Jefferson County

Photo by Karen Griffiths
At the JeffCo fair Future Farmers of America member Ivy Pettit and her horse Kohana completed a fast burn-n-turn in the youth barrel racing competition.

HORSEPLAY: Vaulting popularity rises at Peninsula events

OH, TO BE young, agile and with a lithe body able to take a running leap onto the back of a moving horse to perform… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths
At the JeffCo fair Future Farmers of America member Ivy Pettit and her horse Kohana completed a fast burn-n-turn in the youth barrel racing competition.

Man charged with multiple felonies, including burglary

Report: Suspect stole vehicle, body cameras

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

Counties awarded $2.1M in grant funds

Agencies aim to protect near-shore habitat

Highway reopens to traffic near Kalaloch Campground

Work crews have completed emergency repairs on U.S. Highway 101 near Kalaloch Campground. Both lanes of the highway are open to traffic, the… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Faith isn’t a destination, it’s an experience

IT SEEMS LIKE advertisements are always targeting me to take an “experience vacation.” This is the popular trend of not just going somewhere, but also… Continue reading

Joel Kawahara prepares his famous fish head stew in 2018. (Kellie Henwood)

Longtime Quilcene fisherman lost at sea

Loved ones remember him for his work, personality

Joel Kawahara prepares his famous fish head stew in 2018. (Kellie Henwood)

Makah Days, Butoh festival slated this weekend

Makah Days, a history center fundraiser and the Salish Sea Butoh Festival highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Makah Days, the… Continue reading

Speaker set at Unity in Port Townsend for weekend service

Suzanne De Masso will present “Soul Contracts” at 11 a.m. Sunday. De Masso will be the guest speaker at Unity in Port… Continue reading

Butoh performances set at Fort Worden

Dance form seeks to connect with the primordial

Primary election results certified in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Clallam and Jefferson county auditors have certified results of the Aug. 5 primary election. Washington primary election results must be certified and… Continue reading

Port Townsend Artist Studio Tour set for this weekend

The Raw Art Collective will host the 20th Port Townsend Artist Studio Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.… Continue reading

Port Townsend to pursue housing project grants

Evans Vista project could add affordable units, city official says

Seven Monkeys to host inaugural art exhibit

“Seven Monkeys” will open from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the Seven Monkeys Gallery, 51 Herbert St., Quilcene. The inaugural exhibit… Continue reading

Quinn Early, 6, of Port Townsend, spins five hula hoops at once during the 33rd Uptown Port Townsend Street Fair on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Street Fair

Quinn Early, 6, of Port Townsend, spins five hula hoops at once during the 33rd Uptown Port Townsend Street Fair on Saturday.… Continue reading

Quinn Early, 6, of Port Townsend, spins five hula hoops at once during the 33rd Uptown Port Townsend Street Fair on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Man gets 23-year prison sentence

Previously convicted of second-degree rape

Northwind Art invites artists to enter ‘Showcase 2026’

Northwind Art’s year-long exhibition of artists around the region is open for applications, with a link to the online entry form at… Continue reading

Olympic Music Festival to host concerts this weekend

The Olympic Music Festival will continue its 2025 summer season with concerts at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The concerts will be… Continue reading

Port Townsend Summer Band to play Sunday

The Port Townsend Summer Band will present “Around the World in 80 Days” at 1 p.m. Sunday. The free concert will be… Continue reading

Timber sales bring in funds for Jefferson County

State Department of Natural Resources regional representatives updated the Board of Jefferson County Commissioners on second quarter timber sales. “Second quarter, we… Continue reading