Jefferson County

“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

The Vesper Piano Trio, from left, Caitlyn Kelly, Thomas Lee and Emily Hu, will perform at Candlelight Concerts on Thursday.

Candlelight Concerts to host Vesper Piano Trio

The Vesper Piano Trio will perform during Candlelight Concerts at 7 p.m. Thursday. The series, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor… Continue reading

The Vesper Piano Trio, from left, Caitlyn Kelly, Thomas Lee and Emily Hu, will perform at Candlelight Concerts on Thursday.

Cape George fires under investigation

Sheriff’s office requests information from public

Jefferson County to move its fire danger

Risk level to increase to moderate June 1

Marchers, surrounded by a mass of bubbles, wave to spectators lining the sidewalk during the 90th Rhody Festival Parade on Saturday in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Rhody parade

Marchers, surrounded by a mass of bubbles, wave to spectators lining the sidewalk during the 90th Rhody Festival Parade on Saturday in Port Townsend.… Continue reading

Marchers, surrounded by a mass of bubbles, wave to spectators lining the sidewalk during the 90th Rhody Festival Parade on Saturday in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Yard chores to prepare for the summer time

NOW THAT MAY and late spring is upon us, how about a list of chores that will have your garden, lawn and yard looking spectacular… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “The Spiritual Power of Kything” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

ISSUES OF FAITH: Invest in people, not things

MY OLDEST DAUGHTER was recently married. I was reminded of the movie, “Father of the Bride.” My little girl, all of a sudden, was officially… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held at 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 Del Guzzi… Continue reading

A lab mix waits in the rain for the start of the 90th Rhody Festival Pet Parade in Uptown Port Townsend on Thursday. The festival’s main parade, from Uptown to downtown, is scheduled for 1 p.m. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Pet parade

A lab mix waits in the rain for the start of the 90th Rhody Festival Pet Parade in Uptown Port Townsend on Thursday. The festival’s… Continue reading

A lab mix waits in the rain for the start of the 90th Rhody Festival Pet Parade in Uptown Port Townsend on Thursday. The festival’s main parade, from Uptown to downtown, is scheduled for 1 p.m. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend publisher prints sci-fi writer’s work

Winter Texts’ sixth poetry collection of Ursula K. Le Guin

Time bank concept comes to Peninsula

Members can trade hours of skills in two counties

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

Bliss Morris of Chimacum, a float builder and driver of the Rhody float, sits in the driver’s seat on Thursday as he checks out sight lines in the 60-foot float he will be piloting in the streets of Port Townsend during the upcoming 90th Rhody Parade on Saturday. Rhody volunteer Mike Ridgway of Port Townsend looks on. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Final touches

Bliss Morris of Chimacum, a float builder and driver of the Rhody float, sits in the driver’s seat on Thursday as he checks out sight… Continue reading

Bliss Morris of Chimacum, a float builder and driver of the Rhody float, sits in the driver’s seat on Thursday as he checks out sight lines in the 60-foot float he will be piloting in the streets of Port Townsend during the upcoming 90th Rhody Parade on Saturday. Rhody volunteer Mike Ridgway of Port Townsend looks on. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)