Jefferson County

State Rep. Kevin Van De Wege, D-Lake Sutherland.

Senator: Gains made in housing

Regulatory reform likely focus in ’24

State Rep. Kevin Van De Wege, D-Lake Sutherland.

Phased approach approved for Port Townsend course

Plan would add uses to existing golf layout

Vesper Piano Trio to perform Thursday

Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concerts will host the Vesper Piano Trio at 7 p.m. Thursday. Admission to the concert at the church,… Continue reading

Tourism Master Plan town halls set this week

The Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau will conduct a series of town halls to discuss its five-year Tourism Master Plan plan. Meetings are set for: •… Continue reading

The Port Townsend branch of the American Association of University Women has recognized Tonia Burkett for her achievements.

Burkett recognized by Port Townsend university women

The Port Townsend branch of the American Association of University Women has recognized Tonia Burkett for her achievements. Burkett is the founder… Continue reading

The Port Townsend branch of the American Association of University Women has recognized Tonia Burkett for her achievements.

Expected rain may help with park fires

Crews removed due to weather forecast

Peninsula libraries offering Storytime for area children

Libraries across the North Olympic Peninsula will continue to host Storytime this fall. Storytime is an early development program that features stories, music, rhymes and… Continue reading

Security exercise scheduled Wednesday and Thursday

Naval Magazine Indian Island will conduct training exercises on Wednesday and Thursday. Training activities will take place along the shoreline near Crane… Continue reading

Tax-Aide volunteers sought across Peninsula

The American Association of Retired Persons is seeking Tax-Aide volunteers for the upcoming tax season and will conduct volunteer training programs across the North Olympic… Continue reading

Actress Lindsey Wagner, right, with Port Townsend Film Festival Program Director Christy Spencer, stands on stage at Key City Public Theater in Port Townsend on Saturday to introduce the film, “When Jack Came Back,” one of the entrants in the 2023 film festival that stars Wagner as a mother in the grip of Alzheimer’s Disease. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Film introduction

Actress Lindsey Wagner, right, with Port Townsend Film Festival Program Director Christy Spencer, stands on stage at Key City Public Theater in Port Townsend on… Continue reading

Actress Lindsey Wagner, right, with Port Townsend Film Festival Program Director Christy Spencer, stands on stage at Key City Public Theater in Port Townsend on Saturday to introduce the film, “When Jack Came Back,” one of the entrants in the 2023 film festival that stars Wagner as a mother in the grip of Alzheimer’s Disease. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Wildfires calmed, but not out

Delabarre Fire swells to more than 4K acres

Port Townsend Film Festival volunteer Terry Wagner greets one of more than 700 festival passholders on Thursday. The festival is happening throughout the weekend at multiple venues in downtown Port Townsend; information is found at ptfilmfest.com. photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News
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Film Festival fun in Port Townsend

The Port Townsend Film Festival is happening throughout the weekend at multiple venues in downtown Port Townsend. Information can be found at ptfilmfest.com.… Continue reading

Port Townsend Film Festival volunteer Terry Wagner greets one of more than 700 festival passholders on Thursday. The festival is happening throughout the weekend at multiple venues in downtown Port Townsend; information is found at ptfilmfest.com. photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS A vehicle makes its way across the Elwha River Bridge west of Port Angeles on Friday morning as a plume of wildfire smoke filters down the river valley. The smoke, which originated from seven named wildfires near the center of Olympic National Park, settled through the Elwha drainage to lower elevations, creating hazardous air in lower portions of the valley and unhealthy conditions in surrounding areas.

Smoke pools into Port Angeles area; begins to disperse late Friday

Rain expected to help clear air this weekend

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS A vehicle makes its way across the Elwha River Bridge west of Port Angeles on Friday morning as a plume of wildfire smoke filters down the river valley. The smoke, which originated from seven named wildfires near the center of Olympic National Park, settled through the Elwha drainage to lower elevations, creating hazardous air in lower portions of the valley and unhealthy conditions in surrounding areas.

A GROWING CONCERN: As fall starts, think spring

SO SORRY TO have kept you waiting for the list of “must have” spring blooming bulbs, but I got a chance to go to visit… 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

Counties from across the state send their top exhibitors in the intermediate and senior divisions to compete at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup during September. Pictured are Clallam County’s 4-H members Ava Hairell and Banjo, left, Taylor Maughan with Ru and Katelynn Sharpe with Sophie. (photo by Katie Newton)

HORSEPLAY: The 3 amigos of Neon Riders 4-H compete at state

THE THREE AMIGOS from Neon Riders 4-H club were excited they got to go together to compete at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup last… Continue reading

Counties from across the state send their top exhibitors in the intermediate and senior divisions to compete at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup during September. Pictured are Clallam County’s 4-H members Ava Hairell and Banjo, left, Taylor Maughan with Ru and Katelynn Sharpe with Sophie. (photo by Katie Newton)

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

Town halls set on Peninsula tourism

The Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau will conduct four town halls Tuesday and Wednesday to aid in its development of a five-year Tourism… Continue reading

White House tells federal agencies prepare for shutdown

Deadlock in Congress could mean funding runs out Oct. 1

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Port Townsend golf course, Sequim manufactured housing halt before panels next week

Government meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula