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Richard Tucker will retire after 11 years as executive director of the Jefferson Land Trust. (Hal Everett)

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Jefferson Land Trust director to retire

Richard Tucker says the job has been a dream

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Candlelight Concert series to host Lee-Alison Sibley

PORT TOWNSEND — Lee-Alison Sibley will present “For the Birds” during the Candlelight Concert series at 7 p.m.…

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Navy security exercise slated for Thursday

PORT HADLOCK — Naval Magazine Indian Island will conduct a security training exercise Thursday.

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Weekly flight operations scheduled

COUPEVILLE — Field carrier landing practice operations will take place this week for aircraft stationed at Naval Air…

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Port Townsend group seeking volunteer scientists

Job would be to interpret data, develop recommendations

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Missing kayaker found deceased

QUILCENE — A 21-year-old male kayaker who went missing Friday night was found deceased on Sunday, the U.S.…

Business

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

PORT ANGELES — Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show…

Business

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Port Angeles Business Association — Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held at 7:30 a.m.…

Willie Bence, director of the Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management, talks to a group of people about the importance of being aware of their online presence and how to keep their data safe from cyber terrorism during a presentation on Thursday at the Jefferson County Library in Port Hadlock. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Online safety

Willie Bence, director of the Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management, talks to a group of people about…

Susan Ferentinos.

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Port Townsend historian appointed to Smithsonian board

Woman brings underrepresented perspective, scholarly expertise

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A GROWING CONCERN: Now is the right time to transplant

WITH FEBRUARY’S ARRIVAL, gardeners start to ponder the long list of coming chores.

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

Discussion regarding the appointment of a full-time coroner, environmental health and code enforcement and a staff presentation on…

Breaking News

Man pleads guilty to violating domestic violence no-contact order

PORT TOWNSEND — A 41-year-old man has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison under a drug…

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Art, music set this weekend on Peninsula

An art exhibit and auction, music performances and lectures highlight this weekend’s entertainment options on the North Olympic…

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ISSUES OF FAITH: Dig in to spring and faith

ABOUT A WEEK ago, I took advantage of a bright and dry morning and worked in the garden.

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Nominations open for Jefferson County public health heroes

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Public Health is accepting nominations for its Public Heath Heroes awards through March…

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

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Program planned for Sunday service in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Unity Truth 5: Divine Embodiment” at 11 a.m. Sunday.

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Port Townsend plans to solicit project developers

City would prioritize those interested in affordability

Comedian Scott Losse with his beloved chihuahua Turnip.

Entertainment

Comedian and grunge legend to perform in Quilcene

Shows on Friday and Saturday nights

News

Port Townsend Arts Commission announces 2026 awards

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Arts Commission has announced the winners of its 2026 Arts Awards.