Jefferson County

David Jacobs-Strain of Eugene, Ore., right, and Bob Beach of Pittsburgh, Pa.,perform on the Main Stage at the 2024 Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Jacobs-Strain, Beach to play at Rainshadow Recording

David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Rainshadow Recording in Building 315 at Fort Worden State Park,… Continue reading

David Jacobs-Strain of Eugene, Ore., right, and Bob Beach of Pittsburgh, Pa.,perform on the Main Stage at the 2024 Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PAT NEAL: Singing the birdfeeder blues

THIS IS THE season of one of the greatest migrations on Earth happening right now. We’ve all heard of the epic flights of migrating waterfowl… Continue reading

Crisis team arrests armed man in woods

Port Ludlow man is charged with eluding police

Mike and Val James will perform at Candlelight Concerts on Thursday in Port Townsend.

Mike and Val James to play at Candlelight Concerts series

Mike and Val James will present “Mixed Bag II: a Collection of Songs Covering Different Eras and Styles” during the Candlelight Concerts… Continue reading

Mike and Val James will perform at Candlelight Concerts on Thursday in Port Townsend.

Peninsula to celebrate with Halloween events

Halloween-themed events are scheduled for venues across the North Olympic Peninsula this week. They include: • A cosplay party for teens is set for 6… Continue reading

A crowd gathers on the lawn of the Clallam County Courthouse on Saturday for one of two “No Kings” rallies in Port Angeles protesting the policies of President Donald Trump and his administration. Several hundred people attended the courthouse demonstration with about a thousand at a concurrent rally at the intersection of First and Front streets on the east side of the city. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

‘No Kings’

A crowd gathers on the lawn of the Clallam County Courthouse on Saturday for one of two “No Kings” rallies in Port Angeles protesting the… Continue reading

A crowd gathers on the lawn of the Clallam County Courthouse on Saturday for one of two “No Kings” rallies in Port Angeles protesting the policies of President Donald Trump and his administration. Several hundred people attended the courthouse demonstration with about a thousand at a concurrent rally at the intersection of First and Front streets on the east side of the city. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Get to the root of fall pruning

LET’S REVIEW A perfect and a little-known method which is totally appropriate now in the month of October. I have numerous times explained, and rightly… 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

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It’s hunting season. To avoid getting accidently mistaken for big game follow Judy Dupree’s example of donning a bright, fluorescent orange or pink vest to alert hunters you’re in the area.

HORSEPLAY: Use caution while riding during hunting season

BEWARE RIDING MOUNTAIN trails this time of year, because chances are, someone else is nearby stealthily stalking a stag to kill. “Bullets from those high-impact… Continue reading

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It’s hunting season. To avoid getting accidently mistaken for big game follow Judy Dupree’s example of donning a bright, fluorescent orange or pink vest to alert hunters you’re in the area.
A sailing class practices boat-handling skills on Port Townsend Bay. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Sailing at sunset

A sailing class practices boat-handling skills on Port Townsend Bay.… Continue reading

A sailing class practices boat-handling skills on Port Townsend Bay. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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

Port of Port Townsend project administrator Natalie Toews, left, Washington Recreation and Conservation Office Outdoor Grants Manager Brian Carpenter, Jefferson County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour, Port of Port Townsend commissioners Carol Hasse and Pam Petranek and Port Executive Director Eron Berg cut the ribbon at the new Gardiner boat ramp and ADA-compliant boat launch on Discovery Bay. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Port of Port Townsend cuts ribbon at Gardiner boat launch

New ramp, floating dock provide access to Discovery Bay

Port of Port Townsend project administrator Natalie Toews, left, Washington Recreation and Conservation Office Outdoor Grants Manager Brian Carpenter, Jefferson County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour, Port of Port Townsend commissioners Carol Hasse and Pam Petranek and Port Executive Director Eron Berg cut the ribbon at the new Gardiner boat ramp and ADA-compliant boat launch on Discovery Bay. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Film, fungi in Peninsula spotlight this weekend

A film festival, a fungi festival and several music and stage performances highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The fifth All… Continue reading

Options weighed for camp residents

Port Townsend encampment set to close next month

Palindrome to host Simon Lynge and the Martial Hearts

Simon Lynge and the Martial Hearts will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday. The concert will be in the Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery,… Continue reading

Speaker set at Unity in Port Townsend for weekend service

PORT TOWNSEND —David Goldsmith will be the guest speaker at Unity in Port Townsend at 11 a.m. Sunday. The Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center is at… Continue reading

From eft to right, Cadets Emmet Shaw, Madison Boling, Amirrah Woods, Isaac Figueroa, Tyler Matheson and Timmy Manly, along with Brinnon Fire Chief Tim Manly. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Cadets graduate from Brinnon fire training

Six teenagers attend twice-monthly events

From eft to right, Cadets Emmet Shaw, Madison Boling, Amirrah Woods, Isaac Figueroa, Tyler Matheson and Timmy Manly, along with Brinnon Fire Chief Tim Manly. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

General election ballots mailed

Voters have until 8 p.m. on Nov. 4

Hoh Tribe to host community conversation

Jefferson County will finish its Community Conversations series from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. The town hall meeting will be in… Continue reading