Jefferson County

Mixed media artist to speak to Port Ludlow Art League

Erika Wurm will address a meeting of the Port Ludlow Art League at 1 p.m. Wednesday. The league will meet at the… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend capital projects examined

Development funds to expire in 2027

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Speaker set at Unity in Port Townsend for weekend service

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Opening to Spiritual Vision” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in Port… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
A dog walker, lower right, stops to read a sign while strolling along among the autumn colors at Kai Tai Lagoon in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Autumn colors

A dog walker, lower right, stops to read a sign while strolling along among the autumn colors at Kai Tai Lagoon in Port Townsend.… Continue reading

A dog walker, lower right, stops to read a sign while strolling along among the autumn colors at Kai Tai Lagoon in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Group adds features to Port Townsend park

City leaders praise organization’s progress

Jefferson Conservation District to host native plant sale

The Jefferson County Conservation District will begin accepting orders for its native plant sale on Monday. Orders for the annual online sale… Continue reading

Port Townsend artist Elisabeth Mention’s “Camargue Horses” is among the new artworks at Jefferson Healthcare hospital.

Northwind installs new art at Jefferson Healthcare hospital

Artist Elisabeth Mention was in southern France with her French husband, Michel. They traveled to the coastal locale of Camargue, hoping to… Continue reading

Port Townsend artist Elisabeth Mention’s “Camargue Horses” is among the new artworks at Jefferson Healthcare hospital.

Walk-by fiber exhibit installed in Uptown Port Townsend

Lora Armstrong has curated a walk-by exhibit of wool felting in Uptown Port Townsend. The exhibit will be open 24 hours a… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: The great clam hunt of 2025

THIS MUST BE the best autumn weather in years. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, it did with the opening of… Continue reading

The Production Alliance will press cider on site, boiling it and making hot cider. (Sarah Wright)

Peninsula apple, cider festival set across multiple locations

Music, dancing, games and a parade highlight event

The Production Alliance will press cider on site, boiling it and making hot cider. (Sarah Wright)
Racers make a big splash as they hit the water after rolling down the boat ramp at Northwest Maritime on Saturday. The 14 entrants in the Kinetic Skulpture race had to prove their floatability by paddling across the bay to the Port Townsend city dock, about a quarter-mile, and back to the ramp before they could participate in Sunday’s event. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Making a splash

Racers make a big splash as they hit the water after rolling down the boat ramp at Northwest Maritime on Saturday. The 14 entrants had… Continue reading

Racers make a big splash as they hit the water after rolling down the boat ramp at Northwest Maritime on Saturday. The 14 entrants in the Kinetic Skulpture race had to prove their floatability by paddling across the bay to the Port Townsend city dock, about a quarter-mile, and back to the ramp before they could participate in Sunday’s event. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Brian Conway will perform at the Friends Meeting Hall in Port Townsend on Thursday.

Brian Conway to perform traditional Irish music

Brian Conway will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Friends Meeting Hall, 1841 Sheridan St., Port Townsend. Admission is by a… Continue reading

Brian Conway will perform at the Friends Meeting Hall in Port Townsend on Thursday.

Historical society to provide behind-the-scenes tours

The Jefferson County Historical Society will host behind-the-scenes tours of its research collection from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The tours… Continue reading

Arup Chattopadhyay of Kolkata, India, will perform in Port Townsend on Saturday.

Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center to host musical journey to India

Richard Russell will present “Raga and Tala: A Musical Journey to India” at 4 p.m. Saturday. The concert will be at the… Continue reading

Arup Chattopadhyay of Kolkata, India, will perform in Port Townsend on Saturday.

Vaccines available for most but not children

Health officer: Feds holding back pediatric doses

A GROWING CONCERN: For perfect planting, consider the whole story

AS WE MOVE into October and autumn, the leaves start to clog your gutters, the rains have returned (burn ban has been lifted!) and planting… 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: Board to hear possible timber sale replacement

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Food bank to cover Peninsula counties

Port Angeles location to distribute supplies

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