Jefferson County

PAT NEAL: The Christmas colonoscopy

IT WAS DAYLIGHT on the river, but I was not on a river. This was strange since I was on a fishing trip of sorts.… Continue reading

Security exercise set for Thursday at Indian Island

Naval Magazine Indian Island will conduct a security training exercise on Thursday. Training activities will take place at a variety of locations… Continue reading

Pamela and Ernie Burnett, left, talk about their craft items, Amijurmi — Japanese small crocheted stuffed yarn creatures — to Tracey Harris of Marrowstone Island on Saturday during the first of two days at the 38th annual Chimacum Arts and Crafts Show at Chimacum High School. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Craft show

Japanese small crocheted stuffed yarn creatures — to Tracey Harris of Marrowstone Island… Continue reading

Pamela and Ernie Burnett, left, talk about their craft items, Amijurmi — Japanese small crocheted stuffed yarn creatures — to Tracey Harris of Marrowstone Island on Saturday during the first of two days at the 38th annual Chimacum Arts and Crafts Show at Chimacum High School. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Flat Bridge to perform at Rainshadow Recording

Flat Bridge will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Rainshadow Recording in Building 315 at Fort Worden Historical State Park, 200 Battery… Continue reading

Members sought for ‘against’ committees

The Jefferson County Auditor’s Office is seeking “Against” committee members to prepare ballot statement arguments opposing several measures in the Feb. 10… Continue reading

Recreation center spared from Jefferson County budget cuts

Officials met with city leaders to discuss continued operations

Submission period open for Tidepools Magazine

Tidepools Magazine is accepting submissions for its 2026 edition until midnight Jan. 9. Peninsula College’s annual literary and arts magazine publishes original… Continue reading

Wild Rose Chorale to perform at Candlelight Concerts series

Wild Rose Chorale will present “An Evening of Holiday Music” during the Candlelight Concert series at 7 p.m. Thursday. The concert will… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge reopens after high-wind closure

The Hood Canal Bridge has reopened to traffic on Monday afternoon. The state Department of Transportation had closed the bridge across state Highway… Continue reading

TSR Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Chef Arron Stark gently inserts a piece of king salmon into a hot saute pan so as not to cause a splatter of hot oil. Stark was presenting a cooking demonstration to 35 people on Wednesday December 10th at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds who paid $30.00 each for the privilege of learning from one of the best chefs in the county.
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Delicious demonstration

Chef Arron Stark gently inserts a piece of king salmon into a hot saute pan so as not to cause a splatter of hot oil.… Continue reading

TSR Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Chef Arron Stark gently inserts a piece of king salmon into a hot saute pan so as not to cause a splatter of hot oil. Stark was presenting a cooking demonstration to 35 people on Wednesday December 10th at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds who paid $30.00 each for the privilege of learning from one of the best chefs in the county.

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: A gardening list of naughty and nice

HERE IT IS, midway through December already! Santa is compiling his list to see who has been naughty or nice, and Olympic Peninsula residents and… Continue reading

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Budget planning set for boards, commissions

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

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Grant funds help teen meal program at clubs

Boys, girls learning how to prepare nutritious dinners

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During Living Well Farm’s Halloween Party students, such as Autumn Silva, with Penny, wore costumes and took part in fun events like apple bobbing, obstacle course and pumpkin carving.

HORSEPLAY: Horses, riders both ‘Living Well’ at riding school

WHO’S LIVING THEIR best life at Living Well Farm Riding School? It’s the horses of course! I asked owner and riding instructor Nancy McCalab why… Continue reading

During Living Well Farm’s Halloween Party students, such as Autumn Silva, with Penny, wore costumes and took part in fun events like apple bobbing, obstacle course and pumpkin carving.

Port of Port Townsend reports strong revenues

Staffing changes, job vacancies contribute to net gain, official says

Port Townsend plan may bump housing stock

Citizens concerned it may not be affordable

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

Debra E. Olson, a Port Townsend fiber artist, puts the finishing touches on the “Small But Mighty” exhibit at 675 Tyler St. in uptown Port Townsend.

Walk-by fiber exhibit installed in Uptown Port Townsend

Debra E. Olson has curated a walk-by exhibit of small fiber pieces in Uptown Port Townsend. The exhibit can be viewed 24… Continue reading

Debra E. Olson, a Port Townsend fiber artist, puts the finishing touches on the “Small But Mighty” exhibit at 675 Tyler St. in uptown Port Townsend.
The Wintertide Festival of Lights is set for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday in Webster’s Woods at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, 1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles. (PORT ANGELES FINE ARTS CENTER)

Artists to light up music, stage performances

Music and stage performances, art shows and other forms of entertainment are set for this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Wild Rose Chorale… Continue reading

The Wintertide Festival of Lights is set for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday in Webster’s Woods at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, 1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles. (PORT ANGELES FINE ARTS CENTER)