Jefferson County

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Tribe sponsors small business planning series … and other items

The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe will sponsor a six-part small business planning series beginning Monday, June 11. All classes will be held… Continue reading

Talks about paddleboarding, biking among the upcoming Peninsula activities

A paddleboarding discussion, a bike adventure presentation and a playground fundraiser are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available… Continue reading

Anderson Lake closed due to nerve toxin

Anderson Lake closed due to nerve toxin

Washington State Parks has closed Anderson Lake to recreation after high levels of the potent nerve toxin anatoxin-a were detected in a water… Continue reading

Anderson Lake closed due to nerve toxin
Official: Jefferson County readying for mediation over allegations against sheriff

Official: Jefferson County readying for mediation over allegations against sheriff

Jefferson County is preparing to enter into mediation over allegations of misconduct against Sheriff Dave Stanko, Jefferson County Administrator Philip Morley said… Continue reading

Official: Jefferson County readying for mediation over allegations against sheriff
From Tibet to the Peninsula: Yaks are settling in

From Tibet to the Peninsula: Yaks are settling in

This is a story of a hat leading to a new life. Patricia Young worked at Tango Zulu Imports, a fair-trade shop in Port Gamble,… Continue reading

From Tibet to the Peninsula: Yaks are settling in
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, left, examines a steampunk-themed metal artwork created by Peninsula College welding students, from left, Ellis Henderson of Port Townsend, and Nathan Hofer and Matthew Weaver of Port Angeles during the governor’s tour of the college’s welding class on the Port Angeles campus on Thursday. The shop tour was part of a presentation on economic opportunities and partnerships in the maritime industries on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Inslee focuses on maritime industry during tour of Peninsula

Gov. Jay Inslee visited the North Olympic Peninsula on Thursday to discuss the area’s maritime industry and celebrate a collaborative spirit among businesses, local governments,… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, left, examines a steampunk-themed metal artwork created by Peninsula College welding students, from left, Ellis Henderson of Port Townsend, and Nathan Hofer and Matthew Weaver of Port Angeles during the governor’s tour of the college’s welding class on the Port Angeles campus on Thursday. The shop tour was part of a presentation on economic opportunities and partnerships in the maritime industries on the North Olympic Peninsula.
Steampunk Festival to bring adventure, whimsy to Port Townsend

Steampunk Festival to bring adventure, whimsy to Port Townsend

The Brass Screw Confederacy Steampunk Festival will take over downtown Port Townsend for its seventh year this weekend with “Perilous Adventures.” Be… Continue reading

Steampunk Festival to bring adventure, whimsy to Port Townsend

Jefferson County likely to sell sand, gravel pit

A 30-acre gravel and sand pit that has not been used in 22 years will be deemed surplus property and sold by Jefferson… Continue reading

Federal funds to go to Quilcene hatchery

Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke has announced $50 million in approved funding to rebuild some U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service infrastructure,… Continue reading

“Daddy Long Legs” on playbill at Key City Public Theatre

“Daddy Long Legs” on playbill at Key City Public Theatre

Imagine opening a letter that, in an instant, opens up a new future. This letter, from a writer whose silhouette you have… Continue reading

“Daddy Long Legs” on playbill at Key City Public Theatre

Chautaqua group departing PT for state park tour

The New Old Time Chautaqua performing group will depart Port Townsend for a three-week tour of state parks at 7 a.m. Sunday.… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Look for life’s answers in the gospels

AS WE SEE an increase in those individuals who believe in “nothing” or “nones,” as they are commonly called, we see an increase in a… Continue reading

March to May to perform for Concerts in the Woods

March to May to perform for Concerts in the Woods

March to May, a Seattle-based folk-pop duo, will perform for Concerts in the Woods at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The concert will take place… Continue reading

March to May to perform for Concerts in the Woods

Schedule for three days of Steampunk Festival

Adventures of the imagination will flourish in Port Townsend this weekend with the Brass Screw Confederacy’s seventh annual Steampunk Festival. A hootenanny,… Continue reading

Wild Rose Chorale to ‘Seize the Day’ in Port Townsend

Wild Rose Chorale to ‘Seize the Day’ in Port Townsend

With more than 125 years of combined experience in their group — not to mention plenty of additional choral singing — members… Continue reading

Wild Rose Chorale to ‘Seize the Day’ in Port Townsend
Works of Weiss featured at Early Music Festival

Works of Weiss featured at Early Music Festival

Baroque lutenist Oleg Timofeyev and baroque flautist Jeffrey Cohen will play reconstructions of music by Silvius Leopold Weiss at 2 p.m. Sunday… Continue reading

Works of Weiss featured at Early Music Festival
Port Hadlock man homeless after early morning fire

Port Hadlock man homeless after early morning fire

A Port Hadlock man was left homeless after an early Thursday morning fire destroyed his home in the 3700 block of Oak… Continue reading

Port Hadlock man homeless after early morning fire
Port Townsend Arts Commission studies public art

Port Townsend Arts Commission studies public art

Plans to develop an informational park plaza on a small triangle-shaped parcel of public property in front of the Jefferson County Chamber… Continue reading

Port Townsend Arts Commission studies public art

Marrowstone Island residents urge ban of industrial activities in rural areas

Jefferson County commissioners overwhelmingly heard from Marrowstone Island residents during a hearing on the county’s comprehensive plan that the county should ban… Continue reading

New state laws take effect today

More than 200 new laws take effect in Washington state this week, including a package of bills meant to address sexual misconduct at the workplace.… Continue reading