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EYE ON JEFFERSON County to consider sixth policy on emergency response to pandemic

The three Jefferson County commissioners will discuss a sixth temporary policy regarding emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic…

During She Tells Sea Tales on Saturday, Joyce Gustafson of Port Townsend will offer the story of events that set the course for her life. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

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She Tells Sea Tales brings adventure online

Sailors applaud women choosing unusual directions

A webcam shot at Hurricane Ridge shows deep snow Thursday morning.

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Olympic Mountains’ snowpack well-fed

Storms leave region in good shape for summer

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Evensong service set

PORT TOWNSEND — Katy Taylor will offer music for an Evensong service at 4 p.m. Sunday.

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Fermenting vegetables topic of lecture

PORT TOWNSEND — The basics of naturally fermenting vegetables at a local farm is the topic of tonight’s…

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COVID death youngest on Peninsula

Clallam man in his 50s

Boeing Bluebills volunteer Dan Nieuwsma, right, talks with Bayside Housing Services case manager Mike Schleckser about building ramps to the shower units at Peter's Place. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

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Self-governance hallmark of Peter’s Place

People without homes find refuge

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Port Townsend City Council investigating potential changes to PDA pact

Chartering municipality looks for more oversight

Carolyn Lewis, who's considering a move to Port Townsend from Geyserville, Calif., ascended the Bliss Vista Trail at Fort Worden State Park on Wednesday afternoon to behold the Salish Sea and Cascade Mountains. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

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Bliss vista

Carolyn Lewis, who’s considering a move to Port Townsend from Geyserville, Calif., ascended the Bliss Vista Trail at…

Jefferson Transit's Uptown Port Townsend shuttle is part of full restoration of bus service across Jefferson County. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

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Jefferson Transit surveys opinions on bus to Kingston ferry

Responses flood in after poll questions posted last week

Thomas Olson

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New Port Townsend police chief selected

Thomas Olson, from University of Washington Police Department, to start by May 3

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Officers: Peninsula ready for expanded vaccine eligibility

Gov. Jay Inslee announced an update to the vaccination timeline on Thursday, saying that the state will move…

Sophie Elan and Mark Katsikapes enjoy Tuesday afternoon at Port Townsend's Chetzemoka Park, which has received a $127,000 bequest from a Sequim woman who loved the spacious park. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

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Sequim benefactor supports three places

Funds split between PT park, pet care and hospice support

Richard Lawson focuses on one aspect of the flower in "Backyard Dahlia."

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Ceramics, photography on display at Gallery 9

PORT TOWNSEND — Ceramics and photography are featured at Gallery 9 this month. Featured artists for March are…

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DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Getting a real shot at hope

Phil confided in me as we drove toward the hospital.

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PAT NEAL: A fouled future for nature

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Teachers, school staff and childcare professionals now vaccine eligible

Specific appointment availability varies

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North Olympic Peninsula libraries open to some in-person browsing

Short sessions include distance protocols

Lisa Leporati, left, and Lexi Koch built a garland of roses beneath the Haller Fountain in downtown Port Townsend on Monday. The flowers were placed in honor of the people lost to COVID-19 during the past year. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

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Floral heart memorial brings burst of color

Display honors people who have died of COVID-19

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Increased vaccine supply expected on Peninsula in April

Clinics continue for those in specified age groups