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Scott Doggett

Baby river otters, a cranky raccoon, and melancholy bunnies | Wild Neighbors

  In the last episode of Wild Neighbors, we read about a cougar that checked itself into rehab, a deer plucked from a watery death, and a three-legged bobcat that keeps on chooglin’. …

Variety is the spice of life, song for Wild Rose Chorale

Since 1992, Port Townsend’s Wild Rose Chorale has sought to perform a wide repertoire of a cappella choral music, so their upcoming concerts this weekend follow suit by highlighting a range of …

Volvo owners hold free car show at Port Townsend Aero Museum

Members of the Puget Sound Chapter of the Volvo Sports America Club are coming to show off their classic cars in the parking lot at the Port Townsend Aero Museum at Jefferson County International …
Teams heading out from the starting line in Foss Waterway in Tacoma on their way to Port Townsend. 

SEVENTY48: Seventy miles, 48 hours, zero engines — muscles only

R acers in this year’s SEVENTY48 race fought against wind gusts that turned stretches of Puget Sound into a “frothy blender of whitecaps and low morale.” The starting gun for …
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Lauren Davis started as a competitive gymnast at age two - then she saw her first performance of “The Nutcracker” a classic ballet by Tchaikovsky. She was mesmerized, she said, and began …
Peninsula College is built on the belief that education should reach every corner of our region, and sometimes, that means rethinking how we show up in those corners. After careful …
A long-standing summer tradition is making its much-anticipated return to Port Townsend. After a five-year pandemic-prompted hiatus, with staff refocusing their efforts on a work-intensive …
Two months after the Jefferson County Museum of Art and History reopened and drew nearly 300 attendees to its “Free First Saturday” event in early April, it drew nearly 100 attendees to …
A cyberattack on a national health food wholesaler has impacted the Food Co-op in Port Townsend. United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), one America’s largest publicly traded health food …

Law Enforcement

Sheriff's Log

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a total of 295 calls for service from April 11-18. Deputies conducted 74 traffic stops, of which 3 resulted in criminal (misdemeanor/felony) …

Police Log

Port Townsend Police responded to a total of 181 calls from April 12-19, and conducted 30 traffic stops. Calls such as domestic violence and suicides are left out of the call log, so as to not …

Arts & Entertainment
At 81, Albert Lee has played around the world, but June 6 marks his first time performing in Port Townsend.

Classic rocker Albert Lee makes his Port Townsend debut

At 81 years of age, renowned British rock guitarist Albert Lee is simply grateful that he can continue to rock on the road, even if he might require a reminder of where exactly he’s rocking. …

Chorale performance celebrates American folk music, ballads & lullabies

RainShadow Chorale presents its spring concert, “American Folk,” on June 7-8. Conducted by Artistic Director Laurie de Leonne, and accompanied by collaborative pianist Lisa Lanza, …
Susan Hazard aims for an Impressionistic style with her painting technique.

Art Walk includes longtime local artist at new venue

This month’s “First Saturday” Art Walks, and announcements of new featured artists, include at least one relatively new venue, featuring an extremely experienced artisan. Jim …
Teaching artist Meg Kaczyk, at left, will host “Art Journaling through Change: In Community” at the Northwind Art School at Fort Worden on Sunday, June 8.

Sunday afternoon offerings: Art journaling, art talk, historic folk concert

Whether you’re looking to create art or appreciate others’ art, this weekend has you covered with several different options.  Sunday, June 8 will see Port Townsend artist and …
Memorial Day weekend delivered a trifecta of worthwhile viewing options for large and small screens alike, regardless of your tastes. Final reckoning for Cruise franchise “Mission: …
Grace Lutheran Church’s upcoming benefit concert will feature the premiere of a Seattle-area composer’s piece for a solo cello. Phil Hirschi composed “Sunny Day on Portage …
Although Lightweight Champion is billed as a S eattle-based band, its lead singer and songwriter, Aaron Spieldenner, has since moved to Port Townsend, where he performs regularly. This week the …
Painter Patricia Hagen’s one-woman show, “Into the Woods,” opens Thursday, May 22, at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery at 701 Water St., only a week after it unveiled its …
News from local businesses

Moore Than Homes: Local Builder Thrives with First Fed

When Matt Moore launched Moore Construction in 2021, it started with two people in a garage and a big vision: to build a company grounded in integrity, transparency, and genuine care for …

Banking with Purpose: Celebrating 10 Years of the First Fed Foundation

If you live on the Olympic Peninsula or anywhere in western Washington, chances are you’ve seen First Fed show up for your community. Whether it’s supporting local nonprofits, sponsoring …

Why Banking Locally is a Smart Move for Small Businesses

Charmaine and Caleb Messinger, owners of Southern Nibble in Sequim, WA.


As a small business owner, choosing the right banking partner is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. You need a bank that supports your growth, understands your challenges, and …

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Obituaries
Doris B. Monti
Doris (Fontaine) Monti, passed away May 10, 2025 at 91 years in Fairfield CA. A long-time resident of Pt Ludlow, Doris moved to Paradise Valley Estates in Fairfield in 2017 to be closer to her …
Henry “Hank” Krist
Henry “Hank” Krist of Kala Point, Washington passed away on April 11, 2025 at the age of 89.  Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Hank was raised by a single mother with a helping hand …
Jacklyn Marie Evanson
Jacklyn Marie Evanson, 81, passed away March 1, 2025 peacefully in her sleep at home.  A celebration of her life will be held at the Elks Club on June 21st, 2025 from 12-2:30 p.m. This will …
In Loving Memory of Kenneth Dean Brink
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Kenneth Dean Brink, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, mentor, coach, and friend. Ken passed away peacefully at his home with family at his side. …
Sally Elaine Yarr Huntingford
Sally Elaine Yarr Huntingford, age 82, of Chimacum, Washington, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Sally was born on October 25, 1942, in Port Townsend, …
Opinion
Columnists
Washington’s homebuyer aid excludes some based on race
If you were fortunate enough to complete a real estate transaction in our tight housing market since the beginning of 2024, you unknowingly participated in our state’s first of its kind racial …
From ‘Jeopardy!’ failure to Rotary defeat, my lifelong streak of quiz show calamities
Not the green-jacket golf tournament. The TV quiz show once hosted by Alex Trebek.  Many of you, like us, are hooked on the brainy quiz show. I’ve been watching …
Pat Cooper consulting with Frank Trafton of Frederickson Electric about his potential emergency power needs.
The big power outage, a small water shutdown, and some music
The specter of a major disaster seems to have the attention of most people. There may be a tornado or a flood or a hurricane or a wildfire or a blizzard or even a President. However, the scariest one …
On open records, executive sessions and salary charts | Mixing Metaphors & Doubling Entendres
On April 14, the Port Townsend City Council alerted the public it would be going into executive session to discuss the comparable salaries for City Manager John Mauro. That followed the city’s …
Zory Hill
Take it from me: Investing in a new pool will pay dividends | Soapbox
Until recently, I worked as a lifeguard and water aerobics instructor at the Olympic Peninsula YMCA. I started there in August 2022 and want provide a quick backstory, since it’s relevant …
Jason Victor Serinus
Macrocosm and microcosm: Quilcene school board reflects national struggles | As I See It
As the Trump Administration consolidates its power and attacks anyone who arouses their supreme leader’s ire, more and more Americans ponder what they can do to turn the situation around.
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Letters
    • Prayer in school

      Why would you even entertain bible studies in public school curriculum? Bible studies in church and home is everyone’s right! But in …

    • Context please

      Salaries and benefits paid to public officials have always been hot-button issues.  Publishing the numbers can create easy targets for …

    • Flawed survey

      In February, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette and Jefferson County Aquatic Coalition (JAC) representatives hosted a forum in Quilcene to discuss the …

    • Measles wake-up call

      Measles wake-up call I was horrified to read in the Washington Post that our country “faces millions of measles cases over the next 25 …

    • Face value

      Years ago, I had a manager who, on occasion, liked to say, “Please don’t waste time analyzing the obvious. ”I think that …

    • Destroying systems brings harm, no gain

      I know if you are paying attention to the dismantling of our democracy each day that you are to some degree outraged and horrified just as I am …

Photos

PHOTOS: Creative signs, heartfelt emotion stretch for half a mile

People waving signs in protest of the Trump administration line East Sims Way as cars pass on Saturday, April 5, in Port Townsend.
People critical of President Donald Trump lined Sims Way on Saturday, April 5, rallying to protest the administration’s barrage of policies and actions on immigration, the economy and cuts to government agencies and departments with the help of Elon Musk.   
Sports
The East Jefferson Rivals Track and Field Team had two competitions this past week. The first was a nine school Nisqually League meet at Charles Wright Academy (CWA) in Tacoma on Wednesday, May …
The East Jefferson (EJ) track and field athletes traveled to Sammamish High School in Bellevue to compete in the 15th Annual BCS Invitational.  A total of 22 schools participated, with …
Springtime and warming weather mean it is time to pull out the golf clubs and visit the driving range. Women’s Golf Clubs in the area are now in full swing on their seasons from April through …