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Calla lilies as tall in January as they would normally be on May 1. Native to Central America, it is unheard of to see callas so advanced this time of year. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: There’s too much spring in our step

THIS spring weather! As a very good old Wisconsin boy, I want to first remind everyone, even though it’s been raining for… Continue reading

 

LETTER: Peaceful disobedience

Stand up, Americans. People have the power to protect ourselves from suffering. This is our moment to correct and shape the country we want. Deadly… Continue reading

 

LETTER: The three Rs

Back in the day, the three Rs were reading, writing and arithmetic. Today, three Rs need to be, rebuke, rupture and rebuild. America would be… Continue reading

 

Carolyn Edge.

POINT OF VIEW: Mobile college campus coming to Peninsula

FOR MANY NORTH Olympic Peninsula residents, the biggest barrier to job training opportunities is distance. An hour or more commute to Port Angeles to take… Continue reading

Carolyn Edge.
Victoria Helwick.

Seaview Academy becoming popular option for online K-12 education

Port Angeles School District has about 375 students enrolled in program

Victoria Helwick.
Workers from Van Ness Construction in Port Hadlock, one holding a grade rod with a laser pointer, left, and another driving the backhoe, scrape dirt for a new sidewalk of civic improvements at Walker and Washington streets in Port Townsend on Thursday. The sidewalks will be poured in early February and extend down the hill on Washington Street and along Walker Street next to the pickle ball courts. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Sidewalk setup

Workers from Van Ness Construction in Port Hadlock, one holding a grade rod with a laser pointer, left, and another driving the backhoe, scrape dirt… Continue reading

Workers from Van Ness Construction in Port Hadlock, one holding a grade rod with a laser pointer, left, and another driving the backhoe, scrape dirt for a new sidewalk of civic improvements at Walker and Washington streets in Port Townsend on Thursday. The sidewalks will be poured in early February and extend down the hill on Washington Street and along Walker Street next to the pickle ball courts. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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 Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem be impeached?

Should Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem be impeached?… Continue reading

  • Jan 16, 2026
April Messenger, left, and Olympic National Park Ranger Chris Erickson share ideas on Wednesday during a listening session at Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles. Nearly 150 people provided feedback about a new Hurricane Ridge Lodge project following the 2023 fire that destroyed the original structure. Nine easels were set up with questions and notes were provided for people to express their goals for a new lodge. The earliest construction can begin is in 2028, and it would take two to three years to complete, weather permitting. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Listening post

April Messenger, left, and Olympic National Park Ranger Chris Erickson share ideas on Wednesday during a listening session at Field Arts & Events Hall in… Continue reading

April Messenger, left, and Olympic National Park Ranger Chris Erickson share ideas on Wednesday during a listening session at Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles. Nearly 150 people provided feedback about a new Hurricane Ridge Lodge project following the 2023 fire that destroyed the original structure. Nine easels were set up with questions and notes were provided for people to express their goals for a new lodge. The earliest construction can begin is in 2028, and it would take two to three years to complete, weather permitting. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Not too late to make better choices

RECENTLY, I SHARED a story with my family at the dinner table, as I’m wont to do, and my teenage daughter Camille said, “Oh, more… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend to pursue grant for airport

Funds aimed to spur small industrial work

Would you support proposed state legislation to put a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million, excluding capital gains?

Would you support proposed state legislation to put a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million, excluding capital gains?… Continue reading

  • Jan 15, 2026
A standup paddle boarder and his dog take advantage of mild temperatures and calm waters on Tuesday to go for a ride on Port Townsend Bay. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Going for a ride

A standup paddle boarder and his dog take advantage of mild temperatures and calm waters on Tuesday to go for a ride on Port Townsend… Continue reading

A standup paddle boarder and his dog take advantage of mild temperatures and calm waters on Tuesday to go for a ride on Port Townsend Bay. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port of Port Angeles seeking design team

Building intended for aerospace production

Wedner Klebanow uses both arms to control a kite at Fort Worden State Park on Sunday. She was with her father, Rick Klebanow, in 16 mph winds, strong enough for the kite to perform certain stunts. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Let’s go fly a kite

Wender Klebanow uses both arms to control a kite at Fort Worden State Park on Sunday. He was with his father, Rick Klebanow, in 16… Continue reading

Wedner Klebanow uses both arms to control a kite at Fort Worden State Park on Sunday. She was with her father, Rick Klebanow, in 16 mph winds, strong enough for the kite to perform certain stunts. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Have you ever signed a petition in support of a ballot initiative?

Have you ever signed a petition in support of a ballot initiative?… Continue reading

  • Jan 14, 2026
Tuba player Tyler Benedict is the featured soloist in concerts this week in Port Angeles and Sequim. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)

‘Music to warm the soul’ in Sequim and Port Angeles

Tuba soloist, orchestra to present first concerts of ’26

Tuba player Tyler Benedict is the featured soloist in concerts this week in Port Angeles and Sequim. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)
Dr. Evan Small.

Emergency department director says many factors drive wait times

Small: Repeated OMC violations didn’t involve issues with patient care

Dr. Evan Small.

What is the best part of watching hockey?

What is the best part of watching hockey?… Continue reading

  • Jan 13, 2026
Miki White, left, is among about 100 demonstrators who filled both sides of Lincoln Street on Saturday in front of the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. Many held signs denouncing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) after an agent shot and killed a Minnesota woman in her car last week. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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ICE protest

Miki White, left, is among about 100 demonstrators who filled both sides of Lincoln Street on Saturday in front of the Clallam County Courthouse in… Continue reading

Miki White, left, is among about 100 demonstrators who filled both sides of Lincoln Street on Saturday in front of the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. Many held signs denouncing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) after an agent shot and killed a Minnesota woman in her car last week. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)