Jefferson County

Dr. Sabrina Prime, a radiation oncologist at Jefferson Healthcare, demonstrates the new $2.5 million linear accelerator that will be used in the treatment of cancer patients during a dedication and open house on Sunday in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Dr. Sabrina Prime, a radiation oncologist at Jefferson Healthcare, demonstrates the new $2.5 million linear accelerator that will be used in the treatment of cancer… Continue reading

Dr. Sabrina Prime, a radiation oncologist at Jefferson Healthcare, demonstrates the new $2.5 million linear accelerator that will be used in the treatment of cancer patients during a dedication and open house on Sunday in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
“Beignets and Chicory Breakfast Banquet” by Mary O’Shaughnessy of Port Townsend will be part of the Potluck Banquet exhibition at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. (Mary O’Shaughnessy)

From eggs to fish to pie, Potluck Banquet offers nourishment via art

Pineapple upside down cake, a mint chocolate cupcake, fried eggs and bacon, salmon steaks with lemon slices: These are all part of… Continue reading

“Beignets and Chicory Breakfast Banquet” by Mary O’Shaughnessy of Port Townsend will be part of the Potluck Banquet exhibition at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. (Mary O’Shaughnessy)

Olympic Music Festival to host pair of performances

The Olympic Music Festival will finish its summer season with concerts at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The concerts will be in… Continue reading

Organist Terry Reitz will perform at Candlelight Concerts on Thursday.

Organist to perform in Candlelight Concert series

Organist Terry Reitz will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday as part of the free Candlelight Concert series at Trinity United Methodist Church,… Continue reading

Organist Terry Reitz will perform at Candlelight Concerts on Thursday.

Port Ludlow Art League to host Labor Day sale

The Port Ludlow Art League will host its Labor Day Art Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The annual art… Continue reading

Two-day Live Life Loud festival set this weekend

The Quilcene Lantern will present Live Life Loud this weekend. The festival, set for Saturday and Sunday, will feature a mixture of punk,… Continue reading

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Don’t fall into gardening traps

NEXT WEEK IS the end of August, and as we look over the edge of this month, let us ponder on some important issues. Many… 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

Free concerts set next week across Peninsula

The last week of free summer concerts is scheduled at venues across the Peninsula next week. They include: • Sequim Music in the Park Sound… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths
At the JeffCo fair Future Farmers of America member Ivy Pettit and her horse Kohana completed a fast burn-n-turn in the youth barrel racing competition.

HORSEPLAY: Vaulting popularity rises at Peninsula events

OH, TO BE young, agile and with a lithe body able to take a running leap onto the back of a moving horse to perform… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths
At the JeffCo fair Future Farmers of America member Ivy Pettit and her horse Kohana completed a fast burn-n-turn in the youth barrel racing competition.

Man charged with multiple felonies, including burglary

Report: Suspect stole vehicle, body cameras

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

Counties awarded $2.1M in grant funds

Agencies aim to protect near-shore habitat

Highway reopens to traffic near Kalaloch Campground

Work crews have completed emergency repairs on U.S. Highway 101 near Kalaloch Campground. Both lanes of the highway are open to traffic, the… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Faith isn’t a destination, it’s an experience

IT SEEMS LIKE advertisements are always targeting me to take an “experience vacation.” This is the popular trend of not just going somewhere, but also… Continue reading

Joel Kawahara prepares his famous fish head stew in 2018. (Kellie Henwood)

Longtime Quilcene fisherman lost at sea

Loved ones remember him for his work, personality

Joel Kawahara prepares his famous fish head stew in 2018. (Kellie Henwood)

Makah Days, Butoh festival slated this weekend

Makah Days, a history center fundraiser and the Salish Sea Butoh Festival highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Makah Days, the… Continue reading