Jefferson County

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Granite Falls Tiger, Connor Wichman, (11) can only watch as East Jefferson Rival, Cash Holmes, dives into the end zone for six points after a 10 yard dash from scrimmage during a Friday night game in Port Townsend’s Memorial Field.

PREP FOOTBALL: (Updated) East Jefferson, Port Angeles both lose close games

The East Jefferson Rivals got plenty of offense from a corral of running backs, but… Continue reading

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Granite Falls Tiger, Connor Wichman, (11) can only watch as East Jefferson Rival, Cash Holmes, dives into the end zone for six points after a 10 yard dash from scrimmage during a Friday night game in Port Townsend’s Memorial Field.

A GROWING CONCERN: Compost: Not just a load of rubbish

I PROMISED THIS year to offer more columns on green, eco-friendly gardening, so here is another, as we are now just 15 days away from… Continue reading

Anita Edwards has turned her Come Sew studio into a free space for sewing in downtown Port Townsend. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Come Sew for free

Entrepreneur turns business into open creative space

Anita Edwards has turned her Come Sew studio into a free space for sewing in downtown Port Townsend. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Tormented Ruffles is by the Port Ludlow Art League's artist of the month, Susan Cavanaugh

Ludlow fair, concert, art shows on tap

Today is the day for the Port Ludlow Labor Day Weekend festivities, an art fair and outdoor concert. It’s the biggest event… Continue reading

Tormented Ruffles is by the Port Ludlow Art League's artist of the month, Susan Cavanaugh

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,… Continue reading

Another COVID-19 death confirmed

Another death from COVID-19 was confirmed on Friday, on the day when more than 200 people gathered at the Clallam County Courthouse to protest the… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Port considers tax levies

Port of Port Townsend commissioners will consider preliminary recommendations for 2022 property tax and Industrial Development District tax levies during a workshop at 9:30 a.m.… Continue reading

Sequim artists Lynne Armstrong, left, and Mary Franchini will collaborate on a piece of art during the 2021 ARTjam event, held in parallel with Sequim’s ARTfusion event on Sunday and Monday. Submitted photo

Two events planned Sunday, Monday

“Mary and I cannot be more different; that’s why this is interesting,” Lynne Armstrong said, considering the possibilities of the collaborative painting she… Continue reading

Sequim artists Lynne Armstrong, left, and Mary Franchini will collaborate on a piece of art during the 2021 ARTjam event, held in parallel with Sequim’s ARTfusion event on Sunday and Monday. Submitted photo

ISSUES OF FAITH: What is faith?

This column is titled, “Issues of Faith,” but what is faith? Faith can be defined as hope for things that are not seen but which… Continue reading

"All That Jazz" is one of the numbers in "Broadway in Your PJs," the online show presented through Saturday by Ghostlight Productions. The show was filmed in Port Angeles' Lincoln Theater with, from left, Jeremy Pederson, Courtney Smith, Darian Rentas, Danielle Lorentzen, Anna Pederson, Quinton Cornell, Emily Spink and Mark Lorentzen. (photo courtesy Ghostlight Productions)

Hucksters, Soulshakers and Hidden History this weekend on Olympic Peninsula

This Labor Day weekend brings a whole lot of music and visual art to explore, both online and in clubs and galleries on the North… Continue reading

"All That Jazz" is one of the numbers in "Broadway in Your PJs," the online show presented through Saturday by Ghostlight Productions. The show was filmed in Port Angeles' Lincoln Theater with, from left, Jeremy Pederson, Courtney Smith, Darian Rentas, Danielle Lorentzen, Anna Pederson, Quinton Cornell, Emily Spink and Mark Lorentzen. (photo courtesy Ghostlight Productions)

Jefferson Healthcare, OMC under great strain

Jefferson Healthcare and Olympic Medical Center are straining under the stress of increased patient load from COVID-19 and general care, but staffing levels are so… Continue reading

Rosh HaShanah services offered in Port Angeles

The Olympic B’nai Shalom congregation will celebrate Rosh HaShanah this week. Erev Rosh HaShanah service will be at 7:15 p.m. on Monday… Continue reading

Blue sharks swim the Gulf of Maine in Bill Curtsinger’s photograph on display at Port Townsend’s Grover Gallery. (Photo by Bill Curtsinger)
Blue sharks swim the Gulf of Maine in Bill Curtsinger’s photograph on display at Port Townsend’s Grover Gallery. (Photo by Bill Curtsinger)
Weaver Susan Pavel is the presenter in the First Friday Speaker Series program this Friday evening. The Jefferson County Historical Society event highlights “The Art of Making,” and local craftspeople of many disciplines. (photo courtesy Jefferson County Historical Society)

Master weaver to demonstrate Coast Salish craft

Pavel will offer a show-and-tell of her work, a process that can require several months of dedicated focus

Weaver Susan Pavel is the presenter in the First Friday Speaker Series program this Friday evening. The Jefferson County Historical Society event highlights “The Art of Making,” and local craftspeople of many disciplines. (photo courtesy Jefferson County Historical Society)
Joe Gillard of Quilcene, pictured on the steps of the Centrum building where he works, is author of “The Little Book of Lost Words.” (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Joe Gillard of Quilcene, pictured on the steps of the Centrum building where he works, is author of “The Little Book of Lost Words.” (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

PUD considers sewer rate hikes

Proposal to be discussed next week

Water main repair cause for shutoffs in Port Hadlock

Some Port Hadlock residents around Rhody Drive and Ness’ Corner could experience water shutoffs today as Jefferson County Public Utility District’s crews… Continue reading