Jefferson County

The Castle to host final shows this weekend

The Castle underneath Manresa Castle will close on Monday and is hosting its final shows tonight and Saturday. The restaurant and lounge… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Less is less: Letting go of ‘Type A’ ways of being

MANY PREACHERS AND religious writers have had a long history of writing about how “less is more” during the penitential seasons, both Advent and Lent;… Continue reading

Peninsula activities set for weekend

Activities abound on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. • Clallam County Fair continues through Sunday with a two-day rodeo, a demolition derby, a logging… Continue reading

Fort Worden’s 50th birthday to be celebrated

The Soundcheck Festival will host the Fort Worden 50th Birthday Party on Sunday. The party will be from 2 p.m. to 5… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Service set for Unity in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Certainty of Purpose and Surrender to Surprise” at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Counties to view Sekiu sewer line contract, South Couty projects

Government meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Uptown Street Fair to focus on local arts

Festival to celebrate neighborhood, summer

Pigs on the Wing is, from left, Eric Welder (bass / vocals); Matt Jones ( keys / vocals); Bryan Fairfield ( drums); Dave Lindenbaum ( guitar / vocals); Holly Brooks ( vocals); Jason Baker ( guitar / vocals); Matt Sulikowski (sax).

Pigs on the Wing to perform Pink Floyd tributes

Pigs on the Wing: A Tribute to Pink Floyd is returning to Port Townsend for two nights Friday and Saturday. Both shows… Continue reading

Pigs on the Wing is, from left, Eric Welder (bass / vocals); Matt Jones ( keys / vocals); Bryan Fairfield ( drums); Dave Lindenbaum ( guitar / vocals); Holly Brooks ( vocals); Jason Baker ( guitar / vocals); Matt Sulikowski (sax).

Cool off indoors on Peninsula

Havens from the heat are open on the North Olympic Peninsula. The Brinnon Community Center, 306144 U.S. Highway 101, has extended its hours to 5… Continue reading

Eight East Jefferson Rivals wrestlers attended the Gene Mills Technique Camp in Sequim earlier this summer, learning from former world champion Gene Mills. Back row standing from left: Rylen Kruse, Aiden Glenn, Levi Donahue, Daltry Lammers and front, Grady White, Manaseh Ramirez, Mi Amada Ramirez and Zeke Banks.

WRESTLING: East Jefferson grapplers compete, bond at Cusick and Sequim summer camps

East Jefferson Rivals wrestlers were busy this summer, attending a pair of camps to improve their grappling skills, bond with teammates and… Continue reading

Eight East Jefferson Rivals wrestlers attended the Gene Mills Technique Camp in Sequim earlier this summer, learning from former world champion Gene Mills. Back row standing from left: Rylen Kruse, Aiden Glenn, Levi Donahue, Daltry Lammers and front, Grady White, Manaseh Ramirez, Mi Amada Ramirez and Zeke Banks.

Major expenses projected for Port Townsend sewer

Rate hikes likely to cover cost of repairing aging infrastructure

“Gliding Great Blue Heron” by Kerry Tremain pictures one of the scores of avian species at Kah Tai Lagoon. The nature park is the topic of a free illustrated talk today at Port Townsend’s Jeanette Best Gallery. (KERRY TREMAIN)

Kah Tai wildlife, history takes stage Wednesday

Kah Tai Lagoon’s storied past, present and future will step into the spotlight this week. Rick Jahnke, president of the Admiralty Audubon… Continue reading

“Gliding Great Blue Heron” by Kerry Tremain pictures one of the scores of avian species at Kah Tai Lagoon. The nature park is the topic of a free illustrated talk today at Port Townsend’s Jeanette Best Gallery. (KERRY TREMAIN)
A free Lindy Hop Dance class is planned in Tyler Plaza on Thursday.

Soundcheck festival kicks heels up in Port Townsend

The four-day Soundcheck Music and Arts Festival begins Thursday with events that focus on highlighting and supporting the local artistic community in… Continue reading

A free Lindy Hop Dance class is planned in Tyler Plaza on Thursday.
Eugenia Vargas is among the performers who will perform Japanese Butoh in Port Townsend this week.

Butoh Fesitval begins with free performance

Japanese art form to be seen also Wednesday, Saturday

Eugenia Vargas is among the performers who will perform Japanese Butoh in Port Townsend this week.

State ferry fares to increase starting in October

A second hike planned in 2024 to meet revenue requirements

Kilmer requests include Peninsula projects funds

Five of U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer’s 15 Community Project Funding requests are for projects on the North Olympic Peninsula. Kilmer said he and his staff… Continue reading

Richard Bauden of Port Angeles, left, in a 2000 Dodge, gets edged out for second place by Poulsbo’s Carl Jantz, driving a 1942 Willys Jeep during the Jefferson County Fair in Port Townsend on Sunday. Jantz won the 2014 Alaska Offroad Warriors reality competition off-road race with this vehicle, which covered 1,100 miles from south to north to the Arctic Ocean. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR: Mud drags spin up fun

Mud in your Eye Richard Bauden of Port Angeles, left, in a 2000 Dodge, gets edged out for second place by Poulsbo’s Carl Jantz, driving… Continue reading

Richard Bauden of Port Angeles, left, in a 2000 Dodge, gets edged out for second place by Poulsbo’s Carl Jantz, driving a 1942 Willys Jeep during the Jefferson County Fair in Port Townsend on Sunday. Jantz won the 2014 Alaska Offroad Warriors reality competition off-road race with this vehicle, which covered 1,100 miles from south to north to the Arctic Ocean. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Eron Berg, Port of Port Townsend executive director, left, and U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer listen to members of the marine trade industry. Kilmer is sponsoring a Community Project Funding request for $6.16 million to replace the port’s Boat Haven breakwater. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Maritime industry focus of a Port Townsend visit

Kilmer discusses funding requests

Eron Berg, Port of Port Townsend executive director, left, and U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer listen to members of the marine trade industry. Kilmer is sponsoring a Community Project Funding request for $6.16 million to replace the port’s Boat Haven breakwater. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
Carrie Kirksey (gray sweatshirt, front left) and Raquel Edwards (far right) had fun learning some new dance moves while listening to local band JFA during OPEN’s annual fundraiser at Sequim’s Layton Hill Horse Camp. The two traveled from Snohomish to support the event after Kirksey adopted her horse Missy from OPEN. Thanks to generous donations OPEN reached its goal of raising enough money to fill its barn with another year’s worth of hay. (Karen Griffiths/For Peninsula Daily News)

HORSEPLAY: OPEN fundraiser helps feed needy horses during winter

“IT’S SUCH A wonderful feeling knowing we have a year’s worth of hay stacked in our barn,” exclaimed OPEN co-founder Valerie Jackson. “And this is… Continue reading

Carrie Kirksey (gray sweatshirt, front left) and Raquel Edwards (far right) had fun learning some new dance moves while listening to local band JFA during OPEN’s annual fundraiser at Sequim’s Layton Hill Horse Camp. The two traveled from Snohomish to support the event after Kirksey adopted her horse Missy from OPEN. Thanks to generous donations OPEN reached its goal of raising enough money to fill its barn with another year’s worth of hay. (Karen Griffiths/For Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: The do’s and don’ts of gardening in August

AUGUST IS HERE in all its glory; but as you have already noticed the daylight is getting shorter! As the end of summer is but… Continue reading