Jefferson County

Steven Park created this work in response to Diane Moser’s poem “The Attic Visit.” Both appear in the Ars Poetica show at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery, which will host an art and poetry party Saturday. (Northwind Art)

Art and poetry party Saturday in Port Townsend

A celebration of art, poetry and inspiration will be open to the public Saturday at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water… Continue reading

Steven Park created this work in response to Diane Moser’s poem “The Attic Visit.” Both appear in the Ars Poetica show at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery, which will host an art and poetry party Saturday. (Northwind Art)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Find joy in the promise of Easter

AS A MISSIONARY in France, I shared a movie called “Together Forever” with those we were teaching. The film emphasizes that our happiest memories often… Continue reading

Partnership discussion may violate state law

OMC in Phase 2 of exploratory process

Members of the public take a guided tour at Port Townsend High School on Wednesday. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend school district may seek $90M bond

Tour highlights high school’s infrastructure needs

Members of the public take a guided tour at Port Townsend High School on Wednesday. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Squatchcon, fishing derby on tap this weekend

The fourth Squatchcon convention, the Second Saturday Art Walk and a kids fishing derby highlight weekend events scheduled for the North Olympic Peninsula. • Squatchcon,… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Place of Peace” during Palm Sunday services at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
A pair of wind surfers take off from the breakwater at Port Townsend Marina in an apparent race across the bay on Tuesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Catching the wind

A pair of wind surfers take off from the breakwater at Port Townsend Marina in an apparent race across the bay on Tuesday.… Continue reading

A pair of wind surfers take off from the breakwater at Port Townsend Marina in an apparent race across the bay on Tuesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend library to show Willa Cather documentary

Free novels, dramatic reading Thursday at 5:30

Jefferson County Public Health names heroes

Jefferson County Public Health has announced its 2025 Public Health Heroes in celebration of National Public Health Week. The awards honor people… Continue reading

Jefferson sets short-term rental rules

County establishes 4 percent cap, one rental per operator

PAT NEAL: A homesteader’s journal

SPRINGTIME MUST BE my favorite time of year. When even though the days are getting longer, there aren’t enough hours in the day to get… Continue reading

Heath Wade, 5, leads the goat parade to open the 37th annual Port Townsend Farmers Market on Saturday in the uptown neighborhood. Behind are goat wranglers Lindsey Kotzebue and Amber Langley of Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Market opens

Heath Wade, 5, leads the goat parade to open the 37th annual Port Townsend Farmers Market on Saturday in the uptown neighborhood. Behind are goat… Continue reading

Heath Wade, 5, leads the goat parade to open the 37th annual Port Townsend Farmers Market on Saturday in the uptown neighborhood. Behind are goat wranglers Lindsey Kotzebue and Amber Langley of Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Martin Justin David will host a grand opening for his new art gallery, Kreatia, on Friday.

Grand opening set for new gallery in Port Townsend

Martin Justin David will host a grand opening for his new studio and art gallery from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday.… Continue reading

Martin Justin David will host a grand opening for his new art gallery, Kreatia, on Friday.

Health officer: Disease numbers low, but cuts affecting programs

Additional measles case located in Washington state

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

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

Margo Karler of Port Townsend looks up at the plaster covers protecting a tusk that was found by hikers on the beach near the Point Wilson lighthouse in March. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Fossil found in sandstone bluff at Fort Worden

State Parks, Burke museum developing plan for preservation

Margo Karler of Port Townsend looks up at the plaster covers protecting a tusk that was found by hikers on the beach near the Point Wilson lighthouse in March. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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

Makenna O’Keeffe will teach a figure drawing series titled “Queering the Body” at Northwind Art School in Port Townsend. (Northwind Art)

‘Queering the Body’ drawing class set at Northwind Art

“Queering the Body,” a figure drawing class series for queer, gender non-conforming and trans folk, will start April 10 at Northwind Art,… Continue reading

Makenna O’Keeffe will teach a figure drawing series titled “Queering the Body” at Northwind Art School in Port Townsend. (Northwind Art)