Ethan Staples, Sequim baseball.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK, Ethan Staples, Sequim baseball

Sequim’s Ethan Staples has been a big part of the baseball team’s three-game winning streak. In a 15-4 victory over Mount Tahoma on Friday, Staples… Continue reading

Ethan Staples, Sequim baseball.
Spot shrimp season begins on May 16 and May 17 in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Admiralty Inlet and Hood Canal, depending on the specific marine area. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

OUTDOORS: Spot shrimp season begins May 16-17

More razor clam digs this week

Spot shrimp season begins on May 16 and May 17 in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Admiralty Inlet and Hood Canal, depending on the specific marine area. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Kids’ Fishing Day set for April 20 at Carrie Blake Park

The 23rd annual Kids’ Fishing Day is set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20 at the water reuse demonstration pond on… Continue reading

(Above) Dozens of kids from all around the Olympic Peninsula came out to the Lincoln Park ponds Saturday morning at the annual Kids' Fishing Derby sponsored by the Olympic Peninsula Fly Fishers. The Kiwanis, Les Schwab, Re/Max Realty and Swain’s General Store are all supported the event with the Kiwanis Club serving hot dogs. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

OUTDOORS: Olympic Fly Fishers Kids’ Fishing Derby returns

(Above) Dozens of kids from all around the Olympic Peninsula came out to the Lincoln Park ponds Saturday morning at the annual Kids’ Fishing Derby… Continue reading

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(Above) Dozens of kids from all around the Olympic Peninsula came out to the Lincoln Park ponds Saturday morning at the annual Kids' Fishing Derby sponsored by the Olympic Peninsula Fly Fishers. The Kiwanis, Les Schwab, Re/Max Realty and Swain’s General Store are all supported the event with the Kiwanis Club serving hot dogs. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Sequim Wolves

PREP BASEBALL: Sequim, Forks both win big

The Sequim baseball team won its third straight, riding a nine-run third inning to crush Mount Tahoma on Friday 15-4. With the victory,… Continue reading

Sequim Wolves
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Port Angeles first baseman Rylan Politika tries to catch Klahowya's Carson Moore off the bag during Friday's game at Volunteer Field.

PREP BASEBALL: Port Angeles bats quiet in loss to Klahowya

Riders fall to defending 1A state champs

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Port Angeles first baseman Rylan Politika tries to catch Klahowya's Carson Moore off the bag during Friday's game at Volunteer Field.
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University of Texas Permian Basin outfielder Ethan Flodstrom rounds the bases during a contest against St. Mary’s. Flodstrom, a 2020 Port Angeles graduate, leads his team with a .378 batting average after hitting .407 in 2023.
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University of Texas Permian Basin outfielder Ethan Flodstrom rounds the bases during a contest against St. Mary’s. Flodstrom, a 2020 Port Angeles graduate, leads his team with a .378 batting average after hitting .407 in 2023.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Disc golf tournament planned April 20 at Port Townsend Golf Course

The Port Townsend Disc Golf Park will hold an Inaugural Doubles Tournament fundraiser for the… Continue reading

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Halibut angler John Beath, operator of SquidPro Charters, caught this halibut while fishing off Port Angeles with some buddies on opening day of halibut season Thursday.
John Beath
Halibut angler John Beath, operator of SquidPro Charters, caught this halibut while fishing off Port Angeles with some buddies on opening day of halibut season Thursday.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles Band Boosters to hold golf tournament

The Port Angeles High School Band Boosters club is hosting its annual County to Fore! Golf Tournament on May 11. The four-person… Continue reading

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Port Angeles pitcher Brian Guttormsen throws in the first inning against Peninsula on Saturday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: Something special seems to be brewing with PA baseball, softball

If you get a chance, get out to Civic Field, Volunteer Field or Dry Creek Elementary sometime this spring to catch either the Port Angeles… Continue reading

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Port Angeles pitcher Brian Guttormsen throws in the first inning against Peninsula on Saturday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Free kids golf clinic in Port Townsend

The Port Townsend Golf Park is offering a free youth golf clinic today and Thursday as a spring break activity. The clinic… Continue reading

Fynlie Peters, Forks softball

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Fynlie Peters, Forks softball

Seniors Keira Johnson and Lizzy Soto are the senior leaders of the Forks girls softball team, but last week, their freshman teammate Fynlie Peters really… Continue reading

Fynlie Peters, Forks softball
Naomii Sprague, Crescent track and field.

1B TRACK AND FIELD: Clallam Bay, Crescent track teams shine at Kingston

A number of Crescent and Clallam Bay boys and girls had impressive showings in a meet late last week with 2A schools from… Continue reading

Naomii Sprague, Crescent track and field.
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Port Angeles baserunner Alex Angevine, left, bowls over Peninsula catcher Jonathan Vegara-Dykes after a force out at the plate on Saturday afternoon in Port Angeles.

PREP BASEBALL: Riders romp over Peninsula

Gooding’s 3-run triple big blow in 9-4 win

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Port Angeles baserunner Alex Angevine, left, bowls over Peninsula catcher Jonathan Vegara-Dykes after a force out at the plate on Saturday afternoon in Port Angeles.
Forks Spartans

PREP BASEBALL: Forks uses power and pitching to sweep Raymond-South Bend

The Forks baseball team crushed Raymond-South Bend, belting 30 hits and only allowing eight in wins of 19-2 and 10-0 in a… Continue reading

Forks Spartans
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Port Angeles pitcher Colton Romero throws in the first inning against North Kitsap on Tuesday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

AREA SPORTS: Port Angeles’ Romero honored as WIAA Athlete of the Week

Sequim Junior Soccer gear swap is Saturday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

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Port Angeles pitcher Colton Romero throws in the first inning against North Kitsap on Tuesday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Robinson homers twice, Reid hits inside-the-park homer in Roughrider softball win

Spring rains felled nearly all the diamond sports on the North Olympic Peninsula Thursday, but Port Angeles softball managed to beat up… Continue reading