Jefferson County

North Dakota man dies from injuries received in Feb. 2 wreck

A North Dakota man has died from injuries sustained in a two-car wreck on U.S. Highway 101 near Orcas Drive on Feb.… Continue reading

The Peninsua College campus in Port Angeles. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)
The Peninsua College campus in Port Angeles. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)
Port Townsend Library Director Melody Sky Weaver is presiding over the 2022 Community Read, which includes two books this year: “Wishtree” by Katherine Applegate and “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Two books the focus of Community Read events

Activities begin on Tuesday and continue throughout March

Port Townsend Library Director Melody Sky Weaver is presiding over the 2022 Community Read, which includes two books this year: “Wishtree” by Katherine Applegate and “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: A lucky list to get ready for spring

HERE WE ARE, the last Sunday in February. The lion and the lamb are jockeying for starting position Tuesday as March begins. Along with this,… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Virtual meeting 7:30 a.m. Tuesday via Zoom. This week features Port Angeles Director of Public Works Thomas Hunter discussing… Continue reading

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Cutline:  Three horses that were rescued from abusive homes and taken to Center Valley Animal Rescue are, Tilly, front, Angel (center) and Diva where they are being rehabilitated and made ready for adoption by Sara  Penhallegon and her crew of volunteers.

HORSEPLAY: Animal rescue center: Home between homes

AN ARRAY OF creatures large and small, domesticated and wild, reside at Center Valley Animal Rescue in Quilcene. Sadly, all are there because of owner… Continue reading

Karen Griffiths

 

Cutline:  Three horses that were rescued from abusive homes and taken to Center Valley Animal Rescue are, Tilly, front, Angel (center) and Diva where they are being rehabilitated and made ready for adoption by Sara  Penhallegon and her crew of volunteers.

Peninsula counties still high risk, according to CDC metrics

Deadline remains in place for lifting masking mandates

"You'll Never Believe What Happened Today," is by Rose Simon, the Port Ludlow Art League's Artist of the Month.

Port Ludlow Art League features artist, jeweler

Port Ludlow Art League’s Artist of the Month is Rose Simon and its Jeweler of the Month is Mara Mauch. The work… Continue reading

"You'll Never Believe What Happened Today," is by Rose Simon, the Port Ludlow Art League's Artist of the Month.
Ship shape 

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Port Townsend’s Jim Brennan applies a coat of paint to a section of his 32-foot Grand Banks trawler while he has it up on stands at the Port Townsend Boat Haven on Saturday. “There is always something to do on a boat,” he said.

Ship shape

Port Townsend’s Jim Brennan applies a coat of paint to a section of his 32-foot Grand Banks trawler while he has it up on stands… Continue reading

Ship shape 

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend’s Jim Brennan applies a coat of paint to a section of his 32-foot Grand Banks trawler while he has it up on stands at the Port Townsend Boat Haven on Saturday. “There is always something to do on a boat,” he said.

Storytime with Paige set Tuesdays

The Port Townsend Public Library will host Storytime with Paige at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays in March. Storytime will stream online until the… Continue reading

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

ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding faith without certainty

Perhaps you have read some of the recently published columns and articles naming the political differences tearing churches apart these days. For example, New York… Continue reading

Projections of images are used in “Baskerville,” the Sherlock Holmes mystery opening tonight at the Port Angeles Community Playhouse. Among the players are Rick Mischke as Henry Baskerville, left, Peter Stone as Dr. Watson and Jessica Baskaran as Miss Beryl Stapleton. (Marissa Meek)
Projections of images are used in “Baskerville,” the Sherlock Holmes mystery opening tonight at the Port Angeles Community Playhouse. Among the players are Rick Mischke as Henry Baskerville, left, Peter Stone as Dr. Watson and Jessica Baskaran as Miss Beryl Stapleton. (Marissa Meek)

New group to analyze poplar plan

City to hire a consultant for work on Sims Way project

Running Start information to be presented

Peninsula College will host information nights for its Running Start program starting at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28. The free presentations, geared… Continue reading

Grayson Haag, 3, helps make a small snowman Thursday morning from his home on Peabody Street. His mom, Amber Garbrick, helped with the fun in the snow. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Winter’s last gasp? Snow here and gone

Warming trend in the forecast for several days ahead

Grayson Haag, 3, helps make a small snowman Thursday morning from his home on Peabody Street. His mom, Amber Garbrick, helped with the fun in the snow. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Jean Lenke is one of three vocalists to appear in Thursday’s “All Women — All Jazz” Candlelight Concert this Thursday. The live performance will be for an in-person audience as well as presented online and on KPTZ-FM 91.9.

Candlelight Concert in person, online, on radio

‘All Women, All Jazz’ described as a ‘big, small band’

Jean Lenke is one of three vocalists to appear in Thursday’s “All Women — All Jazz” Candlelight Concert this Thursday. The live performance will be for an in-person audience as well as presented online and on KPTZ-FM 91.9.