Jefferson County

Port Townsend Public Library announces change in hours

The Port Townsend Public Library has announced that it is open on Sundays again. The library’s operating hours are from 10 a.m.… Continue reading

Tufts dean’s list includes Port Townsend student

Tufts University has announced that Max Morningstar of Port Townsend has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester.… Continue reading

U.S., Canada conduct joint naval training exercise

The U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, and Royal Canadian Navy conducted a two-day joint exercise last week. The exercise on Thursday and Friday… Continue reading

The inaugural THING festival in 2019 drew thousands to Fort Worden State Park and was then postponed by the pandemic until 2022. The three-day event is scheduled to return to the fort in August. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

THING coming back in August

Tickets for event to go on sale Friday

The inaugural THING festival in 2019 drew thousands to Fort Worden State Park and was then postponed by the pandemic until 2022. The three-day event is scheduled to return to the fort in August. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Terry Khile.

Port of Port Townsend reorganizes its structure

Changes announced after retirements

Terry Khile.
Jon Purnell walks his dog on Hoare Road south of Port Angeles, where the elevation helped to capture some snow. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Light snow falls, but more isn’t expected this week

About 700 lose power near Hood Canal

Jon Purnell walks his dog on Hoare Road south of Port Angeles, where the elevation helped to capture some snow. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Jan Jacobson of the Port Townsend Library helped choose “Seya’s Song,” the current StoryWalk at Kah Tai Lagoon in Port Townsend. “Seya’s Song” is a book that contains S’Klallam words in its story about the people and wild creatures of the North Olympic Peninsula. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula walking path follows a S’Klallam tale

Panels encourage readers to take care of creatures

Jan Jacobson of the Port Townsend Library helped choose “Seya’s Song,” the current StoryWalk at Kah Tai Lagoon in Port Townsend. “Seya’s Song” is a book that contains S’Klallam words in its story about the people and wild creatures of the North Olympic Peninsula. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend Marine Science Center to host low-tide beach walk

The Port Townsend Marine Science Center will guide a low-tide beach walk from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Participants in the… Continue reading

7th Haven construction set to begin at 5 a.m. Tuesday

Part of Seventh Street in Port Townsend will be closed to traffic

The local duo True Reckoning — AB McSpadden, left, and Tex Armstrong — play an acoustic set Friday afternoon at Tyler Street Plaza in downtown Port Townsend. The pair also performs at local clubs and plans to tour up Alaska’s Inside Passage this summer. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Acoustic set

AB McSpadden, left, and Tex Armstrong — play an acoustic set Friday afternoon at Tyler Street Plaza in downtown… Continue reading

The local duo True Reckoning — AB McSpadden, left, and Tex Armstrong — play an acoustic set Friday afternoon at Tyler Street Plaza in downtown Port Townsend. The pair also performs at local clubs and plans to tour up Alaska’s Inside Passage this summer. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Kingston Express connects Port Townsend to Seattle

New route begins operation on Tuesday

Brian Pruiett.

Pruiett enters race for state seat

24th District has 9,000 more residents

Brian Pruiett.
Oboe soloist Anne Krabill of Port Townsend, having just performed Jean Francaix’ “Flower Clock” concerto with the Port Angeles Symphony, is applauded by conductor Jonathan Pasternack during Saturday’s morning concert. Krabill and the orchestra received a standing ovation from the capacity audience at the Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Round of applause

Oboe soloist Anne Krabill of Port Townsend, having just performed Jean Francaix’ “Flower Clock” concerto with the Port Angeles Symphony, is applauded by conductor Jonathan… Continue reading

Oboe soloist Anne Krabill of Port Townsend, having just performed Jean Francaix’ “Flower Clock” concerto with the Port Angeles Symphony, is applauded by conductor Jonathan Pasternack during Saturday’s morning concert. Krabill and the orchestra received a standing ovation from the capacity audience at the Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: No care anywhere but here and now

I RECEIVED THE following letter this week and my first thought was here and only here! Dear Andrew: I inherited two cherry trees and a… Continue reading

County governments aim for return to hybrid meetings

As COVID-19 case rates and hospitalizations decline and masking mandate lifting dates are set, Clallam and Jefferson county commissions are beginning the shift to conducting… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Virtual meeting 7:30 a.m. Tuesday via Zoom. This week features Port Angeles Realtors Association president Jim Haguewood with an… Continue reading

David Faber

Port Townsend ‘strong but tired’

City manager outlines success, issues

David Faber

Three-way divide on nurse staffing bill

Nurse-patient ratio mandates contained in legislation opposed by the North Olympic Peninsula’s three public hospitals has split the 24th District’s three Democratic lawmakers.… Continue reading

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

Transit head testifies in Olympia

Free bikes in transportation plan