Jefferson County voters have approved Proposition No. 1, the County Parks & Recreation Levy, during the August 4, 2026, Primary Election. The measure was placed on the ballot by the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners through a Resolution adopted on April 27, 2026. It will be effective pending certification of the election results by the Jefferson County Auditor’s Office on August 18. The approved levy lid lift will establish a dedicated six-year funding source for

WSU Jefferson County Extension is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program. This class is an opportunity to expand your gardening knowledge while making a difference through volunteer service. The program welcomes gardeners of all experience levels who are eager to learn and share research-based horticultural information with others. The training program combines self-paced online learning, live Zoom presentations, and in-person cl

Johnny Hinchman's gig at J.R.’s Sandtrap on August 18 has been cancelled. Johnny will not be performing at J.R.'s Sandtrap in August.

For August 2026, featured artists at Gallery-9 in Port Townsend are Ann Arscott with oil paintings and watercolors, and Roberto Ribiero with silver jewelry. Ann Arscott, an Olympic Peninsula resident for 25 years, has traveled to 130 countries. Ann states, “I take thousands of photographs on my journeys that I use as jumping off places for my art.” There is a strong Asian influence to her style and subject matter, shaped by her time at the China Institute in New York. Her p

by Milt Lum On May 17, 1999, eight Makah men successfully completed a whale hunt from the Hummingbird, a traditional canoe built for this purpose. Twelve hours later, the whale was brought to the village of Neah Bay, where hundreds had gathered to assist in beaching the whale and celebrating the first successful hunt by the Makah nation in 70 years. Although it was a momentous occasion for the Makah, the hunt was opposed and decried by many who viewed the hunt as unnecessary

by Mike Wilson, General Manager As we welcome the summer season, I would like to remind everyone to remain mindful of the current fire danger in our area. At the time of writing, the fire danger level is moderate. The following activities are prohibited: burn barrels, land-clearing burns, yard debris burning, and sky lanterns. The following activities are still allowed: recreational fires in permanent or portable barbecues, outdoor fireplaces, and grills. Portable fire pits,

Geoff Lang, President, Port Ludlow Village Council Continuing our series of articles focusing on our upcoming elections, I ask you to consider joining us. Perhaps as a director on the Board of Directors, perhaps as a committee member, or perhaps a volunteer here or there. We have room for all of the above and welcome your input. However, if for now, you just want to stay in the loop with all things Port Ludlow, Village Council, or otherwise, drop by www.portludlowvillagecou

by Gil Skinner, SBCA The following programs are open to all Port Ludlow Community residents. Programs are at the Bay Club (unless otherwise noted), 120 Spinnaker Place, and begin at 1p.m.. Programs are free of charge. Topics and speakers from a multitude of backgrounds are offered for our residents. As important as it is to continue to strengthen the body, it is just as important to continue to strengthen the mind. Tuesday, August 11. Yolanda Wilde previously made a great

by Carolyn O’Keeffe, President; SBCA Board of Directors Welcome to August! News on my bird boxes – the swallows nested in their box, had chicks who then fledged and, after days of looking out at the world through their little door, finally decided it was time to head out. The resident in the flicker box was a little brown Douglas squirrel who found that to be the best home to raise her brood. Thank you to all who attended our Annual SBCA Members Meeting on July 15. We greatly

With summer fun slowly coming to an end, come join us for the last of our summer activities! For a full list of our upcoming events, visit www.jclibrary.info/events. Plant a seed, read—and let your reading grow! Don't miss this year's Adult Summer Reading Program. Play Plant a Seed Book Bingo and read Close to Home: The Wonders of Nature Just Outside Your Door by Thor Hanson. Join us at the end of the summer to enjoy for a conversation by the author of this year’s summer read

Jefferson County has received grant funding through the federal Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant program to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, designed to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes to zero on roads and streets throughout Jefferson County. The County’s Safety Action Plan will involve studying crash patterns, identifying safety risks, engaging the public and developing a prioritized list of safety improvement projects and strategies. The public had opp

With summer fun slowly coming to an end, come join us for the last of our summer activities! For a full list of our upcoming events, visit www.jclibrary.info/events. Plant a seed, read—and let your reading grow! Don't miss this year's Adult Summer Reading Program. Play Plant a Seed Book Bingo and read Close to Home: The Wonders of Nature Just Outside Your Door by Thor Hanson. Join us at the end of the summer to enjoy for a conversation by the author of this year’s summer read

Friends of the Jefferson County Library will have an extensive array of reading material and entertainment media for sale at the summer book sale, to be held Saturday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library, 620 Cedar Ave. in Port Hadlock. Bring a box or sack to collect all your treasures. Hundreds of books across all genres will be available for purchase, with most hardback books priced at $1, DVD movies at $1 per disc, and pocket paperbacks and children’s books co

The Port Ludlow Tangle Club will meet Thursday, August 13, at the Bay Club from 1 – 3 p.m. August's meeting will be a Chat and Tangle meeting — come with your own supplies, tangle what you want, and enjoy what others are doing as well. Anyone can tangle, one stroke at a time! It’s easy to learn because it’s just a series of repeated strokes used in structured patterns called tangles. Zentangle helps you slow down and unwind as you focus on each deliberate stroke of your pen.

Martha’s Book Group begins another season of book discussions after our summer hiatus. Rather than an epic novel, our group has selected two non-fiction books with an emphasis on how nature can provide us with different perspectives on coping with the vicissitudes of life. Robin Wall Kimmerer, of Braiding Sweetgrass fame, returns with a shorter treatise in her book The Serviceberry. She is joined by Margaret Renkl’s The Comfort of Crows which is her year-long journey into how

The wait is almost over! The Port Ludlow Village Council invites you to Port Ludlow Connects: Connect with Purpose this Friday, August 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Bay Club. This community event features over 60 exhibitors filling indoor and outdoor spaces, showcasing the clubs, classes, businesses and service organizations that make Port Ludlow such a vibrant place to live. And there is plenty to look forward to beyond the exhibitors. Enjoy live music by The String Alongs, pi