Jefferson County

Stars of tomorrow auditions set

The Kiwanis Club of Port Townsend has set a date for auditions for its 2023 Stars of Tomorrow show. The annual talent… Continue reading

Trimming an Italian plum, gleaners Scott Swantner, left, Seth Rolland and Tim Lawson devote their Sunday to trimming and pruning the Blue Heron orchard at Blue Heron Middle School in Port Townsend, to promote growth and health of the fruit trees, some of which were planted in 2010. The fruit goes to the school and is available to students. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Pruning fruit trees

Trimming an Italian plum, gleaners Scott Swantner, left, Seth Rolland and Tim Lawson devote their Sunday to trimming and pruning the Blue Heron orchard at… Continue reading

Trimming an Italian plum, gleaners Scott Swantner, left, Seth Rolland and Tim Lawson devote their Sunday to trimming and pruning the Blue Heron orchard at Blue Heron Middle School in Port Townsend, to promote growth and health of the fruit trees, some of which were planted in 2010. The fruit goes to the school and is available to students. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Computer basics class offered twice this week

The Jefferson County Library will present “Computer Basics: Mouse Pointer Shapes” at 11 a.m. Tuesday. The free class is in the Brinnon… Continue reading

Funds aim to restore oysters

Project will bring material to tideflats

Point Hudson Marina opening ahead of schedule

Point Hudson Marina and RV Park will re-open more than a month ahead of schedule on Wednesday after they have been closed… Continue reading

Seal lecture planned Wednesday

Casey Mclean and Michelle Rivard will present “Northern Elephant Seals in the Pacific Northwest” at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The free lecture, sponsored… Continue reading

Service organizations prepare for annual Point-in-Time count

Survey counts those who are unsheltered or transitionally housed

Survey responses favor alternative uses for Port Townsend golf course

Walking, biking trails among public requests

Toni Wilhelm of Port Townsend visits “One from the Art,” an exhibition of Jay Haskins’ work, at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)

‘One from the Art’ celebrates a creative life

Display honors Haskins, a foundation of Northwind Art

Toni Wilhelm of Port Townsend visits “One from the Art,” an exhibition of Jay Haskins’ work, at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Don’t get snippy about pruning trees

TODAY, WE ARE going to wrap up our short course on pruning. I am always worried about people having just enough knowledge to kill their… 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

Highway 19 lane closed near Chimacum ‘until further notice’

Update to follow site assesment

Housing bond bid weighed

Inslee proposal in Tharinger committee

Infrastructure, housing top priorities in Port Townsend

State of City address emphasizes public engagement

Legislators file dozens of housing bills

State lawmakers are attacking homelessness and the housing crisis from various angles as they dive into… Continue reading

At the Nest, a new hangout for young people in Uptown Port Townsend, teenagers including, from left, Ruby Morgensen, Kyah Kusy and Tilly Norton attended Friday's grand opening. The former dental office at 1119 Lawrence St. is a welcoming coffee house and resource center. The girls, all 15, heard about the Nest from their art teacher, Michele Soderstrom of Port Townsend High School. Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News
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Nest has grand opening

At the Nest, a new hangout for young people in Uptown Port Townsend, teenagers including, from left, Ruby Morgensen, Kyah Kusy and Tilly Norton attended… Continue reading

At the Nest, a new hangout for young people in Uptown Port Townsend, teenagers including, from left, Ruby Morgensen, Kyah Kusy and Tilly Norton attended Friday's grand opening. The former dental office at 1119 Lawrence St. is a welcoming coffee house and resource center. The girls, all 15, heard about the Nest from their art teacher, Michele Soderstrom of Port Townsend High School. Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News

Road closure to allow paving after sewer line break

Inspection of other lines in the works

A 2009 Ford Ranger pickup hit ice and slid into a guardrail and into a ditch on state Highway 104 on Thursday.

Semi collisions badly damage pickups in two wrecks

State Patrol urges caution around big trucks

A 2009 Ford Ranger pickup hit ice and slid into a guardrail and into a ditch on state Highway 104 on Thursday.

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

ODT funds, labor issues before county boards

Government meetings across North Olympic Peninsula