Jefferson County

Two REDD cast members are Consuelo Aduviso, at left, and Gabs Nathanson.

Tickets on sale for REDD on sale now

REDD, an interpretation of Little Red Ridinghood set in Spanish-Colonial Philippines, will have its world premiere beginning Wednesday and continuing through April… Continue reading

Two REDD cast members are Consuelo Aduviso, at left, and Gabs Nathanson.

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 hurt in three-car wreck

Two people were injured and one person was cited Friday morning in a three-vehicle blocking collision on state Highway 20 just west… Continue reading

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Marine Discovery Center, health update before county commissions

Government meetings across North Olympic Peninsula

The women of Windsor plot to deliver a knight’s comeuppance in “Falstaff,” the Metropolitan Opera production to be simulcast live Saturday at the Naval Elks Lodge in Port Angeles. (Metropolitan Opera/Live in HD)

‘Falstaff’ pours forth on North Olympic Peninsula

Opera to be simulcast Saturday

The women of Windsor plot to deliver a knight’s comeuppance in “Falstaff,” the Metropolitan Opera production to be simulcast live Saturday at the Naval Elks Lodge in Port Angeles. (Metropolitan Opera/Live in HD)
Dawn Reid, right, shows Gov. Jay Inslee a pencil drawing of her daughter, Kimberly, after Inslee signed a bill titled with Kimberly’s name. State Rep. Debra Lekanoff, left, took part in the ceremony. (Gabe Galanda)

Governor signs Kimberly Bender’s Law

Legislation named for Quileute tribe member ratchets up penalty for custodial sex abuse

Dawn Reid, right, shows Gov. Jay Inslee a pencil drawing of her daughter, Kimberly, after Inslee signed a bill titled with Kimberly’s name. State Rep. Debra Lekanoff, left, took part in the ceremony. (Gabe Galanda)
Neil Howe works Wednesday at the ReStore for Habitat for Humanity East Jefferson County in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Habitat homes expand in Jefferson County

More than 10 units under construction now

Neil Howe works Wednesday at the ReStore for Habitat for Humanity East Jefferson County in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Time to change gears

ONE SONG I just love from my past (my ever increasing past, as it turns out, against all odds) is Paul Simon’s “The 59th Street… Continue reading

Port Townsend Farmers Market returns Saturday

Opening ceremonies to proceed rain or shine

Andrea Slemmons's work is among that on display at the Port Townsend Gallery.

Saturday Art Walk brings new shows

This weekend’s free Art Walk promises new exhibitions in downtown Port Townsend’s galleries, all set to be open 5:30 p.m. to 8… Continue reading

Andrea Slemmons's work is among that on display at the Port Townsend Gallery.

Squatchcon, other events planned on Peninsula

The second annual Squatchcon, improv, a teen lock-in and lectures are among the activities planned this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Squatchcon Port… Continue reading

Musician Danny Barnes will debut his visual art Friday, March 31, at the Northwind Art Grover Gallery in Port Townsend. He's named his show "My World Wipe Your Feet." image courtesy of Danny Barnes

‘My World Wipe Your Feet’ at Grover Gallery

Banjo virtuoso Danny Barnes debuts as a visual artist

Musician Danny Barnes will debut his visual art Friday, March 31, at the Northwind Art Grover Gallery in Port Townsend. He's named his show "My World Wipe Your Feet." image courtesy of Danny Barnes

Cook to talk mushrooms

Langdon Cook will present “Spring Fungi: From Patch to Plate” from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Cook will speak… Continue reading

Federal raid nets Quilcene woman

Total of 27 accused of multi-state drug trafficking ring

Port Townsend City Council approves zoning changes

Reforms seek to increase housing density

Jefferson County Department of Community Development facing staffing issues

Workload impacted by employees leaving

Port of Port Townsend considers hiring second engineer for projects

Agency has $47M capital budget, faces ‘unprecedented’ volume

A crew from Jefferson County Public Utility District works to replace an old pole with a new one on the corner of Scott and Lawrence streets on Monday in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Replacing a pole

A crew from Jefferson County Public Utility District works to replace an old pole with a new one on the corner of Scott and Lawrence… Continue reading

A crew from Jefferson County Public Utility District works to replace an old pole with a new one on the corner of Scott and Lawrence streets on Monday in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Friday was Day 75 of the 105-day legislative session at the state Capitol as lawmakers reviewed bills for a Wednesday deadline.

DNR carbon credits bill in Senate

Present legislation pared down from original

Friday was Day 75 of the 105-day legislative session at the state Capitol as lawmakers reviewed bills for a Wednesday deadline.
Recipients of the 2023 Jefferson County Community Leadership Awards are, from left, Adeline Gellert-DePalma, Future Business Leader of the Year; Sarah Spaeth, Citizen of the Year; Jake Ramsey, Rising Entrepreneur; Jacob Davidson, Young Professional of the Year; Richard Tucker, President of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Jefferson County; and Cathy and Pete Langley, Business Leader of the Year. The awards were presented at a dinner Saturday at the American Legion Post in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County leadership awards presented

Sarah Spaeth honored as Citizen of Year

Recipients of the 2023 Jefferson County Community Leadership Awards are, from left, Adeline Gellert-DePalma, Future Business Leader of the Year; Sarah Spaeth, Citizen of the Year; Jake Ramsey, Rising Entrepreneur; Jacob Davidson, Young Professional of the Year; Richard Tucker, President of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Jefferson County; and Cathy and Pete Langley, Business Leader of the Year. The awards were presented at a dinner Saturday at the American Legion Post in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)