Jefferson County

Worst of rainfall over on Peninsula

Atmospheric river unleashes flooding, downed trees

Director Sarah Moran rehearses the Community Chorus for a pair of holiday concerts in Port Townsend and Chimacum on Friday and Saturday. (Lynn Nowak)

Port Townsend chorus to sing in ‘Magnificat’ concerts

When contemporary British composer John Rutter set out to write his “Magnificat,” he wanted something buoyant and full of light. The Community… Continue reading

Director Sarah Moran rehearses the Community Chorus for a pair of holiday concerts in Port Townsend and Chimacum on Friday and Saturday. (Lynn Nowak)

Sheriff’s deputy, good Samaritan rescue two from water

Two people were rescued from 1,000 feet offshore in Squamish Harbor after their 15-foot aluminum dinghy capsized, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s… Continue reading

Washington state ferries are docked on the north end of Vashon Island on Feb. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Three state ferries projects get federal funding

Washington State Ferries will receive three grants from the Federal Transit Administration totaling $11.6 million. The Biden administration will issue $220 million in… Continue reading

Washington state ferries are docked on the north end of Vashon Island on Feb. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Dylan Kinney, 4, is introduced to Santa by her gran Debbie Hinton, both from Port Townsend, as Santa greeted kids on Saturday in downtown Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Holiday greetings

Dylan Kinney, 4, is introduced to Santa by her gran Debbie Hinton, both from Port Townsend, as Santa greeted kids on Saturday in downtown Port… Continue reading

Dylan Kinney, 4, is introduced to Santa by her gran Debbie Hinton, both from Port Townsend, as Santa greeted kids on Saturday in downtown Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: ‘Tis the season to plant winter wonders

With the advent of December; winter is but 19 days away (Dec. 21). This coming season is the perfect time to plant and transplant botanical… 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… Continue reading

Fort Worden PDA approves new business plan

Funding is lacking, but board sees progress

Mini-home resident escapes fire but dog dies

The residents of a backyard mini-home were not injured in an early morning fire Friday in the 1300 block of Dosewallips Road but… Continue reading

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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

Musicians from left to right:

 

Nelda Swiggett (piano), Clif Swiggett (trombone), Chris Symer (bass), Julian Smedley (violin) , Adam Kessler (drums)

‘The Alaska Suite’ urges audiences to take action on climate change

“The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope,” a multimedia jazz composition about climate change, will be performed in Port… Continue reading

Musicians from left to right:

 

Nelda Swiggett (piano), Clif Swiggett (trombone), Chris Symer (bass), Julian Smedley (violin) , Adam Kessler (drums)
Robin McKann’s Douglas fir and big leaf maple table is on view at Gallery 9.
Robin McKann’s Douglas fir and big leaf maple table is on view at Gallery 9.
Holly Varah of Port Townsend is showing her new collection of cyanotyped hair on silk and cotton at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery during December. photo courtesy of Northwind Art

Artist to reveal new project at Northwind gallery

Since last spring, Port Townsend artist Holly Varah has been creating artwork unlike anything she’s done before. And yes, she says, it’s… Continue reading

Holly Varah of Port Townsend is showing her new collection of cyanotyped hair on silk and cotton at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery during December. photo courtesy of Northwind Art

Crime, taxes are on tap at Legislature

Hearings offer preview of issues for this session

Harpist David Michael will present “Concert for Peace” at 3 p.m. Sunday.

Holiday concert set for Port Townsend

Harpist David Michael will present “Concert for Peace” at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Celtic harp concert is at the Unity Spiritual Enrichment… Continue reading

Harpist David Michael will present “Concert for Peace” at 3 p.m. Sunday.

ISSUES OF FAITH: Does Santa drink ginger ale?

EVERYBODY KNOWS SANTA, the Christ-free saint of stuff. He was turned into a pop culture icon by an Atlanta marketing executive who sold ice-cold bubble… Continue reading

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe gets grant to digitize collections

The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe has received a $14,536 grant from the Office of the Secretary of State to find previously undigitized items from… Continue reading