Jefferson County

PAT NEAL: Smells like spring fever

THERE MAY BE nothing more beautiful than pussywillows in the snow. Unless it’s the white blossoms of the Indian plum above the pale, yellow flower… Continue reading

Members of the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series include, from left to right, Pamela Roberts, Anne Krabill, Kristin Smith, Marina Rosenquist, Marie Meyers and Sung-Ling Hsu.

Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra to host Chamber Music Series on Saturday

The Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra will present the third concert in its Chamber Music Series at 3 p.m. Saturday at the First… Continue reading

Members of the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series include, from left to right, Pamela Roberts, Anne Krabill, Kristin Smith, Marina Rosenquist, Marie Meyers and Sung-Ling Hsu.

Ranger and the Re-Arrangers to play at Concerts in the Woods

Ranger and the Re-Arrangers will play at 3 p.m. Saturday at Concerts in the Woods in Coyle. The concert will be at the… Continue reading

Bill Porter, also known as Red Pine, will speak at Studium Generale on Thursday.

Red Pine to speak at Studium Generale in Port Townsend

Author and translator Bill Porter will address Studium Generale Port Townsend at 4 p.m. Thursday. The free speaker series, sponsored by Peninsula… Continue reading

Bill Porter, also known as Red Pine, will speak at Studium Generale on Thursday.
"Autumn Audrey” is by Cory Bennett, who will teach “Mixed Media Painting from Start to Finish” March 14-April 16 at Northwind Art School in Port Townsend. (Cory Bennett)

’Date Nights,’ ‘Art with Heart’ planned at Port Townsend art school

Cory Bennett freely proclaims it: “I get a high from interacting with people on a creative level,” said the muralist. He’s a… Continue reading

"Autumn Audrey” is by Cory Bennett, who will teach “Mixed Media Painting from Start to Finish” March 14-April 16 at Northwind Art School in Port Townsend. (Cory Bennett)
Black Market Trust will perform at the Bay Club in Port Ludlow on Thursday.

Black Market Trust to play at Port Ludlow Performing Arts

Port Ludlow Performing Arts will host Black Market Trust at 7 p.m. Thursday. The Los Angeles-based group will perform a mix of… Continue reading

Black Market Trust will perform at the Bay Club in Port Ludlow on Thursday.

Jefferson County to talk short-term rentals

Jefferson County will host a series of public meetings to discuss regulations regarding short-term rental properties. The county is looking for public… Continue reading

One sent to hospital after Paradise Bay house fire

One person was sent to Jefferson Healthcare hospital after an early morning fire destroyed a house at Paradise Bay and Boat Drive,… Continue reading

“In Praise of Trees” is on view at the Bay Club.

Port Ludlow artists exhibit their work

“In Praise of Trees” art exhibit at the Bay Club is running through March and April at 120 Spinnaker Lane in Port… Continue reading

“In Praise of Trees” is on view at the Bay Club.
Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro, left, and Mayor David Faber speak during the city’s annual State of the City address at the Port Hudson building in Port Townsend on Monday. Faber and Mauro said the city faced some challenges in 2023 but also made progress on important issues like housing and infrastructure. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend sees victories, challenges in past year

City manager, mayor present State of City

Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro, left, and Mayor David Faber speak during the city’s annual State of the City address at the Port Hudson building in Port Townsend on Monday. Faber and Mauro said the city faced some challenges in 2023 but also made progress on important issues like housing and infrastructure. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)
A Coast Guard helicopter lowers a swimmer on Saturday to a vessel that was on the rocks off Marrowstone Island. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

Boat stranded on rocks, boater rescued Saturday

Second person aboard swam to safety without help from Coast Guard

A Coast Guard helicopter lowers a swimmer on Saturday to a vessel that was on the rocks off Marrowstone Island. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

A GROWING CONCERN: Get your garden marching orders

THE “IDES OF March” are nearly upon us and we had an extra leap year day to prepare for the soon to arrive, official start… Continue reading

After first vote failed, Quilcene voters to be asked to approve school levy

Measure that failed crucial for school funding, board members say

Community Read begins in Port Townsend

Monthlong activity focuses on Pacific Northwest novel

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

Road work to begin near Forks

Contractor crews will begin construction of a temporary bridge on U.S. Highway 101 at the Clallam and Jefferson county line south of Forks… 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

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Short term rentals, Healthier Together Task Force on agendas next week

Government meetings across North Olympic Peninsula

Painter Neha Panicker is one of five women artists in A Warm Embrace, the exhibition opening Saturday, March 2, at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. photo courtesy of Neha Panicker

Art for healing: ‘A Warm Embrace’ brings five women artists together

Art can give solace — to the artists and the viewers. This is what five women explore in “A Warm Embrace,” the… Continue reading

Painter Neha Panicker is one of five women artists in A Warm Embrace, the exhibition opening Saturday, March 2, at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. photo courtesy of Neha Panicker
Beverly McNeil’s photograph, "Clinging to Life" is among those on view at Port Townsend Gallery.

Artwork on display during Saturday Art Walk in Port Townsend

A variety of artwork will be on view during the First Saturday Gallery Walk in Port Townsend. The monthly walk is from… Continue reading

Beverly McNeil’s photograph, "Clinging to Life" is among those on view at Port Townsend Gallery.