Jefferson County

Rose Wilson, center, was a 20-year cancer survivor and was a puller in the 2006 "Pink Paddle" to raise awareness about breast cancer. Wilson's daughter, Wendy Sampson, is joining the 2023 journey as support ground crew, and said she'll have a table about cancer awareness at every stop along the route. (Courtesy photo / Wendy Sampson)

Canoes to arrive at Lower Elwha land on Sunday

‘Paddle to Muckleshoot’ bringing tribes together

Rose Wilson, center, was a 20-year cancer survivor and was a puller in the 2006 "Pink Paddle" to raise awareness about breast cancer. Wilson's daughter, Wendy Sampson, is joining the 2023 journey as support ground crew, and said she'll have a table about cancer awareness at every stop along the route. (Courtesy photo / Wendy Sampson)

DNR enacts burning restrictions

The state Department of Natural Resources has banned campfires on state land in eight counties, including Clallam and Jefferson. “These decisions are never… Continue reading

Photo by Katie Newton

Cutline: 4-H High Point winners from a show earlier this month which qualifies riders to compete at the Clallam County Fair’s horse show Aug. 17-20.

Left to right: Intermediate Champion Lila Tore;, Intermediate Reserve Champion Ellie Karjalainen; Helping Hands trophy Kinlee  Morris; Walk Trot Champion Elise Sirguy; Walk Trot Reserve Champion Grace Karjalainen; Games Champion Katelynn Sharpe; Senior Reserve Champion tied between Celbie, Karjalainen and Ava Hairell; Senior Champion Taylor Maughan. Not pictured is Games Reserve Champion Zakara Braun.

HORSEPLAY: Clallam County 4-H horse show a success

EXCITEMENT AND GIGGLES were in the air during this month’s pre-fair 4-H horse show at the Clallam County Fairgrounds. “It was a blast for all… Continue reading

Photo by Katie Newton

Cutline: 4-H High Point winners from a show earlier this month which qualifies riders to compete at the Clallam County Fair’s horse show Aug. 17-20.

Left to right: Intermediate Champion Lila Tore;, Intermediate Reserve Champion Ellie Karjalainen; Helping Hands trophy Kinlee  Morris; Walk Trot Champion Elise Sirguy; Walk Trot Reserve Champion Grace Karjalainen; Games Champion Katelynn Sharpe; Senior Reserve Champion tied between Celbie, Karjalainen and Ava Hairell; Senior Champion Taylor Maughan. Not pictured is Games Reserve Champion Zakara Braun.

Orchestra program assured at Port Townsend School District

Position now part-time, superintendent says

Port Hadlock woman airlifted after Friday wreck

GARDINER ­— A Port Hadlock woman was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Friday afternoon after being involved in a two-vehicle wreck at… Continue reading

photo by Brian Goodman
"Rushing Water" appears in "Outside In," the show on view now at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend.

‘Outside In’ artists to give free talk Saturday

The two photographers went together to the same spot: Salmon Cascades on the Sol Duc River. Their shots turned out to be… Continue reading

photo by Brian Goodman
"Rushing Water" appears in "Outside In," the show on view now at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend.

Entertainment varied on Peninsula this weekend

Activities abound on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. • Field Arts & Events Hall offers Community Days, a free weekend of performances from local… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: On becoming expert: Living into love

FOR REASONS THAT aren’t quite clear to me, when the hubbie and I put in a new office for me to work in, I decided… Continue reading

Jefferson County special meeting called

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a coordination meeting with staff during a special meeting at 11:30 a.m. today. The hybrid… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Service set for Unity in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Barefoot on Holy Ground: Becoming the Way” at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Bunker open to teens this Friday

Another free afternoon of art-making for young people in sixth through 12th grades is set for this Friday at Northwind Art School… Continue reading

Puzzle print projects at library

The Summer Reading Program will present “Puzzle Print” at 2 p.m. Thursday. The class is in the Humphrey Room at the Jefferson… Continue reading

Dance concerts from Bill Evans conference begin Friday

Three different contemporary dance concerts featuring nationally-prominent choreographers will be performed in the JFK Hall at Fort Worden as part of the… Continue reading

Famed rocker Albert Lee performs Wednesday

Legendary British rocker Albert Lee and his band will perform with special guest John “Greyhound” Maxwell, at 7:30 p.m. tonight at The… Continue reading

No golf in PT, council decides

Stakeholders’ plans rejected, told to redo

Counties to file joint application for federal grant

Commissioners agree regional approach will boost competitiveness

Possible plans to replace Mountain View pool in Port Townsend

There are two possibilities for a new aquatics and wellness center at Mountain View Commons in Port Townsend, and both would require voter approval. They… Continue reading

Two options emerge for pool

Both would require Port Townsend voter approval

A GROWING CONCERN: For the best season, add a pinch

IT IS the calm before the storm. Your flowers all seem to be growing so well. In fact, they look marvelous. But wait,… Continue reading