Jefferson County

A GROWING CONCERN: The organic content of your garden soil matters

AS PROMISED LAST week, today we will discuss why organic matter “is the miracle drug of gardening.” The lack of sufficient organic material is no… 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… Continue reading

 

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Short-term rentals, Fort Worden discussed next week

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

 

Influenza numbers trending down in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Public health officer says it’s not too late for vaccine

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

Garden show tops list of weekend Peninsula events

A garden show, performances on stage and music concerts highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The 26th Gala Garden Show, hosted… Continue reading

Grant would help Port of Port Townsend with larger vessels

Two-phase project intended to increase efficiency

ISSUES OF FAITH: On Pi Day, celebrate the constants

HAPPY PI DAY! I’m not sure who decided March 14 should be Pi Day, but I fully support any excuse to enjoy a slice of… Continue reading

Funding from the state Department of Commerce will be matched with private donations to fix the Upper Hoh Road this spring, Gov. Bob Ferguson said Thursday. (Olympic National Park)

State funds to repair Hoh Road

Private donations to match Commerce grant

Funding from the state Department of Commerce will be matched with private donations to fix the Upper Hoh Road this spring, Gov. Bob Ferguson said Thursday. (Olympic National Park)
The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Enlightened Mastery, Understanding and Love” during services at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
Master Gardener Honey Niemann of Port Townsend trims a barberry bush on Wednesday to keep it from infringing on the daffodils blooming at Master Gardener Park at the corner of 10th Street and Sims Way in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Signs of spring

Master Gardener Honey Niemann of Port Townsend trims a barberry bush on Wednesday to keep it from infringing on the daffodils blooming at Master Gardener… Continue reading

Master Gardener Honey Niemann of Port Townsend trims a barberry bush on Wednesday to keep it from infringing on the daffodils blooming at Master Gardener Park at the corner of 10th Street and Sims Way in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Maya de Vitry will perform at Rainshadow Recording at Fort Worden on Tuesday.

Maya de Vitry to perform at Rainshadow Recording

Maya de Vitry will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rainshadow Recording Studios in Building 315 on Fort Worden. Tickets are $20… Continue reading

Maya de Vitry will perform at Rainshadow Recording at Fort Worden on Tuesday.
Sachinmayi Menon plays Sandra in Allycea Weil’s Caged at 3 p.m. on Sunday. (Port Townsend Film Festival)

Port Townsend Film Festival event to feature work by Black filmmakers

Three-day gathering to cover range of topics

Sachinmayi Menon plays Sandra in Allycea Weil’s Caged at 3 p.m. on Sunday. (Port Townsend Film Festival)

The Hot Club to perform at Concerts in the Woods

The Hot Club of Port Townsend will perform at Concerts in the Woods at 3 p.m. Saturday. The concert will be at the… Continue reading

Chris Cain Band to play at Palindrome

The Chris Cain Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Palindrome at Eaglemount Wine and Cider, 1893 S. Jacob Miller… Continue reading

Cindy Taylor of Port Townsend, representing the environmental group Local 20/20, points to printed information available about the organization to an interested party while at the Jefferson County Connectivity Summit at Chimacum High School on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Connectivity summit

Cindy Taylor of Port Townsend, representing the environmental group Local 20/20, points to printed information available about the organization to an interested party while at… Continue reading

Cindy Taylor of Port Townsend, representing the environmental group Local 20/20, points to printed information available about the organization to an interested party while at the Jefferson County Connectivity Summit at Chimacum High School on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Evictions are at historic highs

Trends based on end of pandemic-era protections

PAT NEAL: The road report

IT TAKES A big man to admit you’re wrong. Unfortunately, I am not that man. While I’d never admit to being wrong, I have been… Continue reading

Public works director highlights plans for Port Townsend streets

Staff recommends de-emphazing redundancies

Chuck Hancock of Tacoma raises a glass to toast the launching of his boat, Diana Lee, named after his wife, which was built by the students of the Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building in Port Hadlock. The boat is a 24-foot one-off design by designer Jonathan Madison of Lummi Island and was trailered in and launched from the travel lift at Point Hudson Marina on Friday morning. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Boat launched

Chuck Hancock of Tacoma raises a glass to toast the launching of his boat, Diana Lee, named after his wife, which was built by the… Continue reading

Chuck Hancock of Tacoma raises a glass to toast the launching of his boat, Diana Lee, named after his wife, which was built by the students of the Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building in Port Hadlock. The boat is a 24-foot one-off design by designer Jonathan Madison of Lummi Island and was trailered in and launched from the travel lift at Point Hudson Marina on Friday morning. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)