Jefferson County

A massive kinetic skulpture called Maxtivity’s GLORY-ous Chocolate Turtle from Corvallis, Ore., negotiates a turn on Water Street during the 40th Kinetic Skulpture Parade and Race in downtown Port Townsend on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Kinetic Skulpture race

A massive kinetic skulpture called Maxtivity’s GLORY-ous Chocolate Turtle from Corvallis, Ore., negotiates a turn on Water Street during the 40th Kinetic Skulpture Parade and… Continue reading

A massive kinetic skulpture called Maxtivity’s GLORY-ous Chocolate Turtle from Corvallis, Ore., negotiates a turn on Water Street during the 40th Kinetic Skulpture Parade and Race in downtown Port Townsend on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Fire districts focus on smoke alarms during prevention week

Fire districts across Clallam and Jefferson counties are gearing up to celebrate national fire prevention week, which runs through Friday. The theme… Continue reading

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Scare up a list of October garden chores

HERE WE ARE, a week into October; that means it’s time for your October to-do list. • Plant bulbs. Yes, correct! October and November are… Continue reading

State and local officials toured Dabob Bay forests in 2022. Back row, left to right, Mary Jean Ryan of Quilcene; Rachel Bollens; Bill Taylor, Taylor Shellfish Co.; Jeromy Sullivan, Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe; Justin Allegro, The Nature Conservancy; and Greg Brotherton, Jefferson County Commissioner. Front row, left to right, Duane Emmons, DNR staff; Jean Ball of Quilcene; Hilary Franz, state Commissioner of Public Lands; Mike Chapman, state Representative; and Peter Bahls, director of Northwest Watershed Institute. (Keith Lazelle)

Dabob Bay conservation area expands by nearly 4,000 acres

State, local partners collaborate on preservation effort

State and local officials toured Dabob Bay forests in 2022. Back row, left to right, Mary Jean Ryan of Quilcene; Rachel Bollens; Bill Taylor, Taylor Shellfish Co.; Jeromy Sullivan, Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe; Justin Allegro, The Nature Conservancy; and Greg Brotherton, Jefferson County Commissioner. Front row, left to right, Duane Emmons, DNR staff; Jean Ball of Quilcene; Hilary Franz, state Commissioner of Public Lands; Mike Chapman, state Representative; and Peter Bahls, director of Northwest Watershed Institute. (Keith Lazelle)

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: PT council to discuss Fort Worden PDA dissolution

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula.

State EV rebate program proving to be popular

Peninsula dealerships participating in Commerce project

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

ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding the miracle of transformation inside yourself

HARVEST IS IN full swing now. It’s our family winery’s 33rd and I’m glad to report that it’s still exciting. For winemakers, it is really… Continue reading

Monthly art walks set in Sequim, Port Townsend

Monthly art walks, community theater performances and a kinetic skulpture race highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Port Angeles Community Players… Continue reading

Phone policy varies at schools

Leaders advocating for distraction-free learning

“Basics of Animation for Youth: Stop Motion with Your Smartphone or Tablet,” a class this month at Port Townsend’s Northwind Art School, teaches how to use common equipment to make animated movies. (Jim Bradrick/Northwind Art)

Stop motion animation class set this month

Veteran animation artist Jim Bradrick will offer a new class for young people: “Basics of Animation for Youth: Stop Motion with Your… Continue reading

“Basics of Animation for Youth: Stop Motion with Your Smartphone or Tablet,” a class this month at Port Townsend’s Northwind Art School, teaches how to use common equipment to make animated movies. (Jim Bradrick/Northwind Art)
The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “The Blessings of St. Francis” during services at 11 a.m. Sunday Douglas-Smith… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
Partner families break ground along with supporters on Tuesday in Port Townsend. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Habitat project to bring six cottages to Port Townsend

Additional units in works for East Jefferson nonprofit

Partner families break ground along with supporters on Tuesday in Port Townsend. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)
The Salish Surf Rockabillies will play the Oct. 19 Northwind Art Gala at Fort Worden’s USO Hall. From left are singer-guitarist Jessica Logan, drummer Dana Sullivan, upright bassist Tracy Grisman and guitarist-vocalist Chile Dog Quiroz. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)

Northwind Art Gala tickets on sale

Art is what makes us human and helps us to connect with each other, Northwind Art development manager Mary Black said. “Even… Continue reading

The Salish Surf Rockabillies will play the Oct. 19 Northwind Art Gala at Fort Worden’s USO Hall. From left are singer-guitarist Jessica Logan, drummer Dana Sullivan, upright bassist Tracy Grisman and guitarist-vocalist Chile Dog Quiroz. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)
Kevin Van De Wege.

Sen. Van De Wege resigns seat

State Sen. Kevin Van De Wege resigned his expiring legislative seat on Tuesday. “It was a dream come true and the honor of… Continue reading

Kevin Van De Wege.
Melissa Bixby’s batik paintings are featured during October at the Port Townsend Gallery.

First Saturday Art Walk set in Port Townsend this weekend

Gallery-9, Jeanette Best Gallery, Port Townsend Gallery hosting exhibits

Melissa Bixby’s batik paintings are featured during October at the Port Townsend Gallery.

Kinetic Skulpture Race to celebrate 40 years this weekend

The head-turning Kinetic Sculpture Race will celebrate 40 years of events this weekend. The events will take place in and around Port… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: The composting chronicles

IT MIGHT HAVE been the American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson who was credited with saying, “build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a… Continue reading