Jefferson County

Cathy Collins of Renton takes a cell phone portrait of a coy looking Glaucous-winged gull at the parking lot overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca near the lighthouse at Fort Worden State Park on Tuesday morning. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Say cheese

Cathy Collins of Renton takes a cell phone portrait of a coy looking Glaucous-winged gull at the parking lot overlooking the Strait of Juan de… Continue reading

Cathy Collins of Renton takes a cell phone portrait of a coy looking Glaucous-winged gull at the parking lot overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca near the lighthouse at Fort Worden State Park on Tuesday morning. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Security exercise today at Naval Magazine Indian Island

Naval Magazine Indian Island will conduct a security training exercise today. Training activities will take place near the installation’s main gate, which… Continue reading

An example of Jolie Maki’s torch-fired enamel jewelry.

Port Ludlow Art League to host reception Wednesday

The Port Ludlow Art League will host a reception for Cynthia LeRouge from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. The reception will… Continue reading

An example of Jolie Maki’s torch-fired enamel jewelry.

Respiratory illnesses trending down, public health officer says

COVID-19 and flu activity are low; RSV season not yet here

A massive kinetic skulpture called Maxtivity’s GLORY-ous Chocolate Turtle from Corvallis, Ore., negotiates a turn on Water Street during the 40th Kinetic Skulpture Parade and Race in downtown Port Townsend on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Kinetic Skulpture race

A massive kinetic skulpture called Maxtivity’s GLORY-ous Chocolate Turtle from Corvallis, Ore., negotiates a turn on Water Street during the 40th Kinetic Skulpture Parade and… Continue reading

A massive kinetic skulpture called Maxtivity’s GLORY-ous Chocolate Turtle from Corvallis, Ore., negotiates a turn on Water Street during the 40th Kinetic Skulpture Parade and Race in downtown Port Townsend on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Fire districts focus on smoke alarms during prevention week

Fire districts across Clallam and Jefferson counties are gearing up to celebrate national fire prevention week, which runs through Friday. The theme… 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

A GROWING CONCERN: Scare up a list of October garden chores

HERE WE ARE, a week into October; that means it’s time for your October to-do list. • Plant bulbs. Yes, correct! October and November are… Continue reading

State and local officials toured Dabob Bay forests in 2022. Back row, left to right, Mary Jean Ryan of Quilcene; Rachel Bollens; Bill Taylor, Taylor Shellfish Co.; Jeromy Sullivan, Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe; Justin Allegro, The Nature Conservancy; and Greg Brotherton, Jefferson County Commissioner. Front row, left to right, Duane Emmons, DNR staff; Jean Ball of Quilcene; Hilary Franz, state Commissioner of Public Lands; Mike Chapman, state Representative; and Peter Bahls, director of Northwest Watershed Institute. (Keith Lazelle)

Dabob Bay conservation area expands by nearly 4,000 acres

State, local partners collaborate on preservation effort

State and local officials toured Dabob Bay forests in 2022. Back row, left to right, Mary Jean Ryan of Quilcene; Rachel Bollens; Bill Taylor, Taylor Shellfish Co.; Jeromy Sullivan, Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe; Justin Allegro, The Nature Conservancy; and Greg Brotherton, Jefferson County Commissioner. Front row, left to right, Duane Emmons, DNR staff; Jean Ball of Quilcene; Hilary Franz, state Commissioner of Public Lands; Mike Chapman, state Representative; and Peter Bahls, director of Northwest Watershed Institute. (Keith Lazelle)

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: PT council to discuss Fort Worden PDA dissolution

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula.

State EV rebate program proving to be popular

Peninsula dealerships participating in Commerce project

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 the miracle of transformation inside yourself

HARVEST IS IN full swing now. It’s our family winery’s 33rd and I’m glad to report that it’s still exciting. For winemakers, it is really… Continue reading

Monthly art walks set in Sequim, Port Townsend

Monthly art walks, community theater performances and a kinetic skulpture race highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Port Angeles Community Players… Continue reading

Phone policy varies at schools

Leaders advocating for distraction-free learning

“Basics of Animation for Youth: Stop Motion with Your Smartphone or Tablet,” a class this month at Port Townsend’s Northwind Art School, teaches how to use common equipment to make animated movies. (Jim Bradrick/Northwind Art)

Stop motion animation class set this month

Veteran animation artist Jim Bradrick will offer a new class for young people: “Basics of Animation for Youth: Stop Motion with Your… Continue reading

“Basics of Animation for Youth: Stop Motion with Your Smartphone or Tablet,” a class this month at Port Townsend’s Northwind Art School, teaches how to use common equipment to make animated movies. (Jim Bradrick/Northwind Art)
The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “The Blessings of St. Francis” during services at 11 a.m. Sunday Douglas-Smith… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
Partner families break ground along with supporters on Tuesday in Port Townsend. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Habitat project to bring six cottages to Port Townsend

Additional units in works for East Jefferson nonprofit

Partner families break ground along with supporters on Tuesday in Port Townsend. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)
The Salish Surf Rockabillies will play the Oct. 19 Northwind Art Gala at Fort Worden’s USO Hall. From left are singer-guitarist Jessica Logan, drummer Dana Sullivan, upright bassist Tracy Grisman and guitarist-vocalist Chile Dog Quiroz. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)

Northwind Art Gala tickets on sale

Art is what makes us human and helps us to connect with each other, Northwind Art development manager Mary Black said. “Even… Continue reading

The Salish Surf Rockabillies will play the Oct. 19 Northwind Art Gala at Fort Worden’s USO Hall. From left are singer-guitarist Jessica Logan, drummer Dana Sullivan, upright bassist Tracy Grisman and guitarist-vocalist Chile Dog Quiroz. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)