Jefferson County

State Senate proposes $7.9 billion capital budget

State Senate budget writers have released a capital construction budget proposal that would authorize $7.9 billion in spending. Of that amount, $4.7 billion… Continue reading

John “Greyhound” Maxwell

Blues concert set at Quimper Grange

John “Greyhound” Maxwell will perform at the Quimper Grange at 7 p.m.Thursday. Tickets to the concert at the grange hall at 1219… Continue reading

John “Greyhound” Maxwell

Meeting focuses on affordable housing project

Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County and the Rotary Club of East Jefferson County will host a community meeting at 5:30… Continue reading

Open rehearsal set today for Friday performance

An open rehearsal today will precede a Friday performance, “Quadruple Bill +” by the Repertory Dance Theatre, presented by the Juan de… Continue reading

Port Townsend closer to zoning changes

As council mulls changes, public calls for greater affordability

Training exercise set at Indian Island

Naval Magazine Indian Island has a security training exercise scheduled for Thursday. Training activities will occur near the installation’s main gate. The… Continue reading

Cookbook author talk Tuesday

The Jefferson County Library will host an online chat with author Jernard A. Wells at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Wells will discuss his… Continue reading

A Grover Gallery visitor talks with teaching artists Barbara Ramsey, far right, and Meg Kaczyk, second from right, during Art Walk earlier this month at the Grover Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. photo courtesy of Northwind Art

Gallery seeks volunteers

Northwind Art is inviting art lovers to volunteer in its downtown Grover Gallery. “It’s a vibrant place, and volunteering is a way… Continue reading

A Grover Gallery visitor talks with teaching artists Barbara Ramsey, far right, and Meg Kaczyk, second from right, during Art Walk earlier this month at the Grover Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. photo courtesy of Northwind Art
Muriel Nesbitt will present “How Climate Change is Robbing You (and Your Garden) of Nutrients” from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Master Gardener series scheduled for Saturday

Muriel Nesbitt will present “How Climate Change is Robbing You (and Your Garden) of Nutrients” from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Nesbitt’s… Continue reading

Muriel Nesbitt will present “How Climate Change is Robbing You (and Your Garden) of Nutrients” from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Dana Sullivan of Port Townsend uses humor and a large pencil in his classes for youngsters and adults at the Northwind Art School. His offerings are among more than 100 courses and camps in the Spring-Summer Catalog launched last week at https://northwindart.org. Photo courtesy of Northwind Art

Northwind Art launches new catalog of classes, camps

“Steal Like an Artist.” “Way to Repoussé.” “A Crash Course in Sign Painting.” “Creatures of Sea and Shore” summer camp. The new… Continue reading

Dana Sullivan of Port Townsend uses humor and a large pencil in his classes for youngsters and adults at the Northwind Art School. His offerings are among more than 100 courses and camps in the Spring-Summer Catalog launched last week at https://northwindart.org. Photo courtesy of Northwind Art

Open house draws fans of new pool, wellness center facility in Port Townsend

Healthier Together event seeks feedback, solutions from patrons

Timber sales strong in Jefferson County

State-managed lands bring in $1.1 million

WSDOT calls off search for missing pilot

The search for a small airplane that dropped off radar two weeks ago in the Queets area has been called off, according… Continue reading

Students watch as Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding instructor Korey Ruben splashes sea water on the hull of a recently completed 14-foot Cat boat built at the school and launched on Thursday. A Cat boat is a style that originated in the northeast and sailed around Martha’s Vineyard often as a party boat because it is wide enough to accommodate several people. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Catboat launched

Students watch as Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding instructor Korey Ruben splashes sea water on the hull of a recently completed 14-foot Cat boat built… Continue reading

Students watch as Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding instructor Korey Ruben splashes sea water on the hull of a recently completed 14-foot Cat boat built at the school and launched on Thursday. A Cat boat is a style that originated in the northeast and sailed around Martha’s Vineyard often as a party boat because it is wide enough to accommodate several people. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula College revamping its application, enrollment process

Trustees learn about new testing, onboarding plans

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: County boards to hear DNR income reports

Government meetings across North Olympic Peninsula

A GROWING CONCERN: Prepare your soil for spring

THE LONG ANTICIPATED Spring officially begins Monday, March 20, 2:24 p.m. (PDT) and with spring, thoughts of rebirth, blooms, warm weather and outdoor activities play… Continue reading

Education-related bills in state Legislature

Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposed $70.4 billion 2023-25 budget includes $120 million for special education… 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… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Port Townsend Uptown resident Kevin Mason stands in the Friday morning sunlight beside his art structure known as "Raccoon Lodge," a non-inhabitable facade constructed on the side of a 160 year old Monterey Cypress tree that cracked and broke onto the street a few years ago. Mason is involved in discussions with the city over a public right of way issue because the base of the sculpture is within a few inches of the public sidewalk.

Port Townsend Raccoon Lodge could be loaned to city

Acceptance could give piece at least two year lifespan

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Port Townsend Uptown resident Kevin Mason stands in the Friday morning sunlight beside his art structure known as "Raccoon Lodge," a non-inhabitable facade constructed on the side of a 160 year old Monterey Cypress tree that cracked and broke onto the street a few years ago. Mason is involved in discussions with the city over a public right of way issue because the base of the sculpture is within a few inches of the public sidewalk.