Jefferson County

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Sustainable forestry program topic at county meeting

The three Jefferson County commissioners will hear a presentation on the sustainable forestry program from Malloree J.Weinheimer, of Chickadee Forestry, when they meet at 9… Continue reading

Port Townsend soul singer Abakis is among the Concerts on the Dock performers slated for August. (Diane Urbani de la Paz /Peninsula Daily News)
Port Townsend soul singer Abakis is among the Concerts on the Dock performers slated for August. (Diane Urbani de la Paz /Peninsula Daily News)
Tony Genovese, center, holding his dog Cleo, enjoys meeting his friends at Sunrise Coffee in Port Townsend on Monday morning. Genovese is a member of the Port Townsend New Friendships Meetup group and has been meeting for coffee and a walk every Monday for the past four years. “It’s wonderful to see the faces of my friends without masks once again,” he said. Seated, from left, are Betty Peterson-Wheeler, Norman Christie and Norma Bishop, all members of the group. (Steve Mullensky/For Peninsula Daily News)

Friendship group

Steve Mullensky For Peninsula Daily News Tony Genovese, center, holding his dog Cleo, enjoys meeting his friends at Sunrise Coffee in Port Townsend on Monday… Continue reading

Tony Genovese, center, holding his dog Cleo, enjoys meeting his friends at Sunrise Coffee in Port Townsend on Monday morning. Genovese is a member of the Port Townsend New Friendships Meetup group and has been meeting for coffee and a walk every Monday for the past four years. “It’s wonderful to see the faces of my friends without masks once again,” he said. Seated, from left, are Betty Peterson-Wheeler, Norman Christie and Norma Bishop, all members of the group. (Steve Mullensky/For Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend bicyclist airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after collision with trailer

A 76-year-old Port Townsend man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with serious injuries after he was struck by a… Continue reading

Two new Washington State Patrol troopers assigned to Olympic Peninsula

The Washington State Patrol has announced the graduation of 28 new state troopers from the 114th Trooper Basic Training Class. Cadets complete more… Continue reading

Lynn Cohen and James Urbaniak play an unlikely pair in “Hello Lonesome,” the Port Townsend Film Festival Pic streaming this week. (Mark Rosenberg/Hello Lonesome)

‘Hello Lonesome’ explores human connection

Port Townsend Film Festival Pic online through July 11

Lynn Cohen and James Urbaniak play an unlikely pair in “Hello Lonesome,” the Port Townsend Film Festival Pic streaming this week. (Mark Rosenberg/Hello Lonesome)

Chip sealing set for U.S. Highway 101 and state Highway 19

Several work zones in a multi-county chip-seal project across the Olympic Peninsula will see continued work along U.S. 101 and state Highway 19. After the… Continue reading

Quimper Grange brings back bi-monthly dances

The Quimper Grange has announced the return of dancing from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. The bi-monthly Balkan dance parties, set… Continue reading

YEA Music Camp instructor Mike McLeron leads the Band I ensemble in the end-of-camp concert at Fort Worden State Park on Friday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Young musicians delight listeners

Donation program to have two more summer sessions

YEA Music Camp instructor Mike McLeron leads the Band I ensemble in the end-of-camp concert at Fort Worden State Park on Friday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Ensure your arrangements make the cut

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! Despite the current political and health atmosphere, all is going mostly well as many Americans celebrate this special day. As someone who… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

In-person meeting Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 Del Guzzi Drive (off U.S. Highway 101). This week… Continue reading

Anna Marchand will lead two free workshops at Fort Worden on Sunday

Fort Worden workshops offered

AmeriCorps service member Anna Marchand will present two free workshops at Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way, today. Marchand will discuss… Continue reading

Anna Marchand will lead two free workshops at Fort Worden on Sunday

Hoffman Trail closed for logging work

The Walt Hoffman Trail at Gibbs Lake County Park will close Tuesday, according to a press release from Jefferson County Parks and… Continue reading

Ann Arscott's landscapes are featured at Gallery 9 in July.

Landscapes, sculptures on view at Gallery 9

Gallery 9’s featured artists for July are landscape painter Ann Arscott and Sarah Fitch, who creates ceramic tiles and sculptures. The gallery… Continue reading

Ann Arscott's landscapes are featured at Gallery 9 in July.
Tom Saknit's work will be on display at Port Townsend Gallery in July.

Photography, tin can art on view at Port Townsend Gallery

Tom Saknit and Loran Scruggs are the Port Townsend Gallery’s featured artists for July. The gallery at 715 Water St. is open… Continue reading

Tom Saknit's work will be on display at Port Townsend Gallery in July.