Jefferson County

A crow makes off with a crab stolen from a gull on the beach at the Port Townsend Boat Haven. Cloudy skies are forecast Tuesday and Wednesday with high temperatures near 60 degrees. A chance of rain returns for Memorial Day weekend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Crab dinner to go at boat haven

A crow makes off with a crab stolen from a gull on the beach at the Port Townsend Boat Haven. Cloudy skies are forecast Tuesday… Continue reading

A crow makes off with a crab stolen from a gull on the beach at the Port Townsend Boat Haven. Cloudy skies are forecast Tuesday and Wednesday with high temperatures near 60 degrees. A chance of rain returns for Memorial Day weekend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County seeks volunteers for planning commisson

Jefferson County is seeking two volunteers to sit on the its Planning Commission. The seats are for four-year terms that will begin… Continue reading

Masking indoors recommended, but mandates not likely to return

Pfizer now offering booster for children ages 5 to 11

Port Ludlow Art League to host its spring Art Fair on Saturday

The Port Ludlow Art League will host its spring Art Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Bay Club,… Continue reading

Port Townsend Urban Sketchers to meet Saturday at Chetzemoka Park

The Port Townsend Urban Sketchers will meet at Chetzemoka Park entrance, 1000 Jackson St., at 1o a.m. Saturday. After sketching around downtown,… Continue reading

Holding their Leadership trophies presented to them in an awards program Saturday at the Port Ludlow Marina are, from left, Rob Birman, executive director of Centrum, Business Leader of the Year; Akira Anderson, Future Business Leader of the Year; and Wendy and Brent Davis, owners of Lila’s Kitchen, Rising Entrepreneur of the year. Two other winners who were unable to attend are Ariel Speser, Citizen of the Year, and Dr. Allison Berry, Young Professional of the Year. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Community leadership awards honor heroes

Former City Council member Citizen of Year

Holding their Leadership trophies presented to them in an awards program Saturday at the Port Ludlow Marina are, from left, Rob Birman, executive director of Centrum, Business Leader of the Year; Akira Anderson, Future Business Leader of the Year; and Wendy and Brent Davis, owners of Lila’s Kitchen, Rising Entrepreneur of the year. Two other winners who were unable to attend are Ariel Speser, Citizen of the Year, and Dr. Allison Berry, Young Professional of the Year. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

First Fed provides grants to nonprofits

Funding supporting economic development and COVID-19 recovery

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)