Jefferson County

Woodbridge Farm’s Peter Mustin and singer and chef Grace Love look forward to celebrating Juneteenth at the Chimacum farm on Saturday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Black business owners create a celebration

‘Healing with unity’ focus of Saturday’s feast

 

The Midnight Train Blues Band -- from left, Chicago Bob Longmire, Dan Stacy, Dave Olsen, Jayme Ryan and Barb Dawson -- will host the open blues jam at Port Townsend's Discovery Bay Brewing this Sunday afternoon. photo courtesy Chicago Bob Longmire

Blues jam open to players, listeners

After a 16-month suspension, the Midnight Train Blues Band is coming straight out of the dark and into the Discovery Bay Brewing… Continue reading

 

Food pantry open in Port Townsend on June 25

New Life Church will conduct a free food bank ministry from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on June 25. Church members will… Continue reading

 

Greg Brotherton.

Future camp for Jefferson County homeless is considered

Cape George at top of list but not only option

Greg Brotherton.
Casey Hannam.

New manager named at Quimper Mercantile

Casey Hannam has been promoted to general manager at Quimper Mercantile Co. Hannam, who has been the community-owned store’s assistant manager, replaces… Continue reading

Casey Hannam.
Jefferson County Commissioner Kate Dean, left, and Clallam County Commissioner Mark Ozias.

North Olympic Peninsula reaps millions in federal COVID funds

County, city governments setting priorities

Jefferson County Commissioner Kate Dean, left, and Clallam County Commissioner Mark Ozias.
The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Awakening, the Distanceless Journey” at Unity in the Olympics at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Unity speaker scheduled for Sunday service

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Lessons in Awakening, Part 3: Claim the Truth” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Awakening, the Distanceless Journey” at Unity in the Olympics at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Clallam County returns to state’s high-risk category

COVID-19 cases up by three on Peninsula

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

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).

Hood Canal Bridge reopened after wreck

Trooper: Motorcyclist injured

Sculptor Jonah Trople and his artist’s assistant and daughter Tula, 5, made an appearance Tuesday at the Tyler Plaza, where one of his Creative District art markers stands. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Art markers celebrated in Port Townsend Creative District

Artists, dancers, restaurateurs, musicians and city officials celebrated the arrival of five “art markers” signifying the city’s Creative District designation Tuesday night.… Continue reading

Sculptor Jonah Trople and his artist’s assistant and daughter Tula, 5, made an appearance Tuesday at the Tyler Plaza, where one of his Creative District art markers stands. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: An apology, and a wish for dialogue

I’M WRITING THIS not to get you to take sides. Instead, I invite us all to take a pause. Two weeks ago, my PDN column… Continue reading

Free Fort Worden workshops offered

AmeriCorps service members will present two free workshops at Fort Worden State Park on Saturday. Nate Rees will discuss the operation of… Continue reading

Murder trial begins in Nordland fatal shooting

Both prosecution, defense argue self-defense angles

Health officers: Most COVID-19 cases seen in unvaccinated people

Clinics set on Peninsula

Officials with Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol and the FBI investigate the site of an explosion on Tuesday night in Port Hadlock. The explosion blew off a man’s arm and burned his granddaughter. The blast and subsequent fire destroyed an outbuilding and damaged the trees and grass around it. (Photo courtesy of Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office)

Bomb explodes in Port Hadlock

Man loses arm; granddaughter hurt

Officials with Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol and the FBI investigate the site of an explosion on Tuesday night in Port Hadlock. The explosion blew off a man’s arm and burned his granddaughter. The blast and subsequent fire destroyed an outbuilding and damaged the trees and grass around it. (Photo courtesy of Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office)

Encampment at Jefferson County Fairgrounds may be moved

Commissioners to discuss options at special meeting Thursday

Jefferson Healthcare seeks public input

As Jefferson Healthcare creates its 2022-2025 strategic plan, the hospital is seeing public input in an online community forum from 4 p.m.… Continue reading

Kristin Smith, Mike McLeron and Gwen Franz, posing with her dog Hugo, are among the teachers who will host a pay-what-you-can music camp outdoors at Fort Worden State Park this summer. The first session starts June 28. Signup is available at YEAmusic.org. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Low-cost music camp set to begin at Fort Worden

All of Peninsula’s young musicians welcome to attend

Kristin Smith, Mike McLeron and Gwen Franz, posing with her dog Hugo, are among the teachers who will host a pay-what-you-can music camp outdoors at Fort Worden State Park this summer. The first session starts June 28. Signup is available at YEAmusic.org. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend to receive more than $2.7 million in COVID relief

City Council to consider funding priorities