Jefferson County

A GROWING CONCERN: Ask not what your garden can do for you

AS OUR NATION finishes celebrating its Independence Day, I also reflect on history this week. Today marks the beginning of my 28th year writing and… 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

Forks, Jefferson Healthcare among hospitals to be recognized

The Washington State Hospital Association has recognized Forks Community Hospital and Jefferson Healthcare under its Critical Access Hospital Achievement of Quality Excellence program.… Continue reading

Forums set for mobile health clinic

Jefferson Healthcare will conduct a series of community forums regarding the planned development of a new mobile health clinic. The proposed clinic… Continue reading

Howard reelected to Association of Washington Cities board

Port Townsend City Council member Amy Howard has been reelected to the board of directors for the Association of Washington Cities. The election… Continue reading

Overnight closures scheduled on Hood Canal bridge

The state Department of Transportation has scheduled overnight closures of the Hood Canal bridge on state Highway 104 from 10 p.m. to 5… Continue reading

“Lucious Succulent,” silk Batik on canvas by Denice Craig Tweedy, is on display at the Port Ludlow Art League.

Port Ludlow Art League plans reception

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

“Lucious Succulent,” silk Batik on canvas by Denice Craig Tweedy, is on display at the Port Ludlow Art League.

Port Townsend Marine Science Center adds new tank

Exhibit added at museum, which is preparing for downtown move

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

Evensong service scheduled Sunday for Port Townsend

Katy Taylor will provide music for an Evensong service from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Sunday. The contemplative Celtic… Continue reading

Mitchel Osborne will display this photograph from the 2023 Wooden Boat Festival at the Port Townsend Gallery throughout July.

First Saturday Art Walk set in Port Townsend

Gallery 9, Northwind Art and the Port Townsend Gallery will be among the venues participating in the Art Walk from 5 p.m.… Continue reading

Mitchel Osborne will display this photograph from the 2023 Wooden Boat Festival at the Port Townsend Gallery throughout July.

ISSUES OF FAITH: Look close to see the potential

I HAVE ALWAYS had a love for cars. As a boy, I would save up to buy Matchboox cars and Hot Wheels. When I was… Continue reading

Music festival, art walks this weekend on Peninsula

A music festival, art walks and other live music will be featured across the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. • The inaugural Tarboo Indie Music… Continue reading

Teen initiative to host play at Key City Theatre

The Teen Initiative will stage a production of “Pride and Prejudice and Perms” from Friday through Thursday. The play will be at… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Independence and Interdependence” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in Port Townsend,… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
Scott Wilson will sign copies of his new book “Working Port: 100 Years of the Port of Port Townsend” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Book signing slated Saturday at Jefferson County Historical Society

Scott Wilson will sign copies of his new book “Working Port: 100 Years of the Port of Port Townsend” from 11 a.m.… Continue reading

Scott Wilson will sign copies of his new book “Working Port: 100 Years of the Port of Port Townsend” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Me & The Boys to play at Concert in the Woods

Me & the Boys will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday at Concerts in the Woods. The concert will be at the Laurel B.… Continue reading

Port Townsend artist Shirley Scheier will show 40 works in “Sifting the Silence,” the new exhibition at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)

Port Townsend artist opens new show at Northwind

When she’s asked what she hopes her art will give people, Shirley Scheier distills her response. “Joy,” the artist says. Scheier, who… Continue reading

Port Townsend artist Shirley Scheier will show 40 works in “Sifting the Silence,” the new exhibition at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)