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Port Ludlow Tangle Club to Meet April 9
The Port Ludlow Tangle Club will meet Thursday, April 9, at the Bay Club from 1 – 3 p.m. April’s meeting will be a “Chat and Tangle” meeting – come with your own supplies, tangle whatever you want, and have fun with others who share a common passion and interest. Anyone can tangle! It’s easy to learn - repeated strokes, used in structured patterns called tangles, can be meditative and relaxing, helping you to slow down, unwind, and “find your Zen,” all while creating somethi
Learn the Best Ways to Protect Your Home from Wildfire
This year’s mild winter weather has left lighter snowfall in the Olympic Mountains and may be a harbinger of drier conditions during the upcoming wildfire season. The impact of reduced snowfall is yet to be seen. However, East Jefferson Fire Rescue (EJFR) is asking residents to start preparing for a dry, warm summer season by taking steps to increase the defensible space around their homes. The goal is to reduce the risk of a wildfire from becoming a structure fire. Contra
Port Townsend Paper Mill Remains a Key Economic Force
The Port Townsend Paper Mill continues to stand as one of Jefferson County’s most important economic anchors, according to a 2025 economic impact study commissioned by the Port Townsend Paper Company (PTPC). The analysis confirms that the mill remains a major driver of regional prosperity, supporting hundreds of high‑wage jobs and generating substantial economic activity throughout the Olympic Peninsula. The mill employs about 310 workers, including 96 Port Townsend residents
Features
Celestial Navigation and the Hawaiian Renaissance
by Milt Lum, staff writer The constancy of the planetary movements during the earth’s daily rotation on its axis and its annual journey around the sun was codified by the observations of Copernicus and Galileo in the 16th century. Centuries earlier societies inhabiting the islands of the Pacific Ocean had developed a celestial navigational guide using these observations. This tradition became extinct due to technological advances until a part-Hawaiian expat, Herb Kawainui Kan
A New Kind of Housing
It’s becoming harder to ignore a quiet shift happening across Jefferson County: many of the people who grow our food, care for our seniors, and keep local businesses running can no longer afford to live where they work. Long commutes, seasonal housing, and constant uncertainty have become normal for workers who are essential to the fabric of this peninsula. One needs only to look at the stream of cars entering from Kitsap and Clallam counties every day to understand this grow
Porch Talk with Tim Rensema
by Donna Geer, Staff Editor There’s an art to this kind of shuffling, running intentionally slower even when you want to go faster, even when your body says whoa. It takes practice, which makes it look deceptively easy. Tim Rensema calls it the airborne shuffle , his version of slow jogging when he doesn’t want to pound the pavement or his knees. He shuffles fifteen-minute miles now, moving on from the marathons and 10Ks he used to run. Tim Rensema, submitted photo But on Fun
Arts & Entertainment
Port Ludlow Art League April Speakers - Eileen Sorg and Farren Moss
Black Barn Studio The Port Ludlow Art League welcomes Eileen Sorg and Farren Moss as the speakers for their April Program Meeting. Eileen Sorg is a professional artist based in the Pacific Northwest and is well known for her magical, narrative drawings. She shows her work at juried festivals across the country and has originals in museums and private collections worldwide. In addition to her personal studio work, she accepts commissions. She is a popular instructor, teachin
Choirs Bring Nostalgic Swing and Jazz to Spring Concerts
The Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County travel back in time to perform Sentimental Journey: Swingin’ through the 1920s, 30s and 40s . Concerts will be at two different locations: Friday, April 10 , 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church located at 1111 Franklin St., Port Townsend, and Sunday, April 12 , 3 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer located at 45 Redeemer Way in Port Hadlock. Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County Direct
Bayside Art Gallery - Birds of a Feather Exhibit by Suzanne and Emi Burns
Masked Marvel by Suzanne Burns The Bayside Art Gallery is harkening the call of spring with its upcoming exhibit, Birds of a Feather, featuring paintings, sculptures, and photography by Washington artists Suzanne Burns and Emi Burns. Running from March 8 through April 30 , the exhibit explores the artists’ shared connections to nature and artistic expression through diverse media. The opening reception is on Sunday, March 8, from 4 – 6 p.m. and is open to the public. Suzanne
Sports
Port Ludlow Hiking Club
by John Fillers, Port Ludlow Hiking Club Hikers gather at the Bridge Deck in Port Ludlow at 8:15 a.m. for directions and to arrange carpools, leaving by 8:30 a.m. To find the Bridge Deck location visit the club’s website at portludlowhikingclub.com and click the ABOUT tab. Individuals on the hiking email list receive notifications during the week of scheduled outings. If you wish to be added to the distribution list, please visit the club’s website at portludlowhikingclub.co
The Introvert and the Extrovert
by Gail Wellenstein, Kitsap Beach Naturalist Traffic inched its way westward on the floating bridge, providing the perfect opportunity to check what was hanging out in the Hood. Surf scoters and pigeon guillemots gently bobbed on the calm water while seagulls soared overhead. Out of the corner of my eye, I picked up a different motion, easily missed, of two sleek gray backs with a small triangular dorsal fin arching slightly above the water and silently disappearing. As we cr
It’s Gonna be Alright – Cruising Season is Here!
by Greg Buscher, PLYC Communication Manager Last month I wrote about the challenges facing yacht clubs up and down the coast, with Port Ludlow Yacht Club (PLYC) being no exception. It seems clubs of all kinds that don’t adapt to a changing environment risk becoming quaint anachronisms. Still, for a yacht club, tradition will always be hugely important. So, this month I’m focused on cruising, a core PLYC tradition kicking off this month! While not immune to the need to change
Village News
April and May SBCA Important Dates
Friday, April 3 , 8:30 – 10 a.m. – Pancake Breakfast benefitting Jefferson Healthcare Hospice** Tuesday, April 7 , 1 p.m. – Jefferson Land Trust*** Thursday, April 9 , 9:30 – 11 a.m. – Monthly Board meeting ** Thursday, April 9 , 1 p.m. – Historical Overview of American Intelligence Agencies presentation with Gary B. Keeley*** Friday, April 10 , 5 – 7 p.m. - Members Social** Tuesday, April 14 , 1 p.m. - First Nations presentation with David Brownell , A Closer Look at “Klalla
North Bay News
Update from the Manager by Mike Wilson, General Manager April showers bring May flowers, as the saying goes. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the milder winter weather here compared to Vancouver, Washington. While it has still been cold, the rain hasn’t been as constant as expected. With spring approaching, let’s hope for some much‑needed late March and April snowpack in the mountains. As we look ahead, please mark your calendars for two important dates: Annual Meeting Recep
PLVC News
Think Globally, Act Locally by Geoff Lang, Port Ludlow Village Council President April often brings us the first real taste of spring in the Pacific Northwest with tulips popping, frogs chirping, birds in full plumage, and seasonal allergies waking up. April also brings us Earth Day ( April 22 for those keeping score at home). The global theme for Earth Day this year is ‘Our Power, Our Planet”, which Earthday.org says highlights the power of people and communities in creati
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March 2026
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Breaking News
The Cell Tower Saga Gets Worse
by Evie Maxwell, Features Editor Sadly, the Verizon/Horizon cell tower that looms over residents of Port Ludlow’s LMC territory has not gone the way of the Velociraptor. Opposition to this tower is strong and determined, as demonstrated at a town hall held on February 24. At that meeting, a large crowd of (mostly) LMC homeowners gathered to hear Jefferson County planners go step by step through the process, by which the tower, which is currently slated for construction just o
Wake Up to the Extraordinary—Breakfast at Spirits!
Spirits Bar & Grill is firing up the mornings starting April 1! Served Wednesday through Sunday, 7–10 am, it's a breakfast worth getting out of bed for. Chef Dave isn’t holding back—dig into his legendary French Toast Bake, a bold Chorizo Burrito, indulgent Breakfast Poutine, and a full lineup of omelettes and Benedicts. Need something sweet? Don’t miss the Maple Bacon Pancakes. With 18 crave-worthy dishes to explore, this could be your new favorite way to start the day.
Jefferson County Solid Waste Recycling Program Changes
Beginning April 1st the un-staffed drop boxes will be removed.
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