Jefferson County

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After hiatus, intertribal canoe journey returns

2023 ‘Paddle to Muckleshoot’ kicks off next week

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive… Continue reading

Free outdoor concerts presented on Peninsula

Free outdoor summer concerts are planned next week on the North Olympic Peninsula. The season’s free concerts will be Tuesdays in Sequim through Aug. 29,… 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

Artwork sought for World AIDS Day

Applications are now open for artwork for a World AIDS Day exhibit at the Port Angeles Library. The deadline for submissions is… Continue reading

Bypass bridge in use early Saturday

The Department of Transportation will divert traffic at Shine Creek on state Highway 104 onto a temporary bypass bridge beginning at 1… Continue reading

Ric Brenden, left, and Les Schtick, volunteers with the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, work on Thursday to build a permanent platform for Gunther, a gray whale that washed ashore on a beach in Port Ludlow four years ago. The completed skeleton will take a few more weeks to assemble in order to be ready for a new, free public educational display on Union Wharf in downtown Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Ric Brenden, left, and Les Schtick, volunteers with the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, work on Thursday to build a permanent platform for Gunther, a gray whale that washed ashore on a beach in Port Ludlow four years ago. The completed skeleton will take a few more weeks to assemble in order to be ready for a new, free public educational display on Union Wharf in downtown Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: A strange angel with a hammer

JERUSALEM IS A holy place for three world religions. At any given time, the city is full of political radicals, religious zealots, pious pilgrims and… Continue reading

Melodrama, art shows among entertainment this weekend

A variety of activities are on tap this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Lavender Melodrama continues today through Sunday and the following weekend… Continue reading

New connector taxiway planned

Jefferson County International Airport project contract awarded

Program slated for Unity in Port Townsend on Sunday

Jan Jorgensen will present “Be The Light” at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Jorgensen will be the guest speaker at Unity in Port… Continue reading

DonnaLaHue, Blue Tangle2_oil on linen

ArtWorks2 exhibit features Peninsula artists

ArtWorks2 is hosting an Invitational Art Show and Sale on Friday and Saturday at the Commons at Fort Worden, featuring 27 artists… Continue reading

DonnaLaHue, Blue Tangle2_oil on linen
Teaching artist Leila Block   photo courtesy Northwind Art

Class to teach personalizing tarot cards

“Creating Personalized Tarot Cards” is the next class with teaching artist Leila Block this Friday evening at Northwind Art School. “This class… Continue reading

Teaching artist Leila Block   photo courtesy Northwind Art
Mike Chapman.

Chapman to run for state Senate

Aims to fill seat vacated by Kevin Van De Wege

Mike Chapman.

Port Hadlock woman in custody for drug investigation

A 47-year-old Port Hadlock resident is in custody for investigation of multiple counts of delivery of a controlled substance, according to the… Continue reading

Primary election ballots mailed today

Vote for open seats contested on Aug. 1

Spiritual Tarot classes offered

The Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center is offering a six-week Spiritual Tarot series with Rev. Pamela Douglas-Smith. The classes will be from 1… Continue reading

Stephanie Schneiderman Trio to perform in Port Townsend

Portland-based Stephanie Schneiderman Trio, featuring Jenny Conlee of the Decemberists, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at The Palindrome. Tickets to the… Continue reading

Skylar, 8, left, and Farra Grieves, 10, pet Joaquin the lamb Saturday at Center Valley Animal Rescue’s open house. The nonprofit takes in and rehabilitates pets, livestock, birds and wildlife at its 30-acre facility in Quilcene. It acquired Joaquin, who has a facial deformity, when he was rejected by his mother at birth. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Center Valley rehabs pets, livestock, wildlife

Nonprofit works with law enforcement on animal seizures

Skylar, 8, left, and Farra Grieves, 10, pet Joaquin the lamb Saturday at Center Valley Animal Rescue’s open house. The nonprofit takes in and rehabilitates pets, livestock, birds and wildlife at its 30-acre facility in Quilcene. It acquired Joaquin, who has a facial deformity, when he was rejected by his mother at birth. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)