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Joe McDonald, from Fort Worth, Texas, purchases a bag of Brussels sprouts from Red Dog Farm on Saturday, the last day of the Port Townsend Farmers Market in Uptown Port Townsend. The market will resume operations on the first Saturday in April 2026. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

End of season

Joe McDonald of Fort Worth, Texas, purchases a bag of Brussels sprouts from Red Dog Farm on Saturday, the last day of the Port Townsend… Continue reading

Joe McDonald, from Fort Worth, Texas, purchases a bag of Brussels sprouts from Red Dog Farm on Saturday, the last day of the Port Townsend Farmers Market in Uptown Port Townsend. The market will resume operations on the first Saturday in April 2026. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

What sport are you watching closest over the holidays?

What sport are you watching closest over the holidays?… Continue reading

  • Dec 21, 2025

A GROWING CONCERN: Don’t let warm weather catch you out in the cold

I HOPE EVERYONE survived the wind storm on Tuesday night! Can you believe the weather we have had in December? I cannot. I’ve seen dahlias… Continue reading

Food programs updating services

Report: Peninsula sees need more than those statewide

LETTER: Healthcare apocalypse

Get ready folks, the Republican healthcare apocalypse, via legislation that they have pushed through Congress or by decree from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will be… Continue reading

LETTER: Mail-in voting

I, and many others, are concerned about our current voting situation. There are so many lies being spread about this subject. Repeating false claims in… Continue reading

LETTER: Poor justification

Donald Trump, to justify his preemptive sinking of alleged drug boats in the Caribbean, says each of those boats would have killed 25,000 Americans. Considering… Continue reading

LETTER: Speak out

According to The Associated Press, President Trump said it four times is seven seconds on Dec. 2: “Somali immigrants in the United States are garbage.”… Continue reading

Todd Ortloff Show planned 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

Do you prefer a real or artificial Christmas tree?

Do you prefer a real or artificial Christmas tree?… Continue reading

  • Dec 19, 2025
Tippy Munger, an employee at Olympic Stationers on East Front Street in Port Angeles, puts out a welcoming display for holiday shoppers just outside the business’ door every day. She said several men have sat there waiting while their wives shop inside. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Holiday hijinks

Tippy Munger, an employee at Olympic Stationers on East Front Street in Port Angeles, puts out a welcoming display for holiday shoppers just outside the… Continue reading

Tippy Munger, an employee at Olympic Stationers on East Front Street in Port Angeles, puts out a welcoming display for holiday shoppers just outside the business’ door every day. She said several men have sat there waiting while their wives shop inside. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Neah Bay’s Allie Greene, left, a member of the Haskell Indian Nations University women’s basketball team, guards a Kansas counterpart during the teams’ 785 Game Wednesday night at the famed Allen Fieldhouse at the University of Kansas. (ESPN)

Greene takes on Kansas Jayhawks at historic arena

Neah Bay Red Devils alumni Allie Greene and her Haskell Indian Nations University women’s basketball team teammates took the floor on James… Continue reading

Neah Bay’s Allie Greene, left, a member of the Haskell Indian Nations University women’s basketball team, guards a Kansas counterpart during the teams’ 785 Game Wednesday night at the famed Allen Fieldhouse at the University of Kansas. (ESPN)

Hospital begins recorded meetings

Board elects new officers for 2026

ISSUES OF FAITH: Almost there, People of God

Readings: The Lessons Appointed for Use on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A, RCL WE’RE ALMOST THERE, O People of God! We’ve almost made… Continue reading

How would you describe the U.S. economy right now?

How would you describe the U.S. economy right now?… Continue reading

  • Dec 18, 2025
A crew from the Mason County PUD, in support of the Jefferson County PUD, works to replace a power pole and reconnect the power lines after a tree fell onto the wires and damaged the pole at the corner of Discovery Road and Cape George Road, near the Discovery Bay Golf Course. Powerful winds on Tuesday and early Wednesday morning knocked out power across the Peninsula. The majority had been restored by Wednesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Reconnecting power

A crew from the Mason County PUD, in support of the Jefferson County PUD, works to replace a power pole and reconnect the power lines… Continue reading

A crew from the Mason County PUD, in support of the Jefferson County PUD, works to replace a power pole and reconnect the power lines after a tree fell onto the wires and damaged the pole at the corner of Discovery Road and Cape George Road, near the Discovery Bay Golf Course. Powerful winds on Tuesday and early Wednesday morning knocked out power across the Peninsula. The majority had been restored by Wednesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Jason McNickle. (Clallam Transit System)

Clallam Transit to name McNickle permanent general manager

He has served in interim role since Aug. 1

Jason McNickle. (Clallam Transit System)

Who will win the college football national championship?

Who will win the college football national championship?… Continue reading

  • Dec 17, 2025
Ned Hammar, left, is sworn in as Port Angeles School District Position 2 director by Clallam County Superior Court Judge Simon Barnhart on Thursday as Superintendent Michelle Olsen looks on. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Hammar, Hamilton sworn in to PASD board of directors

Major foundation work complete on Hurricane Ridge Middle School

Ned Hammar, left, is sworn in as Port Angeles School District Position 2 director by Clallam County Superior Court Judge Simon Barnhart on Thursday as Superintendent Michelle Olsen looks on. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Power reliability, timber sales key on West End

Forks city planner highlights challenges for rural community