Jefferson County

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 (off… Continue reading

9/11 memorials today in Jefferson County, Port Angeles

Observances honor those who lost lives in terrorist attacks

Avian flu outbreak at Fort Flagler

Initial tests find infection in seals

Olympic National Park fires slow their growth

Fire activity in Olympic National Park increased only slightly, park officials said in their latest report. Temperatures warmed and relative humidity levels… Continue reading

Two airlifted after motorcycle vs. car wreck near Quilcene

One person was treated at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle and a second was discharged after both were airlifted Wednesday morning following… Continue reading

‘North Sea Siren’ to play Concerts in the Woods

Sofia Talvik, the Swedish “North Sea Siren” of Folk-Americana music, will play a matinee show at Concerts in the Woods in Coyle at… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Go just wild about saffron

IT IS NOW time to start ordering and buying spring flowering plants. However, it is not the time to plant them yet! Next week I… Continue reading

Bicyclist flown to Seattle hospital after collision

A man from Western New York State was listed in satisfactory condition Friday morning at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after he was… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Jefferson Healthcare CEO Mike Glenn jokes with Port Townsend City Manager John Munro and Mayor David Faber, center, on Thursday at a groundbreaking for a $84 million project.

Ceremony launches hospital expansion

Jefferson Healthcare breaks ground for $84 million project

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Jefferson Healthcare CEO Mike Glenn jokes with Port Townsend City Manager John Munro and Mayor David Faber, center, on Thursday at a groundbreaking for a $84 million project.
Sarah Moran rehearses the Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County in fall 2022. Submitted photo

Community Choris seeking singers for winter concert

Rehearsals for the winter concert of Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County will begin Sunday. As the group gears… Continue reading

Sarah Moran rehearses the Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County in fall 2022. Submitted photo
PHOTO BY LINDA MORIN At the Joyce Daze Parade, participating Back Country Horsemen Peninsula Chapter members were awarded a Blue Ribbon for the best Animal Entry in the parade.

HORSEPLAY: OPEN, WAG hosting canine, equine fundraiser

CALLING ALL EQUESTRIANS and dog lovers! Are you ready for a play day? Come join the fun on Sat., Sept. 23, from 3-6 p.m. for… Continue reading

PHOTO BY LINDA MORIN At the Joyce Daze Parade, participating Back Country Horsemen Peninsula Chapter members were awarded a Blue Ribbon for the best Animal Entry in the parade.

Port Townsend roundabout construction begins Tuesday

Traffic detour in place

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Ocean Smith gets ready to hand off a vase of flowers to a Northwest Maritime Center sailing team member already aboard during an early Friday morning delivery of flowers purchased on Thursday. Looking on are teammates Ava Butterfield and Charley Capel.

Sail team sells flowers for festival boats

Posies welcomed at Wooden Boat Fest

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Ocean Smith gets ready to hand off a vase of flowers to a Northwest Maritime Center sailing team member already aboard during an early Friday morning delivery of flowers purchased on Thursday. Looking on are teammates Ava Butterfield and Charley Capel.
Jeanne Edwards of Port Angeles’ “Geraldine’s” is part of the Artist Showcase exhibition at Port Townsend’s Jeanette Best Gallery. The Showcase program has been updated to accommodate more artists in 2024. (Northwind Art)

Showcase program open to new artists

Northwind Art has an updated exhibition program, with applications open now to artists in Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason and Island counties. The… Continue reading

Jeanne Edwards of Port Angeles’ “Geraldine’s” is part of the Artist Showcase exhibition at Port Townsend’s Jeanette Best Gallery. The Showcase program has been updated to accommodate more artists in 2024. (Northwind Art)

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

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News The south dock at the Point Hudson Marina is a hub of activity on Friday, the first day of the Wooden Boat Festival. Hundreds of wooden boats of all sizes and shapes are available for viewing during the three-day show.

Wooden Boat Festival continues today, Sunday

Boat tours, races, demonstrations, presentations and hundreds of wooden vessels are set for today and Sunday at the 46th annual Port Townsend… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News The south dock at the Point Hudson Marina is a hub of activity on Friday, the first day of the Wooden Boat Festival. Hundreds of wooden boats of all sizes and shapes are available for viewing during the three-day show.

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Fee schedule, sign law, Day of Service before county panels

Government meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Riptide, a 47-foot wooden boat from Port Ludlow owned by Pete Leenhouts, built in 1927 by Schertzer Bros. of Seattle, is gently nudged to the dock by volunteer harbormasters on Thursday in preparation for today’s opening of the 46th annual Wooden Boat Festival at Point Hudson Marina in Port Townsend. The festival runs through Sunday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Festival preparation

Riptide, a 47-foot wooden boat from Port Ludlow owned by Pete Leenhouts, built in 1927 by Schertzer Bros. of Seattle, is gently nudged to the… Continue reading

Riptide, a 47-foot wooden boat from Port Ludlow owned by Pete Leenhouts, built in 1927 by Schertzer Bros. of Seattle, is gently nudged to the dock by volunteer harbormasters on Thursday in preparation for today’s opening of the 46th annual Wooden Boat Festival at Point Hudson Marina in Port Townsend. The festival runs through Sunday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Boats, toys and other attractions to be seen on Peninsula

The annual Wooden Boat Festival and a vintage toys show are among activities on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. • The Port Townsend Wooden Boat… Continue reading

Small plumes of smoke rise from the Eagle Point Fire, as seen from the Hurricane Hill Trail, as rain moves into the area. (Olympic National Park)

Firefighters sent to interior park

Crew members to help visitors in North Fork Quinault, Skyline areas

Small plumes of smoke rise from the Eagle Point Fire, as seen from the Hurricane Hill Trail, as rain moves into the area. (Olympic National Park)