Jefferson County

Amie Albaugh of Sequim, seen at the market stand last year, is among the vendors at the Jefferson County Farmers Market. The market invites farmers, chefs and artisans of color to apply for grants from its new startup fund. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Amie Albaugh of Sequim, seen at the market stand last year, is among the vendors at the Jefferson County Farmers Market. The market invites farmers, chefs and artisans of color to apply for grants from its new startup fund. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Olympics protect most of Peninsula from new snow

The rainshadow effect largely came to the aid of the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend as the area avoided the heavy snow… Continue reading

Benji Project teacher Heather McRae-Woolf talks with her daughter Orlanda on the Swan School patio, the setting for a new mindfulness circle for teens in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

The Benji Project opens mindfulness circle

Free program aims to support youth and mental health

Benji Project teacher Heather McRae-Woolf talks with her daughter Orlanda on the Swan School patio, the setting for a new mindfulness circle for teens in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Health officer: New COVID case numbers down, but don’t relax yet

New COVID-19 cases on the North Olympic Peninsula continue to remain few, but Jefferson County Health Officer Dr. Tom Locke warned people… Continue reading

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Gardens around the Peninsula, especially at higher elevations, are peeking out from under snow.

A GROWING CONCERN: Snow makes for winter workload

WELL, THAT DANG groundhog sure was a smart aleck varmint. It truly is still winter! It was only this time last year we were under… Continue reading

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Gardens around the Peninsula, especially at higher elevations, are peeking out from under snow.

District 24 telephone town hall set for Monday

The District 24 contingent will host a telephone town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Monday. Sen. Kevin Van De Wege of Sequim, Rep. Steve Tharinger… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Virtual meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday. For information email info@portangeles.org. • Forks Chamber of Commerce — Virtual… Continue reading

Ken Seifer prepares to climb into the saddle of Bob, a horse who  was traumatized by a farrier. After working with Seifer, Bob can now stand quietly and calmly while his hooves are tended. (Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News)

HORSEPLAY: Trainer teaches horses to trust human companions

and respected by — the horses they train. Ken Seifer strives to become that… Continue reading

Ken Seifer prepares to climb into the saddle of Bob, a horse who  was traumatized by a farrier. After working with Seifer, Bob can now stand quietly and calmly while his hooves are tended. (Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News)

Many restaraunts reopening indoor dining today

Others waiting until later in the week; take-out still an option

Richard Maxwell stretches before his Friday workout at the Port Townsend Athletic Club, which is about to double its capacity as North Olympic Peninsula gyms move into Phase 2 of the state's economic recovery plan. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Restrictions eased for workout facilities

It’s about to get easier to work out or join a yoga class. Movies on the big screen, however, are still somewhere on the horizon.… Continue reading

Richard Maxwell stretches before his Friday workout at the Port Townsend Athletic Club, which is about to double its capacity as North Olympic Peninsula gyms move into Phase 2 of the state's economic recovery plan. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
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U.S. Postal Service letter carrier Melinda McCoy makes her rounds on North Laurel Street in a snow-covered downtown Port Angeles on Saturday morning after several inches of snow blanketed the area  Friday night and into Saturday.

Snow blankets Peninsula; storm expected to turn slushy today

Snowfall depth varies greatly across Clallam, Jefferson counties

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U.S. Postal Service letter carrier Melinda McCoy makes her rounds on North Laurel Street in a snow-covered downtown Port Angeles on Saturday morning after several inches of snow blanketed the area  Friday night and into Saturday.
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Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County considers homeless facilities

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a public hearing on interim zoning regulations for a siting establishment, and operation of temporary homeless facilities in… Continue reading

Cameron Scott
Cameron Scott

Hairston named administrator and CEO of Bonneville Power Administration

The Department of Energy has named John Hairston as administrator and CEO of the Bonneville Power Administration. Hairston has been the administration’s interim… Continue reading

Barber Debbie Hinton of Port Townsend's Victorian Clipper barbershop had a vintage truck towed in from Chimacum decades ago, with the intention of planting a garden in it. These days it's a changing holiday display festooned in February with Valentine's Day decor. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Holiday decor

Barber Debbie Hinton of Port Townsend’s Victorian Clipper barbershop had a vintage truck towed in from Chimacum decades ago, with the intention of planting a… Continue reading

Barber Debbie Hinton of Port Townsend's Victorian Clipper barbershop had a vintage truck towed in from Chimacum decades ago, with the intention of planting a garden in it. These days it's a changing holiday display festooned in February with Valentine's Day decor. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Love and justice central themes for Judaism

“IGNORANCE IS THE curse of God; knowledge is the wing wherewith we fly to heaven,” (Shakespeare). Whenever I am asked to speak about Judaism, I… Continue reading

Styrofoam recycling postponed

Due to the forecast for snow, the Styrofoam recycling event set for this Saturday at Port Townsend’s Safeway has been postponed to… Continue reading

Chimacum School District levy approved

Passage a ‘vote of confidence,’ acting chief says