Jefferson County

Wynton Marsalis will be the guest at Centrum’s 2025 Benefit Concert and Gala Dinner at Fort Worden.

Tickets available for Centrum benefit concert and gala

Tickets are on sale for Centrum’s benefit concert and gala dinner on Fort Worden on May 27. The gala will feature a… Continue reading

Wynton Marsalis will be the guest at Centrum’s 2025 Benefit Concert and Gala Dinner at Fort Worden.

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

ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding neighbors in the snow

WE STILL HAVE a little snow piled up in our yard and parking areas, but a week ago, we had a lot more. The first… Continue reading

Jefferson Aquatic Coalition to host community meetings

The Jefferson Aquatic Coalition will host community meetings regarding its pool survey next week. County commissioner Heidi Eisenhower will join with coalition… Continue reading

Jefferson County sheriff to be appointed Monday

Three candidates to be interviewed by commissioners

State now managing operations at Fort Worden

Subtenants will be on short-term leases

Symphony performance on tap this weekend

A symphony performance, stage performances and a screening of the film “Amadeus” highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Port Townsend Symphony… Continue reading

Shannon Story of Port Angeles, an employee of ACI construction in Tacoma, directs traffic on Water Street in Port Townsend on Wednesday as heavy equipment is jostled around the job site. The company is replacing a 100-year-old sewer pipeline with larger and stronger materials. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Sewer replacement

Shannon Story of Port Angeles, an employee of ACI construction in Tacoma, directs traffic on Water Street in Port Townsend on Wednesday as heavy equipment… Continue reading

Shannon Story of Port Angeles, an employee of ACI construction in Tacoma, directs traffic on Water Street in Port Townsend on Wednesday as heavy equipment is jostled around the job site. The company is replacing a 100-year-old sewer pipeline with larger and stronger materials. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Orcas Island-based artist and ocean kayaker Shawna Marie Franklin will give a free talk about her art exhibition at Port Townsend’s Jeanette Best Gallery on Sunday.

Artist, kayaker to give free gallery talk

“The bridge! The currents! The excitement! Look where you want to go! Deep diggity dig … feeling alive! It’s all there.” So… Continue reading

Orcas Island-based artist and ocean kayaker Shawna Marie Franklin will give a free talk about her art exhibition at Port Townsend’s Jeanette Best Gallery on Sunday.

Jefferson closer to facilities district

Public hearing could take place March 10

Montreal-Based Les Voix Humaines, composed of Susie Napper and Mélisande Corriveau, will perform at the Salish Sea Early Music Festival on Sunday.

Montreal-based duo to be featured at Early Music Festival

The Port Townsend Salish Sea Early Music Festival will present “The Chaconne with Les Voix Humaines” at 2 p.m. Sunday. The Baroque… Continue reading

Montreal-Based Les Voix Humaines, composed of Susie Napper and Mélisande Corriveau, will perform at the Salish Sea Early Music Festival on Sunday.

Jefferson Land Trust considering conservation burial ground

Funds from plot sales could fund habitat improvements

PAT NEAL: The day after Valentine’s

“IT MUST BE nice to be a fishing guide.” If I had a dollar for every time I heard this, there is no way I… Continue reading

Singer-songwriter to perform at Concert in the Woods

Shelby Earl will perform at Concerts in the Woods at 3 p.m. Saturday. The concert will be at the Laurel B. Johnson Community… Continue reading

The cast of “The Winter’s Tale,” includes, from left, Kat Agudo, Andrew Yabroff, Geoffery Simmons and Gabs Nathanson. The Shakespeare play opens Thursday at Key City Public Theatre in Port Townsend. (Key City Public Theatre)

The time is right for ‘Winter’s Tale’ at Key City

There is a Shakespeare play not everyone knows: a story of jealousy, love and intrigue. For years, artistic director Denise Winter dreamed… Continue reading

The cast of “The Winter’s Tale,” includes, from left, Kat Agudo, Andrew Yabroff, Geoffery Simmons and Gabs Nathanson. The Shakespeare play opens Thursday at Key City Public Theatre in Port Townsend. (Key City Public Theatre)

The Wardens to perform Saturday at Bay Club

The Wardens will present “True Stories Told in Mountain Music” at 7 p.m. Saturday. The concert will be at the Bay Club,… Continue reading

About 800 people from Jefferson and Clallam counties spill out from the steps of the Jefferson County Courthouse onto Jefferson Street in Port Townsend on Monday to take part in a National Day of Protest organized by the 50501 Movement, which stands for “50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement.” (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Hundreds protest actions of Trump administration

Activists cite USAID, worry about Treasury, impacts of immigration

About 800 people from Jefferson and Clallam counties spill out from the steps of the Jefferson County Courthouse onto Jefferson Street in Port Townsend on Monday to take part in a National Day of Protest organized by the 50501 Movement, which stands for “50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement.” (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Fish barrier removal to impact highway traffic

Portions of roadway to have long-term closures

Barcy Fisher, left, and Patti Buckland have been selected as the 2024 Marrowstone Island Citizens of the Year.

Fisher, Buckland honored as Marrowstone Island citizens of year

Barcy Fisher and Patty Buckland were named Marrowstone Island’s 2024 Citizens of the Year. The annual award recognizes individuals who have made a… Continue reading

Barcy Fisher, left, and Patti Buckland have been selected as the 2024 Marrowstone Island Citizens of the Year.

JUMP! Playground to close for renovations

Jefferson County Parks and Recreation will close the JUMP! Playground today through early March. The closure will allow for the installation of a… Continue reading