Jefferson County

Herrera Beutler, Upthegrove in top two for public lands

Commissioner of Public Lands continued to be the closest statewide race as ballot counts were updated Friday. Former Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler,… Continue reading

50 young ones signed up to take part in Fox-Bell Farm Training’s Hawaiian themed Kids Camp last weekend, including McCoy Sprenger, 7, on Moon, who played a ring toss game as instructor Sofie Feik looked on. (Photo by Mike Sprenger)

HORSEPLAY: Kids, horses take center stage on the Peninsula

IT WARMED MY heart seeing how much pleasure the 50 campers and helpers encountered during Fox-Bell Farm & Training’s 2024 Horse Camp last weekend. The… Continue reading

50 young ones signed up to take part in Fox-Bell Farm Training’s Hawaiian themed Kids Camp last weekend, including McCoy Sprenger, 7, on Moon, who played a ring toss game as instructor Sofie Feik looked on. (Photo by Mike Sprenger)
“AOM — Color Me Golden,” by JoAnna Caro.

Port Ludlow Art League to host artist reception

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

“AOM — Color Me Golden,” by JoAnna Caro.

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

Grace Mathews, 14, of Chimacum grooms her Tennessee walking horse Chief, also 14, before entering the ring for the Showmanship Class competition on Thursday at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend. The 87th annual fair starts today and runs through Sunday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Animals, entertainment set at Jefferson County Fair

Annual event to feature multiple stages, food options this weekend

Grace Mathews, 14, of Chimacum grooms her Tennessee walking horse Chief, also 14, before entering the ring for the Showmanship Class competition on Thursday at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend. The 87th annual fair starts today and runs through Sunday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Lola Milholland.

‘Group Living and Other Recipes’ author to share book, treats

Memoir discusses cohousing in Portland, protests of nuclear weapons

Lola Milholland.

ISSUES OF FAITH: The traveling companion can make the trip

ROAD TRIPS! I love ’em. Some of my fondest memories are of our young family traveling in our much-loved VW Vanagon. The van had a… Continue reading

Jefferson County Fair schedule of events

The Jefferson County Fair begins today and runs through Sunday. Here is a partial list of events: Today 8 a.m. — Gates… Continue reading

Music, first responders part of weekend festivities

Concert series, a first responder event and master gardener workshops highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Good Day Sunshine will perform… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Surrender to Surprise.” Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in Port Townsend, 3918 San Juan Ave.… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Upthegrove moves into top two for state public lands commissioner

Dave Upthegrove, a Democrat, gained a slight advantage to get into second place and hold a top-two spot for state Commissioner of… Continue reading

A red-footed boobie rests on the roof of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center aquarium at Fort Worden State Park. Boobies are found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. It is also one of three species found on the Galapagos Islands, 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Tropical bird spotted

A red-footed boobie rests on the roof of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center aquarium at Fort Worden State Park. Boobies are found in tropical… Continue reading

A red-footed boobie rests on the roof of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center aquarium at Fort Worden State Park. Boobies are found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. It is also one of three species found on the Galapagos Islands, 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Heather Dudley-Nollette, left, and Ben Thomas.

Dudley-Nollette leads Thomas for Jefferson County commissioner

Heather Dudley-Nollette held a sizable lead over Ben Thomas for Jefferson County Commissioner, although both will advance to the general election in… Continue reading

Heather Dudley-Nollette, left, and Ben Thomas.

PAT NEAL: The legend of the paper salmon

AS GOODWILL AMBASSADORS of the tourist industry, it is our civic duty to share our precious local knowledge of the Olympic Peninsula with our foreign… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council appoints newest member

Neil Nelson served 3 years on planning commission

Bernbaum, Roberson lead state House race

Tharinger, Roberts also advance; Chapman to face Kelbon in Senate contest

Randall, MacEwen advance in race for Congressional seat

Emily Randall and Drew MacEwen edged out three other competitors to advance to the November general election in the race for the… Continue reading

Marina Rosenquist of Port Townsend takes a photo of her son Casper, 4, sitting in the seat of a 1964 Beechcraft Bonanza owned by Port Townsend’s Pete Hanke during an air show of vintage and historic aircraft on Saturday at Jefferson County International Airport. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Air show

Marina Rosenquist of Port Townsend takes a photo of her son Casper, 4, sitting in the seat of a 1964 Beechcraft Bonanza owned by Port… Continue reading

Marina Rosenquist of Port Townsend takes a photo of her son Casper, 4, sitting in the seat of a 1964 Beechcraft Bonanza owned by Port Townsend’s Pete Hanke during an air show of vintage and historic aircraft on Saturday at Jefferson County International Airport. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)