Jefferson County

Firefighters from East Jefferson Fire Rescue extinguished an RV fire early Monday morning on Marrowstone Island. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

Firefighters put out RV fire on Marrowstone Island

East Jefferson Fire Rescue extinguished an RV fire in the 600 block of Robbins Road on Marrowstone Island. No injuries were reported.… Continue reading

Firefighters from East Jefferson Fire Rescue extinguished an RV fire early Monday morning on Marrowstone Island. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

Jefferson County discusses rules for rental units

Public comments to be accepted through Friday

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

A GROWING CONCERN: The organic content of your garden soil matters

AS PROMISED LAST week, today we will discuss why organic matter “is the miracle drug of gardening.” The lack of sufficient organic material is no… 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

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Short-term rentals, Fort Worden discussed next week

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Influenza numbers trending down in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Public health officer says it’s not too late for vaccine

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

Garden show tops list of weekend Peninsula events

A garden show, performances on stage and music concerts highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The 26th Gala Garden Show, hosted… Continue reading

Grant would help Port of Port Townsend with larger vessels

Two-phase project intended to increase efficiency

ISSUES OF FAITH: On Pi Day, celebrate the constants

HAPPY PI DAY! I’m not sure who decided March 14 should be Pi Day, but I fully support any excuse to enjoy a slice of… Continue reading

Funding from the state Department of Commerce will be matched with private donations to fix the Upper Hoh Road this spring, Gov. Bob Ferguson said Thursday. (Olympic National Park)

State funds to repair Hoh Road

Private donations to match Commerce grant

Funding from the state Department of Commerce will be matched with private donations to fix the Upper Hoh Road this spring, Gov. Bob Ferguson said Thursday. (Olympic National Park)
The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Enlightened Mastery, Understanding and Love” during services at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
Master Gardener Honey Niemann of Port Townsend trims a barberry bush on Wednesday to keep it from infringing on the daffodils blooming at Master Gardener Park at the corner of 10th Street and Sims Way in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Photo

Signs of spring

Master Gardener Honey Niemann of Port Townsend trims a barberry bush on Wednesday to keep it from infringing on the daffodils blooming at Master Gardener… Continue reading

Master Gardener Honey Niemann of Port Townsend trims a barberry bush on Wednesday to keep it from infringing on the daffodils blooming at Master Gardener Park at the corner of 10th Street and Sims Way in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Maya de Vitry will perform at Rainshadow Recording at Fort Worden on Tuesday.

Maya de Vitry to perform at Rainshadow Recording

Maya de Vitry will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rainshadow Recording Studios in Building 315 on Fort Worden. Tickets are $20… Continue reading

Maya de Vitry will perform at Rainshadow Recording at Fort Worden on Tuesday.
Sachinmayi Menon plays Sandra in Allycea Weil’s Caged at 3 p.m. on Sunday. (Port Townsend Film Festival)

Port Townsend Film Festival event to feature work by Black filmmakers

Three-day gathering to cover range of topics

Sachinmayi Menon plays Sandra in Allycea Weil’s Caged at 3 p.m. on Sunday. (Port Townsend Film Festival)

The Hot Club to perform at Concerts in the Woods

The Hot Club of Port Townsend will perform at Concerts in the Woods at 3 p.m. Saturday. The concert will be at the… Continue reading

Chris Cain Band to play at Palindrome

The Chris Cain Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Palindrome at Eaglemount Wine and Cider, 1893 S. Jacob Miller… Continue reading

Cindy Taylor of Port Townsend, representing the environmental group Local 20/20, points to printed information available about the organization to an interested party while at the Jefferson County Connectivity Summit at Chimacum High School on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Photo

Connectivity summit

Cindy Taylor of Port Townsend, representing the environmental group Local 20/20, points to printed information available about the organization to an interested party while at… Continue reading

Cindy Taylor of Port Townsend, representing the environmental group Local 20/20, points to printed information available about the organization to an interested party while at the Jefferson County Connectivity Summit at Chimacum High School on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Evictions are at historic highs

Trends based on end of pandemic-era protections