Jefferson County

Abbey Engrav, visiting Port Townsend from New York City for her brother’s wedding on Saturday, looks at the vintage Japanese garments and shoes on display at the Peninsula Fiber Artists display window on Tyler Street in the Uptown Neighborhood on Friday night. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Vintage Japanese garments, shoes on display

Peninsula Fiber Artists window exhibit through August

Abbey Engrav, visiting Port Townsend from New York City for her brother’s wedding on Saturday, looks at the vintage Japanese garments and shoes on display at the Peninsula Fiber Artists display window on Tyler Street in the Uptown Neighborhood on Friday night. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Summer chores for a rosy fall outlook

WOW! MONDAY IS already the beginning of August and this past week, the “dog days” of summer visited us here on the Peninsula. With that… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

In-person meeting 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive (off U.S. Highway 101) in east Port Angeles.… Continue reading

Merger before voters

Port Ludlow fire proposed to merge with EJFR

Outdoor summer concerts set next week

Free live music for those who want to dance and those just want to listen will be offered at summer concerts in Port Angeles, Sequim… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Kayakers find a cool way to beat the heat and listen to live music during Thursday’s Concert on the Dock at Pope Marine Park in Port Townsend. Another concert is set this coming Thursday when temperatures are expected to have dipped to temperatures more commonly felt on the North Olympic Peninsula.
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Seaside seats for Concert on the Dock

Kayakers find a cool way to beat the heat and listen to live music during Thursday’s Concert on the Dock at Pope Marine Park in… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Kayakers find a cool way to beat the heat and listen to live music during Thursday’s Concert on the Dock at Pope Marine Park in Port Townsend. Another concert is set this coming Thursday when temperatures are expected to have dipped to temperatures more commonly felt on the North Olympic Peninsula.

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

Temporary DCD director, conservation futures before counties

Meetings in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Comedy, music set for this weekend

Entertainment is planned on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. • Outdoor Comedy Show by Todd Basil is set for 7 p.m. Saturday at the FairWinds… Continue reading

Hospital gives up its bond effort

Private funds could build smaller update

Pigs on the Wing members are, from left, Jason Baker (guitar/vocals); Bryan Fairfield (drums); Holly Brooks (vocals); David Lindenbaum (guitar/vocals); Eric Welder (bass/vocals); and Matt Jones (keys/vocals).

Pink Floyd tribute band to perform in Port Townsend

Pigs on the Wing to play on two nights

Pigs on the Wing members are, from left, Jason Baker (guitar/vocals); Bryan Fairfield (drums); Holly Brooks (vocals); David Lindenbaum (guitar/vocals); Eric Welder (bass/vocals); and Matt Jones (keys/vocals).
A group of youths cool off by jumping into the cove at the Marine Science Center at Fort Worden State Park on Tuesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Temperature dive expected by next week

National Weather Service says it’s cooler near coast

A group of youths cool off by jumping into the cove at the Marine Science Center at Fort Worden State Park on Tuesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Wilderness and Hope” at Unity in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Wilderness and Hope” at 11 a.m. Sunday The service is at Unity in Port Townsend, 3918… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Volunteers needed for Jefferson County fairgrounds cleanup

Volunteers are invited to help spruce up the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday. The weekend cleanup will be from 9… Continue reading

Jim Buck, the 24th Legislative District representative from 1995-2007, lays out what he called the deadly risk that old and seismically unsafe school buildings in Washington pose for children in grades K-12. A state Department of Natural Resources report released last year determined that 93 percent of the schools in a study pose extreme danger for death and entrapment to school children. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Schools inadequate, former legislator says

Jim Buck concerned about future Cascadia earthquake, tsunami

Jim Buck, the 24th Legislative District representative from 1995-2007, lays out what he called the deadly risk that old and seismically unsafe school buildings in Washington pose for children in grades K-12. A state Department of Natural Resources report released last year determined that 93 percent of the schools in a study pose extreme danger for death and entrapment to school children. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
East Jefferson Fire Rescue personnel assist with loading an injured hiker onto a helicopter from Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Tuesday afternoon. The unidentified elderly man had fallen on a trail by Fort Worden’s Battery Tolles. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

Elderly man airlifted after fall on trail near Fort Worden

A man in his mid-70s was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after he was treated on scene for injuries sustained… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire Rescue personnel assist with loading an injured hiker onto a helicopter from Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Tuesday afternoon. The unidentified elderly man had fallen on a trail by Fort Worden’s Battery Tolles. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)
Jeannie Thompson, left, of Livonia, Mich., has visited Hurricane Ridge many times over the years, but says she loves the idea of taking the shuttle rather than driving. This was her 14-year-old grandson Sherman Thompson’s first trip to Port Angeles and Hurricane Ridge. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Shuttle to Hurricane Ridge attracts locals, visitors

Transit bypasses busy parking lot, gets riders to summit

Jeannie Thompson, left, of Livonia, Mich., has visited Hurricane Ridge many times over the years, but says she loves the idea of taking the shuttle rather than driving. This was her 14-year-old grandson Sherman Thompson’s first trip to Port Angeles and Hurricane Ridge. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Story slam scheduled for Tuesday

The Church of BuVu of Port Townsend will host PT Story Slam from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. The free open… Continue reading

One dead in shooting at Sandy Shores Lake

Sheriff’s investigators leaning toward self-defense

Greg Brotherton.

District 3 commissioner candidates spar over regulations

Regulatory reform at center of discussion

Greg Brotherton.