Jefferson County

With emotions running high, the skipper of the boat, Jordan Hanssen, and crewman Greg Spooner share a hug as the boat is pulled up the ramp under the eyes of spectators lining the dock at the Port Townsend Boat Haven on Monday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Rowboat that set record recycled

Ceremonial ‘wake’ held for 30-foot vessel

With emotions running high, the skipper of the boat, Jordan Hanssen, and crewman Greg Spooner share a hug as the boat is pulled up the ramp under the eyes of spectators lining the dock at the Port Townsend Boat Haven on Monday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Tech Tuesday class offered

The Jefferson County Library will present “Outdoor Nature Apps, Part I” from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. The hybrid class is… Continue reading

Tidepools launch party will offer awards, reading and pop-up art exhibit

The 59th edition of Tidepools will be released on Thursday. The public is invited to a launch party from 6 p.m. to… Continue reading

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

Jefferson Transit to use an electric bus

Agency’s future is with alternative-fuel vehicles

Northwest Maritime Center volunteer Brad Bebout, left, stands ready to assist team Beasts From the East, Ivan Medvedev and Egor Klevak, front, both from Seattle, as they finish first the 70-mile paddle from Tacoma to Port Townsend on Saturday morning. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Race to Alaska starts today

Beasts from the East wins SEVENTY/48

Northwest Maritime Center volunteer Brad Bebout, left, stands ready to assist team Beasts From the East, Ivan Medvedev and Egor Klevak, front, both from Seattle, as they finish first the 70-mile paddle from Tacoma to Port Townsend on Saturday morning. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Best of the Peninsula.

Nomination round begins for Best of Peninsula

Nominations are being accepted for the Best of the Peninsula in both Clallam and Jefferson counties. In separate ballots, voters will be asked to first… Continue reading

Best of the Peninsula.

A GROWING CONCERN: Garden homework for the end of the school year

WELL HERE WE are, already into the month of June. Soon school will be out and summer activities begin in earnest! So with that said,… Continue reading

David Conklin/Jefferson County Farmers Markets Heath Wade enjoys opening day at the Chimacum Farmers Market in 2022.

Chimacum Farmers Market opens Sunday

Special events planned for first day of season

David Conklin/Jefferson County Farmers Markets Heath Wade enjoys opening day at the Chimacum Farmers Market in 2022.

Derelict vessel recycling program kicks off in Port Townsend on Monday

Boat to be stripped and crushed at Boat Haven

Kestner Homestead Trail footbridge to be closed for repairs

The footbridge over Kestner Creek along the Kestner Homestead Loop in the Quinault Rain Forest will be closed from Monday through… Continue reading

Overnight closures of Hood Canal Bridge begin Tuesday

The Hood Canal Bridge will be closed to vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians overnight for three days beginning Tuesday. Contractors for the state Department… 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,… Continue reading

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Serenity House, Jefferson burn ban on county agendas

Govenment meetings across North Olympic Peninsula

Work by Ann Arscott is on view at Gallery 9.

Saturday Art Walk set for Port Townsend

A special exhibit is planned during this Saturday’s Art Walk in Port Townsend. Autonomy Art Show, a fundraiser for reproductive rights for… Continue reading

Work by Ann Arscott is on view at Gallery 9.

Entertainment set on Peninsula this weekend

A variety of entertainment is available this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • First Friday Art Walk will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.… Continue reading

Tenor Lawrence Brownlee stars in the Metropolitan Opera’s “Die Zauberflöte” (“The Magic Flute”), to be simulcast live this Saturday morning in Port Angeles and Port Townsend. (Metropolitan Opera)

Final Met opera, ‘The Magic Flute,’ set for Saturday

In the last live simulcast of the season, the Metropolitan Opera in New York City will send “Die Zauberflöte,” aka Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” to… Continue reading

Tenor Lawrence Brownlee stars in the Metropolitan Opera’s “Die Zauberflöte” (“The Magic Flute”), to be simulcast live this Saturday morning in Port Angeles and Port Townsend. (Metropolitan Opera)

Port Townsend Evensong service set

Katy Taylor will provide music for an Evensong service from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Sunday. The contemplative Celtic Christian service is… Continue reading

Boats in the 2019 Race to Alaska compete for a $10,000 prize in a route that takes them from Port Townsend to Ketchikan, Alaska, but organizers say the race is more about the experience than the money. (Drew Malcolm via Northwest Maritime Center)

Race to Alaska sets sail Monday

Participants to use human, wind power

Boats in the 2019 Race to Alaska compete for a $10,000 prize in a route that takes them from Port Townsend to Ketchikan, Alaska, but organizers say the race is more about the experience than the money. (Drew Malcolm via Northwest Maritime Center)
Rescuers in Jefferson County assist a woman on Wednesday who went looking for a hiker reported missing on Monday. The woman was injured attempting to cross the Duckabush River and transported to Jefferson Healthcare hospital in Port Townsend. (Brinnon Fire Department)

Woman rescued in her search for hiker

Sporadic drone flights still checking area

Rescuers in Jefferson County assist a woman on Wednesday who went looking for a hiker reported missing on Monday. The woman was injured attempting to cross the Duckabush River and transported to Jefferson Healthcare hospital in Port Townsend. (Brinnon Fire Department)