Jefferson County

Free outdoor concerts set in Sequim, Port Angeles this week

Free outdoor concerts are planned this week in Port Angeles and Sequim. Port Townsend’s free weekly Concerts on the Dock will begin Aug. 5. The… Continue reading

Peninsula heat deaths investigated

Sports announcer, homeless man among the four

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County to hear timber caucus report

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider a timber caucus report when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday. The meeting will be the first since… Continue reading

"Seed," by Stephen O’Donnell, is among the pieces of art on display at the Northwind Art Best Gallery.

Birds inspire artwork at Northwind Art Best Gallery

“If I Had Wings,” a 2D and 3D exhibit celebrating birds as metaphor, is on display at the Northwind Art Best Gallery.… Continue reading

"Seed," by Stephen O’Donnell, is among the pieces of art on display at the Northwind Art Best Gallery.

Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team workshop scheduled Saturday

The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) will host an online workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. To register for… Continue reading

Command changed for Coast Guard district

Rear Adm. Melvin Bouboulis assumed command of U.S. Coast Guard District 13 at a June 30 ceremony at Coast Guard Base Seattle. Bouboulis… Continue reading

Peppino D’Agostino will appear at the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center as the Concerts in the Woods resume this Saturday night. (Photo by Jarek Pepkowski)

Concerts in the Woods return to Coyle

Pair of guitarists to appear at music series

Peppino D’Agostino will appear at the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center as the Concerts in the Woods resume this Saturday night. (Photo by Jarek Pepkowski)

Eat Local campaign begins Sunday

Port Townsend’s Local 20/20 group and the Salish Sea Regional Transition Hub are sponsoring the first week of an “Eat Local” campaign… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge repairs set next week

Permanent repair of a concrete barrier damaged by a vehicle collision on June 8 will lead to traffic disruptions on the Hood Canal… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Be a light to the world

A FEW YEARS ago, the youth group of our church decided to hike to the top of Mount Timpanogos, located in Utah. They decided that… Continue reading

Historian Nathan Barnett of Olympic Peninsula Steam and Port Townsend Mayor Michelle Sandoval unveil a guide to the new “Hidden History” signs Thursday afternoon at Washington and Taylor streets. Fourteen interpretive signs, each revealing a facet of the city’s past, are being posted around Uptown and downtown Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

New sign series revealed in Port Townsend

Fourteen stops on walking tour from downtown, Uptown

Historian Nathan Barnett of Olympic Peninsula Steam and Port Townsend Mayor Michelle Sandoval unveil a guide to the new “Hidden History” signs Thursday afternoon at Washington and Taylor streets. Fourteen interpretive signs, each revealing a facet of the city’s past, are being posted around Uptown and downtown Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Newcomers meetup slated in Port Townsend

The Chamber of Jefferson County will host a newcomer meetup via Zoom from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Saturday, July 17. The… Continue reading

Klahhane Ridge south of Port Angeles is shown Thursday with little snow on the north face. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Snowpack depleted in Olympics

No water shortage now, but situation could change

Klahhane Ridge south of Port Angeles is shown Thursday with little snow on the north face. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Bail set to $50K for woman accused of kidnapping

Five-year domestic violence no-contact order put in place

Housing project seeking a name

Groundbreaking expected later this month

Neville inducted into honor society

Sarah Neville of Port Townsend was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. Neville was initiated at Central Washington University… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula Kidney Center merges with Puget Sound Kidney Centers

Olympic Peninsula Kidney Center (OPKC) merged into the Puget Sound Kidney Centers (PSKC) with a July 1 signing ceremony. The merger adds OPKC’s… Continue reading

Scores of gulls fly off the roof of the lighthouse keeper’s residence at Point Wilson on Wednesday at Fort Worden State Park. Pleasant temperatures are expected to continue thorugh the weekend. (Steve Mullensky/For Peninsula Daily News)

On the flight path

Steve Mullensky For Peninsula Daily News Scores of gulls fly off the roof of the lighthouse keeper’s residence at Point Wilson on Wednesday at Fort… Continue reading

Scores of gulls fly off the roof of the lighthouse keeper’s residence at Point Wilson on Wednesday at Fort Worden State Park. Pleasant temperatures are expected to continue thorugh the weekend. (Steve Mullensky/For Peninsula Daily News)
Anna Marchand will lead free workshops at Fort Worden on Sunday.

Workshops offered free at Fort Worden

AmeriCorps service members will present two free workshops Sunday. Anna Marchand will lead an intermediate-level botany walk from 10 a.m. to 11:30… Continue reading

Anna Marchand will lead free workshops at Fort Worden on Sunday.