Jefferson County

A GROWING CONCERN: Bare-root makes for real bargains

FEBRUARY IS NOW nearly over and nurseries are flush with bare-root items. Look at how the grass is greening up and growing. See how the… Continue reading

 

Kathryn Sherrill of Bellevue zeros in on a flock of brants, a goose-like bird that migrates as far south as Baja California, that had just landed in the Salish Sea at Point Hudson in Port Townsend. Sherrill drove to the area this week specifically to photograph birds. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Brants party

Kathryn Sherrill of Bellevue zeros in on a flock of brants, a goose-like bird that migrates as far south as Baja California, that had just… Continue reading

 

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held at 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 Del Guzzi… Continue reading

 

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Peninsula boards set to meet next week

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Sequim equestrian team’s drill team at WAHSET District 4 first competition of the season were Kenzi Winters on Yoke, left, coach Katie Newton, Lucas Seeyle on Ruby, team captain Asha Swanberg, drill captain Katelynn Sharpe on Millie, Kaija Johnson, assistant drill captain Paisley Morris and Lila Torey on Gus. The event was held Jan. 25-26 at Grays Harbor Fairgrounds.

HORSEPLAY: Sequim High School equestrian team takes firsts

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Sequim Equestrian Team for bringing back several first place wins at the Washington High Equestrian Team District 4 first meet! Freshman Lucas… Continue reading

Sequim equestrian team’s drill team at WAHSET District 4 first competition of the season were Kenzi Winters on Yoke, left, coach Katie Newton, Lucas Seeyle on Ruby, team captain Asha Swanberg, drill captain Katelynn Sharpe on Millie, Kaija Johnson, assistant drill captain Paisley Morris and Lila Torey on Gus. The event was held Jan. 25-26 at Grays Harbor Fairgrounds.

Port Townsend Art Commission accepting grant applications

The Port Townsend Arts Commission is accepting applications for 2026 art projects from artists and organizations. The commission will award three rounds… 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

Chimacum Creek early education program could see cuts this year

Governor’s budget says reducing slots could save state $19.5 million

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Home Fund proposals now accepted at Olympic View Community Foundation

Requests due March 13 from Peninsula nonprofits

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ISSUES OF FAITH: A million dollars versus one good reason

IN MY LAST column, I mentioned that I had once received a million-dollar bribe. Everyone has been checking the paper daily waiting for the rest… Continue reading

Music performances set for Peninsula this weekend

Art, music performances and a museum tour highlight this weekend’s entertainment options on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Penny Featherbottom will host a third performance… Continue reading

Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding Board President Richard Schwarz gets a rundown of the systems installed in a lobster boat built on campus by Iain Rainey, a recent graduate and current Marine Systems Prothero intern. (Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding)

Port Hadlock boatbuilding school sees leadership shift

Organization welcomes interim director as well as new board members

Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding Board President Richard Schwarz gets a rundown of the systems installed in a lobster boat built on campus by Iain Rainey, a recent graduate and current Marine Systems Prothero intern. (Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding)
Jefferson County Auditor Brenda Huntingford, right, watches as clerk Ronnie Swafford loads a stack of ballots that were delivered from the post office on Tuesday into a machine that checks for signatures. The special election has measures affecting the Port Townsend and Brinnon school districts as well as East Jefferson Fire Rescue. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County voters supporting school district measures, fire lid lifts

Port Townsend approving 20-year, $99.25 million construction bond

Jefferson County Auditor Brenda Huntingford, right, watches as clerk Ronnie Swafford loads a stack of ballots that were delivered from the post office on Tuesday into a machine that checks for signatures. The special election has measures affecting the Port Townsend and Brinnon school districts as well as East Jefferson Fire Rescue. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Iain McArthur, the painter of “A Solemn Question,” will discuss portraiture during a meeting of the Port Ludlow Art League on Wednesday.

Painter to be featured at Port Ludlow Art League meeting

Iain McArthur will discuss portraiture at 1 p.m. Wednesday during a meeting of the Port Ludlow Art League at the Beach Club,… Continue reading

Iain McArthur, the painter of “A Solemn Question,” will discuss portraiture during a meeting of the Port Ludlow Art League on Wednesday.

Tickets on sale for Jefferson County Wedding Show

Tickets are on sale for the Jefferson County Wedding Show, which is set for Feb. 21 at the Old Alcohol Plant Inn… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend Harbormaster Kristian Ferrero, right, watches as a crew from Seattle Global Diving and Salvage work to remove a derelict catamaran that was stuck in the sand for weeks on a beach at the Water Front Inn on Washington Street in Port Townsend. The boat had been sunk off of Indian Point for weeks before a series of storms pushed it to this beach last week. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Derelict boat removal

Port of Port Townsend Harbormaster Kristian Ferrero, right, watches as a crew from Seattle Global Diving and Salvage work to remove a derelict catamaran that… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend Harbormaster Kristian Ferrero, right, watches as a crew from Seattle Global Diving and Salvage work to remove a derelict catamaran that was stuck in the sand for weeks on a beach at the Water Front Inn on Washington Street in Port Townsend. The boat had been sunk off of Indian Point for weeks before a series of storms pushed it to this beach last week. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Rob Birman has served as Centrum’s executive director for 14 years. When the arts nonprofit completes its search for its next leader, Birman will transition into a role focused on capital fundraising and overseeing capital projects for buildings Centrum oversees. (Centrum)

Centrum signs lease to remain at Fort Worden for next 35 years

Executive director will transition into role focused on fundraising

Rob Birman has served as Centrum’s executive director for 14 years. When the arts nonprofit completes its search for its next leader, Birman will transition into a role focused on capital fundraising and overseeing capital projects for buildings Centrum oversees. (Centrum)
The members of the 2026 Rhody Festival royalty are, from left, Princess Payton Frank, Queen Lorelei Turner and 2025 Queen Taylor Frank. The 2026 queen was crowned by the outgoing queen during a ceremony at Chimacum High School on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Rhody coronation

The members of the 2026 Rhody Festival royalty are, from left, Princess Payton Frank, Queen Lorelei Turner and 2025 Queen Taylor Frank. The 2026 queen… Continue reading

The members of the 2026 Rhody Festival royalty are, from left, Princess Payton Frank, Queen Lorelei Turner and 2025 Queen Taylor Frank. The 2026 queen was crowned by the outgoing queen during a ceremony at Chimacum High School on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Garden lecture to highlight working with nature

Jenny Glass will present “Working with Nature: Smarter, Safer Pest Management” at 10 a.m. Saturday. Glass’ presentation will finish the 2026 Yard… Continue reading

Jefferson considering new site for solid waste

Commissioners direct further exploration