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Friends of Fort Flagler Events
by Rachel S. Imper One of the best things about living in Port Ludlow is having beautiful Fort Flagler State Park just minutes away on Marrowstone Island. Helping preserve this treasured park is the Friends of Fort Flagler (FoFF), an all-volunteer nonprofit whose work is even more important with funding cutbacks. Along with supporting park improvements, including the recent restoration of a WWII theater, and offering many volunteer opportunities, FoFF also hosts a variety of
August Fun at Jefferson County Library District!
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 Street Safety Action Plan
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
Features
Whalers of the Cape
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
Porch Talk with Johnny Hinchman
by Donna Geer, Staff Writer You might have seen him playing '70s–'90s acoustic rock at J.R.’s Sandtrap at the Port Ludlow Golf Course. He sings a bit of James Taylor, a little more of Jackson Browne, and a handful of original songs. He really likes the songs that evoke lots of memories, the ones that speak to his soul. Johnny Hinchman was just a boy when he learned how to play the guitar after being inspired by his classmate Larry playing honky-tonk on a piano. That was the s
The Food Bank is Ready to Help!
Doing anything for the first time can be intimidating, no matter what it is. And that includes coming to any of Jefferson County’s five food banks for the first time. Each food bank is set up a little differently, but each one is welcoming, unique, and packed with main staples. Just be sure to bring your own bags, and you will likely leave with most everything you need. On every food bank day, volunteers (the folks with name tags) will be on hand to greet customers with a smi
Arts & Entertainment
Summer Concert
The Barn Cats The Port Ludlow Performing Arts season kicks off with the community-favorite Summer Concert on Sunday, August 9, from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the field adjacent to the Grace Christian Center at 200 Olympic Place. This free outdoor celebration features live music, family activities, and an annual art fair. Event Highlights and Activities Live Music: Enjoy performances by The Barn Cats, generously sponsored by Terri Ross. Family Fun Zone: Sponsored by the Jefferson He
Port Angeles Field Arts & Events Hall – August Calendar of Events
· Sunday, August 2 at noon | Jazz Sunday with the Hot Club of PTThe ensemble features Django Reinhardt-style Hot Club jazz, harmony vocals (in English and French), French waltzes and the occasional Brazilian choro. Free event. · Monday, August 3 at 7:30 p.m. | The Travelin’ McCourys Ronnie McCoury (mandolin), Rob McCoury (banjo) and sons of bluegrass legend Del McCoury bring an improvisation-driven performance that blends the intersection of traditional bluegras
Port Ludlow Art League – Artist of the Month
Featured Artist – Pamela Raine Emerald Reflections by Pamela Raine Pamela’s passion for travel is her primary inspiration for her art. This time, she invites you on her journey from Prague to Budapest. Since the dawn of the 7th century, the citizens of the Czech lands have endured centuries of shifting borders, religious strife, and foreign occupations. Their extraordinary capacity to endure hardship, resist oppression, and reclaim life is a powerful hallmark of the human s
Sports
Reopening of the Aquarium at the Marine Science Center
by Gail Wellenstein, Kitsap Beach Naturalist Most of us look forward to retirement. At the same time, it’s a daunting prospect, and for some of us, it might even be terrifying. Some of the big questions are: What will I do with my time? How do I redefine my identity? How do I stay relevant? One of the answers for many of us, retired or not, is volunteering. There are numerous worthwhile organizations and opportunities on the Quimper Peninsula. I chose the Port Townsend Marine
Port Ludlow Hiking Club
by John Fillers, Port Ludlow Hiking Club The Port Ludlow Hiking Club offers hikes for all levels, from more than 30 miles of local Port Ludlow trails to the 6,280-foot summit of Mount Townsend. Some hikes follow a regular weekly schedule, while others are coordinated by volunteer hike leaders. The hikes organized by the hike leaders may take place any day of the week and can be planned days, weeks, or months in advance. The goal is to share the outdoors with as many people as
Port Ludlow Yacht Club Women's Group
by Liz Healy, Women’s Group Co-Chair While the club has written many articles for The Voice, I don’t know if any have covered the Women’s Group, which was established in 2006. Since then, we’ve organized annual fundraisers for local charities, donating over $130,000. We also plan events for the club women, usually about four a year. In June, Women’s Group members took the Kingston foot ferry to Seattle to join Eat Seattle’s Pike Place Market food tour. We were not disappointe
Village News
Update from the Manager
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,
Informational and Educational Programs for the Port Ludlow Community
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
Port Ludlow Village Council Election Time
by Tam McDearmid Port Ludlow Village Council (PLVC) elections are coming up in September. Up to seven directors will be elected this year. Here is your opportunity to serve the Port Ludlow community and assist in various activities, such as · Maintaining our trails · Monitor our utilities · Guide government & business relations · Lead the community with emergency management · Providing Holiday Lights · And other valuable activities that
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July 2026
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Breaking News
Jefferson County Declares High Fire Danger
The Jefferson County Fire Marshal and the Jefferson County Fire Chiefs are tasked with safeguarding our community against hazards to life and safety from dangerous conditions associated with fire, protecting residents, firefighters, emergency responders, community assets, and property. Due to current atmospheric and field conditions, a declaration of high fire hazard is now in effect. In coordination, County Fire Chiefs and the County Fire Marshal agree that conditions warran
Jefferson County Election Certification
Ballots were mailed July 15, 2026, to all qualified voters (approximately 28,860) living within Jefferson County. The Jefferson County Elections department will be live streaming election processing. Live streaming will only be available when ballots are being processed. See: co.jefferson.wa.us/1484/Election-Cameras The Jefferson County Canvassing Board will hold open public meetings on the dates and times listed below for the pre-certification and certification of this
Jefferson Co. Fair Bingo Fundraiser
Sunday, July 19 Doors open at 2 p.m. Games played 3 - 6 p.m. Cards $2 each Jefferson County Fairgrounds 4907 Landes St., Port Townsend Questions: kristi.jeffco.events@gmail.com 206-427-8906
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