Jefferson County

Music and theater highlight Peninsula weekend

Community theater, an art walk and plenty of music options will be featured this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • “The Man with the… Continue reading

Port Townsend woman in serious condition after wreck

A Port Townsend woman was in serious condition following a wreck at Discovery Road and state Highway 20, said a spokesperson for… Continue reading

Reforms making a difference at Fort Worden, PDA director says

Organization moving toward stability; challenges remain

Some water system users face steep price hikes

County commissioners’ letter asks rates to be examined

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

Joanna Gabriel will present the lesson at 11 a.m. Sunday. Gabriel is the guest speaker at Unity in Port Townsend, 3918 San… Continue reading

Youth art on display throughout Port Townsend

Businesses in Port Townsend historic districts are displaying art by local students throughout May. More than 40 businesses, in both uptown and… Continue reading

Music professors Jennifer Chung and Matthew Daline will host a “Professional-Amateur Concert” at 1 p.m. Saturday to benefit YEA Music.

‘Professional-Amateur Concert’ to benefit YEA Music

Port Ludlow Performing Arts will host a “Professional-Amateur Concert” at 1 p.m. Saturday to benefit YEA Music. The concert is at the… Continue reading

Music professors Jennifer Chung and Matthew Daline will host a “Professional-Amateur Concert” at 1 p.m. Saturday to benefit YEA Music.

Concert to benefit Ugandan orphans

Lisa Lanza will perform a Mother’s Day concert to benefit Ugandan AIDS orphans at 4 p.m. Sunday. The annual concert is First… Continue reading

Olympic Music Festival to host cellist, pianist

The Olympic Music Festival will host Pablo Ferrández and Julio Elizalde in a recital at 7 p.m. Monday. The concert is at… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: The best Mother’s Day present

MOTHER’S DAY IS coming up. I had a great mother. I know because I am not writing this from prison. It wasn’t my mother’s fault… Continue reading

Roundabouts, timber industry top discussion

Peninsula’s state lawmakers recap session

Welcome center to open at Northwest Maritime Center

The Northwest Maritime Center will celebrate the opening of its new welcome center from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday. The welcome center… Continue reading

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Council vice chair Loni Greninger, left, and tribal elder Celeste Dybeck sing the S’Klallam paddle song, a call for people to pull together. Despite a chilly rain, scores of people attended Sunday’s 120th anniversary celebration of the golf course, an event that included the unveiling of a banner with its new name: the Camas Prairie Park and Camas Prairie Golf Course. The park is designed to serve a more diverse group of users than in the past, said Bob Wheeler, Friends of the Port Townsend Golf Park president. He added that in addition to stick golf, disc golf, foot golf, a playground, trails and native planting areas are part of the plans. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

New park unveiled

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Council vice chair Loni Greninger, left, and tribal elder Celeste Dybeck sing the S’Klallam paddle song, a call for people to pull… Continue reading

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Council vice chair Loni Greninger, left, and tribal elder Celeste Dybeck sing the S’Klallam paddle song, a call for people to pull together. Despite a chilly rain, scores of people attended Sunday’s 120th anniversary celebration of the golf course, an event that included the unveiling of a banner with its new name: the Camas Prairie Park and Camas Prairie Golf Course. The park is designed to serve a more diverse group of users than in the past, said Bob Wheeler, Friends of the Port Townsend Golf Park president. He added that in addition to stick golf, disc golf, foot golf, a playground, trails and native planting areas are part of the plans. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Packed races begin to emerge

Political hopefuls file intent to run

Firefighters from East Jefferson Fire and Rescue battle a two-story barn fire Sunday on Gibbs Road. (East Jefferson Fire and Rescue)

No injuries following fire at barn on Gibbs Lake Road

No injuries were reported following a barn fire on Gibbs Road just off West Valley Road, according to a news release from East… Continue reading

Firefighters from East Jefferson Fire and Rescue battle a two-story barn fire Sunday on Gibbs Road. (East Jefferson Fire and Rescue)

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

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

A GROWING CONCERN: When April showers bring May problems

WE’VE ALL HEARD the saying “April showers bring May flowers.” The problem is, this year’s April showers were very late in coming! What makes matters… Continue reading

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