Jefferson County

Quilcene bond to be on February ballot

Measure would fund school replacement

Urban Sketchers to meet Saturday in Port Townsend

The Port Townsend Urban Sketchers will sketch at the Makers Market at noon Saturday. The group will meet at its booth outside… Continue reading

Production issues delay Sunday newspapers

Due to production issues, home delivery of some of Sunday’s print editions of Peninsula Daily News may be delayed until Monday in Clallam and Jefferson… Continue reading

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Wearing my nice, dry gloves while preparing to prune with my orchard saw and good pruners — vital components as the next several months are the perfect time to prune. They make wonderful gifts.

A GROWING CONCERN: Checking the gardener’s wish list

So the rains are definitely continuing. The frost again descended upon us and the ice skating rink in Port Angeles is up and running. Go… Continue reading

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Wearing my nice, dry gloves while preparing to prune with my orchard saw and good pruners — vital components as the next several months are the perfect time to prune. They make wonderful gifts.

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Virtual meeting 7:30 a.m. Tuesday via Zoom. This week features Tim Tucker, operational manager of City of Port Angeles… Continue reading

Bob Bindschadler of the Quilcene-Brinnon Garden Club, standing at left, and club president Ruth Dunham, seated, presented a $500 check to Brinnon Fire & Rescue chief Tim Manly, second from right, and Quilcene Fire & Rescue Lt. Nick Singleton last Thursday. Manly will use the funding to buy Guardian Angel LED safety lights for rural first responders to wear. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Quilcene-Brinnon Garden Club provides more than $5K in grants

A two-day plant sale, held months ago, has just spread a lot of green around: $5,280 in fact, to 10 South County grant… Continue reading

Bob Bindschadler of the Quilcene-Brinnon Garden Club, standing at left, and club president Ruth Dunham, seated, presented a $500 check to Brinnon Fire & Rescue chief Tim Manly, second from right, and Quilcene Fire & Rescue Lt. Nick Singleton last Thursday. Manly will use the funding to buy Guardian Angel LED safety lights for rural first responders to wear. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
In her tiny La Cocina kitchen in Port Townsend, executive chef and owner Lissette Garay makes a variety of specialties from scratch, including fresh tortillas. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Restaurant opens in former Lehani’s space

Pair appreciate welcome from other establishments

In her tiny La Cocina kitchen in Port Townsend, executive chef and owner Lissette Garay makes a variety of specialties from scratch, including fresh tortillas. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Thanksgiving meals served this week

Feeding 5000 will offer a Thanksgiving-style to-go… 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

U.S. Highway 101 has reopened fully at Lake Crescent after state Department of Transportation maintenance crews cleared debris from three slides caused by Monday’s storms. (State Department of Transportation)

Crews cleaning up after the floods

Damage assessment could lead to emergency help

U.S. Highway 101 has reopened fully at Lake Crescent after state Department of Transportation maintenance crews cleared debris from three slides caused by Monday’s storms. (State Department of Transportation)
Justine Gonzalez-Berg will speak at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20.

Housing Solutions Network director to speak to AAUW in Port Townsend

Justine Gonzalez-Berg will speak at 10 a.m. Saturday. Gonzalez-Berg will address a meeting of the Port Townsend branch of the American Association… Continue reading

Justine Gonzalez-Berg will speak at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20.

ISSUES OF FAITH: Silence enables evil to thrive

We are taught in the Talmud that “The world rests on three things: justice, truth, and peace” (Avot 1:18). We are also taught that “The… Continue reading

Bry Kifolo leads the "Hidden History" tours through downtown Port Townsend on the first and third Saturdays of the month. The hour-long walk starts at 1 p.m., with signups available at ptmainstreet.org. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Bry Kifolo leads the "Hidden History" tours through downtown Port Townsend on the first and third Saturdays of the month. The hour-long walk starts at 1 p.m., with signups available at ptmainstreet.org. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
In rehearsal earlier this week, Rainshadow Chorale sopranos -- from left, Elizabeth Bindschadler, Marci Melvin, Katy Ottaway and Patricia Hauschildt -- take a quick breather. The chorale will give its first concerts in two years tonight and Saturday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
In rehearsal earlier this week, Rainshadow Chorale sopranos -- from left, Elizabeth Bindschadler, Marci Melvin, Katy Ottaway and Patricia Hauschildt -- take a quick breather. The chorale will give its first concerts in two years tonight and Saturday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News