Jefferson County

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Speaker set at Unity in Port Townsend for weekend service

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

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Fourth of July events set on Peninsula

Fourth of July events are planned around the Peninsula, includings arts and crafts, fun runs and music. PORT TOWNSEND • The Port Townsend Summer Band… Continue reading

Electronic edition of newspaper set Friday

Peninsula Daily News will have an electronic edition only on Friday. The newspaper is making the change in anticipation of Independence Day,… Continue reading

State Rep. Adam Bernbaum, D-Port Angeles, right, answers a question Friday during a Sequim Sunrise Rotary meeting. He was joined by state Sen. Mike Chapman, D-Port Angeles, left, and state Rep. Steve Tharinger, D-Port Townsend, middle. Each legislator spoke to the Rotary club and then took questions. They agreed it was a challenging four months in Olympia, particularly with budgeting. (Sequim Sunrise Rotary)

Legislators speak to Rotary

Legislators speak to Rotary State Rep. Adam Bernbaum, D-Port Angeles, right, answers a question Friday during a Sequim Sunrise Rotary meeting. He was joined by… Continue reading

State Rep. Adam Bernbaum, D-Port Angeles, right, answers a question Friday during a Sequim Sunrise Rotary meeting. He was joined by state Sen. Mike Chapman, D-Port Angeles, left, and state Rep. Steve Tharinger, D-Port Townsend, middle. Each legislator spoke to the Rotary club and then took questions. They agreed it was a challenging four months in Olympia, particularly with budgeting. (Sequim Sunrise Rotary)

PAT NEAL: Summertime search and rescue

IT WAS ANOTHER tough week in the news, but what do you expect? It’s summertime and the living is far from easy if you are… Continue reading

Team Puget Sound Navigation Company from left to right; Molly Karas, Michael Karas and Anthony Boscolo celebrating with their champion belt, July 1. (Photo credit: Jim Meyers)

Port Townsend sailors win WA360

Broken record raises the bar for racers

Team Puget Sound Navigation Company from left to right; Molly Karas, Michael Karas and Anthony Boscolo celebrating with their champion belt, July 1. (Photo credit: Jim Meyers)
David Ballif in the EDC Team Jefferson office last month.

EDC director brings a depth of experience

Former USAID diplomat returns to Washington

David Ballif in the EDC Team Jefferson office last month.

Port of Port Townsend considers future of dock

Commissioners concerned about safety issues

Gary Rainwater’s oil painting, “British Boat,” will be on display at Gallery 9 during the First Saturday Art Walk and throughout July.

Several venues open for First Saturday Art Walk

Gallery-9, the Museum of Art + History and the Port Townsend Gallery will be among the venues to participate in the monthly… Continue reading

Gary Rainwater’s oil painting, “British Boat,” will be on display at Gallery 9 during the First Saturday Art Walk and throughout July.

Some shellfish harvesting restrictions lifted on Jefferson County beaches

Jefferson County Public Health has lifted its closure of shellfish harvesting from Port Townsend Bay, Marrowstone Island, Kilisut Harbor and Mystery Bay.… Continue reading

David Romtvedt.

Wyoming poet laureate to read at Northwind Art gallery

Writer and musician David Romtvedt, a former Wyoming state poet laureate who also worked in Centrum’s folk arts program for many years,… Continue reading

David Romtvedt.
Best of the Peninsula.

Vote now in Best of Peninsula contests

It’s time again to vote for the Best of the Peninsula! Now that the top five nominees from each category have been determined, the Best… Continue reading

Best of the Peninsula.

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: Sage advice for growing Mediterranean herbs

WELL, NOW THAT July is soon here (Tuesday) and the Lavender Festival is just around the corner, let us explore the great range of Mediterranean… Continue reading

“Find a Balance” by Corinne Humphrey of Port Townsend is among 33 artworks newly installed at Jefferson Healthcare hospital. (Northwind Art)

Art installed at Jefferson Healthcare hospital

“Cooling Waters,” “Find a Balance” and “Healed Tree” are three of the new paintings Northwind Art has installed at Jefferson Healthcare hospital… Continue reading

“Find a Balance” by Corinne Humphrey of Port Townsend is among 33 artworks newly installed at Jefferson Healthcare hospital. (Northwind Art)

Emergency prep event offers robust schedule

Individual, neighborhood and agency preparation covered

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 in three Peninsula locations

Free concerts are scheduled across the Peninsula next week. They include: • Sequim Music in the Park John Hoover and the Mighty Quinns will perform… Continue reading

Photos by Karen Griffiths
Top: Earlier this month, Patterned Speed Horse Super Senior Division rider Sam Parks, 74, on Ed, finished the barrel race in just 15.08 seconds at the Crosby arena, 122 Franson Road in Agnew. The next show there will be July 5-6. Bottom: 4L arena belt buckle awards.

HORSEPLAY: The dangers of feeding others’ horses

THE AUDACITY OF throwing grass clippings over a fence to a neighbor’s horses! You may think it’s a kindness, that your grass clippings are going… Continue reading

Photos by Karen Griffiths
Top: Earlier this month, Patterned Speed Horse Super Senior Division rider Sam Parks, 74, on Ed, finished the barrel race in just 15.08 seconds at the Crosby arena, 122 Franson Road in Agnew. The next show there will be July 5-6. Bottom: 4L arena belt buckle awards.