Jefferson County

Marine mammals are federally protected

Some people thought they were doing a good deed when they saw a harbor seal pup without its mother and removed it from… Continue reading

Officials: fireworks ban in Jefferson County successful

Future bans may be necessary as summer temperatures rise

High fire risk expected to continue on Peninsula

Dry conditions predicted at least through September

Joshua Guerrier.

Search and rescue team recovers hiker’s body from Duckabush River

The body of Joshua Guerrier, who had been missing since May 29, has been recovered, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Jefferson… Continue reading

Joshua Guerrier.

Marine Trades president sees room for growth in Port Townsend

‘Blue economy’ can bring in money, he says

Two people died in a wreck Friday on U.S. Highway 101. (State Patrol)

Two killed in head-on collision after driver crosses centerline

Woman, 33, and 7-year-old passenger deceased at scene

Two people died in a wreck Friday on U.S. Highway 101. (State Patrol)
Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News Weekly deadheading and disbudding will not only give you a long lasting supply of cut flowers, it will also give you amazing color in the garden. The results pictured are after just one week of work.

A GROWING CONCERN: Take time to smell, and prune, the roses

THIS YEAR HAS been just spectacular for roses! My very first job in the greenhouse, at age 4, was tending the 3,200 blooming rose bushes.… Continue reading

Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News Weekly deadheading and disbudding will not only give you a long lasting supply of cut flowers, it will also give you amazing color in the garden. The results pictured are after just one week of work.

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

Full burn bans in effect on Peninsula

Full burn bans are in effect in Clallam and Jefferson counties. Both counties have incresed restrictions to all outdoor burning, including campfires, bonfires, briquette barbecues,… Continue reading

Submitted photo Congratulations to these Equitese Pony Club members for attaining higher levels of accomplishments through the U.S. Pony Club of America. Levels of certification start at what is called D Level (beginner), progressing to C Level (intermediate) then to B Level and A Level (advanced). From left: Hazel Vidal, level D3 in dressage; Addi Staley, D2 in hunt seat equitation; Lisa Cartwright, D2 in dressage and D3 in horse management; Galadriel Nichols, D2in dressage and D3 in horse management; Katie Haman, D2 in dressage and D3 in horse management; Rose Soini, D2 in eventing (in flat work) and horse management . Visit www.ponyclub.org for more information. Follow the club on its Facebook page, Equitese Pony Club.

HORSEPLAY: Tips and tricks for dealing with equine insect issues

“DID YOU INCLUDE her bits and pieces?” That’s the question fellow rider Kim Bues asked when I explained I rub Lacey’s undercarriage with Vaseline to… Continue reading

Submitted photo Congratulations to these Equitese Pony Club members for attaining higher levels of accomplishments through the U.S. Pony Club of America. Levels of certification start at what is called D Level (beginner), progressing to C Level (intermediate) then to B Level and A Level (advanced). From left: Hazel Vidal, level D3 in dressage; Addi Staley, D2 in hunt seat equitation; Lisa Cartwright, D2 in dressage and D3 in horse management; Galadriel Nichols, D2in dressage and D3 in horse management; Katie Haman, D2 in dressage and D3 in horse management; Rose Soini, D2 in eventing (in flat work) and horse management . Visit www.ponyclub.org for more information. Follow the club on its Facebook page, Equitese Pony Club.

Port Townsend to begin season of free outdoor summer concerts

Port Townsend will begin its season of free outdoor concerts next week. Port Townsend’s Concerts on the Dock series, presented by Port Townsend Main Street… 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

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Joint public safety facility, fireworks ban before county boards

Government meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Service set for Unity in Port Townsend

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

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Circus, movie set in Quilcene

A live circus performance by UP UP UP, Inc., will be followed by a family-friendly movie under the stars at Worthington Park on… Continue reading

Glacier memorial, melodrama, circus on Peninsula this weekend

An artistic memorial to disappearing glaciers, a melodrama in Sequim and a circus in Quilcene are among activities on tap this weekend on the North… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Don’t let adversity discourage you

ON MEMORIAL DAY, we went on a little hike to Devil’s Punchbowl at Lake Crescent. It was a delightful day and we had a pleasant… Continue reading

Dr. Molly Martin, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Healing Clinic executive director, speaks to a crowd at the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon on June 27. “We know from what we’ve been doing so far, recovery is possible,” Martin said. “And we are absolutely here to help. If there is anyone who needs our services, please tell them to seek us out.” (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Jamestown’s Healing Clinic, one year later

Director, law enforcement discuss its impact

Dr. Molly Martin, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Healing Clinic executive director, speaks to a crowd at the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon on June 27. “We know from what we’ve been doing so far, recovery is possible,” Martin said. “And we are absolutely here to help. If there is anyone who needs our services, please tell them to seek us out.” (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Sonoma County's quartet, The Musers, wil perform in Coyle.

Musers provide first outdoor show of season in Coyle

The Musers, Sonoma County’s “free-range” folk quartet, will play the first outdoor show of the season at Concerts in the Woods in Coyle… Continue reading

Sonoma County's quartet, The Musers, wil perform in Coyle.
A view of Protection Island from East Jefferson County shows smoke from the fire that broke out on Wednesday. (Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office)

Protection Island fire burns 15 acres before it’s extinguished

Blaze didn’t threaten area’s bird habitat

A view of Protection Island from East Jefferson County shows smoke from the fire that broke out on Wednesday. (Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office)