Jefferson County

Art walks highlight weekend events on Peninsula

Art walk events in Sequim and Port Townsend, plus live music and other events are set for the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. • First… Continue reading

Ballots mailed for Quilcene special election

Ballots for the April 23 special election for a school levy in Quilcene have been mailed. Quilcene was the only community in Clallam… Continue reading

Jefferson County Public Health names heroes

Jefferson County Public Health has announced its 2024 Public Health Heroes in celebration of National Public Health Week. The awards honor people… Continue reading

Tara McCauley.

Jefferson historical society names new director

McCauley brings 25 years of museum experience

Tara McCauley.

Port Townsend Farmers Market opening ceremony set for Saturday

The Port Townsend Farmers Market will host an opening celebration with more than 80 vendors from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.… Continue reading

Soprano Arwen Myers.

Salish Sea Early Music Festival to present concert Sunday

The Salish Sea Early Music Festival will present “Springtime Baroque: Airs for Spring” at 2 p.m. Sunday. Soprano Arwen Myers, harpsichordist Elisabeth… Continue reading

Soprano Arwen Myers.
The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

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

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
“Screamin’ Downwind,” an oil painting by Jinx Bryant, is on display in Gallery-9 during April.

North Olympic Artist Cooperative to celebrate 20th anniversary

First Saturday Art Walk set this weekend in Port Townsend

“Screamin’ Downwind,” an oil painting by Jinx Bryant, is on display in Gallery-9 during April.

Port Ludlow Art League to feature photography, jewelry

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

"Joy Spring" by Marsha Hollingsworth.

The Art Dialogue to host ‘Emergence’ through April 28

The Art Dialogue will open its exhibit “Emergence” from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. The exhibit will be on display from… Continue reading

"Joy Spring" by Marsha Hollingsworth.
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U.S. Highway 101 is fully blocked at MP 177 for a roll over collision involving a trailer hauling an excavator.

Highway 101 fully blocked after wreck

U.S. Highway 101 is fully blocked at milepost 177, near the Hoh River, due to a rollover collision involving a trailer hauling an excavator, according… Continue reading

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U.S. Highway 101 is fully blocked at MP 177 for a roll over collision involving a trailer hauling an excavator.

PAT NEAL: The daylight digs

THE END OF steelhead fishing season was the day my universe came crashing down. I remember it like it was the day before yesterday, because… Continue reading

PT port to move ahead with stormwater project

Agency receives $3.1 million from state supplemental budget

Dane Schoonover of Port Townsend helps his daughter Lyra, 8, learn how to skateboard at the Port Townsend Skateboard Park on Monday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Training wheels

Dane Schoonover of Port Townsend helps his daughter Lyra, 8, learn how to skateboard at the Port Townsend Skateboard Park on Monday.… Continue reading

Dane Schoonover of Port Townsend helps his daughter Lyra, 8, learn how to skateboard at the Port Townsend Skateboard Park on Monday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Evans to address Studium Generale East on Thursday

Bill Evans will address Studium Generale East from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday. The free lecture series is at Peninsula College’s… Continue reading

Jefferson County to update fire danger management

Officials look at models for changing, communicating restrictions

North Hood Canal chamber to host meeting Thursday

The North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce will host a Quilcene-Brinnon Connections meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The informal business and community gathering… Continue reading

Peninsula College receives federal funds for dental hygiene program

Peninsula College has received $1.963 million for a dental hygienist program it is planning to start. The funds announced Friday are part… Continue reading

Suzy Ames

Peninsula College receives $3.9 million grant

Partners to focus on post-secondary enrollment

Suzy Ames