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PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties drop pair of games to Kelowna

Team returns to Civic Field on Tuesday.

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Port Angeles' Gerald Rettala was one of five National Senior Olympics participants to receive an award from sponsor Humana for his commitment to a healthy lifestyle, the games and his community service. Rettala, age 88, won bronze in the racquetball men's singles and silver in doubles play in the 85-89 age group at the games.

NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES: 88-year old Gerald Rettala honored with Humana Award, wins pair of medals in racquetball

Port Angeles’ Gerald Rettela was a double honoree earlier this month at the 2023 National Senior Games. The 88-year old Rettela proved his… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Gerald Rettala was one of five National Senior Olympics participants to receive an award from sponsor Humana for his commitment to a healthy lifestyle, the games and his community service. Rettala, age 88, won bronze in the racquetball men's singles and silver in doubles play in the 85-89 age group at the games.
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PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties drop tight pitchers’ duel in Kelowna

The Port Angeles Lefties got outstanding pitching from Garrett Holpuch and Wes Peninger and a home run from Chanz Doughty, but it wasn’t… Continue reading

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From left, United States' Julie Ertz, United States' Alex Morgan and Vietnam's goalkeeper Thi Kim Thanh Tran collide during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and Vietnam in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday. (AP Photo/Rafaela Pontes)

WOMEN’S WORLD CUP: U.S. beats Vietnam behind newcomer Smith’s two goals

Fresh-faced newcomer Sophia Smith teamed with captain Lindsey Horan to give the United States a balanced performance as the Americans breezed… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2023
  • By Anne M. Peterson The Associated Press
  • World Cup
From left, United States' Julie Ertz, United States' Alex Morgan and Vietnam's goalkeeper Thi Kim Thanh Tran collide during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and Vietnam in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday. (AP Photo/Rafaela Pontes)

AREA SPORTS: Daily limit raised to two hatchery kings off Sekiu

Will be in effect through Aug. 15

LEFTIES: Squeeze play spices up Port Angeles’ win

Walz RBI double, steals home

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lefties centerfielder Mauricio Guardado, makes a running catch on a deep fly ball as centerfielder Kyle Becker looks on during Wednesday's game against Kamloops in Port Angeles.

LEFTIES: Matson sterling on the mound, Mayer delivers game winner in 4-1 win

Walz homers, has RBI single

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lefties centerfielder Mauricio Guardado, makes a running catch on a deep fly ball as centerfielder Kyle Becker looks on during Wednesday's game against Kamloops in Port Angeles.
The Wilder Baseball Club A team won the American Legion Northwest District Tournament and will compete at the Class A American Legion State Championship starting Saturday in Spokane. Team members and coaches are, back row from left, coach Jadon Seibel, coach Landon Seibel, Ryland Prioette, Lane Wilson, Garret Buerer, Maeson Grice, Andre Campbell, Easton Fisher, Brandt Perry, Ian Smithson, Ethan Swenson, coach Shane Martin and front row, Brayden Martin, Carston Seibel, Eden Peterson, Carson Waddell, Owen Leitz, Harris Bower and Bubba Hernandez.

AREA SPORTS: Wilder A starts American Legion baseball state tournament Saturday

T-Ball camp with Lefties Tuesday through Thursday

The Wilder Baseball Club A team won the American Legion Northwest District Tournament and will compete at the Class A American Legion State Championship starting Saturday in Spokane. Team members and coaches are, back row from left, coach Jadon Seibel, coach Landon Seibel, Ryland Prioette, Lane Wilson, Garret Buerer, Maeson Grice, Andre Campbell, Easton Fisher, Brandt Perry, Ian Smithson, Ethan Swenson, coach Shane Martin and front row, Brayden Martin, Carston Seibel, Eden Peterson, Carson Waddell, Owen Leitz, Harris Bower and Bubba Hernandez.

LEFTIES: Schueber, Mayer pitch well enough to win in extra-innings loss

Port Angeles held Kamloops to four hits, but the Lefties lost their third extra-inning game of the summer in a 4-2 defeat… Continue reading

Jason Headley of Port Hadlock had success during the Marine Area 9 opener last week, taking home limits of chinook with fishing partner Don Arnett of Diamond Point last Thursday and Friday.

OUTDOORS: Midchannel Bank busy as always, but productive

Port Townsend fishery

Jason Headley of Port Hadlock had success during the Marine Area 9 opener last week, taking home limits of chinook with fishing partner Don Arnett of Diamond Point last Thursday and Friday.
Competitors participate in a Special Olympics bocce jamboree held Saturday at Fort Worden in Port Townsend.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Bocce event prepares athletes for Special Olympics

Nearly 80 competitors and volunteers gathered at the Fort Worden petanque/bocce courts Saturday in a bocce event hosted by the Jefferson County… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2023
  • Peninsula Daily News 
Competitors participate in a Special Olympics bocce jamboree held Saturday at Fort Worden in Port Townsend.
There are plenty of outdoors opportunities on the north Olympic Peninsula, especially if you look hard to find the hidden ones. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: Olympic Peninsula in its full glory during summer weeks

Three-quarters of the nation right now is dealing with an intense heat wave and smoke from Canadian fires. And even flooding. I was reminded the… Continue reading

There are plenty of outdoors opportunities on the north Olympic Peninsula, especially if you look hard to find the hidden ones. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
Adam Columbia, right, a Sequim High School graduate, competed Monday in the opening round of the Pacific Northwest Golf Association Men's Amateur. At left is fellow Sequim graduate Sean O'Mera, who competed at the Washington men's amateur along with Columbia in June.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Sequim graduate Adam Columbia at Pacific Northwest men’s amateur

Wilder A off to play in state American Legion tournament

Adam Columbia, right, a Sequim High School graduate, competed Monday in the opening round of the Pacific Northwest Golf Association Men's Amateur. At left is fellow Sequim graduate Sean O'Mera, who competed at the Washington men's amateur along with Columbia in June.
WDFW photo Shrimping days were added in the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

OUTDOORS: Spot shrimp fishing to reopen in eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca

Recreational shrimp fishing will reopen in some Puget Sound marine areas, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Monday. Following review of… Continue reading

WDFW photo Shrimping days were added in the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Port Angeles Lefties first baseman Owen Alsup takes the pickoff throw from his pitcher Reid Rasmussen to try to get Bend Elks runner Hunter Komine on Sunday at Civic Field in Port Angeles. Alsup later hit a home run. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties can’t find strike zone in 13-2 loss to Bend

The Port Angeles Lefties got a solid start from pitcher Reid Rasmussen (Central Washington), but then the Lefties’ bullpen struggled to find… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties first baseman Owen Alsup takes the pickoff throw from his pitcher Reid Rasmussen to try to get Bend Elks runner Hunter Komine on Sunday at Civic Field in Port Angeles. Alsup later hit a home run. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder Sr. loses a pair of close games Sunday

Wilder A wins two games over the weekend

Wilder Baseball Club.
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PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties take Bend to 11 innings, but lose 10-8

The Port Angeles Lefties got into a wild, 11-inning epic with the Bend Elks on Friday night, but ultimately gave up a… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties

BASEBALL: Port Angeles swept by red-hot Victoria

Port Angeles starter Kailen Kimata yielded a three-run home run to Tyler Davis in the bottom of the first inning and the HarbourCats… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS: Sequim youth football and cheer program seeking sponsors

Youth soccer registration open in Port Angeles

WILDER BASEBALL: AA squad drops district tournament opener

Breaks nine-game win streak