Jefferson County

Committee members sought for February ballot measures

The auditors in Clallam and Jefferson counties are seeking volunteers to serve on for and against committees for several ballot propositions that have been filed… Continue reading

Eaglemount winery to host solstice celebration

Eaglemount Winery and Cidery will host a solstice celebration from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. The community event will be at the… Continue reading

Jefferson County forms Transportation Benefit District

Funding would help road maintenance

Solstice Bonfire event slated for Saturday

Jefferson County 4-H will host a Solstice Bonfire from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. The free celebration will be at the… Continue reading

A kite-boarder takes his board into the storm-tossed waters of Port Townsend Bay at Fort Worden State Park during a sunbreak on Saturday, while a rainbow forms over the Point Wilson Lighthouse. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Wave rider in Port Townsend Bay

A kiteboarder takes his board into the storm-tossed waters of Port Townsend Bay at Fort Worden State Park during a sunbreak on Saturday, while a… Continue reading

A kite-boarder takes his board into the storm-tossed waters of Port Townsend Bay at Fort Worden State Park during a sunbreak on Saturday, while a rainbow forms over the Point Wilson Lighthouse. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

First Fed awards $300,000 in grants to nonprofits

Awards to fund programs, facilities in many areas

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

Pruning evergreens in December is not only ideal, but the trimmings can make gorgeous arrangements around your house that in our climate will naturally last until March. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Good pruning practices are evergreen

I HAVE BEEN pruning evergreens now for the last two weeks at a fever pitch! That is because late November and all of December is… Continue reading

Pruning evergreens in December is not only ideal, but the trimmings can make gorgeous arrangements around your house that in our climate will naturally last until March. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)
Toot Sweet, from left, Jan Proebstel, Nancy Peterson, Mark Holman and Vicky Blakesley, will perform Thursday at the Candlelight Concert series in Port Townsend.

Clarinet quartet to perform at Candlelight Concerts series

Toot Sweet will present “Winter Serenade” during a Candlelight Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday. The series, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 609… Continue reading

Toot Sweet, from left, Jan Proebstel, Nancy Peterson, Mark Holman and Vicky Blakesley, will perform Thursday at the Candlelight Concert series in Port Townsend.

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 Drive… Continue reading

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Jefferson County to discuss transportation district

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

In 2017, BCHW certified sawyer Larry Baysinger, left, spent a day teaching, and getting chainsaw-certified, members of the new Mt. Olympus Chapter, enabling them to use a chainsaw to clear West End trails of fallen trees and branches. Sadly, due to diminished membership, the chapter is closing. A final potluck dinner will be held Dec 17, 6:30 p.m.,. at Black Diamond Community Center, 1942 Black Diamond Rd, Port Angeles. RSVP rainforestrider@gmail.com. (Photo by Sherry Baysinger)

HORSEPLAY: Happy trails to Back Country chapter

THE CHAPTER STARTED off like gangbusters. Or should I say trailbusters, as the 40-member-strong group forged through backcountry forest trails on the West End, clearing… Continue reading

In 2017, BCHW certified sawyer Larry Baysinger, left, spent a day teaching, and getting chainsaw-certified, members of the new Mt. Olympus Chapter, enabling them to use a chainsaw to clear West End trails of fallen trees and branches. Sadly, due to diminished membership, the chapter is closing. A final potluck dinner will be held Dec 17, 6:30 p.m.,. at Black Diamond Community Center, 1942 Black Diamond Rd, Port Angeles. RSVP rainforestrider@gmail.com. (Photo by Sherry Baysinger)
Garrett Jones, left, and John Blomgren plan community events at Port Townsend’s Imprint Bookshop, which they have just purchased. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

New owners plan events, expansion at Imprint Bookshop

After taking over Nov. 1, couple celebrates location’s 50-year anniversary

Garrett Jones, left, and John Blomgren plan community events at Port Townsend’s Imprint Bookshop, which they have just purchased. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

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

One dies, another in critical condition after three-car collision

One man died and another was flown to a Seattle hospital following a collision that involved three vehicles, the State Patrol said.… Continue reading

Alias Brass Company to play in Port Ludlow

The Alias Brass Company will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday. The concert will be presented by Port Ludlow Performing Arts at the… Continue reading

Holiday plays, concerts set stage this weekend

Stage performances, the Second Saturday Art Walk and a Port Angeles Symphony concert highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • “Rented Christmas”… Continue reading

Jill Spier will close her Port Townsend shop, Phoenix Rising, in February after 38 years. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Phoenix Rising to close after 38 years

Proprietor plans to move to Sri Lanka, open an orphanage

Jill Spier will close her Port Townsend shop, Phoenix Rising, in February after 38 years. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)
Candy cane bearers Barbra Johannsen, left, and Nancy Elder visit Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. They had helped escort Santa Claus to the tree lighting on Saturday and then decided to partake in the First Saturday Art Walk. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Art walk

Candy cane bearers Barbra Johannsen, left, and Nancy Elder visit Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. They had helped escort Santa Claus to… Continue reading

Candy cane bearers Barbra Johannsen, left, and Nancy Elder visit Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. They had helped escort Santa Claus to the tree lighting on Saturday and then decided to partake in the First Saturday Art Walk. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Craft fairs, markets on Peninsula this weekend

Craft fairs, markets and gift wrapping services will be available across the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. CHIMACUM • The Salish Sea Makers Market will… Continue reading