Jefferson County

Photo by Karen Griffiths Cutline: It’s common for horses in advanced stages of osteoarthritis to refuse to allow a hoof to be lifted off the ground due to high pain it causes. After watching a farrier on YouTube use a 2 x 6” board to stand the hoof on it with a side overhanging the edge, which allowed enough room to slide a file under to rasp off excess hoof. Lacey would only stand on the board a few seconds at a time, finding it more comfortable to have her leg lifted up and stretched forward to rest on the hoof stand so the undercarriage could be worked on.

HORSEPLAY: Hoof trimming for the arthritic horse

I REMEMBER CLEARLY the day my beautiful palomino Lacey refused to let me pick up her left front hoof to be cleaned. The sky was… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths Cutline: It’s common for horses in advanced stages of osteoarthritis to refuse to allow a hoof to be lifted off the ground due to high pain it causes. After watching a farrier on YouTube use a 2 x 6” board to stand the hoof on it with a side overhanging the edge, which allowed enough room to slide a file under to rasp off excess hoof. Lacey would only stand on the board a few seconds at a time, finding it more comfortable to have her leg lifted up and stretched forward to rest on the hoof stand so the undercarriage could be worked on.
Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Sophia McKee, owner of Rainier Reindeer Ranch in Buckley, directs the nose of Bunny, an 8-year-old reindeer, to the raisin treat offered by a young girl during the first Magic of Christmas event that opened on Thursday night at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 4907 Landes St., Port Townsend. Although reindeers were onsite only for opening night, a myriad of free activities are planned from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. through Tuesday, with special events planned on Christmas Eve. For more information, see https://jeffcofairgrounds.com/.
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Making deer friends in Port Townsend

Sophia McKee, owner of Rainier Reindeer Ranch in Buckley, directs the nose of Bunny, an 8-year-old reindeer, to the raisin treat offered by a young… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Sophia McKee, owner of Rainier Reindeer Ranch in Buckley, directs the nose of Bunny, an 8-year-old reindeer, to the raisin treat offered by a young girl during the first Magic of Christmas event that opened on Thursday night at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 4907 Landes St., Port Townsend. Although reindeers were onsite only for opening night, a myriad of free activities are planned from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. through Tuesday, with special events planned on Christmas Eve. For more information, see https://jeffcofairgrounds.com/.
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Peninsula Home Fund donations help neighbors

Donations up to more than $57,000

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Port Townsend wrapping up gifts, gingerbread contest

Locally-purchased gifts can be wrapped for the holidays between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. today at Tyler Street Plaza. High school students… Continue reading

Respiratory illness hits Peninsula hard

Children, elderly especially affected

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

Ordinances, budgets before counties; levy lid lift before EJFR

Government meetings across North Olympic Peninsula

The poster for the 2022 Chimacum Arts & Crafts Fair was created by Chimacum High School student Layla Franson, who also is a member of 4H.

Chimacum Arts Crafts Fair this weekend

Fundraiser offers some 100 vendors

The poster for the 2022 Chimacum Arts & Crafts Fair was created by Chimacum High School student Layla Franson, who also is a member of 4H.

Entertainment offered on Peninsula this weekend

Arts and entertainment abound this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Magic of Christmas continues today through Tuesday and on Christmas Eve, after opening on… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: When boys become bishop

BEFORE I GET to a specific instance of turn around and fair play, that of the medieval Boy Bishop, a disclaimer. Last night, my parish,… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Sean Bunting, red hat, and David Molotsky, blue hat, both teachers in the Ocean K-12 program, a partnership program between the Northwest Maritime Center and the Port Townsend School District, instructs the Bravo Team class in the benefits of eel grass during a session at the beach on eh Port Townsend Boat Haven on Thursday. The team would normally be out in a long boat but had to stay ashore because of small craft warnings.
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Ocean lessons at Port Townsend Boat Haven

Sean Bunting, red hat, and David Molotsky, blue hat, both teachers in the Ocean K-12 program, a partnership program between the Northwest Maritime Center and… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Sean Bunting, red hat, and David Molotsky, blue hat, both teachers in the Ocean K-12 program, a partnership program between the Northwest Maritime Center and the Port Townsend School District, instructs the Bravo Team class in the benefits of eel grass during a session at the beach on eh Port Townsend Boat Haven on Thursday. The team would normally be out in a long boat but had to stay ashore because of small craft warnings.

Program to benefit businesses and students

Grant of $1.3 million supports three-county effort

Emily Bufford, youth and outreach library manager at the Port Townsend Public Library in Uptown Port Townsend, positions one of the gingerbread houses entered in the 28th annual Uptown Gingerbread Contest. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Annual gingerbread house contest accepting entries

Deadline is Sunday; winners in five categories announced Dec. 22

Emily Bufford, youth and outreach library manager at the Port Townsend Public Library in Uptown Port Townsend, positions one of the gingerbread houses entered in the 28th annual Uptown Gingerbread Contest. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Author talk slated Saturday

Fredrik Backman will discuss his new novel, “The Winners,” at 11 a.m. Saturday. The presentation, sponsored by the Jefferson County Library, will… Continue reading

Holiday bazaars set on Peninsula

The 35th Chimacum Arts… Continue reading

Lilly Gulden checks that the are lights are glowing on a metal Christmas tree skeleton while Jefferson County Fairgrounds manager Danny McEnerney paints lettering for a display all in preparation of the opening of the Magic of Christmas event at the fairgrounds on Thursday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Magic of Christmas to open Thursday at fairgrounds

Reindeer highlight free festival through weekend

Lilly Gulden checks that the are lights are glowing on a metal Christmas tree skeleton while Jefferson County Fairgrounds manager Danny McEnerney paints lettering for a display all in preparation of the opening of the Magic of Christmas event at the fairgrounds on Thursday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Official: Pool, golf course projects could complement each other

Input sessions in progress with next one Dec. 20

Claire Quigley Neal

PAT NEAL: Pearl Harbor Day or how my mom won the war

“DECEMBER 7, 1941— a day which will live in infamy.” President Roosevelt said these words many years ago. Today, Dec. 7 might mean one less… Continue reading

Claire Quigley Neal
Mike Chapman.

Police, housing to be priorities

Chapman outlines Democrats’ plans

Mike Chapman.

2022 Woman of Excellence to be announced

The Port Townsend branch of the American Association of University Women will announce its 2022 Woman of Excellence during a holiday luncheon… Continue reading