Jefferson County

First Friday talk on art, electrochemistry

Another virtual program in the “Art of Making” speaker series, this one focusing on jewelry, is set for 7 p.m. Friday courtesy… Continue reading

Artist Peggy Smith-Venturi prepares to unveil “Unwrapped,” her new exhibition at the Jefferson Museum of Art & History. The downtown Port Townsend museum reopens Friday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Artist Peggy Smith-Venturi prepares to unveil “Unwrapped,” her new exhibition at the Jefferson Museum of Art & History. The downtown Port Townsend museum reopens Friday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

State vaccine eligibility expands to 16 and older April 15

Washington state is opening up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all residents age 16 and older starting… Continue reading

Wooden Boat Festival director Barb Trailer says the future is bright for the September event at and around the Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

2021 Wooden Boat Festival charts its course

Planned: Outdoor activities, indoor events, presentations

Wooden Boat Festival director Barb Trailer says the future is bright for the September event at and around the Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Artwork by Linda Marie Kempe will be on display at Gallery 9 through the month of April in an exhibit, “Flow Energy Art,” that combines her paintings and wearable art.

Flow Energy Art to be featured at Gallery 9

April artist known for paintings and wearable pieces

Artwork by Linda Marie Kempe will be on display at Gallery 9 through the month of April in an exhibit, “Flow Energy Art,” that combines her paintings and wearable art.

Port Townsend Farmers Market opens online shopping

In anticipation of the first Port Townsend Farmers Market of the season this Saturday, the online produce market is open to shoppers… Continue reading

More now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Among them: Restaurant workers, those with chronic illness

Aaron Asis, installing his “Fort Words” paintings at Fort Worden State Park last September, is among the many artists who have received Port Townsend Arts Commission grants. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Aaron Asis, installing his “Fort Words” paintings at Fort Worden State Park last September, is among the many artists who have received Port Townsend Arts Commission grants. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
<strong>Diane Urbani de la Paz</strong>/Peninsula Daily News
Paul Carter of Port Townsend makes the most of the day’s sunshine as he joins a Washington State Ferry on Port Townsend Bay. Monday was his first time out on his single MAAS 24 rowing shell.

Out on the bay

Paul Carter of Port Townsend makes the most of the day’s sunshine as he joins the Washington State Ferry on Port Townsend Bay. Monday was… Continue reading

<strong>Diane Urbani de la Paz</strong>/Peninsula Daily News
Paul Carter of Port Townsend makes the most of the day’s sunshine as he joins a Washington State Ferry on Port Townsend Bay. Monday was his first time out on his single MAAS 24 rowing shell.
"Spin Me a Yarn" was created by Shirley Bomgaars.

Port Ludlow Art League resumes gallery, exhibit schedules

The Port Ludlow Art League will resume art exhibits at the Port Ludlow Resort and Inn as well as opening the Port… Continue reading

"Spin Me a Yarn" was created by Shirley Bomgaars.

Region needs services, study says

Mental health issues higher than state average

Rodent bomb causes Port Hadlock mobile home fire

While trying to rid their residence of rodents, Port Hadlock residents set the crawl space of their mobile home on fire. East… Continue reading

‘Consent Matters’ month’s theme

Dove House plans series of events to raise awareness

Maple Valley man in custody after traffic collision near Port Townsend

A 23-year-old Maple Valley man was arrested and airlifted to a Seattle hospital after colliding with multiple vehicles as he left Port… Continue reading

Beverly McNeil shows the beauty of fungus in her photography.

Natural world depicted in prints, photography at Port Townsend Gallery

Phil Carrico’s prints and Beverly McNeil’s photography will be featured in April at the Port Townsend Gallery. The Port Townsend Gallery at… Continue reading

Beverly McNeil shows the beauty of fungus in her photography.