Conservation Futures Program accepting applications for open spaces projects

Jefferson County is accepting applications for projects to protect open spaces in the county through its Conservation Futures Program. Applications are open… Continue reading

Feds: Member of Proud Boys arrested in Washington state

Federal authorities have arrested a man who describes himself as the “Sergeant of… Continue reading

  • Feb 5, 2021
  • By Gene Johnson, Martha Bellisle and Michael Balsamo The Associated Press

Fire damages Forks home

A fire that began in a second-floor living room recliner damaged the second story of a West End home early Thursday morning. Property… Continue reading

Free TAX-AIDE service starts Friday

Although the process is a little different this year, IRS-certified AARP TAX-AIDE volunteers will be available to help residents prepare and electronically file tax returns… Continue reading

Jefferson County Voter Registration Coordinator Sandi Eldridge, left, and Election Coordinator Quinn Grewell collect ballots in the rain Thursday morning from the dropbox behind the Jefferson County Courthouse. Residents voting in the Feb. 9 special election have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to return their ballot to an official election dropbox. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
Jefferson County Voter Registration Coordinator Sandi Eldridge, left, and Election Coordinator Quinn Grewell collect ballots in the rain Thursday morning from the dropbox behind the Jefferson County Courthouse. Residents voting in the Feb. 9 special election have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to return their ballot to an official election dropbox. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
Matt Montoya, left, Ben Thompson and his sister Grace Thompson stand with River the farm dog on the newly preserved Kodama Farm in Chimacum. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Kodama property to be preserved for cultivation

Salmon habitat restoration planned across 21 acres

Matt Montoya, left, Ben Thompson and his sister Grace Thompson stand with River the farm dog on the newly preserved Kodama Farm in Chimacum. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Officials: Rural counties stymied

State ‘roadmap’ called roadblock

Washington Democrats push new tax on billionaires

Plan could raise $5 billion; detractors fear plan could drive wealthiest out of state

Washington averaging 28,000 COVID-19 vaccinations a day

Washington state is averaging about 28,000 COVID-19 vaccinations a day, and as of this week, more than 770,000 vaccine doses… Continue reading

Downed pilot identified as man from Kodiak, Alaska

Plane disappeared near U.S./Canada border

Joint schools chief candidate interviewed today

Port Townsend, Chimacum schools join for superintendent search

Pet food drive ongoing in Sequim

Sinclair Place Senior Living is conducting a pet food drive throughout the month of February. Canned or bagged pet food can be dropped… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council OKs harbor cleanup settlement

Body also cuts speed limit on Lincoln Street, opposes roadmap plan

Amid Wednesday morning's sunshine, volunteer Ken Radon neatens the Port Townsend Municipal Golf Course, where he often plays. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend City Council extends golf course lease

Capital investments unlikely in contrac with same operator

Amid Wednesday morning's sunshine, volunteer Ken Radon neatens the Port Townsend Municipal Golf Course, where he often plays. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend looking for pool solution

YMCA could help Mountain View location reopen

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Voters to decide on schools, hospital levies

Sequim proposing separate programs, capital measures

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Well Hearts celebrated on Jefferson Healthcare Foundation website

A luncheon isn’t possible given COVID-19 restrictions, but the Jefferson Healthcare Foundation is celebrating well hearts anyway, in a virtual setting. “We… Continue reading

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