Jefferson County

Small plumes of smoke rise from the Eagle Point Fire, as seen from the Hurricane Hill Trail, as rain moves into the area. (Olympic National Park)

Firefighters sent to interior park

Crew members to help visitors in North Fork Quinault, Skyline areas

Small plumes of smoke rise from the Eagle Point Fire, as seen from the Hurricane Hill Trail, as rain moves into the area. (Olympic National Park)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Give me credit, please

SOME BELIEVE CAPITALISM is God’s favorite economic system. It would follow that God also endorses the sophisticated financial system that makes capitalism work. However, when… Continue reading

Navy conducting security exercise

Naval Magazine Indian Island is conducting a security training exercise today. Training activities are near and on the installation. They include the… Continue reading

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Olympic Music Festival hosts recital in its finale

Concerts set for 2 p.m. Saturday, Sunday

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The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Service set for Unity in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Spirit, Pilgrimage and Faith” at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Ask a gardener at Saturday clinic

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

Crafts by the Dock scheduled this weekend

The 51st annual Crafts by the Dock Fair will offer a variety of local handmade goods on Saturday and Sunday just one… Continue reading

Feedback to shape stock plan program

Port Townsend, Jefferson County work toward building designs

People line the dock at the Northwest Maritime Center to greet the Polynesian Voyaging Canoe, Hōkūleʻa, as it prepares to dock in Port Townsend after it was towed from Tacoma early Tuesday. The Hawaii-based Hōkūleʻa began its journey in Juneau, Alaska, and will visit 36 countries and nearly 100 indigenous territories before reaching its final destination in Japan. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Canoe docks in Port Townsend

People line the dock at the Northwest Maritime Center to greet the Polynesian Voyaging Canoe, Hōkūleʻa, as it prepares to dock in Port Townsend after… Continue reading

People line the dock at the Northwest Maritime Center to greet the Polynesian Voyaging Canoe, Hōkūleʻa, as it prepares to dock in Port Townsend after it was towed from Tacoma early Tuesday. The Hawaii-based Hōkūleʻa began its journey in Juneau, Alaska, and will visit 36 countries and nearly 100 indigenous territories before reaching its final destination in Japan. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

COVID is on rise; few seen in hospitals

Official: ‘This is not going back to 2020’

Painter Chris Witkowski's "Port Townsend Rooftops" is one of 45 new artworks installed at Jefferson Healthcare hospital. image courtesy Northwind Art

Jefferson Healthcare exhibits new artwork

A new influx of art has arrived at Jefferson Healthcare, thanks to six North Olympic Peninsula artists. All over the hospital, from… Continue reading

Painter Chris Witkowski's "Port Townsend Rooftops" is one of 45 new artworks installed at Jefferson Healthcare hospital. image courtesy Northwind Art

Moonfest set for Friday, Saturday

Jim Munn of Munn Bros Hood Canal Properties and Sheryl Wolover of Yoga Legends will host Moonfest at their Lake Leland Amphitheater near… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: The autumn harvest

when the rain and wind wash the dust away and the air smells fresh and clear.… Continue reading

Wooden boats feted in annual Port Townsend festival

Hundreds of vessels expected this weekend

Firefighting continues in park, forest locations

Hurricane Ridge Road remains open

UPDATE: Polynesian voyaging canoe expected in Port Townsend on Tuesday

A Polynesian voyaging canoe will arrive in Port Townsend today at approximately 4 p.m. and be welcomed by a local delegation at… Continue reading

Judge: Growler flights continue

Navy must redo impact statement

Forks teenager dies in rollover collision

Officials: Driver lost control of vehicle

Port of Port Townsend closes on $1.4M deal for Short’s Farm

Steering committee to be organized to provide guidance

A GROWING CONCERN: Plenty of labor left for late summer days

CAN YOU BELIEVE it? September is already upon us! The weather definitely turned this last week with all the rain, but hold your horses folks,… Continue reading