Jefferson County

The 86th Rhody Festival float, with Princesses Brigette Palmer, left, and Hailey Hirschel waving to the crowd as they go along Lawrence Street in the Uptown neighborhood of Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Rhody weekend

The 86th Rhody Festival float, with Princesses Brigette Palmer, left, and Hailey Hirschel waving to the crowd as they go along Lawrence Street in the… Continue reading

The 86th Rhody Festival float, with Princesses Brigette Palmer, left, and Hailey Hirschel waving to the crowd as they go along Lawrence Street in the Uptown neighborhood of Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Get a professional start to the summer season

NOW, WITH THE passing of Mother’s Day and Memorial Day only a week away, let me pass on a few tidbits of information and professional… Continue reading

Candidate filing week ends with list of hopefuls

Three contests to be on primary ballot

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Concert to benefit Ugandan AIDS orphans

The 11th Annual Concert to Benefit Ugandan AIDS Orphans is planned Sunday. The concert will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at the… Continue reading

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Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Chair of the Board Christine Satterlee, left, holds the ribbon as project managers David Satterlee, left, and Chuck Thrasher wield scissors to cut the ribbon to signal the restoration of the 130-year old Worthington House is complete and open to the public. The cutting took place in Quilcene on Friday.

East Jefferson County a hub of activity this weekend

Rhododendrons, acrobatics, songs and dance, and an historical mansion featured

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Chair of the Board Christine Satterlee, left, holds the ribbon as project managers David Satterlee, left, and Chuck Thrasher wield scissors to cut the ribbon to signal the restoration of the 130-year old Worthington House is complete and open to the public. The cutting took place in Quilcene on Friday.

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

Housing, fish passage topics at county meetings

Government entities gather on 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

Avian flu found on Peninsula

All flock owners warned to protect fowl

Activities galore on Peninsula this weekend

Loni… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: How to help a friend in pain

When someone we love is hurting, we want to do everything within our power help alleviate their pain. It’s only natural to respond by offering… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare renames clinic to Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic

Jefferson Healthcare has announced that its Women’s Health Clinic will be renamed the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic. The decision is to reinforce… Continue reading

Dick Richardson, volunteer coordinator of the U.S. Light House Society, shows off the 1880’s French made fresnel lens at the top of the Point Wilson Light at Fort Worden State Park. The society is the caretaker of the lighthouse, under a license from the U.S. Coast Guard. Public tours are conducted from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Because of liability issues and Coast Guard regulations, the top floor, where the lens is located, will be off limits. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Lighthouse tours

Dick Richardson, volunteer coordinator of the U.S. Light House Society, shows off the 1880’s French made fresnel lens at the top of the Point Wilson… Continue reading

Dick Richardson, volunteer coordinator of the U.S. Light House Society, shows off the 1880’s French made fresnel lens at the top of the Point Wilson Light at Fort Worden State Park. The society is the caretaker of the lighthouse, under a license from the U.S. Coast Guard. Public tours are conducted from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Because of liability issues and Coast Guard regulations, the top floor, where the lens is located, will be off limits. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula sees no more candidates file for positions

No additional candidates filed for countywide positions on the North Olympic Peninsula on Thursday. Filing week ends today for the Nov. 8 election. Races with… Continue reading

Port sunsets discount program

Storage had been half price if prepaid

Port Townsend celebrates rhodies, Chautauqua this weekend

The finale of the Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival and the Chautauqua Week will offer a robust variety of activities this weekend. The… Continue reading

Secret Garden tickets on sale

Tickets are on sale for the 2022 Secret Garden Tour hosted by the Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation. This is the first… Continue reading

The Worthington Mansion restoration includes 9,000 cedar shingles that were hand dipped bay volunteers two years ago. They are installed on the mansard roof. The top floor of the mansion which is the interior of the roof area is envisioned to become a library area and meeting space. (Peninsula Daily News file)

Worthington Mansion volunteers to cut the ribbon

Overnight stays expected to begin in June

The Worthington Mansion restoration includes 9,000 cedar shingles that were hand dipped bay volunteers two years ago. They are installed on the mansard roof. The top floor of the mansion which is the interior of the roof area is envisioned to become a library area and meeting space. (Peninsula Daily News file)

Black Feathers duo, Song Club performances set

Rainshadow Recording is hosting performances tonight and Friday night in Port Townsend. The Black Feathers, a U.K.-based singer-songwriter duo, will perform at… Continue reading

Tom Noddy will present Bubble Magic during the highlight of the Chautauqua Weekend, which will begin on Friday.

Chautauqua celebrates activities this weekend

Some events blend with weekend’s Rhody Festival

Tom Noddy will present Bubble Magic during the highlight of the Chautauqua Weekend, which will begin on Friday.