Jefferson County

No flight operations scheduled this week

There will be no field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. No landing… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Don’t let warm weather catch you out in the cold

I HOPE EVERYONE survived the wind storm on Tuesday night! Can you believe the weather we have had in December? I cannot. I’ve seen dahlias… Continue reading

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Peninsula boards set to meet on Monday

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Food programs updating services

Report: Peninsula sees need more than those statewide

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Home Fund supports rent, utility assistance

St. Vincent de Paul helps more than 1,220 Sequim families

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Art Director Aviela Maynard quality checks a mushroom glow puzzle. (Beckett Pintair)

Port Townsend puzzle-maker produces wide range

Christmas, art-history and niche puzzles all made from wood

Art Director Aviela Maynard quality checks a mushroom glow puzzle. (Beckett Pintair)
U.S. Rep. Emily Randall, D-Port Orchard.

Randall bill to support military families passes both chambers

ANCHOR legislation would require 45-day relocation notification

U.S. Rep. Emily Randall, D-Port Orchard.

Todd Ortloff Show planned 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

ISSUES OF FAITH: Almost there, People of God

Readings: The Lessons Appointed for Use on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A, RCL WE’RE ALMOST THERE, O People of God! We’ve almost made… Continue reading

Sequim City Band to host free holiday concert

Music, stage performances and library events highlight weekend entertainment options in the Peninsula. • “Festive Flourishes,” a free holiday concert by the Sequim City Band,… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Speaker set at Unity in Port Townsend for weekend service

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Joyful Solstice and Christmas Wonders” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
From left to right, Frank Hill, holding his dog Stoli, Joseph D. Jackson, Arnold Lee Warren, Executive Director Julia Cochrane, monitor Janet Dizick, holding dog Angel, Amanda Littlejohn, Fox and Scott Clark. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Winter Welcoming Center has expanded hours

Building provides respite from November through April

From left to right, Frank Hill, holding his dog Stoli, Joseph D. Jackson, Arnold Lee Warren, Executive Director Julia Cochrane, monitor Janet Dizick, holding dog Angel, Amanda Littlejohn, Fox and Scott Clark. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)
A crew from the Mason County PUD, in support of the Jefferson County PUD, works to replace a power pole and reconnect the power lines after a tree fell onto the wires and damaged the pole at the corner of Discovery Road and Cape George Road, near the Discovery Bay Golf Course. Powerful winds on Tuesday and early Wednesday morning knocked out power across the Peninsula. The majority had been restored by Wednesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Reconnecting power

A crew from the Mason County PUD, in support of the Jefferson County PUD, works to replace a power pole and reconnect the power lines… Continue reading

A crew from the Mason County PUD, in support of the Jefferson County PUD, works to replace a power pole and reconnect the power lines after a tree fell onto the wires and damaged the pole at the corner of Discovery Road and Cape George Road, near the Discovery Bay Golf Course. Powerful winds on Tuesday and early Wednesday morning knocked out power across the Peninsula. The majority had been restored by Wednesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Listening session scheduled for Hurricane Ridge day lodge

Olympic National Park will host a listening session to gather public input regarding the future Hurricane Ridge day lodge. The event is… Continue reading

Olympia oyster restoration bolstered with partnership

Tanks to be installed at Northwest Maritime campus in Port Townsend

Tickets on sale for Yard and Garden lecture series

Tickets are on sale for the Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation’s 2026 Yard and Garden lecture series. The six-lecture event will be… Continue reading

Judy Krebs of Port Townsend speaks to the Port Townsend City Council on Monday to voice her concerns regarding the council’s pending vote on the 2026 Comprehensive Plan and development regulations. Krebs holds a sign that reads “pause,” as do others, entreating the council to delay its vote on passing the plan. About 65 citizens filled the chamber to capacity for the meeting. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend council passes its comprehensive plan update

Changes to zoning in residential areas bring public opposition

Judy Krebs of Port Townsend speaks to the Port Townsend City Council on Monday to voice her concerns regarding the council’s pending vote on the 2026 Comprehensive Plan and development regulations. Krebs holds a sign that reads “pause,” as do others, entreating the council to delay its vote on passing the plan. About 65 citizens filled the chamber to capacity for the meeting. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

PAT NEAL: The Christmas colonoscopy

IT WAS DAYLIGHT on the river, but I was not on a river. This was strange since I was on a fishing trip of sorts.… Continue reading

Security exercise set for Thursday at Indian Island

Naval Magazine Indian Island will conduct a security training exercise on Thursday. Training activities will take place at a variety of locations… Continue reading

Pamela and Ernie Burnett, left, talk about their craft items, Amijurmi — Japanese small crocheted stuffed yarn creatures — to Tracey Harris of Marrowstone Island on Saturday during the first of two days at the 38th annual Chimacum Arts and Crafts Show at Chimacum High School. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Craft show

Japanese small crocheted stuffed yarn creatures — to Tracey Harris of Marrowstone Island… Continue reading

Pamela and Ernie Burnett, left, talk about their craft items, Amijurmi — Japanese small crocheted stuffed yarn creatures — to Tracey Harris of Marrowstone Island on Saturday during the first of two days at the 38th annual Chimacum Arts and Crafts Show at Chimacum High School. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)