Jefferson County

Jefferson County to address encampment’s future

Site control to be today’s topic

Grant Axling, 8, has his eyes set on a blue egg ready for plucking during an Easter egg hunt at Fairwinds Winery on Saturday. About 50 kids ranging in age from 2 to 8 took part in the first hunt on the winery grounds. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Let the hunt begin

By Steve Mullensky For Peninsula Daily News Grant Axling, 8, has his eyes set on a blue egg ready for plucking during an Easter egg… Continue reading

Grant Axling, 8, has his eyes set on a blue egg ready for plucking during an Easter egg hunt at Fairwinds Winery on Saturday. About 50 kids ranging in age from 2 to 8 took part in the first hunt on the winery grounds. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Don’t let the pretty flowers fool you

I KNEW IT would happen, it always does every year. As I put away my membership card and walk into the store, there were beautiful,… Continue reading

Jean Walat, left, Larry Jensen and Ruth Asare are members of Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates, which has established a sponsor circle to help three Afghan refugees resettle in Port Townsend. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News.

Afghan refugees begin again in Port Townsend

Immigrant Rights Advocates form sponsor circle

Jean Walat, left, Larry Jensen and Ruth Asare are members of Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates, which has established a sponsor circle to help three Afghan refugees resettle in Port Townsend. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Tegan Glaude of Port Angeles, center, along with 5-year-old Wolf Schultz-Wade, left, and Odin Glaude, 6, pick up trash in the driftwood along Ediz Hook in Port Angeles as part a beach cleanup effort in 2021. The event was hosted by CoastSavers and the Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation.

Earth Day weekend to offer cleanups, activities

The North Olympic Peninsula will offer a variety of Earth Day celebrations next weekend. Earth Day will be Friday. Here are a few activities next… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Tegan Glaude of Port Angeles, center, along with 5-year-old Wolf Schultz-Wade, left, and Odin Glaude, 6, pick up trash in the driftwood along Ediz Hook in Port Angeles as part a beach cleanup effort in 2021. The event was hosted by CoastSavers and the Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation.

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

Port Townsend city officials offer good news on hiring front

Work outlined for the year

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

Agency defines consent

Dove House offers tea and information

AREA SPORTS: East Jefferson set to host Little League jamboree Saturday

First North Olympic League track meet; Local 155 opens Babe Ruth play with win

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Easter Sunday service scheduled in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will preside at Easter Sunday service at 11 a.m. Sunday. The service is at Unity in Port Townsend,… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Port of Port Townsend gets federal pumpout funds

Grants aim to help boaters keep waterways clean

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson Rival Chris Fair maintains his balance on 2nd base so as to not get tagged out by Charles Wright’s Brandon Bennett, who has the ball in his hand, during a game in Chimacum on Wednesday. Charles Wright’s Cory Mallrie, 10, and Cole Caalim, %, are backing up the play.

PREPS: East Jefferson sophomore Brody Moore strikes out 15 in win

Lindsey, Glanz RBI singles

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson Rival Chris Fair maintains his balance on 2nd base so as to not get tagged out by Charles Wright’s Brandon Bennett, who has the ball in his hand, during a game in Chimacum on Wednesday. Charles Wright’s Cory Mallrie, 10, and Cole Caalim, %, are backing up the play.
Jack Dwyer, pictured on Tyler Street Plaza in Port Townsend, will play at the Keg & I in Chimacum during the early evening this Saturday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Salsa dancing, music, comedy scheduled on Peninsula

This Easter weekend is relatively quiet in terms of live entertainment, but there will be some salsa dancing, live music and a bit of comedy… Continue reading

Jack Dwyer, pictured on Tyler Street Plaza in Port Townsend, will play at the Keg & I in Chimacum during the early evening this Saturday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Novelist Jules Verne (David Natale) appears in the imagination of journalist-traveler Elizabeth Bisland (Maggie Jo Bulkley) in “Around the World in Less than 80 Days,” the play — penned by Natale — at Key City Public Theatre. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Actors take patrons ‘Around the World in less than 80 Days’

Adventure to take place in recently reopened playhouse

Novelist Jules Verne (David Natale) appears in the imagination of journalist-traveler Elizabeth Bisland (Maggie Jo Bulkley) in “Around the World in Less than 80 Days,” the play — penned by Natale — at Key City Public Theatre. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Easter Egg hunts scheduled this weekend on Peninsula

Easter egg hunts are set across the North Olympic Peninsula on Saturday and Sunday. Here is the list. PORT ANGELES • KONP Easter Egg Hunt —… Continue reading

The Lombardy poplars bordering the Port Townsend Boat Haven on Sims Way — along with the utility lines — continue to be the subject of debate. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Stakeholders, skeptics to talk poplars

Trees focus in project discussion

The Lombardy poplars bordering the Port Townsend Boat Haven on Sims Way — along with the utility lines — continue to be the subject of debate. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Kilmer asymptomatic with COVID-19

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer tested positive for COVID-19. Kilmer, a Democrat who lives in Gig Harbor, represents the 6th Congressional District, which… Continue reading

Clockwise from left are Eve, Tigerlily, Lea and Naiome Krienke, whose image is part of “Still Here: Portraits of the Chemakum,” a large-scale exhibit at Chimacum School. The public opening will be held Thursday afternoon. (Photo copyright Brian Goodman)

Large-scale portrait exhibit celebrates the Chemakum

Exhibit on display at Chimacum School

Clockwise from left are Eve, Tigerlily, Lea and Naiome Krienke, whose image is part of “Still Here: Portraits of the Chemakum,” a large-scale exhibit at Chimacum School. The public opening will be held Thursday afternoon. (Photo copyright Brian Goodman)
Rep. Mike Chapman.

State reps speak on legislation

Housing, police reform, transportation discussed

Rep. Mike Chapman.