Jefferson County Daily News

08/17/2024

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NOW THAT AUGUST is finally here, lovely flowers should be everywhere in your garden. Fresh cut flowers bring joy and make every room beautiful. So why not harvest them as gifts?

08/17/2024

Expenses outpacing revenues for Port of Port Townsend

Boat Haven, RV camping, moorage down from last year

08/16/2024

The Clallam County Fair, music festivals and a street fair in Port Townsend highlight weekend entertainment options on the North Olympic Peninsula.

08/16/2024

Brian Ledford will present “Sunlight and Shadows” during a Candlelight Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday.

PORT TOWNSEND — Brian Ledford will present “Sunlight and Shadows” during a Candlelight Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday.

08/15/2024

A mandatory water conservation notice has been issued by the City of Port Townsend to all city water customers after a leak was discovered in the main transmission line.

PORT TOWNSEND — A mandatory water conservation notice has been issued by the City of Port Townsend to all city water customers after a leak was discovered in the main transmission line.

08/15/2024

Jefferson County has issued a Level 2 evacuation notice — be prepared to leave — for residents in the 2500 Block and above Duckabush Road.

Fire officials tell residents to be ready to evacuate

08/15/2024

Peninsula Fiber Artists have installed “Birds of a Feather,” a walk-by exhibit, in Port Townsend.

PORT TOWNSEND — Peninsula Fiber Artists have installed “Birds of a Feather,” a walk-by exhibit, in Port Townsend.

08/15/2024

The city of Port Townsend hopes to spend more than a million dollars a year for the next 30 years on street repairs, and it established priorities this week to preserve roads before they begin to fail.

City aims to address problem areas, distribute projects fairly

08/14/2024

Four electric vehicles are being considered by different departments within Jefferson County, which wants to make progress on vehicle emissions standards.

Charging stations would be needed, public works director says

08/13/2024

The 12th All County Picnic, which offers information about resilience and emergency preparedness in East Jefferson County, is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

PORT TOWNSEND — The 12th All County Picnic, which offers information about resilience and emergency preparedness in East Jefferson County, is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

08/13/2024

The San Juan Island-based duo Sway Wild will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

PORT TOWNSEND — The San Juan Island-based duo Sway Wild will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

08/13/2024

The Soundcheck Music and Arts Festival is set for a variety of venues across Port Townsend from Thursday through Sunday.

PORT TOWNSEND — The Soundcheck Music and Arts Festival is set for a variety of venues across Port Townsend from Thursday through Sunday.

08/13/2024

The Uptown Street Fair will celebrate the eclectic spirit of Uptown Port Townsend on Saturday.

PORT TOWNSEND — The Uptown Street Fair will celebrate the eclectic spirit of Uptown Port Townsend on Saturday.

08/13/2024

Michelle Oliver of Quilcene has filed a lawsuit against Olympic Community Action Programs, Quilcene Community Center and several individuals, claiming emotional distress, slander, fraud, assault, conversion and breach of contract as well as violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Quilcene woman alleges emotional distress

08/12/2024

Free outdoor summer concerts will continue on the North Olympic Peninsula next week.

08/10/2024

HORSEPLAY: Kids, horses take center stage on the Peninsulahttps://www.peninsuladailynews.com/life/horseplay-kids-horses-take-center-stage-on-the-peninsula/

IT WARMED MY heart seeing how much pleasure the 50 campers and helpers encountered during Fox-Bell Farm &Training’s 2024 Horse Camp last weekend.

08/10/2024

A GROWING CONCERN: A dozen ways to keep garden summer fresh

AS THE “DOG days of summer” descend upon us, August is the time to heat things up in your garden or around your yard.

08/10/2024

Beaches in Jefferson County close to shellfish harvesting

PORT TOWNSEND — Public health officials in Jefferson County have announced closures of multiple beaches for recreational shellfish harvesting due to high paralytic shellfish poison levels in shellfish samples sent to the state Department of Health.

08/09/2024

OUTDOORS: If your aim is coho, the premier methodology is dropping the boat off at the ramp and heading out where the fish are.

IF YOUR AIM is coho, the premier methodology is dropping the boat off at the ramp and heading out where the fish are.

08/09/2024

Naval Magazine Indian Island will host the installation’s annual Deer Run 5K and 1-mile fun run on Saturday.

Chance to run or walk on closed Naval base

08/09/2024

Concert series, a first responder event and master gardener workshops highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula.

08/09/2024

The author will give a reading at 6 p.m. Saturday at Imprint Bookstore, 820 Water St., and being an avid food sharer, she’ll bring treats, perhaps some Japanese rice balls inspired by a recipe in the book.

Memoir discusses cohousing in Portland, protests of nuclear weapons

08/09/2024

The dino-tastic-themed 87th annual Jefferson County fair opens today and runs through Sunday at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 4907 Landes St.

Annual event to feature multiple stages, food options this weekend

08/07/2024

Neil Nelson has been appointed by the Port Townsend City Council to fill its vacant Position 2.

Neil Nelson served 3 years on planning commission

08/07/2024

Heather Dudley-Nollette held a sizable lead over Ben Thomas for Jefferson County Commissioner, although both will advance to the Nov. 5 general election.

Both will advance to November general election

08/07/2024

Two Republicans, Jaime Herrera Beutler and Sue Kuehl Pederson, lead a pack of seven candidates for state Commissioner of Public Lands.

PORT ANGELES — Two Republicans, Jaime Herrera Beutler and Sue Kuehl Pederson, lead a pack of seven candidates for state Commissioner of Public Lands.

08/07/2024

Emily Randall and Drew MacEwen edged out three other competitors to advance to the November general election in the race for the 6th Congressional District.

PORT ANGELES — Emily Randall and Drew MacEwen edged out three other competitors to advance to the November general election in the race for the 6th Congressional District.

08/07/2024

Adam Bernbaum and Matthew Roberson will face off for one of the 24th Legislative District’s state House positions, and incumbent Steve Tharinger will face challenger Terry Roberts for the district’s other seat in Olympia.

Tharinger, Roberts also advance; Chapman to face Kelbon in Senate contest

08/06/2024

The Olympic Music Festival will kick off its 41st summer season with concerts at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

PORT TOWNSEND — The Olympic Music Festival will kick off its 41st summer season with concerts at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

08/06/2024

Les Arrivants will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery, 1893 S. Jacob Miller Road.

PORT TOWNSEND — Les Arrivants will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery, 1893 S. Jacob Miller Road.