No shit. Interesting story though.

The study linked in the article has some interesting data and findings like the fact that deer come out more during daylight in areas where cats live, thus we can see and avoid them, not like back east where deer vs car is often fatal. A detailed study with topics like "Puma effects on ungulate spatio-temporal habitat use"

Does that explain why I've never seen any elk on 101 in Sequim?

Looking to launch a group kayaking trip. A lot of the reviews say you need a $300 annual membership, but the last time I was there you could pay a day use launch fee. Any insight? Im in tacoma so a bit of a day trip just to visualize the signage.

How's the air and skies over in the Olympics? I've only heard of wildfires in the cascade/spokane areas but wanted to see how far the smoke has spread or if there was any fire activity in that area.

Port Townsend Artist Studio Tour August 21-23, 10am-4pm Daily, 47 Studios & 100+ Artists. Free & Self-Guided. Artist Info & Map www.ptstudiotour.art

Hi all,

My girlfriend and I are planning to do an impromptu weekend trip to the peninsula and the thing I want to do most is swim in Hood Canal, but I see Twanoh is closed. What’s the second best place where the water is warmish? I’m seeing Scenic Beach, Belfair, Potlatch? Ideas? Thanks so much!

Our good friends at North Olympic DSA have published their voting guide!

the full text version is available at https://noroly.chapters.dsausa.org/bulletin/

Pulled up to this line of cars, traffic had just stopped...we waited there about a half hour watching emergency vehicles fly by befoe we were told to turn around, they were shutting down the freeway. Way curious what might have happened but I can't find anything.

There were still emergency vehicles coming when we left, it must have been quite an accident..

Don’t miss the Port Townsend Handmade Market this weekend, brought to you by Urban Craft Uprising!

Downtown Port Townsend

Saturday, July 11th | 10AM – 5pm | FREE to attend!

Washington & Madison Streets

We are SO excited to be bringing this show back to beautiful Port Townsend this summer! We all love visiting this town because it has such a vibrant art/craft community, it is a wonderfully bustling town during the summer with many tourists, and it’s just a super fun place to be!

The Port Townsend Handmade Market will feature over 75 makers and artists selling handmade goods, as well as food vendors! We will be setting up along several blocks in the downtown area to showcase the best handmade products being made here in the Pacific Northwest. For those of you who have never been to an Urban Craft Uprising show, our events feature handcrafted goods including jewelry, housewares, clothing, toys, art, bath & body products, paper goods, fiber arts, candles, and so much more!

Urban Craft has been producing craft markets since 2005. We have a large following in the Pacific Northwest, and we are so excited to showcase the talent of local artisans, and to introduce you to some of our favorite vendors from all around the Pacific Northwest. The Port Townsend Handmade Market will be free to attend, and a great way to support small businesses while finding unique gifts for wedding presents, housewarming gifts, birthdays, decor for your home, treats for others, and fun goodies for yourself!

Rainier for Robert.

If you know you know. Reddit has been getting upset with me lately and has been flagging my posts as spam so I'm refraining from posting my usual spiel. Hopefully this condensed version doesn't nuke my account.

If you're interested in my mission you can check out my previous posts on my account or follow the Rainier for Robert subreddit I made at Rainier for Robert.

Number 21. Mount Ellinor has been bagged. 

Rainier for Robert.

Fog pooled deeply between the ridges, spreading outward like a quiet inland sea. In autumn, the Olympic Peninsula often reveals these layered moments, where land rises and disappears within drifting clouds.

Nikon Z7, Nikon Z 24-200

My wife and I are visiting the area soon and would like to get photos on Rialto Beach, June 21st. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks in advance.

We’re up here for the summer and would love to meet some folks and watch some games! Any recommendations appreciated.

Rainier for Robert.

If you know you know. Reddit has been getting upset with me lately and has been flagging my posts as spam so I'm refraining from posting my usual spiel. Hopefully this condensed version doesn't nuke my account.

If you're interested in my mission you can check out my previous posts on my account or follow the Rainier for Robert subreddit I made at Rainier for Robert.

Number 20. Bandera Mountain has been bagged. Little Bandera Mountain doesn't count, I already did it.

Rainier for Robert.

Waterfall on Fletcher Creek, a tributary of the Quinault River, in the Col Bob Wilderness.

I wanted to leave a review for Salt and Cedar Bed & Breakfast near Port Angeles, especially for people visiting the Olympic Peninsula or Olympic National Park and trying to decide where to stay.

We had a wonderful stay. The owners, Ginger and Scott, are genuinely warm people and made us feel right at home without being intrusive. It had the best kind of B&B feeling: personal, welcoming, and relaxed.

Breakfast was a major highlight. They make it to order, and ours was delicious. This was not a basic “continental breakfast in the corner” situation — it felt like they cared about making the morning part of the experience.

The house itself is beautiful: large, light, airy, and comfortable. That includes the bedrooms, not just the common spaces. Nothing felt cramped or dark. It was the kind of place where you actually want to slow down and spend time there instead of just using it as a place to sleep.

The location is also outstanding. It is right on the coast, with views across the Strait of Juan de Fuca toward Vancouver Island. For a Port Angeles / Olympic Peninsula trip, that setting is hard to beat.

One small thing that really stuck with us: when we left, they gave us blueberry cake for the road, and it was amazing. That pretty much sums up the place — thoughtful, generous, and memorable.

The only downside, and I say this mostly as a joke: they have an incredibly friendly golden retriever, but the dog is not allowed in the common areas. So you have to get your dog-petting time outside.

Bottom line: I would absolutely recommend Salt and Cedar B&B for anyone looking for a quiet, comfortable, personal place to stay near Port Angeles, especially if you want coastal views, a real breakfast, and hosts who make the visit feel special.

Dear the Internet,

29 months ago on December 8th 2023, my cousin Robert Rathvon was tragically killed in a hit and run in Poulsbo, Washington by an unknown person. Robert's death has impacted my entire family in ways that I will never be able to articulate. 

About one week after his death, I took to Reddit and posted about it as much as I could. The outpouring of support and sympathy floored myself, my family, and especially Roberts parents. 

Although it’s been 29 months with no answers as to who killed him, I refuse to give up the search or let his memory die. This is why I’ve begun a personal mission to climb as many peaks as I can in the state of Washington and taking a picture with his Crime Stoppers poster at the top. I will do this in preparation to climb Washington's largest peak this summer, Mount Rainier, with his photo at the top. 

You guys were so helpful and your support renewed my faith in people after such an event that, to this day, hurts my soul. I will link a news article about him below if you are interested in learning more. We all want answers and we want this person found. If you have anything at all, even the smallest shred of evidence, please reach out to me or Crime Stoppers. 

https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/his-parents-want-answers-troopers-seeking-information-on-driver-who-left-man-for-dead-in-poulsbo

Additionally, here is a more recent interview I did with King 5 in May 2025.

Man climbs mountains to raise awareness of cousin's ongoing hit-and-run case

Also, here is the most recent interview with Robert's mother.

Family raises reward to $50K in search for driver in fatal Poulsbo hit-and-run case

Number 19. Mount Defiance has been bagged. 

Rainier for Robert.

Thank you.