Jefferson County

Walk-by fiber exhibit installed in Uptown Port Townsend

Lora Armstrong has curated a walk-by exhibit of wool felting in Uptown Port Townsend. The exhibit will be open 24 hours a… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: The great clam hunt of 2025

THIS MUST BE the best autumn weather in years. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, it did with the opening of… Continue reading

The Production Alliance will press cider on site, boiling it and making hot cider. (Sarah Wright)

Peninsula apple, cider festival set across multiple locations

Music, dancing, games and a parade highlight event

The Production Alliance will press cider on site, boiling it and making hot cider. (Sarah Wright)
Racers make a big splash as they hit the water after rolling down the boat ramp at Northwest Maritime on Saturday. The 14 entrants in the Kinetic Skulpture race had to prove their floatability by paddling across the bay to the Port Townsend city dock, about a quarter-mile, and back to the ramp before they could participate in Sunday’s event. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Making a splash

Racers make a big splash as they hit the water after rolling down the boat ramp at Northwest Maritime on Saturday. The 14 entrants had… Continue reading

Racers make a big splash as they hit the water after rolling down the boat ramp at Northwest Maritime on Saturday. The 14 entrants in the Kinetic Skulpture race had to prove their floatability by paddling across the bay to the Port Townsend city dock, about a quarter-mile, and back to the ramp before they could participate in Sunday’s event. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Brian Conway will perform at the Friends Meeting Hall in Port Townsend on Thursday.

Brian Conway to perform traditional Irish music

Brian Conway will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Friends Meeting Hall, 1841 Sheridan St., Port Townsend. Admission is by a… Continue reading

Brian Conway will perform at the Friends Meeting Hall in Port Townsend on Thursday.

Historical society to provide behind-the-scenes tours

The Jefferson County Historical Society will host behind-the-scenes tours of its research collection from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The tours… Continue reading

Arup Chattopadhyay of Kolkata, India, will perform in Port Townsend on Saturday.

Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center to host musical journey to India

Richard Russell will present “Raga and Tala: A Musical Journey to India” at 4 p.m. Saturday. The concert will be at the… Continue reading

Arup Chattopadhyay of Kolkata, India, will perform in Port Townsend on Saturday.

Vaccines available for most but not children

Health officer: Feds holding back pediatric doses

A GROWING CONCERN: For perfect planting, consider the whole story

AS WE MOVE into October and autumn, the leaves start to clog your gutters, the rains have returned (burn ban has been lifted!) and planting… 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

Food bank to cover Peninsula counties

Port Angeles location to distribute supplies

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

Arts events scheduled for this weekend

A fiber arts expo, art walks and the kinetic sculpture race highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Pacific Northwest Fiber Arts… Continue reading

Coast Guard to reduce services during shutdown

The U.S. Coast Guard will continue to execute its legally mandated operations through the federal government shutdown. “[Those include] safeguarding national security, protecting life, and… Continue reading

Counties get $6.2M in habitat funding

Grants total $61M for 155 projects statewide

This is what a half-ton bin of wine grapes looks like. I will truck more than 80 to 90 of these over the next month. (Don Corson/for Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Save your harvest from the coming storm

IT WAS A couple of years ago, but I still remember the call vividly. It was toward the end of harvest, like it is now,… Continue reading

This is what a half-ton bin of wine grapes looks like. I will truck more than 80 to 90 of these over the next month. (Don Corson/for Peninsula Daily News)
White Lotus Farm’s Niall Motson, left, with Jules Spruill-Smith of Space Twins Provisions. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

One-day pumpkin patch set Sunday

Food, drink music slated for Port Ludlow farm

White Lotus Farm’s Niall Motson, left, with Jules Spruill-Smith of Space Twins Provisions. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)
“Llamas” is a painting by Arlice Thuring, who is featured as Port Ludlow Art League’s October artist of the month.

Port Ludlow Art League to host artist reception

The Port Ludlow Art League will host a reception for Alice Thuring and Lora de La Portilla from 4 p.m. to 6… Continue reading

“Llamas” is a painting by Arlice Thuring, who is featured as Port Ludlow Art League’s October artist of the month.
The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Speaker set at Unity in Port Townsend for weekend service

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “St. Francis Celebration of the Animals” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.