Jefferson County

Unity in Port Townsend service slated

PORT TOWNSEND —Jan Jorgenson will be the guest speaker at Unity in Port Townsend at 11 a.m. Sunday. The Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center is at… Continue reading

Mara, 3, held by her father Mike Karas, watch as her mother, Molly, launches a kite into the 15 mph winds off the rocks at the Point Wilson Lighthouse on Sunday at Fort Worden State Park. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Kite weather

Mara, 3, held by her father Mike Karas, watch as her mother, Molly, launches a kite into the 15 mph winds off the rocks at… Continue reading

Mara, 3, held by her father Mike Karas, watch as her mother, Molly, launches a kite into the 15 mph winds off the rocks at the Point Wilson Lighthouse on Sunday at Fort Worden State Park. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Man injured in hit-and-run collision

One man was injured in a head-on hit-and-run collision on state Highway 20 near Port Townsend. Brandon Hatch, 44, of Tacoma was… Continue reading

String and Shadow Puppet Theater will stage its original spectacle performance, “A Night at the Grand Opera,” at the Quilcene Lantern Friday through Sunday. (Jo Arlow)

Puppet theater to bring shows to Quilcene Lantern

Co-director says adults, children both will enjoy themes on stage

String and Shadow Puppet Theater will stage its original spectacle performance, “A Night at the Grand Opera,” at the Quilcene Lantern Friday through Sunday. (Jo Arlow)

RainShadow Chorale to host weekend concerts

The RainShadow Chorale will present “England’s Green and Pleasant Land” at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The concerts will be at First… Continue reading

Brad Jensen and his wife MaryJo MacKenzie, both of Port Townsend, rake and gather leaves on Saturday at Fort Worden State Park. The couple planned to use the leaves as mulch in their garden. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Garden mulch

Brad Jensen and his wife MaryJo MacKenzie, both of Port Townsend, rake and gather leaves on Saturday at Fort Worden State Park. The couple planned… Continue reading

Brad Jensen and his wife MaryJo MacKenzie, both of Port Townsend, rake and gather leaves on Saturday at Fort Worden State Park. The couple planned to use the leaves as mulch in their garden. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

PAT NEAL: The Halloween hunt for Bigfoot

I WON’T BORE you, dear reader(s), with the petty details of my ill-fated, underfunded hunt for Bigfoot that’s led to so much trouble. I could… Continue reading

Port Ludlow Art League to host Art Around Town

The Port Ludlow Art League has announced its Art Around Town schedule for November through January. During the three months, Port Ludlow… Continue reading

The first half of a special Port Townsend City Council meeting took place Monday afternoon at the cul de sac at the end of Evans Vista, near the homeless encampment scheduled for removal on Monday. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend City Council modifies permit process

Public opposes timeline to sweep encampment

The first half of a special Port Townsend City Council meeting took place Monday afternoon at the cul de sac at the end of Evans Vista, near the homeless encampment scheduled for removal on Monday. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Court order would pause sweep

Resident files injunction seeking housing alternative

Jefferson County working on homeless encampment policy

The Board of Jefferson County Commissioners discussed updating its policy on the removal of unauthorized homeless encampments on county-owned land. “The overarching… Continue reading

Night at the Grand Opera will run for three days at Quilcene Lantern’s barn venue.

Quilcene Lantern to host ‘Night at the Grand Opera’

“Night at the Grand Opera,” a production of the Olympia-based String and Shadow Puppet Theater, will be onstage at 6:30 p.m. Friday and… Continue reading

Night at the Grand Opera will run for three days at Quilcene Lantern’s barn venue.

Trick or treat events set Friday across Peninsula

Candy, costumes, parades this weekend

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Jefferson board to host encampment policy workshop

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

A GROWING CONCERN: Learn the basics of root pruning

WELL, IT APPEARS the rainy fall weather has arrived, which is a good thing. As is seeing snow up in the mountains. As promised last… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue commissioners to host budget workshop

The Board of Fire Commissioners for Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 1 will conduct a budget workshop during a special meeting at… 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

Funding from the Recompete program has helped First Step expand programs and hours at Family Resource Centers in Port Angeles and Forks.

Helping families thrive with support center

WHAT DOES AFFORDING diapers have to do with employment? If you need childcare, something seemingly as simple as providing diapers can have a huge impact… Continue reading

Funding from the Recompete program has helped First Step expand programs and hours at Family Resource Centers in Port Angeles and Forks.
Photo by Karen Griffiths Cutline: Banner, 20, is a very kind, attentive gelding who arrived at OPEN in a state of neglect. After he spends more time recovering, he will be sent to Fox-Bell Farm for some retraining and then be available for adoption through OPEN.

HORSEPLAY: Olympic Peninsula Equine Network survives, still helping horses

HAVE YOU HEARD the rumor? I did. I’m happy to squelched the gossip here: Olympic Peninsula Equine Network (OPEN) is not closing its doors. “I… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths Cutline: Banner, 20, is a very kind, attentive gelding who arrived at OPEN in a state of neglect. After he spends more time recovering, he will be sent to Fox-Bell Farm for some retraining and then be available for adoption through OPEN.

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