Jefferson County

A GROWING CONCERN: Show a little love for dandelions

and this year they are earlier than ever! Are they a weed? Should I… Continue reading

 

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive (off… Continue reading

 

Photo by Katie Newton

By the end of meet three, Sequim High School Senior Sydney Hutton’s multiple wins included Gold in Jumping, Silver in Saddle Seat, Bronze in Dressage.

HORSEPLAY: Sequim High team wins District 4 championship

OH MY, MY, but these gals can boogie! At Meet 3, Sequim High School’s equestrian team consistently placed in the top five of 21 events… Continue reading

Photo by Katie Newton

By the end of meet three, Sequim High School Senior Sydney Hutton’s multiple wins included Gold in Jumping, Silver in Saddle Seat, Bronze in Dressage.

Poulsbo man dies in wreck south of Hood Canal Bridge

A Poulsbo man died in a vehicle collision in Kitsap County just south of the Hood Canal Bridge that did not close… Continue reading

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… Continue reading

Government officials applaud the ribbon cutting at the Point Hudson breakwater in Port Townsend on Wednesday afternoon. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)

Point Hudson breakwater opens centennial celebration

$12 million port project finishes on time, under budget

Government officials applaud the ribbon cutting at the Point Hudson breakwater in Port Townsend on Wednesday afternoon. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Putting the social back into media

TODAY, THERE DOESN’T seem to be what one might call a “useful purpose” for social media. Everyone seems to just know that it, somehow, corrupts… Continue reading

Theater, art shows and home tours on tap this weekend

Theater performances, a home and kitchen tour and the return of the Victorian Heritage Festival highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. •… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Love is Green: Four Chambered Heart” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
Mike Kenna, right, owner of Printery Communications,has purchased SOS Printing to keep the business running after owner Dan Huntingford’s sudden illness. Son Rory Kenna is at left. (Jeannie McMacken/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend competitors, friends work together amid illness

In a small town, sometimes long-time competitors are friends. And friends help friends when they are in need. Dan Huntingford, owner of… Continue reading

Mike Kenna, right, owner of Printery Communications,has purchased SOS Printing to keep the business running after owner Dan Huntingford’s sudden illness. Son Rory Kenna is at left. (Jeannie McMacken/Peninsula Daily News)

Fort Worden board to discuss annual report

The Fort Worden Public Development Authority board will discuss its annual report to the city of Port Townsend during a special meeting… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire Rescue Chief Bret Black describes the 2,500-gallon wildfire tender located at Marrowstone Fire Station 12 on Marrowstone Island during an open house on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Marrowstone Island fire station open for business

Volunteers to staff 1,300-square-foot building

East Jefferson Fire Rescue Chief Bret Black describes the 2,500-gallon wildfire tender located at Marrowstone Fire Station 12 on Marrowstone Island during an open house on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Xin Xin admires mosaics by fellow “A Warm Embrace” artist Naoko Morisawa at Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. (Northwind Art)

‘Warm Embrace’ art exhibit to close Sunday

“A Warm Embrace,” the exhibition of art by five Seattle-area women, will come to a close on Sunday. The show, which explores… Continue reading

Xin Xin admires mosaics by fellow “A Warm Embrace” artist Naoko Morisawa at Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. (Northwind Art)
Martha Worthley is the new executive director at Northwind Art in Port Townsend.

Northwind Art names new executive director

She thought she’d jump in, help out, “and keep things running until someone else came along,” recalled Martha Worthley, who became interim… Continue reading

Martha Worthley is the new executive director at Northwind Art in Port Townsend.

Victorian Heritage Festival set for this weekend

The Victorian Heritage Festival returns to downtown Port Townsend this weekend. The annual festival features presentations, walking tours, a fashion show and… Continue reading

Quilcene schools, Clallam Bay fire district measures passing

Voters in Jefferson and Clallam counties appear to have passed measures for the Quilcene School District and Clallam County Fire District 5. In initial returns… Continue reading

‘Much Ado About Nothing’ performances this weekend

Olympic Peninsula HomeConnection will perform “Much Ado About Nothing” at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday as well as 7 p.m. performances on… Continue reading

Ballots due today for elections in Clallam, Jefferson counties

It’s Election Day for voters in Quilcene and Clallam Bay, and voters in both communities are being asked to approve levies to… Continue reading