Jefferson County

Port Ludlow Art League’s Art Fest scheduled Saturday

Port Ludlow Art League’s Art Fest is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The festival will be at the Port… Continue reading

Rock painting, soil workshops and quake info on Peninsula this week

A rock painting party, a soil workshop and a presentation on earthquake preparations are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also… Continue reading

Sailing parades mark opening days

Sailing parades mark opening days

Saturday marks the opening day of the 2018 boating season in Port Townsend and Sequim. Yacht and sailing clubs in the two towns plan to… Continue reading

Sailing parades mark opening days

Sale of late artist’s estate to benefit Northwind Arts Center

Northwind Arts Center will hold an estate and art sale according to the wishes of its long-time leader and co-founder, the late… Continue reading

Silent auction, dinner to benefit Camp Beausite

To help fund Camp Beausite scholarships and programs, the third annual Kiwanis Dinner Auction will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday at… Continue reading

Sounds of the sea at StoryNight tonight

If you’re longing for the secrets of the sea, then tonight’s First Friday StoryNight at 7 will whet your salty appetite. Featured… Continue reading

Historic Felicity Ann launched in Port Townsend

Historic Felicity Ann launched in Port Townsend

The historic 23-foot wooden sloop Felicity Ann has kissed the water once again. In a ceremony Tuesday witnessed by 75 craftsmen, supporters… Continue reading

Historic Felicity Ann launched in Port Townsend
New Jefferson County PUD general manager tells commissioners of his priorities

New Jefferson County PUD general manager tells commissioners of his priorities

The new general manager of Jefferson County Public Utility District, Larry Dunbar, focused on three areas during his first public meeting with… Continue reading

New Jefferson County PUD general manager tells commissioners of his priorities
Sale of Jeanette Best estate to benefit Northwind Arts Center

Sale of Jeanette Best estate to benefit Northwind Arts Center

The colorful, waterside Mats Mats Bay home and studio of the late Northwind Arts Center co-founder and artist Jeanette Best is still… Continue reading

Sale of Jeanette Best estate to benefit Northwind Arts Center
DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: ‘Salt Baby’ grows up

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: ‘Salt Baby’ grows up

SALT BABY IS her name. She’s Mohawk and Tuscarora from the Six Nations reserve in Ontario, but “doesn’t look it,” people keep saying. From the… Continue reading

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: ‘Salt Baby’ grows up

PAT NEAL: Sequim Irrigation Festival time again

IT’S TIME ONCE again for the Sequim Irrigation Festival, where we commemorate water being brought to the Sequim Prairie. This is the oldest community celebration… Continue reading

Forks residents sentenced in forced labor case

Two Forks residents have been sentenced in federal court for labor trafficking and forced labor involving two family members from Guatemala. Antonio Francisco-Pablo,… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Jefferson commissioners to meet today … and other items

Jefferson County commissioners will meet to discuss and take potential action on a settlement offer for a public records claim today at… Continue reading

$50,000 set aside for training Jefferson Healthcare providers in addiction treatment

The Salish Behavioral Health Organization has earmarked close to $50,000 to train Jefferson Healthcare providers in medicine-assisted treatment for people addicted to… Continue reading

Lady Washington docked in Port Townsend all week

Lady Washington docked in Port Townsend all week

The tall ship Lady Washington is docked at the Northwest Maritime Center through May 7. The tall ship, part of the Washington-based… Continue reading

Lady Washington docked in Port Townsend all week

NEWS BRIEFS: Irrigation fest volunteers are needed … and other items

The Sequim Irrigation Festival Innovative Arts & Crafts Fair seeks volunteers to assist with various duties beginning Friday. Registration is required. To sign… Continue reading

PHOTO GALLERY: Run Without Fear held in response to attack in Port Angeles

PHOTO GALLERY: Run Without Fear held in response to attack in Port Angeles

Close to 100 women walked and jogged the Olympic Discovery Trail on Sunday morning, showing solidarity with a woman who was attacked… Continue reading

PHOTO GALLERY: Run Without Fear held in response to attack in Port Angeles

Sequim Bay State Park work expected to affect recreational crabbing, boating this summer

Washington State Parks has announced that the boat launch and parking area at Sequim Bay State Park will be closed for at least… Continue reading

Layoffs authorized in Chimacum School District: Enrollment data will lead to future action

Where have all the students gone? Chimacum Superintendent Rick Thompson is on a quest to find some answers. That information likely will shape… Continue reading

Ward promoted to vice president of Sound Publishing; Josh O’Connor to step up as president

Ward promoted to vice president of Sound Publishing; Josh O’Connor to step up as president

Peninsula Daily News Publisher Terry Ward has been promoted to vice president of Sound Publishing, Inc. Ward will continue to serve as… Continue reading

Ward promoted to vice president of Sound Publishing; Josh O’Connor to step up as president