Jefferson County

Port Angeles, Port Townsend orchestras set for performances

Two orchestra performances, additional music entertainment and an electronics recycling event highlight weekend events on the Peninsula. • The Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend reviews draft budget for next year

Insurance, employee benefits among rising expenses

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Being of Service” during services at 11 a.m. Sunday Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
A red-footed booby has been roosting on a daily basis on a piling at the Marine Science Center aquarium at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Tropical roosting in Port Townsend

A red-footed booby has been roosting on a daily basis on a piling at the Marine Science Center aquarium at Fort Worden State Park in… Continue reading

A red-footed booby has been roosting on a daily basis on a piling at the Marine Science Center aquarium at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson to discuss funding for roads

County to hold hearing for benefit district

‘Pause’ hit on Quilcene food bank

Project not abandoned, executive director says

JeffCo repair events slated for this fall

The Port Townsend Marine Science Center is sponsoring four JeffCo Repair events, where individuals can bring their lamps with a faulty switch,… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Disaster preparedness month

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL Disaster Preparedness Month. It’s time to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies. This year’s theme for disaster… Continue reading

State Senate candidates discuss disagreements at political forum

Chapman, Kelbon differ on rent stabilization, ballot initiatives

Film buffs enjoy a free presentation during the 25th Port Townsend Film Festival on Saturday. The feature was the 1973 classic “American Graffiti” about teenage life in 1962 California. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Outdoor film

Film buffs enjoy a free presentation during the 25th Port Townsend Film Festival on Saturday. The feature was the 1973 classic “American Graffiti” about teenage… Continue reading

Film buffs enjoy a free presentation during the 25th Port Townsend Film Festival on Saturday. The feature was the 1973 classic “American Graffiti” about teenage life in 1962 California. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Big Sky City Lights will perform Saturday at Port Ludlow Performing Arts.

Big Sky City Lights to perform Saturday in Port Ludlow

Big Sky City Lights will perform at Port Ludlow Performing Arts’ Champagne season opener at 7 p.m. Saturday. The performance will be… Continue reading

Big Sky City Lights will perform Saturday at Port Ludlow Performing Arts.
Gina Salā will present two events this weekend.

Global vocalist to peform in two events this weekend

Gina Salā will perform two events in Port Townsend this weekend. Salā will host “World Chant/Kirtan Evening with Gina Salā” at 7… Continue reading

Gina Salā will present two events this weekend.
Emily Randall.

Healthcare priority for Congress candidate

Emily Randall supports abortion, rural hospitals

Emily Randall.

Jefferson County considers events pact with the Production Alliance

Board mulls objectives of its strategic plan, sees draft budgets

Joe Euro will perform at Candlelight Concerts on Thursday.

Joe Euro to play during Candlelight Concert series

Joe Euro will present “Classical/Neo-Classical Finger-Style” during a Candlelight Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday. The series, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 609… Continue reading

Joe Euro will perform at Candlelight Concerts on Thursday.
Michael Carroll, Joel Wallgren and Pamela Roberts perform during a Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series concert.

Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra to play in chamber series event

The Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra will perform during at Chamber Music Series event at 3 p.m. Saturday. The free concert will be at… Continue reading

Michael Carroll, Joel Wallgren and Pamela Roberts perform during a Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series concert.

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

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Deadheading your dahlias is critical, especially as we move into autumn.  I perform this task on the dahlias I tend at least once every five days.

A GROWING CONCERN: Get your garden all dahlia’d up

AS WE PREPARE for the arrival of autumn (Sunday, Sept. 22, at 5:43 a.m.), many of our garden plants and flowers are beginning to do… Continue reading

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Deadheading your dahlias is critical, especially as we move into autumn.  I perform this task on the dahlias I tend at least once every five days.
Port Townsend assistant city engineer Jeff Kostechka introduces some of the issues facing smooth development on 30th Street and Sheridan Street property. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Infrastructure can deter affordable housing

Port Townsend weighs challenges as it prepares for comprehensive plan update

Port Townsend assistant city engineer Jeff Kostechka introduces some of the issues facing smooth development on 30th Street and Sheridan Street property. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)