by Suyin Karlsen, Guest Writer He gave love away like it was nothing. Every day, in every way, he said, “ I love you ,” to anyone. In not those actual words. In case he was mistaken for a flirt, a romantic, too happy, too crazy. So, he tricked the world with: Kindness Boiled eggs Coffee at Richard’s Ride on his motorbike Pensioner’s jokes he’d told before. This dharma I got from him: Kindness Small notes Something I cooked Loving in spite of Seva in Ceylon and India Larger

by Milt Lum, Staff Writer Sabrina recognized the Sharks logo on the cap worn by an Asian woman dressed in a tan sleeveless top, beige pants, and sandals, sitting alone at a table in the Jewish deli. Mrs. Luke, a friend of Sabrina’s former boss, was visiting family in San Jose and called Sabrina to invite her to have lunch. Mrs. Luke said she was still a big Sharks fan. Over lunch, Mrs. Luke explained that she was assigned to discuss a vacancy at her software company in Seattl

by Mike Wilson, General Manager As we begin 2026, several important initiatives are underway at the Beach Club. We recently welcomed our new Accounting Manager Kathi Pugh, who has already made valuable contributions by refining our accounting processes. I appreciate the time and expertise she has dedicated to improving our operations. We are also preparing to launch our new HOA software for residents in the coming months. Phil Racine, Bob Shaw, and Kathi Pugh have invested ex

by Carolyn O’Keeffe, President, SBCA Board of Directors Welcome to February 2026! Our Activities Committee’s subcommittee on ‘Informational and Educational Presentations’ has put together quite a stellar list of presentations scheduled for the rest of the year. Continuing with us through May will be David Brownell’s presentations on the First Nations. His presentations are free to all and open to the greater Port Ludlow community. Added to our schedule will be presentation

EJFR proudly serves the residents of East Jefferson County through comprehensive fire and life safety prevention programming, emergency medical responses, and fire and technical rescue responses, totaling more than 5,800 calls for service each year. Following the merger with Port Ludlow Fire in 2022, EJFR continues to operate without increases in personnel head count, meeting minimum staffing of emergency responders and maintaining a lean efficient administrative staff. Th

by Gary Hammond, Treasurer, Port Ludlow Village Council I am the Treasurer for the Port Ludlow Village Council (PLVC), and I am a volunteer. Everyone on the PLVC is a volunteer. The Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Not only are the Council members volunteers, but everyone who contributes to our committees are also volunteers. You probably know our Trails Committee best as they work tirelessly to keep the Port Ludlow trails safe for us all, but all of our committ

This briefing synthesizes the critical information presented at the Port Ludlow Village Council meeting on January 6. Jefferson County PUD Update ● Power Grid Update: Weathering the atmospheric rivers ○ Widespread Impact: At the peak of the storm, over 10,200 homes, more than 50% of all PUD customers, lost power. ○ Understanding Repair Times: The complexity of the damage determines how long repairs take. A standard utility pole takes 6-8 hours to repair, whil

by John Nuerenberg, Port Ludlow Hiking Club Hikers meet at the Bridge Deck in Port Ludlow on the day of the hike at 8:15 a.m. to get directions to the trailheads, arrange carpools, and depart at 8:30 a.m. Those on the hiking email roster receive an update the week of a scheduled outing. If you would like to be added to the email roster, send a note to plhikingclub@yahoo.com , or go to the club’s website at portludlowhikingclub.com and click on “Contact” to send a message. An

Happy February from Jefferson County Library District (JCLD)! Whether you enjoy classic romance novels, thrilling mysteries that keep you on the edge of your seat, or heartwarming stories to cozy up with on a chilly evening, the Library District’s shelves are filled with options to satisfy every reader. There are also a variety of engaging programs taking place in February, so be sure to visit the calendar at jclibrary.info for a complete list. Don’t miss our new program ser

These programs are open to Port Ludlow Community residents and are free of charge. All programs are at the Bay Club, 120 Spinnaker Place, and will begin at 1 p.m. Informational and Educational presentations are intended to provide a forum for increasing knowledge for members of our community. Just as one needs on-going exercise to strengthen the body, these presentations are intended to help on-going strengthening of the mind. Topics and speakers from a multitude of backgroun

Have you considered what happens to your pets when you are gone? What about care for your pets when you have an unexpected hospital stay? Northwest Estate Planning & Probate will present a free seminar about options for providing legal protections for your pets during life and after death. Join us at the Beach Club, 121 Marina View Dr., Port Ludlow, WA, on Wednesday, February 18, 1 – 2 p.m.

The Dictionary of Lost Words , Pip Williams’ 2020 debut historical novel from Australia, is the Martha’s Book Group selection for February. Join us on Tuesday, February 10, at 4 p.m. at the Bay Club to discuss lexicographers, the Scriptorium, and the power of words in shaping history before electronic media and AI altered personal responsibility for what one would write. This book is one of many contemporary novels available to book groups through book club kits. These kits