Cydney McFarland

Jefferson Healthcare board approves Discovery Behavioral Health affiliation

Jefferson Healthcare board approves Discovery Behavioral Health affiliation

The Jefferson Healthcare board has unanimously voted in favor of affiliating the hospital with Discovery Behavioral Health, a local nonprofit and mental… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare board approves Discovery Behavioral Health affiliation

High winds knock out power to hundreds in Jefferson County

Residents of Quilcene were without power for hours Wednesday after trees took down power lines during a windstorm. High winds caused several power… Continue reading

Jefferson County seeks funds for Port Hadlock wastewater system

Jefferson County is struggling to find funds for the Port Hadlock wastewater system as officials aim to keep the system affordable for… Continue reading

Mental health services could be under Jefferson Healthcare by end of year

Mental health services could be under Jefferson Healthcare by end of year

Mental health care in East Jefferson County, currently run by Discovery Behavioral Health, could be under the umbrella of Jefferson Healthcare by… Continue reading

Mental health services could be under Jefferson Healthcare by end of year
Dozens gather in Port Townsend for protest against raids, deportation

Dozens gather in Port Townsend for protest against raids, deportation

More than 60 people gathered outside the Port Townsend post office to show support for immigrants and to protest President Donald Trump’s… Continue reading

Dozens gather in Port Townsend for protest against raids, deportation
Group in Port Townsend stands against Dakota Access Pipeline

Group in Port Townsend stands against Dakota Access Pipeline

More than 30 people protested along Sims Way in Port Townsend on Saturday, urging people to divest their money from Wells Fargo… Continue reading

Group in Port Townsend stands against Dakota Access Pipeline

Port Townsend to mull sanctuary city status

The city council will consider a resolution Monday that would make Port Townsend a sanctuary city. The action is proposed because of… Continue reading

Jefferson Public Utility District says newest audit clean

Jefferson Public Utility District says newest audit clean

The Jefferson County Public Utility District received a clean audit report on its 2015 finances, a welcome change from the troubling audit… Continue reading

Jefferson Public Utility District says newest audit clean
Jefferson County commissioners Kate Dean, David Sullivan and Kathleen Kler sign a human rights proclamation for Jefferson County at their meeting Monday morning. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County commissioners approve human rights proclamation

Jefferson County commissioners unanimously voted Monday to adopt a human rights proclamation, drawing applause from the more than 60 people who braved… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioners Kate Dean, David Sullivan and Kathleen Kler sign a human rights proclamation for Jefferson County at their meeting Monday morning. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)
Convicted double-murderer files high court appeal

Convicted double-murderer files high court appeal

Michael J. Pierce has filed an appeal to the state Supreme Court over a 2014 ruling that found him guilty of double-murder… Continue reading

Convicted double-murderer files high court appeal
Port of Port Townsend approves moorage rate hike

Port of Port Townsend approves moorage rate hike

Port of Port Townsend commissioners voted unanimously to implement moorage rate hikes this spring to help pay for a long list of… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend approves moorage rate hike
Dakota Access Pipeline protest resumes in Port Townsend

Dakota Access Pipeline protest resumes in Port Townsend

Protesters are returning to Sims Way to protest Wells Fargo and Chase banks’ investments in the Dakota Access Pipeline now that the… Continue reading

Dakota Access Pipeline protest resumes in Port Townsend
Propane truck wreck prompts road closure

Propane truck wreck prompts road closure

A portion of Teal Lake Road was closed Wednesday after a propane truck overturned in Port Ludlow, cracking a pipe that spilled… Continue reading

Propane truck wreck prompts road closure

Port Townsend man charged with attempting robbery armed with four-foot stick

A Port Townsend man has been charged with attempted robbery in the first degree after police said he tired to rob a… Continue reading

Port Townsend Library repairs to begin

Port Townsend Library repairs to begin

The first repairs of the Port Townsend Library since the facility was renovated in 2014 are expected to be completed this year.… Continue reading

Port Townsend Library repairs to begin
Film on sexual shaming to be screened on Peninsula

Film on sexual shaming to be screened on Peninsula

The Port Townsend Film Festival brought back a documentary from last year’s film festival to help educate students and adults alike on… Continue reading

Film on sexual shaming to be screened on Peninsula

Jefferson PUD: Hack is ‘digital version of graffiti’

The Jefferson County Public Utility District website was hacked but there is no indication that any consumer or staff information was accessed,… Continue reading

PT Main Street begins merchant coffees for year

PT Main Street begins merchant coffees for year

The Port Townsend Main Street Program is kicking off its first Merchant Coffee Talk of the year Wednesday with guest speaker Rebekah… Continue reading

PT Main Street begins merchant coffees for year

Chimacum schools offer replacement levy proposal

The Chimacum School District is hoping for the approval of a four-year educational maintenance and operation levy in the Feb. 14 special election.… Continue reading

Tax-Aide volunteers willing; software not always able

Tax-Aide, an AARP Foundation service that files taxes for free, is back on the North Olympic Peninsula to help out this tax… Continue reading