Jefferson County

Katy Morse's images are on display at Gallery 9 in Port Townsend.

Wood work, acrylics on display at Gallery 9

Gallery 9 has turned May’s spotlight on Jon Geisbush and his woodturnings and Katy Morse and her acrylic paintings. Gallery 9, home… Continue reading

Katy Morse's images are on display at Gallery 9 in Port Townsend.

COVID-19 cases rising on Peninsula

Some school districts are urging face masks

Guest conductor Jolene Dalton Gailey of Port Angeles leads the RainShadow Chorale in rehearsal for two concerts in Chimacum this week. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Guest conductor Jolene Dalton Gailey of Port Angeles leads the RainShadow Chorale in rehearsal for two concerts in Chimacum this week. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

University women to meet Saturday in Port Townsend

The Port Townsend branch of the American Association of University Women will conduct its annual scholarship recognition meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday.… Continue reading

Author focus of activities

Studium Generale will feature David Guterson at 12:30 p.m. Thursday in the Little Theater on the Peninsula College Port Angeles campus and… Continue reading

Birdwatching walk at Fort Flagler Friday

Beverly McNeil will lead a bird walk at 9 a.m. Friday. The twice-monthly hikes on Fort Flagler State Park, 10541 Flagler Rd., are… Continue reading

Clean Bay, an all-electric workboat with solar power, will be christened after a ribbon-cutting on Saturday.

Electric workboat to be christened

Ribbon-cutting to precede event at yacht club opening day

Clean Bay, an all-electric workboat with solar power, will be christened after a ribbon-cutting on Saturday.

James Webb Space Telescope topic of discussion

Jay Bakst will present “James Webb Space Telescope” at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Bakst’s lecture, sponsored by the Port Townsend Public Library, will… Continue reading

Jefferson County Library to host a book discussion

The Jefferson County Library will host a discussion about the book “Maid” by Stephanie Land from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Thursday.… Continue reading

Jefferson County Library to offer two-part lecture on India

Anu Pujji will present part 2 of “The Enlightened Indian: a Two-Part Series on India” at 6 p.m. Thursday. The free online… Continue reading

Lecture looks at history of Chimacum Prairie

Fred Sharpe and Forest Shomer will present “Chimacum Prairie Historical Ecology: An Evening Slide Lecture”at 6 p.m. Thursday. The free lecture is at… Continue reading

Tri-Area Garden Club to hold plant sale

The Tri-Area Garden Club will conduct a plant sale from from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The annual sale, conducted jointly with… Continue reading

David Guterson.

Writer in Residence to speak at Peninsula College

‘Snow Falling on Cedars’ author tells why he writes

David Guterson.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Peninsula baserunner Payton Knowles, center, gets chased by Port Angeles shortstop Michael Soule as second baseman Colton Romero looks on after Knowles was caught in a rundown between second and third and eventually tagged out in the first inning on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Peninsula baserunner Payton Knowles, center, gets chased by Port Angeles shortstop Michael Soule as second baseman Colton Romero looks on after Knowles was caught in a rundown between second and third and eventually tagged out in the first inning on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Olivia Nivison.

Six receive maritime scholarships

Port Townsend Yacht Club aids students

Olivia Nivison.
Internationally recognized artist J. Steven Dews’ oil painting has been chosen as the 2022 Wooden Boat Festival poster. The first in-person festival since 2019 is planned for Sept. 9, 10 and 11 in Port Townsend. (Northwest Maritime Center)
Internationally recognized artist J. Steven Dews’ oil painting has been chosen as the 2022 Wooden Boat Festival poster. The first in-person festival since 2019 is planned for Sept. 9, 10 and 11 in Port Townsend. (Northwest Maritime Center)
Pet Helpers volunteers Marla Tangen, left, and Lois Davis offer treats to Lady Bird, Davis’ dog. Tangen and Davis are helping organize the Pet Helpers yard sale later this month. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Pet Helpers seeks donations for yard sale

Organization aids those who can’t afford animal care

Pet Helpers volunteers Marla Tangen, left, and Lois Davis offer treats to Lady Bird, Davis’ dog. Tangen and Davis are helping organize the Pet Helpers yard sale later this month. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Quilcene Bay on state list

State issues early warning about bacterial pollution

David Guterson

‘Snow Falling on Cedars’ author at Peninsula College

Award-winning Northwest author David Guterson will serve as writer in residence at Peninsula College on Tuesday through Thursday. He is best known… Continue reading

David Guterson