Jefferson County

Derek Kilmer

POINT OF VIEW: Your neighbors are fighting for a stronger local economy

it was a symphony of livelihoods,… Continue reading

Derek Kilmer

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

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Revenue Advisory, Healthier Together panels before county boards

Government meetings across North Olympic Peninsula

Entertainment scheduled on Peninsula

A home show, concerts, dramas on tap this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • KONP’s Clallam County Home and Lifestyle Show returns this weekend… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Oneness and Polarity” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in Port Townsend,… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Brinnon woman airlifted to Harborview after wreck

A Brinnon woman was listed in serious condition at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Wednesday morning after her Ford Focus collided with… Continue reading

Jefferson County to form task force for pool

Members to explore locations, construction options

Casey Neill to perform Friday at The Palindrome

Singer-songwriter Casey Neill, joined by keyboardist Jenny Conlee, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The concert, presented by Rainshadow Recording, is at… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Smells like spring fever

THERE MAY BE nothing more beautiful than pussywillows in the snow. Unless it’s the white blossoms of the Indian plum above the pale, yellow flower… Continue reading

Members of the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series include, from left to right, Pamela Roberts, Anne Krabill, Kristin Smith, Marina Rosenquist, Marie Meyers and Sung-Ling Hsu.

Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra to host Chamber Music Series on Saturday

The Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra will present the third concert in its Chamber Music Series at 3 p.m. Saturday at the First… Continue reading

Members of the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series include, from left to right, Pamela Roberts, Anne Krabill, Kristin Smith, Marina Rosenquist, Marie Meyers and Sung-Ling Hsu.

Ranger and the Re-Arrangers to play at Concerts in the Woods

Ranger and the Re-Arrangers will play at 3 p.m. Saturday at Concerts in the Woods in Coyle. The concert will be at the… Continue reading

Bill Porter, also known as Red Pine, will speak at Studium Generale on Thursday.

Red Pine to speak at Studium Generale in Port Townsend

Author and translator Bill Porter will address Studium Generale Port Townsend at 4 p.m. Thursday. The free speaker series, sponsored by Peninsula… Continue reading

Bill Porter, also known as Red Pine, will speak at Studium Generale on Thursday.
"Autumn Audrey” is by Cory Bennett, who will teach “Mixed Media Painting from Start to Finish” March 14-April 16 at Northwind Art School in Port Townsend. (Cory Bennett)

’Date Nights,’ ‘Art with Heart’ planned at Port Townsend art school

Cory Bennett freely proclaims it: “I get a high from interacting with people on a creative level,” said the muralist. He’s a… Continue reading

"Autumn Audrey” is by Cory Bennett, who will teach “Mixed Media Painting from Start to Finish” March 14-April 16 at Northwind Art School in Port Townsend. (Cory Bennett)
Black Market Trust will perform at the Bay Club in Port Ludlow on Thursday.

Black Market Trust to play at Port Ludlow Performing Arts

Port Ludlow Performing Arts will host Black Market Trust at 7 p.m. Thursday. The Los Angeles-based group will perform a mix of… Continue reading

Black Market Trust will perform at the Bay Club in Port Ludlow on Thursday.

Jefferson County to talk short-term rentals

Jefferson County will host a series of public meetings to discuss regulations regarding short-term rental properties. The county is looking for public… Continue reading

One sent to hospital after Paradise Bay house fire

One person was sent to Jefferson Healthcare hospital after an early morning fire destroyed a house at Paradise Bay and Boat Drive,… Continue reading

“In Praise of Trees” is on view at the Bay Club.

Port Ludlow artists exhibit their work

“In Praise of Trees” art exhibit at the Bay Club is running through March and April at 120 Spinnaker Lane in Port… Continue reading

“In Praise of Trees” is on view at the Bay Club.
Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro, left, and Mayor David Faber speak during the city’s annual State of the City address at the Port Hudson building in Port Townsend on Monday. Faber and Mauro said the city faced some challenges in 2023 but also made progress on important issues like housing and infrastructure. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend sees victories, challenges in past year

City manager, mayor present State of City

Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro, left, and Mayor David Faber speak during the city’s annual State of the City address at the Port Hudson building in Port Townsend on Monday. Faber and Mauro said the city faced some challenges in 2023 but also made progress on important issues like housing and infrastructure. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)
A Coast Guard helicopter lowers a swimmer on Saturday to a vessel that was on the rocks off Marrowstone Island. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

Boat stranded on rocks, boater rescued Saturday

Second person aboard swam to safety without help from Coast Guard

A Coast Guard helicopter lowers a swimmer on Saturday to a vessel that was on the rocks off Marrowstone Island. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

A GROWING CONCERN: Get your garden marching orders

THE “IDES OF March” are nearly upon us and we had an extra leap year day to prepare for the soon to arrive, official start… Continue reading