Jefferson County

Ballots due today for elections in Clallam, Jefferson counties

It’s Election Day for voters in Quilcene and Clallam Bay, and voters in both communities are being asked to approve levies to… Continue reading

Chris Gilbert will perform at the Candlelight Concerts series on Thursday.

Chris Gilbert to play at Thursday’s Candlelight Concert

Chris Gilbert will perform at the Candlelight Concerts series at 7 p.m. Thursday. The series, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor… Continue reading

Chris Gilbert will perform at the Candlelight Concerts series on Thursday.

Jefferson County joins opioid settlement

Deal with Johnson & Johnson to bring more than $200,000

Jefferson PUD has clean audit for 2022

Jefferson County Public Utility District #1 has received a clean audit for 2022 from the state auditor’s office. It marked the agency’s… Continue reading

Jefferson Transit opens survey on climate action plan

Jefferson Transit Authority will conduct a survey through June 7 to gather public input regarding its climate action plan. The transit agency… Continue reading

Zia Magill will perform a violin solo on Sunday at Chimacum High School as part of the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra’s April concert. (Jessica Plumb)

Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra to conduct April concert

The Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra will perform its April concert at 2 p.m. Sunday. The free concert will be in the auditorium at… Continue reading

Zia Magill will perform a violin solo on Sunday at Chimacum High School as part of the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra’s April concert. (Jessica Plumb)
John Brewer.
John Brewer.
Isaac Wendel, 11, left, and his mother Jennie Wendel of Port Angeles, comb the beach on the inside of Ediz Hook in Port Angeles on Saturday as part of a cleanup effort hosted by Washington CoastSavers in honor of Earth Day. Hundreds of volunteers fanned out across numerous beaches on Washington’s Pacific Coast and along the Strait of Juan de Fuca to collect trash and other unwanted debris. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Earth Day cleanup

Isaac Wendel, 11, left, and his mother Jennie Wendel of Port Angeles, comb the beach on the inside of Ediz Hook in Port Angeles on… Continue reading

Isaac Wendel, 11, left, and his mother Jennie Wendel of Port Angeles, comb the beach on the inside of Ediz Hook in Port Angeles on Saturday as part of a cleanup effort hosted by Washington CoastSavers in honor of Earth Day. Hundreds of volunteers fanned out across numerous beaches on Washington’s Pacific Coast and along the Strait of Juan de Fuca to collect trash and other unwanted debris. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Chill out before you plant too early

AS THIS PAST week’s chill lay heavy in the valleys and the snow-frosted trees sit low on the mountains, I could not help but be… 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 Del Guzzi… Continue reading

Motor rider airlifted to Seattle hospital after wreck

A Gig Harbor man was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after he crashed his motorcycle into the back of a car at U.S.… Continue reading

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: Faith in the beauty of spring

“WOW! ISN’T THAT just beautiful?” This is what I find myself saying this time of year when I see the beauty of spring here on… Continue reading

Luncheon to raise funds for women with cancer

The Kathleen Sutton Fund will host its third spring educational luncheon at noon May 11. The annual fundraiser will be at the… Continue reading

From left to right are Indigo Gould, Hazel Windstorm, Eli Hill, Stuart Dow, Mateu Yearian and Hugh Wentzel.

Port Townsend Knowledge Bowl team wins consecutive state championships

The Knowledge Bowl team from Port Townsend High School has won consecutive state division 1A Knowledge Bowl championships. The team, comprised of captain… Continue reading

From left to right are Indigo Gould, Hazel Windstorm, Eli Hill, Stuart Dow, Mateu Yearian and Hugh Wentzel.

Teen photo contest open for submissions

The Jefferson County Library is accepting submissions for Teen Photo Show 2024 from May 5 through 5 p.m. May 19. Teens, ages… Continue reading

Theatre shows, improv skills set for this weekend

Improvisation skills, artist talks and films highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • “Gunmetal Blues” continues its run with shows at 7:30 p.m.… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Love is Golden Yellow: Empowerment” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
Back row, from left to right, are Chris Moore, Colleen O’Brien, Jade Rollins, Kate Strean, Elijah Avery, Cory Morgan, Aiden Albers and Tim Manly. Front row, from left to right, are Ken Brotherton and Tammy Ridgway.

Eight graduate to become emergency medical technicians

The Jefferson County Emergency Medical Services Council has announced the graduation of eight new emergency medical technicians. The graduates are Chris Moore,… Continue reading

Back row, from left to right, are Chris Moore, Colleen O’Brien, Jade Rollins, Kate Strean, Elijah Avery, Cory Morgan, Aiden Albers and Tim Manly. Front row, from left to right, are Ken Brotherton and Tammy Ridgway.