Jefferson County

Memorial Day ceremonies set Monday

Flags to be placed on veterans’ graves on Saturday

"Run with the Wind" by Jeanne Joseph is one of many paintings depicting Summer Delights at the Bay Club.

Paintings and jewelry on display in June

The Port Ludlow Art League is highlighting the work of artist Ann Arscott and jeweler Li Ding-Salopek during the month of June.… Continue reading

"Run with the Wind" by Jeanne Joseph is one of many paintings depicting Summer Delights at the Bay Club.
Spencer Weber A scene from the photo archives of the Northwest Maritime Center's Race to Alaska looks deceptively serene. The 750-mile race of unmotorized watercraft from Port Townsend to Ketchikan is on again this year.

Race to Alaska ready to sail

Contest resumes after two-year hiatus

Spencer Weber A scene from the photo archives of the Northwest Maritime Center's Race to Alaska looks deceptively serene. The 750-mile race of unmotorized watercraft from Port Townsend to Ketchikan is on again this year.

Spot shrimp, entertainment abound at Brinnon ShrimpFest

Food, live music, beer/wine garden among attractions

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

Timber sale, block grants discussed at county meetings

Government entities meet next week on North Olympic Peninsula

Jeffrey Cohan

Final Salish Sea Early Music Fest on Sunday

The final 2022 Salish Sea Early Music Festival will feature two profound 18th century orchestral works at 2 p.m. Sunday, said Jeffrey… Continue reading

Jeffrey Cohan
Jefferson County children's librarian Scott Bahlmann placed new stories at H.J. Carroll Park in Chimacum

Jefferson County StoryWalk gets upgrade

Children’s librarian Scott Bahlmann has replaced the stories in the Jefferson County Library’s StoryWalk installation in H.J. Carroll Park, 9884 state Highway 19.… Continue reading

Jefferson County children's librarian Scott Bahlmann placed new stories at H.J. Carroll Park in Chimacum
Dr. Gib Morrow, Dr. Allison Berry and OESD Superintendent Greg Lynch.

Public health officers honored for COVID-19 work

Greg Lynch, superintendent at the Olympic Educational Service District 114, presented certificates of appreciation to county public health officers at a meeting of… Continue reading

Dr. Gib Morrow, Dr. Allison Berry and OESD Superintendent Greg Lynch.

Weekend offers many types of entertainment

Music, dance and drama are among the weekend’s entertainment on the North Olympic Peninsula. The three-day Juan de Fuca Festival begins today with live music,… Continue reading

Kaylee R. Klebanow, seated, playing Miranda, looks up at Brianna Palenik, playing Prospera, during rehearsals of 'The Tempest.'

‘The Tempest’ opening night Friday

Opening night of the Olympic Peninsula HomeConnection’s production of William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” will be Friday. Shows will be at 7 p.m.… Continue reading

Kaylee R. Klebanow, seated, playing Miranda, looks up at Brianna Palenik, playing Prospera, during rehearsals of 'The Tempest.'

Memorial Day edition available online only

Memorial Day is a federal holiday and the U.S. Postal Service does not deliver mail on that day. Therefore, the Monday, May 30 edition of… Continue reading

Outdoor classroom to introduce students to environmental studies

Ten-day field course offered for youths

Six-car collision sends two to hospital, closes road

A six-vehicle chain reaction wreck on state Highway 104 on Wednesday injured two drivers while closing the busy road for four and a… Continue reading

After a two-year hiatus, the Rhody Run took off again on Sunday in a new venue, the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. At the starting gun, the trio of Owen Chamberlain, from Tacoma, John Munro, from Port Townsend and the city manager, and Seamus Fraser, from Port Townsend, lead the pack around the 6.2-mile (10K) course. Fraser won the event with an official time of 35 minutes, 12.33 seconds. Munro was first in his age group of 45-49 and third overall with a time of 36:56.72. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

OUTDOOR SPORTS: (Updated results) Rhody Run returns in style

More than 900 runners took part in the 2022 Rhody Run Redux at a new venue in the first running of the… Continue reading

After a two-year hiatus, the Rhody Run took off again on Sunday in a new venue, the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. At the starting gun, the trio of Owen Chamberlain, from Tacoma, John Munro, from Port Townsend and the city manager, and Seamus Fraser, from Port Townsend, lead the pack around the 6.2-mile (10K) course. Fraser won the event with an official time of 35 minutes, 12.33 seconds. Munro was first in his age group of 45-49 and third overall with a time of 36:56.72. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concerts hosts Jere Canote and Bobbi Nikles, a local guitarist and fiddler duo, will perform at Trinity United Methodist Church's Candlelight Concert on Thursday.

Fiddler, guitarist duo to perform Thursday

Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concerts will host Bobbi Nikles and Jere Canote, a Port Townsend fiddler and guitarist duo, at 7 p.m.… Continue reading

Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concerts hosts Jere Canote and Bobbi Nikles, a local guitarist and fiddler duo, will perform at Trinity United Methodist Church's Candlelight Concert on Thursday.

Memorial Day edition to be online only

Help available if needed to set up access

Reuben Martinez

Native projects for renewable energy discussed at Studium

Reuben Martinez, a member of the Makah Tribe, will discuss “Energy Sovereignty: Exploring Renewable Energy Projects with Tribal Nations” at 12:30 p.m.… Continue reading

Reuben Martinez
Danny McEnerney.

New Jefferson County Fair manager tells of upgrades

‘Focus on providing ways for people to get a dose of joy’

Danny McEnerney.

Port Townsend Paper fined for water quality violations

Power outages among reasons for spill, says general manager