Jefferson County

Submitted photo Photo: Bottom left to right, Coach Natalie Blankenship, Paige Reed, Libby Swanberg, Joanna Seelye, Katelynn Middleton-Sharpe, Kennady Gilbertson, Coach Katie Newton. Top left to right, Taylor Lewis, Lily Meyer, Asha Swanberg, Sydney Hutton, Coach Ady Crosby and Coach Misty Gilbertson.

HORSEPLAY: WAHSET state finals

SEQUIM’S SMALL YET mighty equestrian team gave a dazzling display of finesse, power and speed at the Washington High School Equestrian Team state finals last… Continue reading

Submitted photo Photo: Bottom left to right, Coach Natalie Blankenship, Paige Reed, Libby Swanberg, Joanna Seelye, Katelynn Middleton-Sharpe, Kennady Gilbertson, Coach Katie Newton. Top left to right, Taylor Lewis, Lily Meyer, Asha Swanberg, Sydney Hutton, Coach Ady Crosby and Coach Misty Gilbertson.

Scheduled Hood Canal bridge closures postponed

Overnight closures of the Hood Canal bridge on state Highway 104 that had been rescheduled for June 10-14 have been postponed. Under the… Continue reading

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

First Fed Foundation awards $300,000 in grants

Funds to benefit nonprofits in Clallam, Jefferson counties

ISSUES OF FAITH: Salty language can leave bad taste in mouth

A MEMORABLE SCENE in the iconic movie, “A Christmas Story,” is with Ralphi and the red bar of Lifebuoy soap, which his mom put in… Continue reading

Port Angeles Maritime Festival this weekend

The Port Angeles Maritime Festival highlights a weekend of events on the North Olympic Peninsula along with plenty of music and self-guided art tours. •… Continue reading

PT Pride event is set for Saturday

Music, food, boat parade are scheduled

Sheryl Goldsberry, whose work, “Beach Breakfast,” is shown here, is the Port Ludlow Art League’s artist of the month for June.

Reception to be held for Port Ludlow artist of month

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

Sheryl Goldsberry, whose work, “Beach Breakfast,” is shown here, is the Port Ludlow Art League’s artist of the month for June.
The Port of Port Townsend and Northwest Maritime have been trying to deter at least six male sea lions from taking up residence on dock floats at Union Wharf and Point Hudson. At the recommendation of NOAA Fisheries, they tied an inflatable orca resembling a sea lion predator to a dock. They are currently working on another method that will hopefully get the animals to leave before this weekend’s Race to Alaska events. (Port of Port Townsend)

Port of Port Townsend, Northwest Maritime trying to discourage sea lions

Mammals’ presence coincides with this weekend’s R2AK

The Port of Port Townsend and Northwest Maritime have been trying to deter at least six male sea lions from taking up residence on dock floats at Union Wharf and Point Hudson. At the recommendation of NOAA Fisheries, they tied an inflatable orca resembling a sea lion predator to a dock. They are currently working on another method that will hopefully get the animals to leave before this weekend’s Race to Alaska events. (Port of Port Townsend)

Race to Alaska starts Sunday

Event will switch to biennial schedule

A broken water pipe flooded the basement of the Mountain View Commons facility in Port Townsend, damaging the boiler room and electrical panels. The City of Port Townsend has since closed the Mountain View pool indefinitely as the building is looking at tens of thousands of dollars in repairs. (City of Port Townsend)

Water damage closes Port Townsend pool

Facility repairs estimated to cost $100,000

A broken water pipe flooded the basement of the Mountain View Commons facility in Port Townsend, damaging the boiler room and electrical panels. The City of Port Townsend has since closed the Mountain View pool indefinitely as the building is looking at tens of thousands of dollars in repairs. (City of Port Townsend)
Windsurfers take to the choppy waters of Port Townsend Bay to take advantage of the brisk stormy winds blowing in from the south. By contrast, the calm waters of the Port Townsend Boat Haven Marina can be seen in the background. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Choppy waters

Windsurfers take to the choppy waters of Port Townsend Bay to take advantage of the brisk stormy winds blowing in from the south. By contrast,… Continue reading

Windsurfers take to the choppy waters of Port Townsend Bay to take advantage of the brisk stormy winds blowing in from the south. By contrast, the calm waters of the Port Townsend Boat Haven Marina can be seen in the background. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

PAT NEAL: The bears are awake

“WHERE CAN I see a bear?” the frantic tourist asked. This is a common question among the seasonal visitors to the emerald green playground we… Continue reading

Intersection to close to prepare for roundabout

The intersection of state Highway 19 at state Highway 104 will close at 6 a.m. Wednesday until 6 a.m. June 26. This… Continue reading

Jefferson, Bayside to manage shelter

County would fund effort between organizations

Rainshadow Chorale will present concerts on Saturday and Sunday at First Presbyterian Church in Port Townsend.

RainShadow Chorale to present concerts this weekend

Rainshadow Chorale will present “Voices and Strings” at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The spring concerts will be at First Presbyterian Church,… Continue reading

Rainshadow Chorale will present concerts on Saturday and Sunday at First Presbyterian Church in Port Townsend.

A GROWING CONCERN: Make thyme for Mediterranean herbs

AS WE MOVE into the very beginning of June, our gardens should be mostly planted and a few new areas may be desired or some… 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 DelGuzzi Drive… Continue reading

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Port Angeles to conduct public hearing on capital facilities plan

Meetings across Clallam and Jefferson counties

Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County Executive Director Jamie Maciejewski speaks to a crowd of more than 50 people at the future site of Habitat's affordable housing development in Port Hadlock on Thursday. Habitat hopes to build at least 150 permanently affordable homes at the site, known as the Mason Street project, and on Thursday community members were invited to Port Hadlock to celebrate the next phase of the development. (Peter Segall / Peninsula Daily News)

Mason Street project moves into next phase

Habitat for Humanity’s Port Hadlock neighborhood starts permitting process

Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County Executive Director Jamie Maciejewski speaks to a crowd of more than 50 people at the future site of Habitat's affordable housing development in Port Hadlock on Thursday. Habitat hopes to build at least 150 permanently affordable homes at the site, known as the Mason Street project, and on Thursday community members were invited to Port Hadlock to celebrate the next phase of the development. (Peter Segall / Peninsula Daily News)