Jefferson County

Candidate filing week begins today for seats in Jefferson County

County commissioner contest to be on primary ballot

Sequim man hurt in motorcycle wreck near Port Townsend

A Sequim man was taken to a hospital in Silverdale after a motorcycle wreck on state Highway 20 on Sunday. Steven D.… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: A summer gardener’s lucky 13

I HOPE EVERYONE had a great Mother’s Day and what a gorgeous day it was! With the sun now shining bright and warm, it is… Continue reading

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District Court judge eyes a second term

Walker lists expanded access though virtual means among accomplishments

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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

Deep fissures and missing chunks of concrete mark the Gardiner boat ramp that was constructed during the Johnson administration. (Paula Hunt/for Peninsula Daily News)

Gardiner mobilizes around hunting, public boat ramp

Residents want no shooting zone

Deep fissures and missing chunks of concrete mark the Gardiner boat ramp that was constructed during the Johnson administration. (Paula Hunt/for Peninsula Daily News)
Courtesy of Hannah Grace Congratulations to Heron Pond Farm owner/trainer Christine Headley, riding Gordy, for receiving The Dressage Foundation’s $1,000 grant from its Trip Harting Fund for Pony Club Members and Graduates.

HORSEPLAY: Port Townsend horse trainer, coach wins $1,000 grant

IT’S DISHEARTENING WHEN I visit Miller Peninsula State Park and see cars parked in slots for horse trailers. Consequently, I’d like to remind those who… Continue reading

Courtesy of Hannah Grace Congratulations to Heron Pond Farm owner/trainer Christine Headley, riding Gordy, for receiving The Dressage Foundation’s $1,000 grant from its Trip Harting Fund for Pony Club Members and Graduates.

No shooting zones defined in county code

Jefferson County’s Shooting in the County Code No. 8.50 covers the establishment, modification or termination of no shooting areas in unincorporated parts… Continue reading

Rally set in Sequim to support abortion rights

Similar rally scheduled in Port Townsend earlier in the day

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

Clallam to view hotel leasing application; Jefferson to look at forests and greenhouse gases

Government meetings on North Olympic Peninsula

Alex Baker of the USPS picks up some food donations on his west Port Angeles route several years ago.
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Stamp Out Hunger set Saturday

Alex Baker of the USPS picks up some food donations on his west Port Angeles route several years ago. The National Association of Letter Carriers… Continue reading

Alex Baker of the USPS picks up some food donations on his west Port Angeles route several years ago.

Boat school’s Hull Raiser this weekend

The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding will host a fundraising auction both in person and virtually on Saturday. The Hull Raiser will… Continue reading

Celebrations, music, plants and boat christenings planned on Peninsula this weekend

A grand parade and logging show as part of a Sequim festival and Esprit hosting public events in Port Angeles are among the events scheduled… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire Rescue to test for volunteers, volunteer intern firefighters

East Jefferson Fire Rescue will test for volunteers and volunteer intern firefighters at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 7. Testing will be conducted… Continue reading

Chicago Bob Longmire, pictured playing solo at the Rothschild House last summer, will bring the Midnight Train Blues Band to Port Townsend’s Discovery Bay Brewing Co. for the monthly blues jam starting Sunday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

First blues jam of season set for Sunday

Midnight Train Blues Band to lead session

Chicago Bob Longmire, pictured playing solo at the Rothschild House last summer, will bring the Midnight Train Blues Band to Port Townsend’s Discovery Bay Brewing Co. for the monthly blues jam starting Sunday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Praying for peace in the turmoil of war

I was born in 1970, during the Vietnam War. I wore brown bell-bottom corduroy pants with a shirt that had patches on the elbows, because… Continue reading

Christopher Thomsen of Port Angeles takes a cellphone photo of the tall ship Lady Washington as it does a beauty pass of City Pier after arriving in Port Angeles in June 2019. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Lady Washington to offer sails, tours in Port Ludlow

Tall ship is replica built to celebrate state’s centennial

Christopher Thomsen of Port Angeles takes a cellphone photo of the tall ship Lady Washington as it does a beauty pass of City Pier after arriving in Port Angeles in June 2019. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend City Council evaluating water systems

Utility rates could increase by 2023-24

Rally set Saturday to support women’s choice

A rally in support of women’s reproductive rights is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Participants will meet at the… Continue reading