game at state tourney

The Wilder A Baseball Club had to go to 10 innings, but ended up prevailing 5-4 over Almira-Coulee-Hartline 17U on a walkoff in… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club.
Port Angeles Lefties.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties drop pair of games to Kelowna

Team returns to Civic Field on Tuesday.

Port Angeles Lefties.
Port Angeles Lefties

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties drop tight pitchers’ duel in Kelowna

The Port Angeles Lefties got outstanding pitching from Garrett Holpuch and Wes Peninger and a home run from Chanz Doughty, but it wasn’t… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
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)
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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

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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.
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
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)