Jefferson County

Five-year plan to address Jefferson County homelessness

Action steps assigned to jurisdictions, providers

 

Navy security exercise slated for Wednesday at Indian Island

Naval Magazine Indian Island will conduct a security training exercise today. Training activities will take place near the installation’s main gate and… Continue reading

 

PAT NEAL: Interpreting the weather report

ONCE UPON A time, anthropologists somehow determined that the Eskimos have 50 different words for snow. Fishing guides and loggers have at least that many… Continue reading

 

Santa greets well wishers who showed up at Haller Fountain in Port Townsend on Saturday to witness the lighting of the community Christmas tree. About four hundred fans of all ages turned out for the annual event. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Community celebration

Santa greets well wishers who showed up at Haller Fountain in Port Townsend on Saturday to witness the lighting of the community Christmas tree. About… Continue reading

Santa greets well wishers who showed up at Haller Fountain in Port Townsend on Saturday to witness the lighting of the community Christmas tree. About four hundred fans of all ages turned out for the annual event. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Holiday bazaars slated for this weekend

Craft fairs and other holiday parties are scheduled across the Peninsula this week. They include: CHIMACUM • The Dove House will host pictures with Santa… Continue reading

Jefferson County is expected to make cuts to staff, services

$5.2M deficit brought down to $1.1M; vote expected on Dec. 22

Jennifer Chang.

Poetry reading, celebration slated for Saturday at Fort Worden

Centrum has joined with Poetry on the Salish Sea to present a poetry reading and celebration of Copper Canyon Press poets at… Continue reading

Jennifer Chang.

Wreaths Across America tribute slated for Saturday

The Michael Trebert Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will honor veterans interred locally during its sixth Wreaths Across America… Continue reading

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. Landing practice will… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: A wish list for gardening gifts

AS THE TURKEY leftovers are finished, let’s turn our attention to gift-giving and your favorite gardening friends. Here’s a list of perfect horticultural presents. 1.… Continue reading

Comments oppose plan against Port Townsend zoning changes

Option would increase maximum limit on units per 40,000 square feet

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

“Cacophany” by Shirley Bomgaars will be on exhibit at the Port Ludlow Art League during December.

Port Ludlow Art League to host artist reception

The Port Ludlow Art League will host a reception for Shirley Bomgaars from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. The reception will… Continue reading

“Cacophany” by Shirley Bomgaars will be on exhibit at the Port Ludlow Art League during December.
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Sequim program uses grant for utilities, rent

Community support through Peninsula Home Fund gives $10,000 to organization

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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

U.S. Rep. Emily Randall.

US Rep. Randall speaks on House floor about insurance

Example of fictional family shows premium increase of more than 1,000 percent

U.S. Rep. Emily Randall.

Community plays, live music set on Peninsula

Stage performances, art walks and live music highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • “Macbeth, or The Curse of the Scottish Play”… Continue reading

Mary Fahl will perform Sunday at Concerts in the Woods.

Concerts in the Woods set Saturday

Mary Fahl will perform during Concerts in the Woods at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center, 923 Hazel Point… Continue reading

Mary Fahl will perform Sunday at Concerts in the Woods.

Craft fairs open this weekend across Peninsula

A variety of holiday arts and crafts events will be open this weekend. They include: JOYCE • The second Crescent Craft Fair will be open… Continue reading