Jefferson County

Port Angeles man dies following rollover collision

A man who was in a single-car rollover collision last week has died. Curtis Denney, 43, of Port Angeles was traveling westbound on… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Don’t let frost leave you out in the cold

NOW THAT AUTUMN is here, cold weather will soon be upon us, and Jack Frost will come to visit your yard. These first few frosts… 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

Photo by Helen Shrewman
Prize riders Michelle Neville, on Ellie, (Spanaway) left, Mary Quinn, on Scarlet, (Tahoma) and Camille Rucker, on Fancy (Rainier) take a break along the trail at the Snack Water Stop (set up for the ride by Peninsula Chapt).

HORSEPLAY: Trail rides are an adventure for rider and horse

THE COWBOY SPIRIT was alive and well during the wildly successful Spirit Prize Ride at Sage Horse Camp last Saturday. Hosted by the HH Peninsula… Continue reading

Photo by Helen Shrewman
Prize riders Michelle Neville, on Ellie, (Spanaway) left, Mary Quinn, on Scarlet, (Tahoma) and Camille Rucker, on Fancy (Rainier) take a break along the trail at the Snack Water Stop (set up for the ride by Peninsula Chapt).

Jefferson County officials connecting with STR owners

Plan implemented in April starting to permit rentals

Peninsula counties receive state grants

Funding will go toward habitat, conservation projects

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

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Why Recompete matters for North Olympic Peninsula

IF YOU’VE HEARD that the North Olympic Peninsula is receiving funding through the Recompete grant and aren’t quite sure what it means, you’re not alone.… Continue reading

Carolyn Edge.
Fallen leaves cling to a fence as Chris White of Port Townsend sets up for a forehand volley during a tennis match at the Fort Worden tennis courts on Thursday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Fall is in the air

Fallen leaves cling to a fence as Chris White of Port Townsend sets up for a forehand volley during a tennis match at the Fort… Continue reading

Fallen leaves cling to a fence as Chris White of Port Townsend sets up for a forehand volley during a tennis match at the Fort Worden tennis courts on Thursday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Film festival, stage performances this weekend

A film festival, a book fair and performances on stage highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Banff Center Mountain Film… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Ask yourself who you are listening to

AS A BISHOP in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I don’t publicly endorse or oppose political parties or candidates. When I was… Continue reading

Jefferson utility settles dispute

PUD to pay $62,500 to property owner

Port of Port Townsend examines fee increases in draft budget

Cruise ship docking would see bump to $2,000 per day

Port Townsend Arts Commission awards grant funding

The Port Townsend Arts Commission has awarded $9,900 to nine artists and arts organizations in its final round of funding for 2025.… Continue reading

Port Townsend woman wins Washington State Book Award

Tessa Hulls of Port Townsend won a 2025 Washington State Book Award in the Creative Nonfiction/Memoir category for “Feeding Ghosts: A Graphic Memoir.”… Continue reading

As Above, So Below festival organizer and DJ Mark Hardy load sound systems into the venues at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Wednesday.

Dance festival set at Jeffco Fairgrounds

Three stages to host performances for all ages

As Above, So Below festival organizer and DJ Mark Hardy load sound systems into the venues at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Wednesday.

Great Washington ShakeOut drill set for Oct. 16

The Washington Emergency Management Division has scheduled the Great Washington ShakeOut at 10:16 a.m. Oct. 16. The annual drill encourages residents to… Continue reading

Key City Public Theatre wins three Sound on Stage awards

The Key City Public Theatre was recognized with three awards at the 2025 Sound on Stage Awards at Bainbridge Performing Arts. The… Continue reading

New Age pianist to perform at Rainshadow Recording

Scott Cossu will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Rainshadow Recording in Building 315 at Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way,… Continue reading