Jefferson County

From left to right, Al Thompson, Vincent Oneppo, Stephanie M. Neumann and Jonathan Doyle will perform two pieces for saxophone quartets during a chamber music concert on Saturday. (Doug Rodgers)

Port Townsend Chamber Music Series to host concert on Saturday

CHIMACUM —The Port Townsend Chamber Music Series will present a concert at 2 p.m. Saturday. The free event will be at Lutheran Church of the… Continue reading

From left to right, Al Thompson, Vincent Oneppo, Stephanie M. Neumann and Jonathan Doyle will perform two pieces for saxophone quartets during a chamber music concert on Saturday. (Doug Rodgers)
Scuba divers Shawn Augustine, left, Chris Van Damme and Jackie Selbitschka, all with Reef Check, an international non-governmental organization dedicated to the conservation of two ecosystems — tropical coral reefs and temperate kelp forests — place instruments recovered from a buoy in a bucket of water on Tuesday to keep them wet until the data can be downloaded. The data contains information on the salinity, Ph, dissolved oxygen and temperature of the kelp in the 50-degree water of the Salish Sea. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Scientific data

Scuba divers Shawn Augustine, left, Chris Van Damme and Jackie Selbitschka, all with Reef Check, an international non-governmental organization dedicated to the conservation of two… Continue reading

Scuba divers Shawn Augustine, left, Chris Van Damme and Jackie Selbitschka, all with Reef Check, an international non-governmental organization dedicated to the conservation of two ecosystems — tropical coral reefs and temperate kelp forests — place instruments recovered from a buoy in a bucket of water on Tuesday to keep them wet until the data can be downloaded. The data contains information on the salinity, Ph, dissolved oxygen and temperature of the kelp in the 50-degree water of the Salish Sea. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Sally Jablonsky’s “Waterfall Drama” is a large-scale painting in the “Sally’s World” solo exhibition, which will open this week at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery. (Sally Jablonsky)

‘Sally’s World’ to fill Northwind Art gallery

For Sally Jablonsky, art making is a way to access joy and freedom of mind. Her painting, drawing, sculpture and writing are… Continue reading

Sally Jablonsky’s “Waterfall Drama” is a large-scale painting in the “Sally’s World” solo exhibition, which will open this week at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery. (Sally Jablonsky)

Great Washington ShakeOut drill set

The Washington Emergency Management Division has scheduled the Great Washington ShakeOut at 10:16 a.m. Thursday. The annual drill encourages residents to “drop,… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: The great deer hunt of 2025

OPENING DAY. IT’S a day when anything can happen. I was hoping, if for only a brief moment at sunrise, that this season could be… Continue reading

Kelly McNees and Jackson

Port Ludlow Village Players to stage ‘All The King’s Women’

The Port Ludlow Village Players will present Luigi Jannuzzi’s “All The King’s Women” with shows at 6:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m.… Continue reading

Kelly McNees and Jackson

Quimper Mercantile purchases land intended for new location

Board president says direct public offering will fund construction

Central Services projects $5.7M in expenses

Jefferson County department presents 2026 budget

Musician, comic and storyteller Ahamefule J. Oluo will bring their show "The Things Around Us" to Field Arts & Events Hall on Thursday. (Alex Dugan)

Stand-up comic, musician to give solo performance at Field Hall

Life is messy, absurd and beautiful. Such is the message of “The Things Around Us,” a solo performance on Thursday by Ahamefule… Continue reading

Musician, comic and storyteller Ahamefule J. Oluo will bring their show "The Things Around Us" to Field Arts & Events Hall on Thursday. (Alex Dugan)

Electronic edition of Monday’s paper now available

The electronic edition of Monday’s Peninsula Daily News is now available. It had been delayed due to a technical issue. To access… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Fall chores abound for Peninsula gardeners

BOY, IT IS getting darker way too early and that has its own problems because I’ve got a big list of October jobs for you… Continue reading

East Jefferson to host Fire Rescue Fest today

Historical and modern demonstrations, hands-on training slated

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 commissioners to discuss transportation plan

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

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

Three juveniles arrested after high-speed chase

Two juveniles are in their parents’ custody and one is at Clallam County’s Youth Center following a high-speed car chase on Thursday.… Continue reading

Saul and Suzanna Martinez of Monroe take in the view over the Salish Sea from Fort Worden State Park on Thursday. The couple enjoyed a quick trip to Port Townsend to celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Anniversary visit

Saul and Suzanna Martinez of Monroe take in the view over the Salish Sea from Fort Worden State Park on Thursday. The couple enjoyed a… Continue reading

Saul and Suzanna Martinez of Monroe take in the view over the Salish Sea from Fort Worden State Park on Thursday. The couple enjoyed a quick trip to Port Townsend to celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Cider festival tops list of Peninsula entertainment

A cider festival, music performances and an art walk highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Olympic Peninsula Apple and Cider Festival… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Bloom where you are planted

Readings: Proper 23, Year C of the Revised Common Lectionary FIRST, SOME GOOD news (I think!) and a personal note to all those who walked… Continue reading

Jefferson County department asks for funding for employee training

Six staff members bolstered by several volunteer organizations