Jefferson County

Parker Brocious, 6, from Cedar Hills, Utah, studies tubs containing plankton, krill and other small ocean creatures used by the Port Townsend Marine Science Center for education purposes while on a road trip with his family on Tuesday at Fort Worden State Park. Parker’s father Tyler is at left. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Science education

Parker Brocious, 6, from Cedar Hills, Utah, studies tubs containing plankton, krill and other small ocean creatures used by the Port Townsennd Marine Science Center… Continue reading

Parker Brocious, 6, from Cedar Hills, Utah, studies tubs containing plankton, krill and other small ocean creatures used by the Port Townsend Marine Science Center for education purposes while on a road trip with his family on Tuesday at Fort Worden State Park. Parker’s father Tyler is at left. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Bridge inspections set on Hood Canal

Bridge preservation engineers from the state Department of Transportation will begin in-depth inspections of the Hood Canal Bridge on state Highway 104 at… Continue reading

Carey to play at Rainshadow Recording on Sunday

Edie Carey will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The Colorado-based singer-songwriter will perform at Rainshadow Recording Studio at Fort Worden State Park,… Continue reading

Man charged after allegedly breaking into fire station

Investigated for residential burglary, malicious mischief

Phil Carrico’s prints will be on display at the Port Townsend Gallery throughout April.

Multiple venues set for First Saturday Art Walk

Gallery-9, the Museum of Art + History, the Port Townsend Gallery and Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery will be among the venues… Continue reading

Phil Carrico’s prints will be on display at the Port Townsend Gallery throughout April.
Port Townsend artist Elissa Greisz will show her work in “A Closer Look,” the new show at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery. (Northwind Art)

Two exhibits open at Northwind Art gallery in Port Townsend

Two conversations are filling Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery now, with the opening of “Ars Poetica” and “A Closer Look.” Those are… Continue reading

Port Townsend artist Elissa Greisz will show her work in “A Closer Look,” the new show at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery. (Northwind Art)
The Community Chorus will perform the works of Shawn Kirchner this weekend.

Community Chorus to present concerts across Peninsula

The Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County will present “O! What a Beautiful City” at several venues on the… Continue reading

The Community Chorus will perform the works of Shawn Kirchner this weekend.

PAT NEAL: The April Fools’ fallout

HOW WAS YOUR April Fools’ Day? Mine was the best ever. Like other holidays, April Fools’ Day requires extensive preparations. To get ready for Christmas,… Continue reading

Port Townsend Farmers Market opens Saturday

Farm-fresh eggs, mexican pastries and smoked fish available

Single-lane traffic near Kalaloch Campground

Erosion near Kalaloch Campground has caused a temporary lane closure on U.S. Highway 101. Drivers can expect alternating single-lane traffic at milepost 158,… Continue reading

Boatbuilding school names executive director

Local candidate chosen from national pool

Jewelry by Jolie Maki will be on display throughout April.

Port Ludlow Art League to host reception for new exhibit

The Port Ludlow Art League will host a reception for a new exhibit from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. The reception… Continue reading

Jewelry by Jolie Maki will be on display throughout April.

Salish Sea Early Music Festival performance Sunday

The Port Townsend Salish Sea Early Music Festival will present “European Tour: 1690-1790” at 2 p.m. Sunday. The Baroque music concert will… Continue reading

Visual storyteller to host lecture at Studium Generale East

Studium Generale East will present “Meet Gabe Lelyveld” at 6 p.m. Thursday. Lelyveld will speak at Peninsula College’s Port Townsend campus, 202… Continue reading

No flight operations scheduled this week

There will be no field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There are… Continue reading

‘One Family in Gaza’ to be performed Sunday

There will be a performance of “One Family in Gaza” at 4 p.m. Sunday. The play will be staged at the Quimper… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: A few degrees can bee all the difference

I AM SO glad we had several frosts the last 10 days and rainy weather. I am somewhat hesitant to say that spring’s arrival is… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive… Continue reading

Piano soloist to perform at Grace Lutheran Church

Rachelle McCabe will perform a selection of pieces by Mendelssohn, Schubert, Bartók and Debussy at 3 p.m. Sunday. The concert will complete… Continue reading