Jefferson County

Man in Port Ludlow suspicious death identified

Pending test results could determine homicide or suicide

‘Inspired by Sea and Science’ on display through Feb. 2

“Inspired by Sea and Science: The Fiber Art of Carla Stehr” is on display at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. The… Continue reading

Eric McRae.

Electrical engineer to lecture on underwater sound

Discussion part of Port Townsend Marine Science Center series

Eric McRae.

Enrollment deadline approaching for Peninsula College classes

The first day of winter quarter on Jan. 6 at Peninsula College is close to two months away, but it’s not too… Continue reading

Music, art on tap for Peninsula weekend events

Music and stage performances, art exhibitions and holiday bazaars highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Saltfire Theatre will stage its sixth production,… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “The Soul of Money” during services at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
Former Marine Joseph Schwann of Port Townsend smiles as he receives a Quilt of Valor from Susan Travis, right, and another member of Quilts of Valor during the Veterans Day event at the American Legion Marvin G. Shields Memorial Post 26 in Port Townsend on Monday. Group leader Kathey Bates, left, was the emcee of the event. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Quilts of Valor

Former Marine Joseph Schwann of Port Townsend smiles as he receives a Quilt of Valor from Susan Travis, right, and another member of Quilts of… Continue reading

Former Marine Joseph Schwann of Port Townsend smiles as he receives a Quilt of Valor from Susan Travis, right, and another member of Quilts of Valor during the Veterans Day event at the American Legion Marvin G. Shields Memorial Post 26 in Port Townsend on Monday. Group leader Kathey Bates, left, was the emcee of the event. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Derek Kilmer.

Congressman Kilmer to work with Rockefeller Foundation

Twelve years in Congress to come to an end

Derek Kilmer.

Period now open for health questions

Open enrollment runs through Dec. 7

Dainius Vaičekonis will perform Saturday on the Schimmel grand piano at Grace Lutheran Church in Port Townsend.

Piano soloist to perform during Art and Our Schimmel Grand series

Dainius Vaičekonis will perform Godowski’s Java and Tirakontameron suites for solo piano at 3 p.m. Saturday. The concert, the second performance in… Continue reading

Dainius Vaičekonis will perform Saturday on the Schimmel grand piano at Grace Lutheran Church in Port Townsend.

Port Townsend expects $18M in public works expenditures next year

Director covers more than $73M in six-year capital facilities plan

Rock concert set for Quilcene Lantern

Live Life Loud will present the Heavy PNW Rock Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The hard rock concert will be at Quilcene Lantern… Continue reading

Former state Sen. Kevin Van De Wege, D-Lake Sutherland, said 18 years in public office was a “life-altering experience.” (Kevin Van De Wege)

Van De Wege reflects on political career

Former senator to continue firefighting, begin consulting

Former state Sen. Kevin Van De Wege, D-Lake Sutherland, said 18 years in public office was a “life-altering experience.” (Kevin Van De Wege)
Tracy Ryan, a nurse at Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend, stands in front of one of the hospital’s maternity ward rooms. (Grace Deng/Washington State Standard)

Rural maternity wards are struggling to stay afloat

State and federal lawmakers are trying to help

Tracy Ryan, a nurse at Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend, stands in front of one of the hospital’s maternity ward rooms. (Grace Deng/Washington State Standard)

Jefferson County approves transportation plan

Six-year improvement outlook budgeted for more than $94M

Port Angeles textile artist Merrie Jo Schroeder, installing the “Beatlemania” walk-by exhibit at 675 Tyler St., Port Townsend. The display of Beatles memorabilia and Beatles-themed art quilts and textile pieces will continue through November.

Fiber artists install Beatles walk-by exhibit

Peninsula Fiber Artists have installed “Beatlemania: 60th Anniversary,” a walk-by exhibit, in Port Townsend. The exhibit is open 24 hours a day… Continue reading

Port Angeles textile artist Merrie Jo Schroeder, installing the “Beatlemania” walk-by exhibit at 675 Tyler St., Port Townsend. The display of Beatles memorabilia and Beatles-themed art quilts and textile pieces will continue through November.
Tom Melancon will perform at Candlelight Concerts on Thursday evening.

Melancon to perform at Candlelight Concerts

Tom Melancon will perform during a Candlelight Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday. The series, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor St.… Continue reading

Tom Melancon will perform at Candlelight Concerts on Thursday evening.
Zak (Zack Gottsagen) and Tyler (Shia Labeouf) near the raft they built together to travel by water. (Port Townsend Film Festival)

Nonprofit to screen film with insights into their work

Port Townsend Film Festival, Olympic Neighbors partner for movie

Zak (Zack Gottsagen) and Tyler (Shia Labeouf) near the raft they built together to travel by water. (Port Townsend Film Festival)

Port Townsend ethics complaint dismissed

Officer examines argument on open meetings

“Floral Flight,” a digital painting by Larry Davidson, the artist of the month at the Port Ludlow Art League.

Reception set Wednesday for artists of the month

The Port Ludlow Art League will host a reception for Larry Davidson from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. The reception will… Continue reading

“Floral Flight,” a digital painting by Larry Davidson, the artist of the month at the Port Ludlow Art League.