Jefferson County

Commissioner race financial reports

The following campaign finance information for Jefferson County commissioner District 2 candidates Heidi Eisenhour and Lorna Smith is collected by the state Public Disclosure Commission.… Continue reading

The age range of COVID-19 cases is updated each Friday on the Clallam County Public Health webstite. (Keith Thorpe / Peninsula Daily News)
The age range of COVID-19 cases is updated each Friday on the Clallam County Public Health webstite. (Keith Thorpe / Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend High School students celebrate Day of the Dead

High school students are celebrating the Day of the Dead a little differently this year due to the pandemic. Some examples: • Illuminated… Continue reading

State representative, position 1 finances

The following campaign finance information for state House of Representative Position 1 candidates Mike Chapman and Sue Forde is collected by the state Public Disclosure… Continue reading

This screenshot of the Jefferson County Public Utility District's
online outage map shows the area affected by Friday morning's
electrical power outage, which most severely affected customers in the
Port Townsend area.

Wind knocks out power for thousands in Port Townsend area

About 6,700 electrical customers in East Jefferson County lost power for several minutes Friday morning when strong winds caused tree branches to… Continue reading

This screenshot of the Jefferson County Public Utility District's
online outage map shows the area affected by Friday morning's
electrical power outage, which most severely affected customers in the
Port Townsend area.

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County considers CARES Act funding for city

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider action to provide up to $144,150 of CARES Act funds to the city of Port Townsend when they… Continue reading

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Money tracked in 24th contest

Tharinger’s cash, Pruiett’s donors

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Winners announced in the Olympic Peninsula Pet Photo Contest!

We have our winners of the Olympic Peninsula Pet Photo Contest, sponsored by Olympic Peninsula Humane Society. Winners from each category will be contacted by… Continue reading

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Martha Collins laminated wood pieces are featured in November at the Port Townsend Gallery.
Martha Collins laminated wood pieces are featured in November at the Port Townsend Gallery.

24th District state House candidates’ contributions reported

The following campaign finance information for 24th District state House candidates Brian Pruiett and Steve Tharinger is collected by the state Public Disclosure Commission. Detailed… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Choosing leaders in a crisis with Golden Rule

“WHEN THE CARES of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul” (Psalms 94:19). The world today can feel somewhat dangerous and chaotic, and… Continue reading

Jefferson voter turnout highest in state at 73.9 percent; Clallam at 64 percent

Jefferson County maintained its lead as tops in the state for voter turnout on Thursday with 73.9 percent, while Clallam County posted a general election… Continue reading

'Reflections' by Janet Gruber is on display this month.

Port Ludlow artists in the spotlight

Artist of the Month, Jeweler of the Month named

'Reflections' by Janet Gruber is on display this month.
Center Valley Animal Rescue director Sara Penhallegon, right, along with veterinarian and volunteer Dr. Christine Parker-Graham conduct a medical evaluation on a female cougar that checked itself in to the rescue earlier this month. (Center Valley Animal Rescue)

Starving cougar found at animal rescue center

Staff members rehab lost animal, send to Texas zoo

Center Valley Animal Rescue director Sara Penhallegon, right, along with veterinarian and volunteer Dr. Christine Parker-Graham conduct a medical evaluation on a female cougar that checked itself in to the rescue earlier this month. (Center Valley Animal Rescue)

Prosecutor recognized for work on animal abuse case

Julie St. Marie, Jefferson County deputy prosecuting attorney, has been recognized for her “exceptional work” by Pasado’s Safe Haven, a Sultan nonprofit… Continue reading

Van De Wege, Beauvais air views in Forks

Jobs, housing, COVID-19 discussed over Zoom