Jefferson County

Garden Row Cafe staff in Jefferson Healthcare’s newly built kitchen, from the left: Aurora Kingslight, Shelly Perry, Aimee Smith, Michelle Poore, Teresa Schmidt, Jimmy Snyder, Arran Stark and Nick Collier. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Garden Row Cafe now open to public

Hospital restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner options

Garden Row Cafe staff in Jefferson Healthcare’s newly built kitchen, from the left: Aurora Kingslight, Shelly Perry, Aimee Smith, Michelle Poore, Teresa Schmidt, Jimmy Snyder, Arran Stark and Nick Collier. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)
Celeste Dybeck’s “Return of the Salmon” will be part of the “Under the Surface of the Salish Sea” fiber arts exhibit at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center’s gallery.

Sea life theme for fiber arts exhibit

“Under the Surface of the Salish Sea” will be on exhibit through Feb. 8. The sea life-themed fiber art exhibit will be… Continue reading

Celeste Dybeck’s “Return of the Salmon” will be part of the “Under the Surface of the Salish Sea” fiber arts exhibit at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center’s gallery.

Three injured in three-car collision south of Quilcene

Three people were transported to hospitals following a three-car collision south of Quilcene. Brenda Dewitt, 76, of Quilcene was traveling southbound on U.S.… 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

Michael Bannister of Bainbridge Island, an employee of Washington Conservation Corp, wheels a load of lupin and scotch broom to a waiting truck for disposal at a compost landfill in Port Townsend. The corps was at Fort Worden State Park, thinning out aggressive growing lupin and invasive scotch broom. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Scotch broom removal

Michael Bannister of Bainbridge Island, an employee of Washington Conservation Corp, wheels a load of lupin and scotch broom to a waiting truck for disposal… Continue reading

Michael Bannister of Bainbridge Island, an employee of Washington Conservation Corp, wheels a load of lupin and scotch broom to a waiting truck for disposal at a compost landfill in Port Townsend. The corps was at Fort Worden State Park, thinning out aggressive growing lupin and invasive scotch broom. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Oh, happy day!

Readings: Proper 28, Year C of the Revised Common Lectionary Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us… Continue reading

Port Townsend port commissioners to limit annual cruise ship dockings

Testimony includes surveys from citizens, Main Street program

Kirky Lakenes bought milkshakes for his nieces Ava, left, and Mia Hathaway in Chimacum earlier this year.

Procession set to honor tow truck driver

Lakenes remembered for his helping hand in Jefferson County

Kirky Lakenes bought milkshakes for his nieces Ava, left, and Mia Hathaway in Chimacum earlier this year.

Theater, music performances top arts events

Theater and music performances, a book signing and Field Hall performances highlight this weekend’s entertainment options on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Port Townsend… Continue reading

The Washington Festival and Events Association’s 2025 Pacific Northwest Summit Award winners were presented Oct. 30 at the WFEA Awards Dinner and Auction in the Regency Ballroom in Bellevue. The event of the year award in the small market category was the Lower Elwha Canoe Paddle, accepted by tribal chair Frances Charles. (Shanna Paxton Photography)

Paddle Journey, Forever Twilight earn top awards at conference

About 40,000 people, more than 100 canoes visit Lower Elwha Tribe

The Washington Festival and Events Association’s 2025 Pacific Northwest Summit Award winners were presented Oct. 30 at the WFEA Awards Dinner and Auction in the Regency Ballroom in Bellevue. The event of the year award in the small market category was the Lower Elwha Canoe Paddle, accepted by tribal chair Frances Charles. (Shanna Paxton Photography)

‘For the Birds’ concerts set for Port Angeles, Port Townsend

Nelda Swiggett will present “For the Birds” in Port Angeles and Port Townsend on Saturday. The Port Angeles performance, at Holy Trinity… Continue reading

Rachelle McCabe.

Piano soloist to perform at Grace Lutheran Church

Rachelle McCabe will perform a selection of pieces by Mendelssohn, Schubert, Bartók and Debussy at 3 p.m. Sunday. The concert will be… Continue reading

Rachelle McCabe.
Retired Capt. John Hakanson of the U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps speaks about his military experience on Tuesday during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Port Angeles High School auditorium. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Community honors veterans with music, recognition

Ceremony hosted at PAHS auditorium instead of hangar on Ediz Hook

Retired Capt. John Hakanson of the U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps speaks about his military experience on Tuesday during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Port Angeles High School auditorium. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Aaron Speer, left, a former resident of the DSHS encampment and Jefferson Healthcare hospital commissioner Matt Ready both received trespass warnings from the former encampment on Nov. 4. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Campers trespassed from site

Hospital commissioner talks to residents at locations

Aaron Speer, left, a former resident of the DSHS encampment and Jefferson Healthcare hospital commissioner Matt Ready both received trespass warnings from the former encampment on Nov. 4. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)
Ludlow Village Players, from left, Kim DeRidder as Dad, Jenna Welch as Brittney, Christie Lang as Kat, Susan Abrahamson as Mom and Glenn Gilbert, seated, as Kevin, during a rehearsal for “Mom’s Gift.”

Ludlow Village Players to host scholarship fundraiser

The Ludlow Village Players will host its scholarship fundraiser, “Holidays on the Bay,” at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The annual fundraiser… Continue reading

Ludlow Village Players, from left, Kim DeRidder as Dad, Jenna Welch as Brittney, Christie Lang as Kat, Susan Abrahamson as Mom and Glenn Gilbert, seated, as Kevin, during a rehearsal for “Mom’s Gift.”

PAT NEAL: This otter work

WHO SAYS THERE’S no good news? Lately, the co-managers of our natural resources have stumbled upon a unique method of dealing with a devastating threat… Continue reading

Willow Parvati, left, as Pooh, and Eric Gulin, as Christopher Robin, during a rehearsal for “Winnie the Pooh.”

Port Townsend Youth Theater to stage ‘Winnie the Pooh’

The Port Townsend Youth Theater will open its production of “Winnie the Pooh” at 7 p.m. Thursday and host a matinee performance… Continue reading

Willow Parvati, left, as Pooh, and Eric Gulin, as Christopher Robin, during a rehearsal for “Winnie the Pooh.”

Suggs increases lead in Port Angeles City Council race

Port Angeles City Council incumbent LaTrisha Suggs’ lead widened to a 216-vote advantage over challenger James Taylor as general election ballot counts… Continue reading

“My Heart Is Good” co-authors Ron Charles, left, and Josh Wisniewski, on the shore west of Port Angeles near Deep Creek, will discuss their new book at three public events. (Empty Bowl Press)

‘My Heart Is Good’ tells ‘an untold story’

Book focuses on tribal leader who worked on fishing rights

“My Heart Is Good” co-authors Ron Charles, left, and Josh Wisniewski, on the shore west of Port Angeles near Deep Creek, will discuss their new book at three public events. (Empty Bowl Press)

Lawsuit alleges Jefferson board violated public meetings act

Hospital commissioner says discussions were held inappropriately