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Joshua Wright, program director for the Legacy Forest Defense Coalition, stands in a forest plot named "Dungeness and Dragons," which is managed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Currently, the DNR is evaluating Wright's claim that there is a rare plant community in one of the units, which would qualify the parcel for automatic protection from logging. Locating rare plant communities is just one of the methods environmental activists use to protect what they call "legacy forests." (Joshua Wright)

Activists answer call to protect forests

Advocacy continues beyond timber auctions

 

Concerts in the Barn to present gala concert

Concerts in the Barn will present a gala concert at 1 p.m. Saturday. The preseason fundraiser will be in the newly renovated milking… Continue reading

 

Melody Sky Weaver, left, and Sally Franson at the Big in Sweden book launch at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis, July 2024. (James Weaver)

Novelist to read from ‘Big in Sweden’

City staffer contributed to inspiring the book

 

Drama workshops to be offered in Port Townsend

Saltfire Theatre will begin The Cauldron, a new series of drama workshops, Friday and Monday. The workshops will be conducted at the… Continue reading

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Port Townsend High School culinary arts student Jasper Ziese, left, watches as fellow students Emil Brown sauces the dish and Raivyn Johnson, right, waits to box it up. The students prepared and served a free lunch from the program's food truck, Culinary Cruiser, for a senior project on Saturday.

Culinary Cruiser delivers practical experience for Port Townsend students

Part of Career and Technical Education culinary arts program

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Port Townsend High School culinary arts student Jasper Ziese, left, watches as fellow students Emil Brown sauces the dish and Raivyn Johnson, right, waits to box it up. The students prepared and served a free lunch from the program's food truck, Culinary Cruiser, for a senior project on Saturday.

PAT NEAL: The life list

BIRD WATCHING IS my life. Some of my best bird-watching has been done with a chainsaw. Considered unethical by the same people who say it’s… Continue reading

Pink House will see repairs in 2025

Siding, deck planks, support beams on list

Singer-songwriter to perform at Concerts in the Woods

Jesse Terry will perform at Concerts in the Woods at 3 p.m. Saturday. The concert will be at the Laurel B. Johnson Community… Continue reading

Joe Euro will perform at Candlelight Concerts on Thursday.

Euro to play at Candlelight Concert series

Joe Euro will perform during a Candlelight Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday. The series, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor St.… Continue reading

Joe Euro will perform at Candlelight Concerts on Thursday.

Jefferson County team removes nearly 300 acres of noxious weeds

Scotch broom, poison hemlock, holly removed from various areas

Mountain Gazing in the Sunset by Ailo Saari of Port Angeles placed first in the Art category for youths 0-9.

Tidepools Magazine winners announced

The 2025 Tidepools Magazine contest winners in the categories of art, photography, writing and music have been announced. Winners will be contacted… Continue reading

Mountain Gazing in the Sunset by Ailo Saari of Port Angeles placed first in the Art category for youths 0-9.

Jefferson Healthcare to conduct listening sessions

Jefferson Healthcare will conduct listening sessions today and Tuesday to solicit community input for its strategic plan. Community members are invited to… 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. There will be… Continue reading

At the annual BCHW rendezvous, held earlier this month in Ellensburg, President Dana Chambers gave the President’s Diamond Award to Larry Baysinger in recognition of his outstanding dedication, passion and commitment to the BCHW mission.

HORSEPLAY: Peninsula man wins BCHW Diamond award

BCHW GATHERINGS AND awards were not on his mind, as the longtime Peninsula Chapter member concentrated on doing whatever he could to care for his… Continue reading

At the annual BCHW rendezvous, held earlier this month in Ellensburg, President Dana Chambers gave the President’s Diamond Award to Larry Baysinger in recognition of his outstanding dedication, passion and commitment to the BCHW mission.

A GROWING CONCERN: Better soil makes for better gardening

WELL, SPRING HAS sprung, the grass is on the rise, as are your weeds and garden chores. Your soil and its fertility will be a… 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

Jefferson Healthcare’s $98 million expansion is set to open in August. (Jefferson Healthcare)

Jefferson Healthcare on track for summer opening

New building to include range of services

Jefferson Healthcare’s $98 million expansion is set to open in August. (Jefferson Healthcare)

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