Jefferson County

Holiday plays, concerts set stage this weekend

Stage performances, the Second Saturday Art Walk and a Port Angeles Symphony concert highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • “Rented Christmas”… Continue reading

Jill Spier will close her Port Townsend shop, Phoenix Rising, in February after 38 years. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Phoenix Rising to close after 38 years

Proprietor plans to move to Sri Lanka, open an orphanage

Jill Spier will close her Port Townsend shop, Phoenix Rising, in February after 38 years. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)
Candy cane bearers Barbra Johannsen, left, and Nancy Elder visit Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. They had helped escort Santa Claus to the tree lighting on Saturday and then decided to partake in the First Saturday Art Walk. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Art walk

Candy cane bearers Barbra Johannsen, left, and Nancy Elder visit Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. They had helped escort Santa Claus to… Continue reading

Candy cane bearers Barbra Johannsen, left, and Nancy Elder visit Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. They had helped escort Santa Claus to the tree lighting on Saturday and then decided to partake in the First Saturday Art Walk. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Craft fairs, markets on Peninsula this weekend

Craft fairs, markets and gift wrapping services will be available across the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. CHIMACUM • The Salish Sea Makers Market will… Continue reading

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray.

Student aid now simplified process

Fewer questions on federal application

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray.

Tickets on sale for yard and garden series

Tickets are on sale for the Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation’s 2025 Yard and Garden Lecture Series. Tickets are $75 for the… Continue reading

The Wild Rose Chorale will present holiday music and seasonal fare in two concerts, 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor St. Personnel includes (back row, from left) Rolf Vegdahl, Al Thompson, Chuck Helman, Doug Rodgers, Mark Schecter, (middle row) Patricia Nerison, JES Schumacher, Kris Lott, Cherry Chenruk-Geelan, (front row) Sarah Gustner-Hewitt, Lynn Nowak and Leslie Lewis. (Jo Tiffany)

Wild Rose Chorale to perform pair of concerts

The Wild Rose Chorale will present holiday concerts at 7 p.m. Friday and at 3 p.m. Saturday. Both concerts will be performed… Continue reading

The Wild Rose Chorale will present holiday music and seasonal fare in two concerts, 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor St. Personnel includes (back row, from left) Rolf Vegdahl, Al Thompson, Chuck Helman, Doug Rodgers, Mark Schecter, (middle row) Patricia Nerison, JES Schumacher, Kris Lott, Cherry Chenruk-Geelan, (front row) Sarah Gustner-Hewitt, Lynn Nowak and Leslie Lewis. (Jo Tiffany)
Sula Adams, 4, hands Santa a candy cane during Santa’s visit to Port Townsend. Santa made an early visit on Saturday to hear children’s Christmas wishes and to light the community tree at Haller Fountain. Sitting next to Santa is Sula’s grandma Christi and her mom Corrine is on the right. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Christmas wishes

Sula Adams, 4, hands Santa a candy cane during Santa’s visit to Port Townsend. Santa made an early visit on Saturday to hear children’s Christmas… Continue reading

Sula Adams, 4, hands Santa a candy cane during Santa’s visit to Port Townsend. Santa made an early visit on Saturday to hear children’s Christmas wishes and to light the community tree at Haller Fountain. Sitting next to Santa is Sula’s grandma Christi and her mom Corrine is on the right. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Ben Veghte, director of the Washington Cares Fund at the state Department of Social and Health Services.

WA Cares can provide long-term insurance benefits, director says

Program funded by payroll tax can be used for up to $36,500

Ben Veghte, director of the Washington Cares Fund at the state Department of Social and Health Services.
Derek Kilmer.

Kilmer’s final speech in Congress includes Port Angeles, Olympic Peninsula

Congressman continues practice of writing letter to his children

Derek Kilmer.

Woman airlifted to hospital after collision on Highway 101

A Quilcene woman was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after a two-car collision south of Mount Walker. Ashley R. Barrow, 34, was driving… Continue reading

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

Photography show to be held at The Meadery

Twenty-five photos will tell 25 stories through January at The Meadery at Wilderbee Farm, 223 Cook Ave. Extension, Port Townsend. The show,… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Be prepared for winter snowfall

HERE WE ARE, going into the second week of December with the next 10-day forecast calling for above-freezing weather. We have avoided the somewhat common… 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 Del Guzzi… Continue reading

Mauro recognized by city management association

John Mauro has been recognized by the Washington City Management Association with its 2024 Award for Management Excellence. Mauro, the city manager… Continue reading

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

Chorus performances top list of weekend events

Art walks, chorus performances and the Festival of Lights highlight this weekend’s events on the Peninsula. • First Friday Art Walk will celebrate autumn with… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: When we’re alone though

For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the compassion of Christ Jesus. And this is my prayer, that your… Continue reading