Jefferson County

Man arrested on investigation of attempted murder

First appearance set for Tuesday in Jefferson County Superior Court

 

This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Note the spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona surrounding the virion, when viewed electron microscopically. A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019. The illness caused by this virus has been named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance

The latest news on the pandemic, plus symptom information and prevention tips

 

COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Peninsula to resume Tuesday

State announces plan to provide 45,000 shots daily

 

More than 1,300 in Clallam County receive shot for COVID-19

Jefferson to begin vaccinations this week

The north breakwater at Point Hudson is seen through a hole in the south breakwater, which an engineering firm suggested should be completely replaced at a cost between $5.5 million and $6.5 million. (Brian McLean/Peninsula Daily News)

Port of Port Townsend resubmits grant application for Point Hudson breakwater repair

Application now for a 50 percent matching grant

The north breakwater at Point Hudson is seen through a hole in the south breakwater, which an engineering firm suggested should be completely replaced at a cost between $5.5 million and $6.5 million. (Brian McLean/Peninsula Daily News)
Alan and Karen Selig were among the gleaners volunteering at Joyce's Blueberry Haven last summer. (Photo courtesy of Sharah Truett/WSU Clallam County Extension)

Summer tastes are still alive

Volunteer gleaners share with schools, friends and family

Alan and Karen Selig were among the gleaners volunteering at Joyce's Blueberry Haven last summer. (Photo courtesy of Sharah Truett/WSU Clallam County Extension)
Richard and Mildred Loving, seen here with their children Peggy, Donald and Sidney, are the subjects of "The Loving Story," the documentary streaming free on Martin Luther King Jr. Day this Monday. photo by Grey Villet THE LOVING STORY Photo credit: Grey Villet The Loving family

‘The Loving Story’ streaming free Monday

Movie available all day on Martin Luther King Day

Richard and Mildred Loving, seen here with their children Peggy, Donald and Sidney, are the subjects of "The Loving Story," the documentary streaming free on Martin Luther King Jr. Day this Monday. photo by Grey Villet THE LOVING STORY Photo credit: Grey Villet The Loving family
The decorative mulch has been removed from the Chilean rhubarb because, in unseasonably warm weather, rot becomes the concern. Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News

A GROWING CONCERN: Sometimes good can be ‘too good’

it is not… Continue reading

The decorative mulch has been removed from the Chilean rhubarb because, in unseasonably warm weather, rot becomes the concern. Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News

Beach cleanup Monday around PT

A beach cleanup in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day is open to everyone this Monday at the Port Townsend Marine… Continue reading

Don Hoglund is looking forward to staying at his namesake workplace of some four decades -- under the new owner. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Don’s Pharmacy sold: Store to remain a community fixture

Ownership to change, but not business

Don Hoglund is looking forward to staying at his namesake workplace of some four decades -- under the new owner. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Virtual meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday. For information email [email protected] • Forks Chamber of Commerce — Virtual… Continue reading

Holiday prompts closures, park fee-free days

Local, state and federal offices will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Day. Both Jefferson and Clallam transit bus services will not operate Monday.… Continue reading

Peninsula College Dream Week honors King Jr

Peninsula College and the Port Angeles Racial Justice Collective are presenting Dream Week events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy. The… Continue reading

Port Townsend school district holds online survey

The Port Townsend School District is conducting an online study of its Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) program. The district is gathering information… Continue reading

Like many students across Jefferson County, Port Townsend High School student Devon Bennett-Anderson, 17, has been part of a hybrid-learning cohort. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Students to begin heading back to classrooms

Changes start this week

Like many students across Jefferson County, Port Townsend High School student Devon Bennett-Anderson, 17, has been part of a hybrid-learning cohort. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
(Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Vaccination clinics to begin this week

First shots going to those 85 and older

(Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County to consider comment on Navy training plan

The Jefferson County commissioners will consider commenting on the proposed mitigated determination of non-significance for continued Naval Special Operations Training in Western Washington during an… Continue reading

Federal sentence set for Port Townsend man

Kelly to serve total of 5 years, 6 months

Inaugural prompts higher security

Law enforcement has no threats; acting out of caution

While Fort Worden State Park is relatively quiet this winter, two Officers' Row houses are encased in plastic while their wooden siding is refurbished. The six-month project, funded by Washington State Parks, is expected to be complete by spring. Diane Urbani de la Paz

Officers Row houses get makeover

State funds work on historic buildings

While Fort Worden State Park is relatively quiet this winter, two Officers' Row houses are encased in plastic while their wooden siding is refurbished. The six-month project, funded by Washington State Parks, is expected to be complete by spring. Diane Urbani de la Paz