Jefferson County

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Jefferson board to host encampment policy workshop

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

A GROWING CONCERN: Learn the basics of root pruning

WELL, IT APPEARS the rainy fall weather has arrived, which is a good thing. As is seeing snow up in the mountains. As promised last… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue commissioners to host budget workshop

The Board of Fire Commissioners for Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 1 will conduct a budget workshop during a special meeting at… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held at 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 Del Guzzi… Continue reading

Funding from the Recompete program has helped First Step expand programs and hours at Family Resource Centers in Port Angeles and Forks.

Helping families thrive with support center

WHAT DOES AFFORDING diapers have to do with employment? If you need childcare, something seemingly as simple as providing diapers can have a huge impact… Continue reading

Funding from the Recompete program has helped First Step expand programs and hours at Family Resource Centers in Port Angeles and Forks.
Photo by Karen Griffiths Cutline: Banner, 20, is a very kind, attentive gelding who arrived at OPEN in a state of neglect. After he spends more time recovering, he will be sent to Fox-Bell Farm for some retraining and then be available for adoption through OPEN.

HORSEPLAY: Olympic Peninsula Equine Network survives, still helping horses

HAVE YOU HEARD the rumor? I did. I’m happy to squelched the gossip here: Olympic Peninsula Equine Network (OPEN) is not closing its doors. “I… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths Cutline: Banner, 20, is a very kind, attentive gelding who arrived at OPEN in a state of neglect. After he spends more time recovering, he will be sent to Fox-Bell Farm for some retraining and then be available for adoption through OPEN.

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

Some subscribers won’t receive Friday’s paper

Due to a technical issue, some Peninsula Daily News subscribers won’t get a paper delivered on Friday, Oct. 24. Print subscribers who… Continue reading

Music, stage performances set this weekend

Music concerts, a stage performance and a toy run highlight this weekend’s event on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra, under… Continue reading

Maya de Vitry will perform Tuesday at Rainshadow Recording on Fort Worden.

Nashville-based singer-songwriter 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 Tuesday at Rainshadow Recording on Fort Worden.

Port of Port Townsend uses reserves for long-term debt

Agency reviews 2026 budgets, clarifies cruise line discussion

DJ Mark Hardy’s newly completed speakers will animate the dance floor at the Memento Mori Party on Oct. 31. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend DJ builds dream speakers

Hardy to host Halloween party at Manresa Castle

DJ Mark Hardy’s newly completed speakers will animate the dance floor at the Memento Mori Party on Oct. 31. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Unity in Port Townsend service slated

PORT TOWNSEND —The Rev. Simon De Voil will be the guest speaker at Unity in Port Townsend at 11 a.m. Sunday. The Unity Spiritual Enrichment… Continue reading

A group of friends stop to look at a Halloween display put up by the camp host at the RV park at Point Hudson Marina. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Halloween display

A group of friends stop to look at a Halloween display put up by the camp host at the RV park at Point Hudson Marina.… Continue reading

A group of friends stop to look at a Halloween display put up by the camp host at the RV park at Point Hudson Marina. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Jeanette Best Gallery visitors check out Ali Whitmore’s “Entree — Stuffed Whole Trout” during Art Walk. The sculpture won the Jurors’ Choice and People’s Choice awards in the recent “Potluck Banquet” exhibition. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)

‘Trout’ catches People’s Choice prize at Northwind Art

The big fish, it seems, spoke to people. “Entree — Whole Stuffed Trout,” a sculpture in Northwind Art’s “Potluck Banquet” exhibition, won… Continue reading

Jeanette Best Gallery visitors check out Ali Whitmore’s “Entree — Stuffed Whole Trout” during Art Walk. The sculpture won the Jurors’ Choice and People’s Choice awards in the recent “Potluck Banquet” exhibition. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)
Schola Galante’s members are Douglass Hjelm and Miguel Rode (flute), Dahti Blanchard (harpsichord) and Lee Inman (violoncello piccolo).

Early Music at the Grange to feature Schola Galante

Schola Galante will present “The Power of Patronage” a 2 p.m. Saturday. The concert will be part of the Early Music at… Continue reading

Schola Galante’s members are Douglass Hjelm and Miguel Rode (flute), Dahti Blanchard (harpsichord) and Lee Inman (violoncello piccolo).
Tom Stahl will perform an organ concert at 2 p.m. Saturday in Port Townsend.

Organ concert set for First Presbyterian Church

Tom Stahl will present an organ and piano concert at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 1111 Franklin St., Port Townsend.… Continue reading

Tom Stahl will perform an organ concert at 2 p.m. Saturday in Port Townsend.

Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra to open season Sunday

The Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Tigran Arakelyan, will open its season at 2 p.m. Sunday. The free concert will… Continue reading

Public has concerns over Nov. 3 removal

Port Townsend plans to sweep encampment behind DSHS building

Community development has tough choices ahead

Jefferson County department looks to tighten expenses