Jefferson County

Consumer fireworks allowed beginning today

Legal only in certain areas as specific times

Scott MacDonald of Team Sporting Chance, left, and Stuart Sugden of Team Bella Bella and Beyond, seen near Fraser Reach, British Columbia, on Sunday, were the final two racers to complete the Race to Alaska on Tuesday. They were the 17th and 18th teams, respectively. (Northwest Maritime Center)
Scott MacDonald of Team Sporting Chance, left, and Stuart Sugden of Team Bella Bella and Beyond, seen near Fraser Reach, British Columbia, on Sunday, were the final two racers to complete the Race to Alaska on Tuesday. They were the 17th and 18th teams, respectively. (Northwest Maritime Center)
Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs talks about the fire from a vantage point just below the day lodge, which burned May 7. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Hurricane Ridge reopening to public

Park aims to restore services after blaze

Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs talks about the fire from a vantage point just below the day lodge, which burned May 7. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Book reading scheduled

Mitch Luckett will read from his new novel “Holy Roller Heart” from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Luckett will read and… Continue reading

Cougar lecture scheduled

Nickoli Kallman will present “Cougar and Bear Conflict Management and Prevention” at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Kallman will speak in the Fort Flagler… Continue reading

International joke day feted in Port Townsend

The Port Townsend Laughter Club will celebrate International Joke Day at 2 p.m. Friday. The club meets in Grace Lutheran Church, 1120… Continue reading

Nighttime traffic stops expected on Highway 104 this week

Overnight travelers on State Highway 104 between Highway 19 and the Hood Canal Bridge will want to plan extra time during their… Continue reading

Kids get a kick out of the bouncy jumper at the free Field Day event at Fort Worden State Park on Saturday. The event included a range of games, prizes and live entertainment presented by The Production Alliance and Fort Worden Hospitality. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Field Day

Kids get a kick out of the bouncy jumper at the free Field Day event at Fort Worden State Park on Saturday. The event included… Continue reading

Kids get a kick out of the bouncy jumper at the free Field Day event at Fort Worden State Park on Saturday. The event included a range of games, prizes and live entertainment presented by The Production Alliance and Fort Worden Hospitality. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Best of the Peninsula.

Vote for Best of the Peninsula

It’s time again to vote for the Best of the Peninsula. Now that the top five nominees from each category have been determined, the Best… Continue reading

Best of the Peninsula.

A GROWING CONCERN: Disbudding makes for sensational summer blooms

IT’S FINALLY SUMMER, with perfect weather, sunny skies, vacation days galore and everyone’s garden is coming into full brilliance. Numerous people this week have asked… Continue reading

EJFR approves more funds for training, equipment

Financial situation allows items to be added back into budget

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 (off… Continue reading

Free outdoor summer concerts begin on Peninsula next week

Free weekly outdoor summer concerts will begin next week in Port Angeles and Sequim, with Port Townsend’s series starting July 13. The free concerts will… Continue reading

Photos by Karen Griffiths

 

Cutline: Members of the Peninsula Chapter of Back Country Horseman gathered for at Miller Peninsula State Park for a pre-ride breakfast before hitting the trails for its annual Rhody Ride. The state’s official flower, the pink flowered Pacific Rhododendron, R. macrophyllum, was in full bloom.

HORSEPLAY: Rhody rides and events make summer fun

IT’S BLOOMING RHODY time! June is the month when our native Pacific Rhododendron’s pink flowers are on full display —the perfect time for Back Country… Continue reading

Photos by Karen Griffiths

 

Cutline: Members of the Peninsula Chapter of Back Country Horseman gathered for at Miller Peninsula State Park for a pre-ride breakfast before hitting the trails for its annual Rhody Ride. The state’s official flower, the pink flowered Pacific Rhododendron, R. macrophyllum, was in full bloom.

Olympic Music Festival announces summer season

Tickets are on sale now for the 40th summer season of the Olympic Music Festival. In-person performances will be at Fort Worden’s… Continue reading

Strong support for golf at last open house

Golfers balk at proposed options for reworked course

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

Two rescued from boat fire off Paradise Bay

Two people were rescued early Friday afternoon from a boat fire about three miles off of Paradise Bay, East Jefferson Fire Rescue… Continue reading