Bicyclists climb the road to Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park last year. Park fees will be waived for riders in Sunday's recreational "Ride the Hurricane" event. Russ Veenema

Recreational ‘Ride the Hurricane’ set for Sunday

PORT ANGELES — Ride the Hurricane, the third annual bicycle ride set for Sunday, keeps growing. More than 400 riders are registered for the recreational… Continue reading

Bicyclists climb the road to Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park last year. Park fees will be waived for riders in Sunday's recreational "Ride the Hurricane" event. Russ Veenema

SPORTS: Wilder Baseball eliminated from Babe Ruth World Series after 4-2 loss

WEIMAR, Texas — Wilder Baseball’s run through the Babe Ruth World Series ended Thursday night when they lost 4-2 to host team Texas Tri-Counties. Kyle… Continue reading

LEE HORTON’S OUTDOORS COLUMN: Chinook dividing line

WHEN I HIKED Cape Flattery last month I recognized I was standing at the point where the Strait of Juan de Fuca meets the mighty… Continue reading

LEE HORTON’S OUTDOORS COLUMN: Olympic fun in real time

I’VE BEEN WATCHING a lot of Seattle Mariners games the last month or two. It has become a bit of a nightly routine for me:… Continue reading

SPORTS: Grueling schedule and Florida heat awaits Port Angeles 12U World Series team

ALACHUA, Fla. — The Port Angeles 12U state and Pacific Northwest regional champion is being sent to a tough-love, drill-sergeant-like camp compared to what Wilder… Continue reading

MICHAEL CARMAN’S GOLF COLUMN: Olympic decision a bust

THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC Committee made a big mistake in bringing golf back as an Olympic sport. Their mistake? Delaying the tournament's return until 2016. Golf… Continue reading

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SPORTS: Port Angeles 12U all-star softball team takes small ball to World Series

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles 12U all-star softball team bunted its way through state and regional tournaments, and now will take its small-ball act… Continue reading

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SPORTS: Wilder Baseball pounds Eagle Pass, Texas, set to advance at World Series

WEIMAR, Texas — Wilder Baseball evened its record at 2-2 in 16-18 Babe Ruth World Series pool play with a dominant 6-1 win over Eagle… Continue reading

U.S. gymnasts

Golden again, US wins 1st Olympic title since ’96

By NANCY ARMOUR AP National Writer LONDON — The Americans grabbed hands and backed up, eager to get a better view of the scoreboard. There… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2012
U.S. gymnasts

SPORTS: Wilder Baseball still alive and kicking after another loss in World Series

WEIMAR, Texas — One bad inning in scorching heat and humidity put Wilder Baseball’s back to the wall in World Series action Monday. It’s not… Continue reading

SPORTS: Wilder Baseball loses heartbreaker to national power Cape Cod in World Series, now 1-1

WEIMAR, Texas — Wilder Baseball picked up its first loss in World Series play but it was a pitchers’ duel against one of the top… Continue reading

Port Angeles High School boys basketball coach resigns

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles boys basketball team is without a head coach after Wes Armstrong resigned this week to take a teaching job… Continue reading

SPORTS: Wilder Baseball opens World Series with 7-6 victory

WEIMAR, Texas — Wilder Baseball Club won its first-ever World Series game Saturday morning. Wilder, the Pacific Northwest regional champion, shaded Lansing, Ill., the Ohio… Continue reading

Port Angeles High School boys basketball coach resigns

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles boys basketball team is without a head coach after Wes Armstrong resigned this week to take a teaching job… Continue reading

LEE HORTON’S OUTDOORS COLUMN: State delays ocean closure

THEY AREN’T HALIBUT and they aren’t salmon, but they are good for business. So, it was big news when the ocean waters off Neah Bay… Continue reading

SPORTS: Wilder Baseball opens against Illinois at World Series

WEIMAR, Texas — The good news is that the temperature won’t be in the triple digits for the first few days of World Series competition… Continue reading

LEE HORTON’S OUTDOORS COLUMN: Short hike is worth the drive

THE FIRST TWO things I tell anyone who asks me about the North Olympic Peninsula are it’s beautiful here and the people are friendly. Often… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles 12U softball team raising money for World Series trip

PORT ANGELES — After earning their way on the field, now the North Olympic 12U softball team needs to earn $12,000 to cover the costs… Continue reading

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SPORTS: Wilder Baseball on a mission to win at World Series

PORT ANGELES — There will be a group of young men visiting Weimar, Texas, this coming week who won’t be doing a lot of sight-seeing.… Continue reading

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MICHAEL CARMAN’S GOLF COLUMN: Sequim golfer notches 18th ace

IT TOOK HIM long enough. I kid, I kid. Golfer Jac Osborn, 68, recently carded his mind-boggling 18th career hole-in-one, his first since relocating to… Continue reading