Jefferson County

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Samantha Parks weaves through the team pole bending competition at a PSHA competition held last weekend at the Crosby’s Arena in Agnew.

HORSEPLAY: Horses, riders enjoy weekend competition

IT WAS SO good to see the many familiar faces last weekend at the Patterned Speed Horse Association (PSHA) Agnew Riders show, including Ady Crosby… Continue reading

Karen Griffiths / for Peninsula Daily News
Samantha Parks weaves through the team pole bending competition at a PSHA competition held last weekend at the Crosby’s Arena in Agnew.

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,… Continue reading

Government meetings set on Peninsula

Here are summaries of agendas of governmental entities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Jefferson County The three Jefferson County commissioners will hear the county income… Continue reading

Michael Hale depicts “The Adventuress, With Ice Cream Clouds” in this painting. His work is on view at Gallery 9 in Port Townsend.

Jewelry, acrylic paintings get Gallery 9 spotlight

Two artists highlighted during month of July

Michael Hale depicts “The Adventuress, With Ice Cream Clouds” in this painting. His work is on view at Gallery 9 in Port Townsend.
Work by Tiffeny Redmon and other artists will be exhibited at Studio Bob in Port Angeles.

Second Saturday Art Walk, other events on Peninsula this weekend

A free group exhibit and yarn spinning demonstrations are planned on the Second Saturday Art Walk in Port Angeles. The group exhibit will… Continue reading

Work by Tiffeny Redmon and other artists will be exhibited at Studio Bob in Port Angeles.

Volunteers working on Jefferson County fairgrounds

Entries currently sought for variety of categories

Avian flu case reported in Jefferson County

State highest in nation for infected backyard flocks of birds, poultry

A doe and its fawn make tracks on the beach Tyler Street Plaza in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Checking out the beach

A doe and its fawn make tracks on the beach Tyler Street Plaza in Port Townsend.… Continue reading

A doe and its fawn make tracks on the beach Tyler Street Plaza in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Port of Port Townsend has installed a no fireworks sign by the entrance to the Gardiner boat launch ramp to discourage illegal fireworks use that has been an ongoing problem, residents say, along with illegal camping and overnight parking in the lot across the road. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Gardiner no-shoot area is denied

Stakeholders pursue different solutions

The Port of Port Townsend has installed a no fireworks sign by the entrance to the Gardiner boat launch ramp to discourage illegal fireworks use that has been an ongoing problem, residents say, along with illegal camping and overnight parking in the lot across the road. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
“Mountain View” by Alice Thuring is featured this month by the Port Ludlow Art League.

Port Ludlow Art Leagues shines spotlight on artist, jeweler

The Port Ludlow Art League is featuring Alice Thuring as Artist of the Month and Janice Gruber as Jeweler of the Month… Continue reading

“Mountain View” by Alice Thuring is featured this month by the Port Ludlow Art League.
After a three-year hiatus, the popular Fiddle Tunes is back at Centrum with workshops and performances culminating in a Fiddle Tunes finale on Littlefield Green at Fort Worden State Park on Saturday. Sharing tunes at Fort Worden Commons on Tuesday afternoon are, from left: WB Reid of Seattle, Paul Rangell and son Benny of Santa Cruz, Calif., and Suzy Thompson of Berkeley, Calif. Thompson is a past Artistic Director of the Fiddle Tunes. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Fiddle tunes

After a three-year hiatus, the popular Fiddle Tunes is back at Centrum with workshops and performances culminating in a Fiddle Tunes finale on Littlefield Green… Continue reading

After a three-year hiatus, the popular Fiddle Tunes is back at Centrum with workshops and performances culminating in a Fiddle Tunes finale on Littlefield Green at Fort Worden State Park on Saturday. Sharing tunes at Fort Worden Commons on Tuesday afternoon are, from left: WB Reid of Seattle, Paul Rangell and son Benny of Santa Cruz, Calif., and Suzy Thompson of Berkeley, Calif. Thompson is a past Artistic Director of the Fiddle Tunes. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

New death reported from COVID-19

Berry disagrees with CDC reporting of risk

Shooting ban area hearing to be set

Neighbors can ask to join if interested

US Coast Guard encourages safe whale-watching practices

The Coast Guard has kicked off Operation Be Whale Wise to encourage the public to practice safe whale-watching this summer in the Pacific… Continue reading

Brian Iverson works on a blown glass creation. (Port Townsend Gallery)
Brian Iverson works on a blown glass creation. (Port Townsend Gallery)

New state laws affect guns, hospital costs

License plate fees also go up in measures that went into place Friday

A motor home in the 11000 block of Rhody Drive burns early Thursday morning. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

Blaze burns motor home on Rhody Drive in Chimacum

A motor home burned on the 11000 block of Rhody Drive on Thursday. East Jefferson Fire Rescue (EJFR) firefighters were alerted to the… Continue reading

A motor home in the 11000 block of Rhody Drive burns early Thursday morning. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)
The Field Day event at Fort Worden State Park had something for everyone, including Port Townsend’s Rosie Dunham, 6, who is getting her face painted by artist Alexa Rose. Other activities Saturday included tug-o-war, music, bouncy houses and delicious foods. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Field Day event at Fort Worden State Park had something for everyone, including Port Townsend’s Rosie Dunham, 6, who is getting her face painted by artist Alexa Rose. Other activities Saturday included tug-o-war, music, bouncy houses and delicious foods. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Part of Chimacum Creek Tidelands closed

Rise of E. coli bacteria detected in area