Wire Service

LETTER: Children are starving

My outrage is way too much to fit here. Let me give you one example and then just one more. The president and his administration… Continue reading

LETTER: Ferries too expensive

The July 5 article about the new hybrid ferries was a real eye-opener. The cost to the Washington state taxpayers of these three ferries is… Continue reading

LETTER: Partner with UW

The Olympic Medical Center leadership should consider an affiliation with, not ownership by, the University of Washington hospitals. This non-profit research and teaching institution has… Continue reading

Murder trial date to be reset in August

Defense attorney says he needs more time to review discovery

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, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

Should the Federal Reserve cut interest rates when it meets in two weeks?

Should the Federal Reserve cut interest rates when it meets in two weeks?… Continue reading

  • Jul 18, 2025

Claim against First Fed alleges $100M fraud

First Fed plans to ‘vigorously defend’ loans

ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding faith that there is ‘somebody out there’

I’VE ALWAYS HAD a passion for music, especially ’80s music. Back in May, I went to a music festival in California with a few of… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center CEO says Medicaid cuts will hit hard

Darryl Wolfe tells board entire state will feel impact

The U.K is lowering its voting age to 16. Should the U.S. age change?

The U.K is lowering its voting age to 16. Should the U.S. voting age change?… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2025

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Kraken schedule released; Slots open for Ride the Hurricane

The Seattle Kraken announced Wednesday new six-game ticket pack options for the 2025-26 season. Six-game ticket packs went on sale, providing up to… Continue reading

Do you believe there are Epstein files that should be released as a matter of public interest?

Do you believe there are Epstein files that should be released as a matter of public interest?… Continue reading

  • Jul 16, 2025
Beachgoers look for a spot on the sand on Sunday afternoon at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend. Mount Rainier looms in the distance. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Summer sand

Beachgoers look for a spot on the sand on Sunday afternoon at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend. Mount Rainier looms in the distance.… Continue reading

Beachgoers look for a spot on the sand on Sunday afternoon at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend. Mount Rainier looms in the distance. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

First Fed accused in Ponzi scheme

Resignations came amid $107M lawsuit

Wilder Baseball Club.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Wilder Seniors win on no-hitter from Staples

Wilder Senior won its second straight game at the Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth 18U tournament, getting a no-hitter from Ethan Staples and four… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club.

Do universities do enough to combat antisemitism on their campuses?

Do universities do enough to combat antisemitism on their campuses?… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2025

Brinnon man to serve more than four years in prison

Coccia pleads guilty to multiple counts of theft, burglary

The Olympic 13U All-Stars swept the Lynden Lobos 13U team 10-0 and 8-4 last week and are now off as the Northern Washington representative to the Babe Ruth regionals beginning July 21 in Meridian, Idaho. From left, front row, are Julian Dominguez, Noah Kiser, Cooper Merritt, Drake Spence, Kyler Williams, coleman Keate, Jay Lieberman and Carson Greenstreet. From left, back row, are coach Evan Kiser, Manager Robert Merritt, Brycen Allen, Jacob Kimzey, Liam Shea, Gavin Doyle, Tristan Konopaski, coach Tyrell Spence and coach Bryan Greenstreet. (OJBR)

YOUTH BASEBALL: Wilder A and OJBR U13 off to regionals

The Olympic 13U All-Stars swept the Lynden Lobos 13U team 10-0 and 8-4 last week and are now off as the Northern Washington representative to… Continue reading

The Olympic 13U All-Stars swept the Lynden Lobos 13U team 10-0 and 8-4 last week and are now off as the Northern Washington representative to the Babe Ruth regionals beginning July 21 in Meridian, Idaho. From left, front row, are Julian Dominguez, Noah Kiser, Cooper Merritt, Drake Spence, Kyler Williams, coleman Keate, Jay Lieberman and Carson Greenstreet. From left, back row, are coach Evan Kiser, Manager Robert Merritt, Brycen Allen, Jacob Kimzey, Liam Shea, Gavin Doyle, Tristan Konopaski, coach Tyrell Spence and coach Bryan Greenstreet. (OJBR)
From left, back row, are Kylin Weitz, Teyah Elofson-Cross, Elinor Christensen. From left, front row, are Warren Christensen and Wyatt Christensen. (Lincoln Park BMX)

AREA SPORTS: Five Lincoln Park BMX riders off to Worlds

PORT ANGELES ­— Five Lincoln Park BMX riders are prepping for the BMX World Championship coming up in Copenhagen, Denmark from July 28-30. More than… Continue reading

From left, back row, are Kylin Weitz, Teyah Elofson-Cross, Elinor Christensen. From left, front row, are Warren Christensen and Wyatt Christensen. (Lincoln Park BMX)

Should Congress approve a White House proposal to pull back $500 million in federal funding that is set to go to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting?

Should Congress approve a White House proposal to pull back $500 million in federal funding that is set to go to the Corporation for Public… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2025