Jefferson County

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James Kingland enjoying his favorite place in Port Townsend along the waterfront on Friday morning. Kingland goes there often to reflect on his life and for the inner peace he extr

Home Fund helps man get back on his feet

‘It allowed me to move forward without feeling like I was just lost’

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

James Kingland enjoying his favorite place in Port Townsend along the waterfront on Friday morning. Kingland goes there often to reflect on his life and for the inner peace he extr

A GROWING CONCERN: Set your holiday heart on poinsettias

BEFORE WE BEGIN today’s article, let me touch on an email I received from Susan this week, concerning my recommending ornamental hollies for your yard.… 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 DelGuzzi Drive (off… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths
Still a wild mustang who, overall, dislikes being touched, Freya offers her nose for Vanessa to touch.

HORSEPLAY: Wild BLM horses find a paradise on the Olympic Peninsula with Vanessa Lowe

PARADISE WAITS WITH open arms to help abused, abandoned and aggrieved Bureau of Land Management wild mustangs live out the rest of their lives in… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths
Still a wild mustang who, overall, dislikes being touched, Freya offers her nose for Vanessa to touch.

Museum presents holiday cheer

The Jefferson County Historical Society is presenting a Holiday Extravaganza at the Jefferson Museum of Art & History today. The free show… 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

Festivals, plays, concerts on Peninsula this weekend

Holiday festivals, plays and music will be offered this weekend on the Peninsula. • Wintertide Festival of Lights is planned at the Port Angeles Fine… Continue reading

Golf course lease to be considered

Port Townsend City Council on verge of new pact

Holiday bazaars offer gift shopping

The Sequim Guild of Seattle Children’s will host the Christmas… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Giving it up for Christmas

IT’S THAT TIME of year again, when we start thinking of Christmas pudding, carols and all that good stuff. Of course, from the standpoint of… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Service set for Unity in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Practicing Peace: Shepherds, Magi and the Natural World” at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith
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WAG, CVAR provide free West End spay-neuter clinics

Welfare for Animals Guild of Sequim and Center Valley Animal Rescue of Quilcene worked together to offer free spay and neuter clinics to the Hoh… Continue reading

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Christmas shows staged at Key City Public Theatre

Key City Public Theatre is presenting two performances showcasing the work of Charles Dickens. “What the Dickens?!,” written by Doug Given with… Continue reading

Jefferson County District 1 Commissioner Kate Dean has formally declared her campaign for Washington’s 6th Congressional District, currently held by Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor. Kilmer announced last month he would not seek re-election in 2024. (Kate Dean for Congress)

Kate Dean seeking seat in US Congress

‘Rural issues matter’ PT Democrat says

Jefferson County District 1 Commissioner Kate Dean has formally declared her campaign for Washington’s 6th Congressional District, currently held by Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor. Kilmer announced last month he would not seek re-election in 2024. (Kate Dean for Congress)

Port Townsend Ballet to perform The Nutcracker this weekend

With its timeless magic, lavish costumes, and Snow, Dew Drop and Sugar Plum fairies, The Nutcracker takes fans on a dream-like journey… Continue reading

Naloxone class planned at library

Anya Callahan will present “How to Save a Life: Learn to Identify an Opioid Overdose and Administer Naloxone” at noon Thursday. The… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend’s process for Short’s Farm underway

Steering committee includes farmers, land use organizations

Port Townsend OKs its budget for 2024

Reflects more than $60 million in expenses