Jefferson County

April Messenger, left, and Olympic National Park Ranger Chris Erickson share ideas on Wednesday during a listening session at Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles. Nearly 150 people provided feedback about a new Hurricane Ridge Lodge project following the 2023 fire that destroyed the original structure. Nine easels were set up with questions and notes were provided for people to express their goals for a new lodge. The earliest construction can begin is in 2028, and it would take two to three years to complete, weather permitting. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Listening post

April Messenger, left, and Olympic National Park Ranger Chris Erickson share ideas on Wednesday during a listening session at Field Arts & Events Hall in… Continue reading

 

Future of Oceans program to focus on puffins

Expert spent 37 years studying seabirds in Alaska

 

ISSUES OF FAITH: Not too late to make better choices

RECENTLY, I SHARED a story with my family at the dinner table, as I’m wont to do, and my teenage daughter Camille said, “Oh, more… Continue reading

 

Port of Port Townsend to pursue grant for airport

Funds aimed to spur small industrial work

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Program planned for Sunday service in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Barefoot on Holy Ground” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in Port… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Symphony, film screenings set for this weekend

Symphony performances, a garden discussion and film screenings highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Tyler Benedict will be a guest performer during… Continue reading

A standup paddle boarder and his dog take advantage of mild temperatures and calm waters on Tuesday to go for a ride on Port Townsend Bay. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Going for a ride

A standup paddle boarder and his dog take advantage of mild temperatures and calm waters on Tuesday to go for a ride on Port Townsend… Continue reading

A standup paddle boarder and his dog take advantage of mild temperatures and calm waters on Tuesday to go for a ride on Port Townsend Bay. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Northwest Maritime CEO to take six-month sabbatical

Northwest Maritime CEO Jake Beattie will take a planned six-month sabbatical from March 1 through Sept. 1. During that time, Chief Operating… Continue reading

Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs answers questions Wednesday during the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Red Lion Inn. (Emily Hanson/Peninsula Daily News)

Superintendent says national park had more than 3.6M visitors in ’25

Construction projects to affect amenities in ONP this summer

Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs answers questions Wednesday during the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Red Lion Inn. (Emily Hanson/Peninsula Daily News)
Wedner Klebanow uses both arms to control a kite at Fort Worden State Park on Sunday. She was with her father, Rick Klebanow, in 16 mph winds, strong enough for the kite to perform certain stunts. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Let’s go fly a kite

Wender Klebanow uses both arms to control a kite at Fort Worden State Park on Sunday. He was with his father, Rick Klebanow, in 16… Continue reading

Wedner Klebanow uses both arms to control a kite at Fort Worden State Park on Sunday. She was with her father, Rick Klebanow, in 16 mph winds, strong enough for the kite to perform certain stunts. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

PAT NEAL: Life on the stump ranch

THOUGH IT MAY seem like our dark and dreary winter will never end, there are rumors of spring in the air. One afternoon between rain… Continue reading

Port Townsend plans for street projects in 2026

Sales tax, grants to fund expanded effort

Jefferson County officials highlight legislative priorities for this session

Prosecuting attorney cautions against any ‘resentencing’ bills

“Jazz Club” will be among the hundreds of works in Northwind Art’s benefit pop-up sale this weekend at Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water St. in Port Townsend. (Northwind Art)

Northwind sale brings multitude of art, supplies to Port Townsend

Hundreds of bargains on artwork, books, materials and craft supplies will fill Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery this weekend during a benefit… Continue reading

“Jazz Club” will be among the hundreds of works in Northwind Art’s benefit pop-up sale this weekend at Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water St. in Port Townsend. (Northwind Art)

Sorin to present first Yard and Garden series lecture

Marni Sorin will present “Growing Practices for a Resilient Edible Garden” at 10 a.m. Saturday. Sorin’s discussion will be part of the… Continue reading

No weekly flight operations this week

There will be no field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. No landing… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Seven reasons to prune your plants

THE WONDERFUL WARM weather, although a great treat for us, is not necessarily a good thing for your plants. Now would normally be the time… 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

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Legislative priorities to be set next week

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

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HORSEPLAY: Ponies: Little packages with lots of personality

THEY’RE BOTH sugar and spice, naughty and nice! I just adore them. I got my first one at age 8 named SuMac. She… Continue reading

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