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Appeals court upholds $23.9 million verdict

Jefferson Healthcare was negligent, court ruled

Debbi Steele of Port Townsend shows her sign to Mado Most, far left, and Annalee McConnell just before the candlelight vigil at Pope Marine Park in downtown Port Townsend on Thursday afternoon. About 100 people joined the League of Women Voters-Jefferson County vigil, marking the first anniversary of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Earlier in the day, a vigil in Sequim drew at least 125 people. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Vigil to remember Jan. 6

Debbi Steele of Port Townsend shows her sign to Mado Most, far left, and Annalee McConnell just before the candlelight vigil at Pope Marine Park… Continue reading

Debbi Steele of Port Townsend shows her sign to Mado Most, far left, and Annalee McConnell just before the candlelight vigil at Pope Marine Park in downtown Port Townsend on Thursday afternoon. About 100 people joined the League of Women Voters-Jefferson County vigil, marking the first anniversary of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Earlier in the day, a vigil in Sequim drew at least 125 people. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Townsend’s Fire Bell Tower stands over a city park that will soon receive some $15,000 in landscaping thanks to a donation accepted this week. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Fire Bell Tower park to be spruced up

Landscaper donates services to Port Townsend

Port Townsend’s Fire Bell Tower stands over a city park that will soon receive some $15,000 in landscaping thanks to a donation accepted this week. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Kaci Cronkhite will moderate "She Builds: Wit & Wisdom from Three Port Townsend Women Boatbuilders," the Jan. 20 installment of the Northwest Maritime Center's "Ask an Expert" six-part online series. photo courtesy Northwest Maritime Center

Northwest Maritime Center and Wooden Boat Festival crew present ‘Ask An Expert’ series beginning Thursday

Voyaging around the world the old-fashioned way, electrifying your boat, making your way as a woman in the boatbuilding community: These are… Continue reading

Kaci Cronkhite will moderate "She Builds: Wit & Wisdom from Three Port Townsend Women Boatbuilders," the Jan. 20 installment of the Northwest Maritime Center's "Ask an Expert" six-part online series. photo courtesy Northwest Maritime Center

Candlelight vigil planned in Port Townsend on Thursday

Along with holding a candlelight vigil Thursday afternoon, the League of Women Voters-Jefferson County encourages local residents to place candles in their… Continue reading

Vincent Van Gogh created nearly 900 paintings during the final 10 years of his life, including 1889's "The Starry Night."

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Immersing yourself in the art of Van Gogh

Part amusement park, part magic mushroom-like trip, the Van Gogh Immersive Experience puts you in a room that blooms, shimmers and rains flowers. It is… Continue reading

Vincent Van Gogh created nearly 900 paintings during the final 10 years of his life, including 1889's "The Starry Night."
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Faber new mayor in Port Townsend

Howard elected deputy mayor by council

David Faber
Sarah Doyle, the North Olympic Salmon Coalition’s program and partnership manager, demonstrates the planting of a tree near the Kilisut Harbor bridge between Marrowstone and Indian islands. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Volunteers brave cold to plant bare-root trees on Kilisut Harbor

Work part of project to aid salmon, other wildlife

Sarah Doyle, the North Olympic Salmon Coalition’s program and partnership manager, demonstrates the planting of a tree near the Kilisut Harbor bridge between Marrowstone and Indian islands. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Icy roads prompt school closures

Quilcene School, 294715 U.S. Highway 101, is closed today for the second consecutive day due to weather and icy road conditions, according to a press… Continue reading

A lone pedestrian walks the Larry Scott Trail toward the Port Townsend Paper Mill on Monday morning as a stiff wind whips up the waves nearby. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Windy day on Port Townsend bay

A lone pedestrian walks the Larry Scott Trail toward the Port Townsend Paper Mill on Monday morning as a stiff wind whips up the waves… Continue reading

A lone pedestrian walks the Larry Scott Trail toward the Port Townsend Paper Mill on Monday morning as a stiff wind whips up the waves nearby. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Finn O'Donnell, center, has finished his quarantine period after testing positive for COVID-19 on Christmas Eve. His stepfather Rico Quirindongo, left, and his mother Kate Dean, both of whom have received vaccines and booster shots, have tested negative numerous times since exposure. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
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COVID in the house for the holidays

Dean: Unexpected guest proves advice works

Finn O'Donnell, center, has finished his quarantine period after testing positive for COVID-19 on Christmas Eve. His stepfather Rico Quirindongo, left, and his mother Kate Dean, both of whom have received vaccines and booster shots, have tested negative numerous times since exposure. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Ashley Kehl of Port Townsend did some fire dancing during the First Night festivities Friday at downtown's Pope Marine Park. He's part of an ensemble that includes Alex Eisenberg of Port Townsend and Cristy Christensen of Bellingham. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
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First night fire dancer

Alex Eisenberg of Port Townsend did some fire dancing during the First Night festivities Friday at downtown’s Pope Marine Park. He’s part of an ensemble… Continue reading

Ashley Kehl of Port Townsend did some fire dancing during the First Night festivities Friday at downtown's Pope Marine Park. He's part of an ensemble that includes Alex Eisenberg of Port Townsend and Cristy Christensen of Bellingham. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Michelle Sandoval is starting a new chapter after serving on the Port Townsend City Council for five consecutive terms. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Outgoing mayor reflects on two decades of service

Tells of long love affair with Port Townsend

Michelle Sandoval is starting a new chapter after serving on the Port Townsend City Council for five consecutive terms. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Guided hike planned along Hoko River

State Parks offer free entry

Keeth Apgar of Harmonica Pocket will appear during the First Night festivities in downtown Port Townsend Friday afternoon. His musical set is one of his few live shows in 2021. (Harmonica Pocket)

Peninsula musician looks ahead to 2022

Moving through ‘uncomfortable, unstable time’

Keeth Apgar of Harmonica Pocket will appear during the First Night festivities in downtown Port Townsend Friday afternoon. His musical set is one of his few live shows in 2021. (Harmonica Pocket)

Peninsula parties, plunges set to celebrate new year

Two dance parties, an online concert and three polar bear plunges are among the ways to ring in 2022 across the North Olympic Peninsula. Starting… Continue reading

First Night and other celebrations to ring in new year

Cold weather prompted a few alterations

Graceful as a sea lioness, Laura Rogers of Port Hadlock takes the plunge off the dock on New Year’s Day 2021. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Nordland polar bear plunge both traditional and unofficial

Freezing temperatures raise the bar

Graceful as a sea lioness, Laura Rogers of Port Hadlock takes the plunge off the dock on New Year’s Day 2021. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Jefferson County Sheriff's Department Sgt. Andy Pernsteiner, left, and Daltry Lammers, 12, of Chimacum greeted droves of people outside the Tri-Area Community Center in Chimacum on Saturday afternoon, where volunteers dished up 498 Christmas meals to go. Many people made reservations, organizer Rita Hubbard said, but quite a few called on Christmas Day asking if they could have a takeout dinner. "Come right now and we'll get you fed," Hubbard told the last-minute callers. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Chimacum Christmas meals

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department Undersheriff Andy Pernsteiner, left, and Daltry Lammers, 12, of Chimacum greeted droves of people outside the Tri-Area Community Center in Chimacum… Continue reading

Jefferson County Sheriff's Department Sgt. Andy Pernsteiner, left, and Daltry Lammers, 12, of Chimacum greeted droves of people outside the Tri-Area Community Center in Chimacum on Saturday afternoon, where volunteers dished up 498 Christmas meals to go. Many people made reservations, organizer Rita Hubbard said, but quite a few called on Christmas Day asking if they could have a takeout dinner. "Come right now and we'll get you fed," Hubbard told the last-minute callers. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Judith Alexander, center, pictured at Port Townsend’s Community Build Project site last summer, is the AAUW’s 2022 Woman of Excellence award honoree. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Community Build Project volunteer honored with award

People want to do the right thing, she says

Judith Alexander, center, pictured at Port Townsend’s Community Build Project site last summer, is the AAUW’s 2022 Woman of Excellence award honoree. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)