Jefferson County

A GROWING CONCERN: Prepare your soil for spring

THE LONG ANTICIPATED Spring officially begins Monday, March 20, 2:24 p.m. (PDT) and with spring, thoughts of rebirth, blooms, warm weather and outdoor activities play… Continue reading

Education-related bills in state Legislature

Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposed $70.4 billion 2023-25 budget includes $120 million for special education… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Port Townsend Uptown resident Kevin Mason stands in the Friday morning sunlight beside his art structure known as "Raccoon Lodge," a non-inhabitable facade constructed on the side of a 160 year old Monterey Cypress tree that cracked and broke onto the street a few years ago. Mason is involved in discussions with the city over a public right of way issue because the base of the sculpture is within a few inches of the public sidewalk.

Port Townsend Raccoon Lodge could be loaned to city

Acceptance could give piece at least two year lifespan

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Port Townsend Uptown resident Kevin Mason stands in the Friday morning sunlight beside his art structure known as "Raccoon Lodge," a non-inhabitable facade constructed on the side of a 160 year old Monterey Cypress tree that cracked and broke onto the street a few years ago. Mason is involved in discussions with the city over a public right of way issue because the base of the sculpture is within a few inches of the public sidewalk.
Seattle-based Ranger and the Re-Arrangers will perform in Coyle on Sunday.

Ranger and the Re-Arrangers to play in Coyle

Ranger and the Re-Arrangers returns to Concerts in the Woods in Coyle at 3 p.m. Sunday. The band will perform in the Laurel… Continue reading

Seattle-based Ranger and the Re-Arrangers will perform in Coyle on Sunday.
Port Angeles Schools Superintendent Marty Brewer says state funding for special education is woefully inadequate.

Special ed funding boost moves forward

Peninsula superintendents say it’s sorely needed

Port Angeles Schools Superintendent Marty Brewer says state funding for special education is woefully inadequate.
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Tidepools magazine contest winners announced

Organizers of the 2023 Tidepools Magazine art, photography, writing, and music contest have announced the winners. Contest winners will receive notification, including… Continue reading

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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

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Chamber Leadership Awards coming up

New Jefferson County column tells of plans

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ISSUES OF FAITH: What is a bishop?

CURRENTLY, I AM the bishop in the Mount Pleasant ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You might ask, “What is a… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Service set for Unity in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Principles of Hope, Part 2” at 11 a.m. Sunday Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Variety of entertainment set on Peninsula

A Forever Twilight weekend, a scholarship auction, community garage sale and a variety of exhibits, plays and concerts are scheduled on the North Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

State Highway 20 closed at Eaglemount Road

The state Department of Transportation has closed a section of state Highway 20 between… Continue reading

Loran Scruggs, left, brought a green cashmere sweater, a pair of floral silk pants and a pair of black cotton pants that needed to be mended to the Port Townsend Marine Science Center’s Repair Cafe. Paula Lalish was one of three volunteers on hand to assist people by fixing clothing that had holes, rips, tears and and broken zippers. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Repair Cafe promotes fixing, not tossing, household items

Next event to be presented Saturday at Quilcene center

Loran Scruggs, left, brought a green cashmere sweater, a pair of floral silk pants and a pair of black cotton pants that needed to be mended to the Port Townsend Marine Science Center’s Repair Cafe. Paula Lalish was one of three volunteers on hand to assist people by fixing clothing that had holes, rips, tears and and broken zippers. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
“Collapse” by Quilcene High School alumnus Ewen LeRest is among the photographs in “Wet: Reflections on Water,” the exhibition opening Friday at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend.

‘Wet’ photography arrives in Port Townsend

‘Reflections on Water’ opens Friday

“Collapse” by Quilcene High School alumnus Ewen LeRest is among the photographs in “Wet: Reflections on Water,” the exhibition opening Friday at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend.

Broadband projections show profits in 2025

Jefferson PUD success in grant funding aids progress

Fair Association to host garage sale

The Jefferson County Fair Association will host its 21st Community Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The annual sale… Continue reading

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Jefferson Healthcare in post-COVID phase

Hospital leaders turn focus to pre-construction on modernization project

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Olympic Peninsula YMCA CEO earns Women of Excellence distinction

Wendy Bart, chief executive officer for Olympic Peninsula YMCA, recently received the Women of Excellence Award from the Women’s Leadership Resource Network.… Continue reading

Wendy Bart

Plane search resumes

The search for a missing 2006 Cessna T182 Turbo Skylane resumed on Monday and continued Tuesday, according to the state Department of Transportation.… Continue reading