Jefferson County

ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding solace in song

WHEN OUR DAUGHTER Maggie died, I found so much comfort in listening to the uplifting music and words spoken at General Conference. General Conference happens… Continue reading

Music entertainment on tap for Peninsula this weekend

Music entertainment, an art walk and plays will highlight the Peninsula this weekend. • “Gunmetal Blues” continues its run with shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through… Continue reading

Twice daily bridge inspections start next week

Bridge preservation engineers from the state Department of Transportation will begin in-depth inspections of the state Highway 104 bridge over the Hood Canal… Continue reading

Two-lane bypass to be installed Monday

Contractor crews working for the state Department of Transportation will begin constructing a temporary two-lane bypass for U.S. Highway 101 over Contractors Creek… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Love is Orange: Creativity” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in Port… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
Sopranos rehearsing, back row, from left, Beth Cahape, Annalee McConnell, Joan Coyne and Amy Johnson; front row, from left, Judy Backman, Mardelle Hansen and Mar Oneppo.

Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County to host weekend concerts

The Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County will perform Robert Ray’s Gospel Mass and Songs of Americana at two… Continue reading

Sopranos rehearsing, back row, from left, Beth Cahape, Annalee McConnell, Joan Coyne and Amy Johnson; front row, from left, Judy Backman, Mardelle Hansen and Mar Oneppo.

Curtis and Loretta to play at Concerts in the Woods

Curtis and Loretta will play at 3 p.m. Sunday for Concerts in the Woods. The concert is at the Laurel B. Johnson Community… Continue reading

Gus Griffin, 11, second from left, and classmates dig up weeds in one of Port Townsend’s three gardens on March 28. (Grace Deng/Washington State Standard)

Farm-to-school programs flourish in Washington

Demand from school districts outpacing state funding

Gus Griffin, 11, second from left, and classmates dig up weeds in one of Port Townsend’s three gardens on March 28. (Grace Deng/Washington State Standard)

Funding farm-to-school programs

In the 2021-2023 state budget, Washington set aside money specifically for the farm-to-school program for the first time in hopes of expanding it. The state… Continue reading

Jefferson enacts 1-year moratorium on STRs

County wants to consider possible regulations for rentals

The Hawaiian Chieftain, a 103-foot sailing ship, was returned to the water Tuesday after it spent several years being restored at the Port of Port Townsend Boat Haven. The ship, purchased from the Grays Harbor Historical Society by Aubrey and Matt Wilson, will now return to Hawaii, where it will be available for tours and events. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)
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Hawaiian Chieftain back in the water

The Hawaiian Chieftain, a 103-foot sailing ship, was returned to the water Tuesday after it spent several years being restored at the Port of Port… Continue reading

The Hawaiian Chieftain, a 103-foot sailing ship, was returned to the water Tuesday after it spent several years being restored at the Port of Port Townsend Boat Haven. The ship, purchased from the Grays Harbor Historical Society by Aubrey and Matt Wilson, will now return to Hawaii, where it will be available for tours and events. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

PAT NEAL: Spill some salmon here

IT WAS ANOTHER tough week in the news. The bad news was the loss of 25,525 salmon smolts that did not survive the March 29… Continue reading

State Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz speaks with Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro in Sather Park in Port Townsend on Tuesday about the city’s park management. The state Department of Natural Resources recently awarded Port Townsend more than $350,000 to bolster urban forestry. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend awarded grants for urban forestry

DNR allocates $8 million statewide for parks

State Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz speaks with Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro in Sather Park in Port Townsend on Tuesday about the city’s park management. The state Department of Natural Resources recently awarded Port Townsend more than $350,000 to bolster urban forestry. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)
The cast of “Nunsense,” front row, from left, Vicki Valley, Christine Usher and Kate Marshall; back row, from left, Madison Maxwell and Gwen Adams.

Ludlow Players to perform ‘Nunsense’ this weekend

The Ludlow Village Players will perform “Nunsense” at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday with a matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday. The production… Continue reading

The cast of “Nunsense,” front row, from left, Vicki Valley, Christine Usher and Kate Marshall; back row, from left, Madison Maxwell and Gwen Adams.

Claire and Merah to perform at the Palindrome on Friday

Singer-songwriters Kathryn Claire and Margot Merah will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The concert will be in the Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery,… Continue reading

Funds for Caswell Brown village well spent, Jefferson officials say

Commissioner: ‘Transformational and not enough at the same time’

Jefferson County Master Gardeners to conduct plant clinic on Saturday

Jefferson County Master Gardeners will conduct their “Ask a Master Gardener” plant clinic series from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The… Continue reading

Property tax payment deadline set for April 30

Property taxes for Clallam and Jefferson counties are due on or before April 30. Payments received after the due date will be… Continue reading

Karyn Williams, owner of Red Dog Farm in Chimacum, bags fresh lettuce in anticipation of the opening of the 32nd Port Townsend Farmers Market on Saturday. This will be Williams’ 17th year of participation in the market. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Fresh from the farm

Karyn Williams, owner of Red Dog Farm in Chimacum, bags fresh lettuce in anticipation of the opening of the 32nd Port Townsend Farmers Market on… Continue reading

Karyn Williams, owner of Red Dog Farm in Chimacum, bags fresh lettuce in anticipation of the opening of the 32nd Port Townsend Farmers Market on Saturday. This will be Williams’ 17th year of participation in the market. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

‘Gunmetal Blues’ playing at Key City Theatre through April

“Gunmetal Blues,” a hard-boiled detective tale disguised as a lounge act, will be on stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and… Continue reading