Cydney McFarland

Port of Port Townsend working to finalize plans for stormwater treatment upgrade

Port of Port Townsend working to finalize plans for stormwater treatment upgrade

Port of Port Townsend commissioners have authorized staff members to advertise for bids on the stormwater treatment improvement project for the Boat… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend working to finalize plans for stormwater treatment upgrade

Neighbors of Security Services Northwest in Discovery Bay say noise excessive

Jefferson County staff is reviewing information provided by neighbors of Security Services Northwest in the Discovery Bay area after they submitted a… Continue reading

Public debates proposed tax levy for affordable Jefferson County housing

Public debates proposed tax levy for affordable Jefferson County housing

Most of the more than 100 people who attended a public hearing on a proposed property tax levy agreed that Jefferson County… Continue reading

Public debates proposed tax levy for affordable Jefferson County housing
Lady Washington cleared by Coast Guard after running aground in Sequim

Lady Washington cleared by Coast Guard after running aground in Sequim

The tall ship Lady Washington is expected to head to Port Orchard on schedule today despite running aground in Sequim and having… Continue reading

Lady Washington cleared by Coast Guard after running aground in Sequim

Comment period extended for proposed marijuana business on Marrowstone Island

The public comment period on a proposed marijuana growing and processing business on Marrowstone Island has been extended to Monday. The Department of… Continue reading

Hearing continued on parking for new school in Port Townsend

Hearing continued on parking for new school in Port Townsend

The Port Townsend hearing examiner will preside over a continued public hearing Friday on a conditional use permit for a parking lot… Continue reading

Hearing continued on parking for new school in Port Townsend
Security cameras planned at two Port Townsend School District campuses

Security cameras planned at two Port Townsend School District campuses

The Port Townsend School District is planning to implement new security cameras on two of its campuses before school starts in September.… Continue reading

Security cameras planned at two Port Townsend School District campuses
ECHHO volunteer Richard Heitman, Executive Director Sarah McMahan, and volunteers Jeffery Hall and Walt Hill sit in a room full of walkers that are lent out for free to ECHHO clients. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)

ECHHO seeks volunteers to provide free services as demand rises

The Ecumenical Christian Helping Hands Organization, or ECHHO, is in need of volunteers to help serve the needs of Jefferson County’s growing… Continue reading

ECHHO volunteer Richard Heitman, Executive Director Sarah McMahan, and volunteers Jeffery Hall and Walt Hill sit in a room full of walkers that are lent out for free to ECHHO clients. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)

Two injured in wreck involving eight people on Highway 104

A three-car wreck involving eight people blocked state Highway 104 Sunday night, with only two people sustaining injuries. The wreck closed down… Continue reading

Port Townsend port presents plans for renovation at open house

Port Townsend port presents plans for renovation at open house

About a dozen people attended an open house hosted by the Port of Port Townsend to see preliminary plans for renovation of… Continue reading

Port Townsend port presents plans for renovation at open house
Port Townsend council amends Water Street plan

Port Townsend council amends Water Street plan

After an extended debate, the Port Townsend City Council approved an amended version of the Water Street Overlay Project final design, saying… Continue reading

Port Townsend council amends Water Street plan

Hearing set Monday on proposed tax for affordable housing in Jefferson County

Community members can share their thoughts on a proposed property tax levy aimed at tackling the county’s lack of affordable housing at… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend plans open house on upcoming Boat Haven renovations

Port of Port Townsend plans open house on upcoming Boat Haven renovations

The Port of Port Townsend will conduct an open house Tuesday to provide updates and hear comments on renovations at the Boat… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend plans open house on upcoming Boat Haven renovations

Principal chosen for Blue Heron Middle School

The Port Townsend School District has hired Patrick Gaffney as the new principal for Blue Heron Middle School. Gaffney will take over… Continue reading

Small boats will take over the Port Townsend waterfront this weekend for the sixth annual Pocket Yacht Palooza, a free event that is open to the public and anyone with a boat under 22 feet. Pictured is last year’s palooza. (Port Townsend Pocket Yachters)

Pocket Yacht Palooza celebrates small boats

The local pocket yacht club is taking over the First Federal Commons at the Northwest Maritime Center this weekend for the sixth… Continue reading

Small boats will take over the Port Townsend waterfront this weekend for the sixth annual Pocket Yacht Palooza, a free event that is open to the public and anyone with a boat under 22 feet. Pictured is last year’s palooza. (Port Townsend Pocket Yachters)
Jefferson commissioners accept $10,000 donation for Olympic Discovery Trail

Jefferson commissioners accept $10,000 donation for Olympic Discovery Trail

The Jefferson County commissioners have accepted a donation from the Peninsula Trails Coalition to be used on the Discovery Bay segment of… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners accept $10,000 donation for Olympic Discovery Trail
Ferris wheel cleared, back in use after Rhody Fest fall

Ferris wheel cleared, back in use after Rhody Fest fall

The Ferris wheel that was shut down at this year’s Rhododendron Festival after three people fell from one of the gondolas has… Continue reading

Ferris wheel cleared, back in use after Rhody Fest fall
Moves eyed for two of three Jefferson County Farmers Market Association sites

Moves eyed for two of three Jefferson County Farmers Market Association sites

The Jefferson County Farmers Market Association is considering moving two of its three markets, the Wednesday market in Port Townsend and the… Continue reading

Moves eyed for two of three Jefferson County Farmers Market Association sites
Jefferson Healthcare hospital commission candidates agree on single-payer system

Jefferson Healthcare hospital commission candidates agree on single-payer system

All three Primary Election candidates running for the Jefferson Healthcare hospital commission favor a single-payer system and all three are pro-choice, they said… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare hospital commission candidates agree on single-payer system
Group seeks donations for specially prepared playground in Chimacum

Group seeks donations for specially prepared playground in Chimacum

Jefferson County commissioners met with county officials, community members and parents of children with disabilities and agreed to provide a donation to… Continue reading

Group seeks donations for specially prepared playground in Chimacum