Jefferson County

A GROWING CONCERN: Seven reasons to prune your plants

THE WONDERFUL WARM weather, although a great treat for us, is not necessarily a good thing for your plants. Now would normally be the time… Continue reading

 

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

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

 

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Legislative priorities to be set next week

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

 

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HORSEPLAY: Ponies: Little packages with lots of personality

THEY’RE BOTH sugar and spice, naughty and nice! I just adore them. I got my first one at age 8 named SuMac. She… Continue reading

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TJ Plastow, right, in purple coat, leads Let’s Keep Moving, an outdoor fitness class at Port Ludlow Marina on Friday. The class participants are known to show up in all weather. On Friday, it was 40 degrees and breezy. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Outdoor fitness class

TJ Plastow, right, in purple coat, leads Let’s Keep Moving, an outdoor fitness class at Port Ludlow Marina on Friday. The class participants are known… Continue reading

TJ Plastow, right, in purple coat, leads Let’s Keep Moving, an outdoor fitness class at Port Ludlow Marina on Friday. The class participants are known to show up in all weather. On Friday, it was 40 degrees and breezy. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Anji Scalf of Port Ludlow has announced plans to run for Jefferson County Commissioner, District 3.

Scalf plans to run for Jefferson County commissioner

Port Ludlow woman aims to listen to community

Anji Scalf of Port Ludlow has announced plans to run for Jefferson County Commissioner, District 3.
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The Answer for Youth helps at-risk population

Home Fund contributes $3,000 grant for meals, car parts and shelter

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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

Tim Stone of Port Townsend practices his hobby of tying fishing flies while enjoying a cup of coffee at his favorite cafe. Stone has fished the lakes and streams in Washington and once caught 70 while fishing in Quilcene. Sixty-six were catch and release; he kept four. Although a hobbyist, Stone has sold the occasional fly to fellow enthusiasts. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Attention to detail

Tim Stone of Port Townsend practices his hobby of tying fishing flies while enjoying a cup of coffee at his favorite cafe. Stone has fished… Continue reading

Tim Stone of Port Townsend practices his hobby of tying fishing flies while enjoying a cup of coffee at his favorite cafe. Stone has fished the lakes and streams in Washington and once caught 70 while fishing in Quilcene. Sixty-six were catch and release; he kept four. Although a hobbyist, Stone has sold the occasional fly to fellow enthusiasts. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Garden lecture, arts exhibits this weekend

A gardening lecture, photography and art exhibits highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Ross Bayton will present “Gardening on a Warming Planet:… Continue reading

Navy security training exercise set for next week

Naval Magazine Indian Island will conduct security training exercises from Monday through Friday. Training activities will take place near the installation’s main… Continue reading

”Ethereality” by Caroline Gilmore will be on display at the Port Ludlow Art League’s gallery during January.

Port Ludlow Art League to host artist reception

The Port Ludlow Art League will host a reception for Caroline Gilmore from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. The event will… Continue reading

”Ethereality” by Caroline Gilmore will be on display at the Port Ludlow Art League’s gallery during January.
From left, state Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove, Quilcene Fire Rescue Chief Tim Mckern and Quilcene Fire Rescue Commissioner Marcia Kelbon. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Quilcene Fire Rescue gains wildland engine

DNR provides 25 surplus engines to wildfire-prone areas

From left, state Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove, Quilcene Fire Rescue Chief Tim Mckern and Quilcene Fire Rescue Commissioner Marcia Kelbon. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)
Amy Howard has been elected Port Townsend mayor in her 10th year on the Port Townsend City Council. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

New Port Townsend mayor hopes to return care that she received

Amy Howard reflects on events that brought her to current position

Amy Howard has been elected Port Townsend mayor in her 10th year on the Port Townsend City Council. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Sunflower Dreams Project to host reception on Sunday

The Sunflower Dreams Project will host a reception for its exhibit, “Ukraine’s Children Tell their Stories Through Their Art,” from 4 p.m.… Continue reading

The Sanderling Building, a vacant office building on Water Street across from Quimper Mercantile in downtown Port Townsend, underwent exterior demolition on Monday to clear the lot for a 50-room hotel to be built by BJC Group of Port Orchard. Interior demolition started last week and the site should to be cleared in about a week and a half. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Building demolition

The Sanderling Building, a vacant office building on Water Street across from Quimper Mercantile in downtown Port Townsend, underwent exterior demolition on Monday to clear… Continue reading

The Sanderling Building, a vacant office building on Water Street across from Quimper Mercantile in downtown Port Townsend, underwent exterior demolition on Monday to clear the lot for a 50-room hotel to be built by BJC Group of Port Orchard. Interior demolition started last week and the site should to be cleared in about a week and a half. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Listening session set for input on new Hurricane Ridge lodge

Public invited to bring questions, photos from past visits to building

No injuries reported after semi trailer rolls into ditch

The trailer of a semi-truck rolled into the westbound ditch, causing traffic delays on state Highway 104. No injuries were reported. Tyler Russell,… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: The 40-pound steelhead

THE HOLIDAYS ARE over. Only the mess remains. That, and the grim realization that after only a week into the new year, my extensive list… Continue reading

Port Townsend Police Department joins program to fund immediate needs

Donations would allow officers to purchase meals, blankets, gas