Pierre LaBossiere

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Seattle's Julio Rodriguez gestures at the end of a news conference held the day after announcing he signed a multi-year contract on Saturday in Seattle.

SEATTLE MARINERS: Julio Rodriguez signs massive contract

Could be worth as much as $470 million

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Seattle's Julio Rodriguez gestures at the end of a news conference held the day after announcing he signed a multi-year contract on Saturday in Seattle.
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Marcia Isenberger, a three-sport star at Port Angeles High School who went on to become the top tennis player at Eastern Washington, speaks at the Roughrider Hall of Fame dinner Saturday night.
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Marcia Isenberger, a three-sport star at Port Angeles High School who went on to become the top tennis player at Eastern Washington, speaks at the Roughrider Hall of Fame dinner Saturday night.
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Peninsula's Kai Biegler takes the header above Wenatchee Valley's Diego Zaldivar, left, and Pierce Naccarato and Peninsula teammate Tim Deser on Thursday at Wally Sigmar Field.
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Peninsula's Kai Biegler takes the header above Wenatchee Valley's Diego Zaldivar, left, and Pierce Naccarato and Peninsula teammate Tim Deser on Thursday at Wally Sigmar Field.
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Coach Kanyon Anderson works with members fo the Peninsula College women's soccer team at a practice earlier this month. The women are defending NWAC champions.
Photo courtesy of Peninsula College 
Coach Kanyon Anderson works with members fo the Peninsula College women's soccer team at a practice earlier this month. The women are defending NWAC champions.
Corvallis Knights.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Corvallis wins West Coast League title again

The Corvallis Knights’ historic run, already among the most impressive in modern amateur sports, became even more impressive Monday night when the Knights… Continue reading

Corvallis Knights.
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Peninsula College men's soccer coach Jake Hughes, right, talks with assistant Jesse Salgado during practice earlier this month at Wally Sigmar Field. The Pirates begin their season Thursday at home with a game against Wenatchee CC.
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Peninsula College men's soccer coach Jake Hughes, right, talks with assistant Jesse Salgado during practice earlier this month at Wally Sigmar Field. The Pirates begin their season Thursday at home with a game against Wenatchee CC.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Lefties' Golden Tate hits into an RBI double as Bend catcher Isah Burk looks on during a game in June at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties pulled in the fans again this season

Team had a shot at postseason late; several individuals had great seasons

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Lefties' Golden Tate hits into an RBI double as Bend catcher Isah Burk looks on during a game in June at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Whidbey Island resident Terry Clayton who grew up in Port Angeles and graduated from Port Angeles High School, went on to have a long teaching career and has traveled the world. He has written a book about his travels called "Facing the Moment: Lessons From a Global Odyssey."

PORT ANGELES GRADUATE: Lessons from a global journey lead to book about culture, philosophy and travel

Port Angeles High School graduate Terry Clayton was visiting Namibia recently with his daughter. They decided to make a side trip to… Continue reading

Whidbey Island resident Terry Clayton who grew up in Port Angeles and graduated from Port Angeles High School, went on to have a long teaching career and has traveled the world. He has written a book about his travels called "Facing the Moment: Lessons From a Global Odyssey."
Dick Brown Tournament winners

YOUTH BASEBALL: Port Angeles teams shine at Dick Brown tournament

The 11- and 12-year-old divisions were both won by Port Angeles teams in the 24th annual Dick Brown Memorial baseball tournament held… Continue reading

Dick Brown Tournament winners
More days of recreational shrimping are being added for the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca.
(Eric Winther/Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

OUTDOORS: Shrimp days added for eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca

With quota remaining in the recreational spot shrimp fishery, state shellfish managers have added some final days to catch spot shrimp in several… Continue reading

More days of recreational shrimping are being added for the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca.
(Eric Winther/Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)
Photo by Sam Nugent
Extreme Slug Racing’s 2022 winner, Big Kahuna, sponsored by Northwest Board Room, pauses for a photo after winning race No. 1 and No. 2 in Saturday’s annual event. The races are held in conjunction with Joyce Daze, with all proceeds benefiting Clallam County Fire district No. 4 in Joyce.

JOYCE DAZE: Big Kahuna dominates the slug races

Big Kahuna, sponsored by Northwest Board Room, outpaced the field of 12 slugs to take both the first and second heats at the… Continue reading

Photo by Sam Nugent
Extreme Slug Racing’s 2022 winner, Big Kahuna, sponsored by Northwest Board Room, pauses for a photo after winning race No. 1 and No. 2 in Saturday’s annual event. The races are held in conjunction with Joyce Daze, with all proceeds benefiting Clallam County Fire district No. 4 in Joyce.
Port Angeles Lefties

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Nanaimo sweeps Lefties to end season

The Port Angeles Lefties completed their season on the road on a down note, getting swept in their final three games against… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
Port Angeles Lefties.

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties double up on the Riverhawks 10-5

Choi belts homer; staff strikes out 15

Port Angeles Lefties.
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The defending NWAC champion Peninsula College women's team got on the field for the first time this summer Monday for its first practice of the season. From left in the back are Pirates Breana-Jean Tanaka, Jordyn Newman, Kira Meechudhone and Lexi Harris. Battling over the ball are Riley Sims, left, and Blake Plummer.

PENINSULA COLLEGE SOCCER: Teams begin practice; season starts in 2 weeks for men

The defending NWAC champion Peninsula College women’s team got on the field for the first time this summer Monday for its first practice of the… Continue reading

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The defending NWAC champion Peninsula College women's team got on the field for the first time this summer Monday for its first practice of the season. From left in the back are Pirates Breana-Jean Tanaka, Jordyn Newman, Kira Meechudhone and Lexi Harris. Battling over the ball are Riley Sims, left, and Blake Plummer.
The trail from Hurricane Ridge to Klahhane Ridge on a blistering hot day Thursday. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: Don’t gotta have that bonk

This has been a strange summer. Especially for getting outdoors. First of all was the unusually wet and cold spring. There was still snow coming… Continue reading

The trail from Hurricane Ridge to Klahhane Ridge on a blistering hot day Thursday. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Softball tryouts set for Aug. 14

MGI Fastpitch Softball tryouts will be held at the Lincoln Park ballfields on Aug. 14. Tryouts for girls ages 11 to 14… Continue reading

Adam Paganelli of the Port Angeles Lefties gets back to first base safely just before the tag of Victoria HarbourCats first baseman Roberto Gonzalez on a pickoff play. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties batted around by the ‘Cats on Sunday

Port Angeles does win big Saturday night

Adam Paganelli of the Port Angeles Lefties gets back to first base safely just before the tag of Victoria HarbourCats first baseman Roberto Gonzalez on a pickoff play. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

OUTDOORS: Marine Area 6 west of Ediz Hook closed to salmon fishing

Marine Area 6 west of Ediz Hook will be closed to all salmon fishing from Wednesday through Aug. 15. The Washington State Department… Continue reading

Landon Seibel (here playing for the Port Angeles Roughriders) pitched a 5-hit shutout for Wilder Senior at the American Legion state tournament Monday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION STATE TOURNAMENT: Wilder Senior wins behind Landon Seibel shutout

The Wilder Senior Baseball Club pitched its second shutout at the American Legion AAA state tournament Sunday, beating Bellingham Post No. 7 11-0… Continue reading

Landon Seibel (here playing for the Port Angeles Roughriders) pitched a 5-hit shutout for Wilder Senior at the American Legion state tournament Monday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Deer Run retuns after two-year hiatus

After a two-year break, Naval Magazine Indian Island will once again host the installation’s annual Deer Run 5K and one-mile Fun Run… Continue reading