Jefferson County

Weekly flight operations scheduled

Field carrier landing practice operations will be conducted for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading

 

Calla lilies as tall in January as they would normally be on May 1. Native to Central America, it is unheard of to see callas so advanced this time of year. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: There’s too much spring in our step

THIS spring weather! As a very good old Wisconsin boy, I want to first remind everyone, even though it’s been raining for… 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: Clallam board to consider amending housing code

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

The first graduating cohort of EDC Team Jefferson's business advisors training stands with certificates. From left to right are George Sawyer, Kit Malone, Devin Rodriguez, Charlotte Richardson and Justine Wagner. Standing is the EDC's Executive Director David Bailiff. Sitting is the EDC's Program and Finance Manager Phoebe Reid and course instructor Ray Sparrowe.

Five business advisors graduate

Cohort studied accounting, marketing in 40-week program

The first graduating cohort of EDC Team Jefferson's business advisors training stands with certificates. From left to right are George Sawyer, Kit Malone, Devin Rodriguez, Charlotte Richardson and Justine Wagner. Standing is the EDC's Executive Director David Bailiff. Sitting is the EDC's Program and Finance Manager Phoebe Reid and course instructor Ray Sparrowe.
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Home Fund contributes to OMC cancer center

Funding supports patient navigator program’s effort to remove barriers

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Carolyn Edge.

POINT OF VIEW: Mobile college campus coming to Peninsula

FOR MANY NORTH Olympic Peninsula residents, the biggest barrier to job training opportunities is distance. An hour or more commute to Port Angeles to take… Continue reading

Carolyn Edge.
Workers from Van Ness Construction in Port Hadlock, one holding a grade rod with a laser pointer, left, and another driving the backhoe, scrape dirt for a new sidewalk of civic improvements at Walker and Washington streets in Port Townsend on Thursday. The sidewalks will be poured in early February and extend down the hill on Washington Street and along Walker Street next to the pickle ball courts. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Sidewalk setup

Workers from Van Ness Construction in Port Hadlock, one holding a grade rod with a laser pointer, left, and another driving the backhoe, scrape dirt… Continue reading

Workers from Van Ness Construction in Port Hadlock, one holding a grade rod with a laser pointer, left, and another driving the backhoe, scrape dirt for a new sidewalk of civic improvements at Walker and Washington streets in Port Townsend on Thursday. The sidewalks will be poured in early February and extend down the hill on Washington Street and along Walker Street next to the pickle ball courts. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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

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

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)

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