Jefferson County

Heavy rains cause road closures elsewhere in state

but the weather had no effect on state… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: More research is needed

IT WAS ANOTHER tough week in the news, where this column’s prediction that the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife would execute an emergency… Continue reading

PDN feature changes

Readers have noticed changes in the Peninsula Daily News that began on Tuesday. The changes in comics and features were done to increase efficiency and… Continue reading

Kevin Grant

Port Angeles man takes over top marine sanctuary post

Kevin Grant of Port Angeles has been named superintendent of Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s… Continue reading

Kevin Grant

Regional health officer urges individuals to decide to wear masks

While state masking mandates are set to be lifted on March 12, the North Olympic Peninsula’s health officer encourages residents to decide to wear masks… Continue reading

Retiree announces candidacy

Attorney challenging Brotherton for county commission seat

Susan Brittain, with the schooner Adventuress behind her at the Port Townsend Boat Haven, is one of six storytellers in "She Tells Sea Tales," an online event this Saturday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Susan Brittain, with the schooner Adventuress behind her at the Port Townsend Boat Haven, is one of six storytellers in "She Tells Sea Tales," an online event this Saturday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson County considers banning fireworks

Action would take place during high fire hazard conditions

North Dakota man dies from injuries received in Feb. 2 wreck

A North Dakota man has died from injuries sustained in a two-car wreck on U.S. Highway 101 near Orcas Drive on Feb.… Continue reading

The Peninsua College campus in Port Angeles. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)
The Peninsua College campus in Port Angeles. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)
Port Townsend Library Director Melody Sky Weaver is presiding over the 2022 Community Read, which includes two books this year: “Wishtree” by Katherine Applegate and “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Two books the focus of Community Read events

Activities begin on Tuesday and continue throughout March

Port Townsend Library Director Melody Sky Weaver is presiding over the 2022 Community Read, which includes two books this year: “Wishtree” by Katherine Applegate and “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: A lucky list to get ready for spring

HERE WE ARE, the last Sunday in February. The lion and the lamb are jockeying for starting position Tuesday as March begins. Along with this,… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Virtual meeting 7:30 a.m. Tuesday via Zoom. This week features Port Angeles Director of Public Works Thomas Hunter discussing… Continue reading

Karen Griffiths

 

Cutline:  Three horses that were rescued from abusive homes and taken to Center Valley Animal Rescue are, Tilly, front, Angel (center) and Diva where they are being rehabilitated and made ready for adoption by Sara  Penhallegon and her crew of volunteers.

HORSEPLAY: Animal rescue center: Home between homes

AN ARRAY OF creatures large and small, domesticated and wild, reside at Center Valley Animal Rescue in Quilcene. Sadly, all are there because of owner… Continue reading

Karen Griffiths

 

Cutline:  Three horses that were rescued from abusive homes and taken to Center Valley Animal Rescue are, Tilly, front, Angel (center) and Diva where they are being rehabilitated and made ready for adoption by Sara  Penhallegon and her crew of volunteers.

Peninsula counties still high risk, according to CDC metrics

Deadline remains in place for lifting masking mandates

"You'll Never Believe What Happened Today," is by Rose Simon, the Port Ludlow Art League's Artist of the Month.

Port Ludlow Art League features artist, jeweler

Port Ludlow Art League’s Artist of the Month is Rose Simon and its Jeweler of the Month is Mara Mauch. The work… Continue reading

"You'll Never Believe What Happened Today," is by Rose Simon, the Port Ludlow Art League's Artist of the Month.
Ship shape 

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Port Townsend’s Jim Brennan applies a coat of paint to a section of his 32-foot Grand Banks trawler while he has it up on stands at the Port Townsend Boat Haven on Saturday. “There is always something to do on a boat,” he said.

Ship shape

Port Townsend’s Jim Brennan applies a coat of paint to a section of his 32-foot Grand Banks trawler while he has it up on stands… Continue reading

Ship shape 

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend’s Jim Brennan applies a coat of paint to a section of his 32-foot Grand Banks trawler while he has it up on stands at the Port Townsend Boat Haven on Saturday. “There is always something to do on a boat,” he said.

Storytime with Paige set Tuesdays

The Port Townsend Public Library will host Storytime with Paige at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays in March. Storytime will stream online until the… Continue reading