Jefferson County

Chamber music, EcoArt, online auction fundraiser offered on Peninsula

Intimate chamber music concerts, environmental art and an online auction are among this weekend’s entertainment on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Port Angeles Symphony… Continue reading

Deadlines loom for golf course survey

Survey can be completed online or by mail

Grand opening of nonprofit youth cafe today

Proceeds from ‘the Nest’ will fund OWL360 youth programs

ISSUES OF FAITH: What’s the difference between a church and a temple?

ONE OF THE distinctive faith traditions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are temples. Many have asked me what the difference is… Continue reading

Many ideas, no plan for Short’s Farm

Port of Port Townsend listens as to potential deal

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Service set for Unity in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “The Christ Within” at 11 a.m. Sunday Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in Port Townsend,… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Scouring under Highway 19 closes lane near Chimacum

CHIMACUM – A 25-mph speed limit and one-way alternating traffic is in place on state Highway 19 between Chimacum Road and Swansonville Road until further… Continue reading

Following local cities, Jefferson County proclaims rights for orcas

County becomes first in state to make declaration

Conservation district sets special meeting

The Jefferson County Conservation District board has called a special meeting for 12:30 p.m. today, it announced late Wednesday. The meeting will… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare sets workshop

The Jefferson Healthcare board of commissioners will conduct a facilitated governance workshop during a special meeting from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.… Continue reading

Melody Douglas, left, and Paige Govia.

Candidates named for Rhody Festival royalty

Queen to be crowned in March 5 ceremony

Melody Douglas, left, and Paige Govia.

Four flu deaths on Peninsula

COVID-19 cases flat despite records spike

Garden club to meet Thursday

Bridget Gregg will present “The Master Gardener Program: A Gardening Resource for the Community” at 1 p.m. Thursday at a meeting of the… Continue reading

Jefferson County drafts guidelines for remaining Rescue Plan funding

‘Last call’ to apply for federal relief dollars

Ali Redman, aquarium curator for the Port Townsend Marine Science Center exhibit at Fort Worden State Park, points to the eye slit of Sylvia, a 3-year-old male giant Pacific octopus named after Sylvia Earle, the first female chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The center is awaiting a permit from the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to be released back his original habitat, which is under the science center pier. Giant Pacific octopuses die after mating and live no more than 3 or 4 years. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Soon to be released

Ali Redman, aquarium curator for the Port Townsend Marine Science Center exhibit at Fort Worden State Park, points to the eye slit of Sylvia, a… Continue reading

Ali Redman, aquarium curator for the Port Townsend Marine Science Center exhibit at Fort Worden State Park, points to the eye slit of Sylvia, a 3-year-old male giant Pacific octopus named after Sylvia Earle, the first female chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The center is awaiting a permit from the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to be released back his original habitat, which is under the science center pier. Giant Pacific octopuses die after mating and live no more than 3 or 4 years. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Photo by Karen Griffiths Cutline: The Steffen family with their BLM mustangs from left: Glamour (4), Sierra Steffen, Freesta (4), Stardust (5), Marisa Steffen, Tahani (5), Lucy (2), Eliza Steffen and mom Erica Steffen with Big Guy (1). The girls are taking part in a 100-day training competition with some of the mustangs, and at the end will show their new skills at the Teens and Oregon Mustang Showdown, held during the Northwest Horse Expo in Albany, Oregon March 24-26. On the evening 26th the mustangs in the competition will be auctioned off.

HORSEPLAY: The Steffen family is all in for the mustangs

WILD MUSTANGS! WHAT comes to mind when you read those words? Perhaps pictures or movies of them rearing up and fighting hard not to be… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths Cutline: The Steffen family with their BLM mustangs from left: Glamour (4), Sierra Steffen, Freesta (4), Stardust (5), Marisa Steffen, Tahani (5), Lucy (2), Eliza Steffen and mom Erica Steffen with Big Guy (1). The girls are taking part in a 100-day training competition with some of the mustangs, and at the end will show their new skills at the Teens and Oregon Mustang Showdown, held during the Northwest Horse Expo in Albany, Oregon March 24-26. On the evening 26th the mustangs in the competition will be auctioned off.
Volunteers participating in the Martin Luther King Day of Service at Fort Worden State Park carry a load of European dune grass on Monday to a waiting truck for disposal. The group, made up of employees of the Marine Science Center and other volunteers, worked to remove European dune grass that was planted by the park service to control erosion but later discovered it was choking out the native plants. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Day of service

Volunteers participating in the Martin Luther King Day of Service at Fort Worden State Park carry a load of European dune grass on Monday to… Continue reading

Volunteers participating in the Martin Luther King Day of Service at Fort Worden State Park carry a load of European dune grass on Monday to a waiting truck for disposal. The group, made up of employees of the Marine Science Center and other volunteers, worked to remove European dune grass that was planted by the park service to control erosion but later discovered it was choking out the native plants. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson Healthcare special meeting set

The Jefferson Healthcare board of commissioners will hear an update on the building expansion and replacement project during a special meeting at… Continue reading

Point Hudson Marina could reopen early

Contractor ahead of schedule in Port Townsend

PT golf course on city council agenda

The Port Townsend City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. today includes on the agenda discussion of Envision Port Townsend Golf Course and… Continue reading