Jefferson County

Rep. Steve Tharinger, Sen. Kevin Van De Wege and Rep. Mike Chapman

District 24 legislators answer questions

Telephone town hall draws 4,000

 

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Dale Wilson, past executive director of Olympic Comunity Action Programs, and Cherish Cronmiler, current executive director, cut the ceremonial ribbon officially opening the 43-unit low cost housing units.

7th Haven housing project celebrated

Port Townsend facility aims for first residents in May

 

A GROWING CONCERN: Don’t start April as a gardening fool

NEXT WEEKEND IS Easter, just this week was the beginning of Spring. We are in the season of new growth and the time of rebirth… 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

Gun ban approval sighted; court block said likely

The state Legislature is likely to approve a gross misdemeanor ban on the manufacture,… Continue reading

Two REDD cast members are Consuelo Aduviso, at left, and Gabs Nathanson.

Tickets on sale for REDD on sale now

REDD, an interpretation of Little Red Ridinghood set in Spanish-Colonial Philippines, will have its world premiere beginning Wednesday and continuing through April… Continue reading

Two REDD cast members are Consuelo Aduviso, at left, and Gabs Nathanson.

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

Two hurt in three-car wreck

Two people were injured and one person was cited Friday morning in a three-vehicle blocking collision on state Highway 20 just west… Continue reading

The women of Windsor plot to deliver a knight’s comeuppance in “Falstaff,” the Metropolitan Opera production to be simulcast live Saturday at the Naval Elks Lodge in Port Angeles. (Metropolitan Opera/Live in HD)
The women of Windsor plot to deliver a knight’s comeuppance in “Falstaff,” the Metropolitan Opera production to be simulcast live Saturday at the Naval Elks Lodge in Port Angeles. (Metropolitan Opera/Live in HD)
Dawn Reid, right, shows Gov. Jay Inslee a pencil drawing of her daughter, Kimberly, after Inslee signed a bill titled with Kimberly’s name. State Rep. Debra Lekanoff, left, took part in the ceremony. (Gabe Galanda)

Governor signs Kimberly Bender’s Law

Legislation named for Quileute tribe member ratchets up penalty for custodial sex abuse

Dawn Reid, right, shows Gov. Jay Inslee a pencil drawing of her daughter, Kimberly, after Inslee signed a bill titled with Kimberly’s name. State Rep. Debra Lekanoff, left, took part in the ceremony. (Gabe Galanda)
Neil Howe works Wednesday at the ReStore for Habitat for Humanity East Jefferson County in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Habitat homes expand in Jefferson County

More than 10 units under construction now

Neil Howe works Wednesday at the ReStore for Habitat for Humanity East Jefferson County in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Time to change gears

ONE SONG I just love from my past (my ever increasing past, as it turns out, against all odds) is Paul Simon’s “The 59th Street… Continue reading

Port Townsend Farmers Market returns Saturday

Opening ceremonies to proceed rain or shine

Andrea Slemmons's work is among that on display at the Port Townsend Gallery.

Saturday Art Walk brings new shows

This weekend’s free Art Walk promises new exhibitions in downtown Port Townsend’s galleries, all set to be open 5:30 p.m. to 8… Continue reading

Andrea Slemmons's work is among that on display at the Port Townsend Gallery.

Squatchcon, other events planned on Peninsula

The second annual Squatchcon, improv, a teen lock-in and lectures are among the activities planned this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Squatchcon Port… Continue reading

Musician Danny Barnes will debut his visual art Friday, March 31, at the Northwind Art Grover Gallery in Port Townsend. He's named his show "My World Wipe Your Feet."  image courtesy of Danny Barnes

‘My World Wipe Your Feet’ at Grover Gallery

Banjo virtuoso Danny Barnes debuts as a visual artist

Musician Danny Barnes will debut his visual art Friday, March 31, at the Northwind Art Grover Gallery in Port Townsend. He's named his show "My World Wipe Your Feet."  image courtesy of Danny Barnes

Cook to talk mushrooms

Langdon Cook will present “Spring Fungi: From Patch to Plate” from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Cook will speak… Continue reading

Federal raid nets Quilcene woman

Total of 27 accused of multi-state drug trafficking ring