Jefferson County

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Wendy Bart, representing the YMCA, signs a lease for a lot on the Port Townsend School property to be used as a Jefferson County Early Learning and Family Support Center at a signing on Thursday at the administration office of Port Townsend School District. School superintendent, Linda Rosenbury, center front, had just affixed her signature to the lease. Also on hand were 4 year old Azan Luqman, with his parents behind him, Asif Luqman and Shawnisa Francis. Behind Bart are school board directors John Nowak and Jennifer James-Wilson, Dr. Molly Parker, representing Jefferson Healthcare, Alex Hankle, 7 week old Juniper, Nicole Hankle and Jefferson County supervisor Kate Dean.

YMCA, Port Townsend School District sign lease for daycare

Construction to start next year

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Wendy Bart, representing the YMCA, signs a lease for a lot on the Port Townsend School property to be used as a Jefferson County Early Learning and Family Support Center at a signing on Thursday at the administration office of Port Townsend School District. School superintendent, Linda Rosenbury, center front, had just affixed her signature to the lease. Also on hand were 4 year old Azan Luqman, with his parents behind him, Asif Luqman and Shawnisa Francis. Behind Bart are school board directors John Nowak and Jennifer James-Wilson, Dr. Molly Parker, representing Jefferson Healthcare, Alex Hankle, 7 week old Juniper, Nicole Hankle and Jefferson County supervisor Kate Dean.

A GROWING CONCERN: Take some time to mulch things over

I’VE BEEN THINKING about all the spring jobs to be done and realizing it is now spring, let’s do mulch. One of the most misused,… Continue reading

Bill would extending orca protective zone

Amendment proposed to get legislation out of committee

Clallam County might sign onto Port Angeles letter to DOT

PT council sent state similar letter earlier

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

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Counties to view RPA funds, vacating rights of way

Government meetings across North Olympic Peninsula

Highway 104 roundabouts delayed until 2024

DOT cites permitting slow-down as obstacle

Photos by Karen Griffiths Cutline: Peninsula Junior Rodeo competitors Lillian Bond and Jasper practice Breakaway Roping (meaning she releases the rope after she throws the loop around the steer’s head instead it staying attached to her saddle horn and backing up to keep a tight connection between horse and steer)) using a “dummy” steer pulled by a Quad driven by her mom Jennifer Bond.

HORSEPLAY: Kids come join PJRA; learn the ropes, riding

CALLING ALL BUCKAROOS, cowboys and cowgirls! It’s time to saddle up and join our local Peninsula Junior Rodeo Association! Dream of riding a bucking bronc… Continue reading

Photos by Karen Griffiths Cutline: Peninsula Junior Rodeo competitors Lillian Bond and Jasper practice Breakaway Roping (meaning she releases the rope after she throws the loop around the steer’s head instead it staying attached to her saddle horn and backing up to keep a tight connection between horse and steer)) using a “dummy” steer pulled by a Quad driven by her mom Jennifer Bond.

Merchants tapped to display student art

Friday is the deadline for merchants to sign up to showcase student art for Art Wave. The artwork, created by Port Townsend… 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

Dance, music, plays abound on Peninsula this weekend

Entertainment will range from dance to musical concerts to plays this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The annual Kickoff Dinner and Auction will usher… Continue reading

East Jefferson ambulance fees could increase

Fire commissioners to discuss topic, encourage public input

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office FBI agents and Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies served a search warrant Wednesday in Quilcene that is part of a multi-agency investigation covering Western Washington and at least one other state.

Jefferson County deputies help FBI serve search warrant in Quilcene

Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies assisted FBI agents Wednesday morning in serving a search warrant at a Quilcene address as part of “court-authorized law… Continue reading

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office FBI agents and Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies served a search warrant Wednesday in Quilcene that is part of a multi-agency investigation covering Western Washington and at least one other state.
Kate Dean.

Kate Dean appointed to state Board of Health

Jefferson commissioner appointed by governor

Kate Dean.

Proposed fee increases

Here are increases in the proposed new East Jefferson Fire Rescue ambulance billing schedule that would align with the former Port Ludlow… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Service set for Unity in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Julian of Norwich’s Seven Lessons” at 11 a.m. Sunday Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith
Puff the Magic Dragon Puff the Magic Draon is by the Port Ludlow Art League's artist of the month Ann Arscott.

Trash to Art Treasure in Port Ludlow

The Trash to Art Treasure exhibit is on display at the Bay Club in Port Ludlow. The exhibit, which is sponsored by… Continue reading

Puff the Magic Dragon Puff the Magic Draon is by the Port Ludlow Art League's artist of the month Ann Arscott.

Buddy Mondlock to perform Friday

Rainshadow Recording and Concerts will present Nashville singer-songwriter Buddy Mondlock at the Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery at 7:30 p.m. Friday and for… Continue reading

Mike Carroll

Michael Carroll will present ‘An Evening of Classical Piano’

Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concerts will host Michael Carroll, a classical pianist, at the Candlelight Concert series at Trinity United Methodist Church… Continue reading

Mike Carroll
Ursula Perry is a member of Repertory Dance Theatre of Utah, which comes to the North Olympic Peninsula this week for school visits, an open rehearsal and a concert presented Friday by the Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts. (Logan Sorenson)

Performers, choreographer dance on Peninsula

Repertory Dance Theatre to offer finale Friday

Ursula Perry is a member of Repertory Dance Theatre of Utah, which comes to the North Olympic Peninsula this week for school visits, an open rehearsal and a concert presented Friday by the Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts. (Logan Sorenson)