Jefferson County

Lawmakers OK planning funds for mental crisis center

Facility to be on Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Healing Campus

Ludlow players stage ‘Outsider’

The Ludlow Village Players are inviting theater fans to “The Outsider,” their first show in two years. The comedy by Paul Slade… Continue reading

Bridget Gregg, Master Gardener Program Coordinator and presenter of the "Growing Groceries" class starting this week, visited one of Chetzemoka Park's flowering trees on Friday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Master gardeners offer guidance

The twice-yearly “Growing Groceries” class, a combination of in-person workshops and livestreamed sessions, is open to people hungry for their own fresh… Continue reading

Bridget Gregg, Master Gardener Program Coordinator and presenter of the "Growing Groceries" class starting this week, visited one of Chetzemoka Park's flowering trees on Friday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

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

Linda Rosenbury, superintendent of the Port Townsend School District, looks forward to the community-wide party Saturday at Blue Heron Middle School. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Linda Rosenbury, superintendent of the Port Townsend School District, looks forward to the community-wide party Saturday at Blue Heron Middle School. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
"Prehistoric" by photographer Marian Bodart is part of the show opening this weekend at Studio Bob in downtown Port Angeles. photo by Marian Bodart

Theater, science, photography, music scheduled this weekend

A pre-St. Patrick’s Day concert, a barn dance and a photography exhibition by six local women: They’re sharing space on the North Olympic Peninsula’s itinerary… Continue reading

"Prehistoric" by photographer Marian Bodart is part of the show opening this weekend at Studio Bob in downtown Port Angeles. photo by Marian Bodart

Case rates dropping on Olympic Peninsula

Officials recommend masking for a while longer

Bassist Marion Hayden, pictured at Centrum’s Jazz Port Townsend concert last summer at Fort Worden, is among the teachers and performers returning for the in-person workshop this July. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Centrum swinging into a new, full season

Arts organization prepping in-person workshops, concerts

Bassist Marion Hayden, pictured at Centrum’s Jazz Port Townsend concert last summer at Fort Worden, is among the teachers and performers returning for the in-person workshop this July. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Ceramic artist to speak Thursday

Ceramic artist Anna Kruse will host a Studium Generale presentation online at 12:30 p.m. today. Kruse’s solo exhibition, “Surface Tension,” will be… Continue reading

Muralist Danielle Fodor paints the newest tiny home, named Meadow Manor, at the Community Boat Project shop in Port Hadlock on Tuesday. The 160-square-foot home is an example of the housing to be built for farmworkers in Chimacum. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Rotary Club joins tiny home-building crew

Units destined for farmworkers in rich agricultural valley

Muralist Danielle Fodor paints the newest tiny home, named Meadow Manor, at the Community Boat Project shop in Port Hadlock on Tuesday. The 160-square-foot home is an example of the housing to be built for farmworkers in Chimacum. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Greg Brotherton.

Third in running for seat in county

Cooke declares interest in position

Greg Brotherton.

Free days coming up for state parks

State parks plans fee-free days on Wednesday, March 19, and April 22. Wednesday’s free day is in honor of Billy Frank Jr.’s birthday.… Continue reading

About 25 people gathered at Haller Fountain in Port Townsend on Sunday afternoon to call for peace in Ukraine, Russia and the world. Holding signs and the Ukrainian flag colors, they chanted, “Peace and harmony for the world and ourselves.” (Phil Lusk/For Peninsula Daily News)

Call for peace

About 25 people gathered at Haller Fountain in Port Townsend on Sunday afternoon to call for peace in Ukraine, Russia and the world. Holding signs… Continue reading

About 25 people gathered at Haller Fountain in Port Townsend on Sunday afternoon to call for peace in Ukraine, Russia and the world. Holding signs and the Ukrainian flag colors, they chanted, “Peace and harmony for the world and ourselves.” (Phil Lusk/For Peninsula Daily News)
Myron Vogt, center, was honored in April 2019 by the Chamber of Jefferson County as its 2018 Citizen of the Year during a ceremony at the Old Alcohol Plant in Port Hadlock. He was joined by his wife, Valeria, left, and his daughter, Jennifer Molloy. (Brian McLean/Peninsula Daily News file)

Community volunteer leaves legacy

Myron Vogt helped to build wheelchair ramps, provide school supplies

Myron Vogt, center, was honored in April 2019 by the Chamber of Jefferson County as its 2018 Citizen of the Year during a ceremony at the Old Alcohol Plant in Port Hadlock. He was joined by his wife, Valeria, left, and his daughter, Jennifer Molloy. (Brian McLean/Peninsula Daily News file)