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Immunizations edge upward while COVID variants threaten unvaccinated

Travel especially dangerous

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EYE ON JEFFERSON: Wooden tent law under consideration

The three Jefferson County commissioners will hear an update on a possible ordinance to allow “wooden tent” developments…

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

Life

Unity speaker scheduled for Sunday service

PORT ANGELES — The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Lessons in Awakening, Part 3: Claim the Truth” at…

Life

Food pantry open in Port Townsend on June 25

PORT TOWNSEND — New Life Church will conduct a free food bank ministry from 12:30 p.m. to 2…

Casey Hannam.

Business

New manager named at Quimper Mercantile

PORT TOWNSEND — Casey Hannam has been promoted to general manager at Quimper Mercantile Co.

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)

Arts & Entertainment

Black business owners create a celebration

‘Healing with unity’ focus of Saturday’s feast

Greg Brotherton.

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Future camp for Jefferson County homeless is considered

Cape George at top of list but not only option

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

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North Olympic Peninsula reaps millions in federal COVID funds

County, city governments setting priorities

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

Arts & Entertainment

Blues jam open to players, listeners

PORT TOWNSEND — After a 16-month suspension, the Midnight Train Blues Band is coming straight out of the…

Opinion

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…

Arts & Entertainment

Free Fort Worden workshops offered

PORT TOWNSEND — AmeriCorps service members will present two free workshops at Fort Worden State Park on Saturday.

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)

Arts & Entertainment

Art markers celebrated in Port Townsend Creative District

PORT TOWNSEND — Artists, dancers, restaurateurs, musicians and city officials celebrated the arrival of five “art markers” signifying…

Crime & Justice

Murder trial begins in Nordland fatal shooting

Both prosecution, defense argue self-defense angles

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Hood Canal Bridge reopened after wreck

Trooper: Motorcyclist injured

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Clallam County returns to state’s high-risk category

COVID-19 cases up by three on Peninsula

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Jefferson Healthcare seeks public input

PORT TOWNSEND — As Jefferson Healthcare creates its 2022-2025 strategic plan, the hospital is seeing public input in…

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)

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Low-cost music camp set to begin at Fort Worden

All of Peninsula’s young musicians welcome to attend

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

City Council to consider funding priorities

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Encampment at Jefferson County Fairgrounds may be moved

Commissioners to discuss options at special meeting Thursday

Life

University Women’s Foundation of East Jefferson County awards scholarships

PORT TOWNSEND — The University Women’s Foundation of East Jefferson County recently awarded more than $64,000 in scholarships…