Jefferson County

Kendra Fors
Peninsula Junior Rodeo’s participants in Sequim’s Irrigation Festival Grand Parade included Kenzie Fors (wearing cowboy hat) and Skylar Burgett (helmet).

HORSEPLAY: 130th Sequim Irrigation Festival parade

I LOVE A parade: The tramping of feet, I love every beat … mostly, I love seeing horses in parades! The sight always takes me… Continue reading

Kendra Fors
Peninsula Junior Rodeo’s participants in Sequim’s Irrigation Festival Grand Parade included Kenzie Fors (wearing cowboy hat) and Skylar Burgett (helmet).

Jefferson EDC hires executive director

Ballif previously led economic initiatives for USAID

Northwind Art to host summer gala at White Lotus Farm

“Surréalisme en plein air,” aka Surrealism outdoors, is the theme of Northwind Art’s Summer Gala, which will be in a new location… 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

First responders assess a structure fire Thursday night on U.S. Highway 101 between Quilcene and Brinnon. (Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office via X)

Bystanders rescue two from structure fire at Mount Walker

Two people were rescued from an aggressive structure fire which burned a residence on U.S. Highway 101 near milepost 301. The fire was… Continue reading

First responders assess a structure fire Thursday night on U.S. Highway 101 between Quilcene and Brinnon. (Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office via X)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Requiem for my dad

A READING FROM the Gospel According to John: [To the disciples, Jesus said], “I have said these things to you while I am still with… Continue reading

Lightweight Champion to record live album

Lightweight Champion will record a live album at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The Seattle-based band will perform at Rainshadow Recording Studio at Fort… Continue reading

Properties suggested for conservation

Project locations around Quilcene

Three-day Juan de Fuca Festival starts today

A live album recording, stage shows and the annual Juan de Fuca Festival highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Lightweight Champion will… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Memorial Sunday: Loving Remembrance” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in Port… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Chimacum High School to host Memorial Day program

Chimacum High School will host a Memorial Day program for local veterans, community members and the student body at 1:15 p.m. Friday in… Continue reading

Timbul "Bvll" Cahyono's “Fake Somebody," a 4-foot by 4-foot acrylic painting.

Port Townsend Film Festival releases poster

Artwork based on acrylic painting featuring octopus

Timbul "Bvll" Cahyono's “Fake Somebody," a 4-foot by 4-foot acrylic painting.

Special filing period set in Jefferson County

The Jefferson County Auditor will conduct a special three-day filing period from 8:30 a.m. May 28 through 4:30 p.m. May 30. The… Continue reading

“Artist at Tamanowas” appears in Patricia Hagen’s one-woman show, “Into the Woods.” The exhibit, at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend, is designed to feel like a walk on a forest trail. (Patricia Hagen)

‘Into the Woods’ to offer a forest walk inside an art gallery

This is the time, the artist believes, to come into the forest. Listen for the owl’s wings. Stand close to the trunk… Continue reading

“Artist at Tamanowas” appears in Patricia Hagen’s one-woman show, “Into the Woods.” The exhibit, at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend, is designed to feel like a walk on a forest trail. (Patricia Hagen)

PAT NEAL: The Olympic Peninsula driving guide

THE SIGNS OF the season are everywhere. The roar of the lawn mower, the stench of burning charcoal and the seasonal spike in gas prices… Continue reading

Port Townsend likely to see increases in recycling fees

Changes coming due to adjustments with Jefferson County Solid Waste

Three hospitalized after crash on Highway 19

Three people were taken to hospitals following a three-car collision on state Highway 19. John Pontius, 33, of Chimacum was driving a 2022… Continue reading

‘Trifles’ to be staged in Port Townsend

Saltfire Theatre will present “Trifles” at 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and matinee performances at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The play… Continue reading