Jefferson County

Public comment opens on Dabob Bay

State, county look to move lands into conservation

Chamber music workshop to include performances this weekend

Centrum’s Chamber Music Intensive Workshop will open two student performances and a concert by its resident quartet to the public on Fort… Continue reading

Cub Scout Pack 4479 laid about 200 flags on graves of veterans at the Catholic Cemetery and the front portion of Laurel Grove Cemetery in Port Townsend to honor veterans who have died. Jim Little from Troop 1479 instructed the Cub Scouts prior to dispersing them to post the colors at graves that were either marked with a star by the VFW or an inscription that indicates past military service. (Lolo Sherwood)

Honoring veterans

Cub Scout Pack 4479 laid about 200 flags on graves of veterans at the Catholic Cemetery and the front portion of Laurel Grove Cemetery in… Continue reading

Cub Scout Pack 4479 laid about 200 flags on graves of veterans at the Catholic Cemetery and the front portion of Laurel Grove Cemetery in Port Townsend to honor veterans who have died. Jim Little from Troop 1479 instructed the Cub Scouts prior to dispersing them to post the colors at graves that were either marked with a star by the VFW or an inscription that indicates past military service. (Lolo Sherwood)
Margaret Emery, seen here, and Anabel Moore will perform to “Waltz of the Flowers” and to music by French composer Jacques Ibert on Saturday at Port Townsend High School.

Ling Hui Dance performance set Saturday at Port Townsend High School

Ling Hui Dance will present its 28th performance with shows at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m Saturday. This year’s annual show, entitled… Continue reading

Margaret Emery, seen here, and Anabel Moore will perform to “Waltz of the Flowers” and to music by French composer Jacques Ibert on Saturday at Port Townsend High School.

Nerd Comedy Tour to stop at Port Townsend winery

The Nerd Comedy Tour 2024 will take the stage at 7 p.m. Friday. The comedy show will be at FairWinds Winery, 1984… Continue reading

The Port Townsend Summer Band will play a series of free monthly concerts this summer.

Port Townsend Summer Band to play series of monthly concerts

The Port Townsend Summer Band began its 32nd season with a free Memorial Day concert Monday at the American Legion’s Marvin G.… Continue reading

The Port Townsend Summer Band will play a series of free monthly concerts this summer.
The Wild Rose Chorale embraces fun in its music. Annual concerts are Friday and Sunday. Personnel includes, from left, back row, Lynn Nowak, Rolf Vegdahl, Doug Rodgers, Al Thompson, Kris Lott, Mark Schecter, Patricia Nerison, Chuck Helman, and, from left, front row, Leslie Lewis, Cherry Chenruk-Geelan, Sarah Gustner-Hewitt and JES Schumacher. (Jo Tiffany)

Wild Rose Chorale to perform concerts this weekend

Wild Rose Chorale will perform “It’s a Celebration” at 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday. The a cappella performances will be… Continue reading

The Wild Rose Chorale embraces fun in its music. Annual concerts are Friday and Sunday. Personnel includes, from left, back row, Lynn Nowak, Rolf Vegdahl, Doug Rodgers, Al Thompson, Kris Lott, Mark Schecter, Patricia Nerison, Chuck Helman, and, from left, front row, Leslie Lewis, Cherry Chenruk-Geelan, Sarah Gustner-Hewitt and JES Schumacher. (Jo Tiffany)

A GROWING CONCERN: Do your part for ‘Flower Peninsula USA’

SO, WITH THE sun coming out and temperatures on the rise, time for my annual plea about hanging baskets and window boxes. This is the… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

For this week, the meeting will be at the student-run Wildcat Cafe at Lincoln School, 924 W. Ninth St.,… Continue reading

Memorial Day ceremonies set across Peninsula

Public invited to events in Port Angeles, Port Townsend, Sequim

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

Health report prompts concerns

Food bank leaders: Rodent problem being addressed

ISSUES OF FAITH: When do we disobey?

HERE ARE TWO quotes to think about: “Civil Disobedience, noun: Refusal to obey governmental demands or commands especially as a nonviolent and usually collective means… Continue reading

Juan de Fuca Festival kicks off weekend events

The Juan de Fuca Festival and Hood Canal Fjord Fest highlight the weekend of events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Juan de Fuca… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “The Power of Remembrance: Memorial Day” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
Martin Vanners, a Dutch artist, will come to Port Townsend to give a free illustrated talk on pinhole photography. (Martin Vanners)

Free pinhole photography talk Monday

Artist Martin Vanners felt something was missing — from his career and his life. He’d been doing digital art for 15 years… Continue reading

Martin Vanners, a Dutch artist, will come to Port Townsend to give a free illustrated talk on pinhole photography. (Martin Vanners)

Timeline set to replace Port Townsend City Council member

Applications open in June, candidate selected in August

Turns restricted during roundabout construction

Drivers will not be able to make left turns at the intersection of state highways 104 and 19 on Memorial Day, the state… Continue reading

Scheduled bridge closures canceled

Overnight closures of the Hood Canal bridge on state Highway 104 previously scheduled for May 22-23 and May 28-31 have been canceled. Contractor… Continue reading