Jefferson County

Jefferson Healthcare increases access to telehealth appointments

Jefferson Healthcare is expanding telehealth services by providing its patients with access to quality medical care from the comfort of their own… Continue reading

Georgia Bullard recently spent a week as a legislative page sponsored by Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend.)

Legislative page from Sequim

Georgia Bullard recently spent a week as a legislative page sponsored by Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend). Bullard, the daughter of Rebecca Bullard, is a… Continue reading

Georgia Bullard recently spent a week as a legislative page sponsored by Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend.)

New executive director named at Olympic Angels

Morgan Hanna has been named executive director of Olympic Angels. Hanna, the nonprofit’s founder, has also served as a guardian as litem… Continue reading

“Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants” is the selection for the Port Townsend Community Read.
Monique Gray Smith adapted "Braiding Sweetgrass" for teens.
“Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants” is the selection for the Port Townsend Community Read.
Monique Gray Smith adapted "Braiding Sweetgrass" for teens.

Special fire department meeting set in Port Ludlow

The East Jefferson Fire-Rescue commissioners will discuss updated commissioner districts related to the merger with Port Ludlow Fire Rescue during a special… Continue reading

Stream steward course takes application for next session

The Washington State University Jefferson County Extension is accepting applications for its stream steward course. The five-week course will be held from… 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, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

Activities blooming on North Olympic Peninsula

A home show, Sunshine Festival, music and dance are planned this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • “The Dresser” continues this weekend and next… Continue reading

Evensong service scheduled

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

ISSUES OF FAITH: A meditation on death and new life

the most somber day of the Christian church year: the day we face not only… Continue reading

Paintings by Shelly Gould will be on display at Gallery 9.

Paintings, photography, wood relief on view during Port Townsend art walk

Downtown art galleries will stay open late Saturday with special exhibits for the Port Townsend Saturday Art Walk. Among them will be… Continue reading

Paintings by Shelly Gould will be on display at Gallery 9.
Singer-songwriter Jeff Plankenhorn will be on stage at the Palindrome.

Plankenhorn to perform on Saturday

Austin-based guitarist and singer-songwriter Jeff Plankenhorn will perform at the Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $20 each… Continue reading

Singer-songwriter Jeff Plankenhorn will be on stage at the Palindrome.
Northwest Watershed Institute Volunteer crew leader David Dunn and daughter, Willow, plant trees and secure tree protectors in a recent event.
Northwest Watershed Institute Volunteer crew leader David Dunn and daughter, Willow, plant trees and secure tree protectors in a recent event.
The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Service set for Unity in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Lent as Spiritual Practice” at 11 a.m. Sunday Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in Port… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith
A cougar was spotted swimming near Vancouver Island in 2020, and researchers have found that the cats can potentially swim up to 2 kilometers, allowing them to reach more than half the islands in Puget Sound. (Courtesy photo/Tim Melling, Panthera)

Swimming cougars cast new light on cat movement

Researchers find cougars island hopping in Puget Sound

A cougar was spotted swimming near Vancouver Island in 2020, and researchers have found that the cats can potentially swim up to 2 kilometers, allowing them to reach more than half the islands in Puget Sound. (Courtesy photo/Tim Melling, Panthera)

Two Crows for Comfort to play in Coyle

Canadian folk-roots duo Two Crows for Comfort will make its Concerts in the Woods debut at 3 p.m. Saturday. The show will be… Continue reading

Wearable Art Student Show set for Saturday

Port Townsend’s Wearable Art Student Show 2023 will be at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday at Key City Public Theatre. The… Continue reading

Suzanne Ames.

Peninsula College described as small but mighty

President speaks of building workforce

Suzanne Ames.