Jefferson County

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County considers homeless facilities

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a public hearing on interim zoning regulations for a siting establishment, and operation of temporary homeless facilities in… Continue reading

Cameron Scott
Cameron Scott

Hairston named administrator and CEO of Bonneville Power Administration

The Department of Energy has named John Hairston as administrator and CEO of the Bonneville Power Administration. Hairston has been the administration’s interim… Continue reading

Barber Debbie Hinton of Port Townsend's Victorian Clipper barbershop had a vintage truck towed in from Chimacum decades ago, with the intention of planting a garden in it. These days it's a changing holiday display festooned in February with Valentine's Day decor. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Holiday decor

Barber Debbie Hinton of Port Townsend’s Victorian Clipper barbershop had a vintage truck towed in from Chimacum decades ago, with the intention of planting a… Continue reading

Barber Debbie Hinton of Port Townsend's Victorian Clipper barbershop had a vintage truck towed in from Chimacum decades ago, with the intention of planting a garden in it. These days it's a changing holiday display festooned in February with Valentine's Day decor. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Love and justice central themes for Judaism

“IGNORANCE IS THE curse of God; knowledge is the wing wherewith we fly to heaven,” (Shakespeare). Whenever I am asked to speak about Judaism, I… Continue reading

Styrofoam recycling postponed

Due to the forecast for snow, the Styrofoam recycling event set for this Saturday at Port Townsend’s Safeway has been postponed to… Continue reading

Chimacum School District levy approved

Passage a ‘vote of confidence,’ acting chief says

The Jefferson Healthcare Foundation's Kris Becker codesigned the new Well Hearts website offering a guided meditation, an art class and other heart health-oriented activities. (Photo courtesy of the Jefferson Healthcare Foundation)

Heartfelt site gives month-long tips

Jefferson Healthcare Foundation finds ways to provide inspiration

The Jefferson Healthcare Foundation's Kris Becker codesigned the new Well Hearts website offering a guided meditation, an art class and other heart health-oriented activities. (Photo courtesy of the Jefferson Healthcare Foundation)
Port Townsend Public Works Crew Chief Chris MacDonald, left, stands with Tracy Benson, equipment operator, on Wednesday in front of one of the snow plows they and their other team members will use to keep roads clear in Port Townsend. Snow is forecast in the next few days. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County road crews prepare for snow

Heavy snow possible in south county this weekend

Port Townsend Public Works Crew Chief Chris MacDonald, left, stands with Tracy Benson, equipment operator, on Wednesday in front of one of the snow plows they and their other team members will use to keep roads clear in Port Townsend. Snow is forecast in the next few days. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Queets-Clearwater levy gets nod from voters

West End Jefferson County voters have overwhelmingly approved a three-year Educational Programs and Operations levy for the Queets-Clearwater School District. In the second… Continue reading

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Voters approve two Sequim School District levies

Four-year plans bolster basic education, maintenance projects

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West End voters approve Quillayute Valley schools, Forks hospital levies

West End school and hospital administrators on Wednesday were basking in the glow of voter approval. About one in three voters took part… Continue reading

State Parks to discuss Navy decision

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will conduct a virtual special meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday to discuss possible clarifying language concerning… Continue reading

Snow fears postpone COVID vaccine clinic in Forks

The expectation of snow in the lowlands this weekend has put the Forks COVID-19 vaccination clinic on hold until the following weekend, while the Port… Continue reading

Historical Society hosting archaeology lecture

Gary Wessen will present “An Overview of Historic Archaeology in Western Washington and Nearby Coastal Areas” at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The lecture,… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Discovering Discovery Bay

IT WAS GOING to be one of those days. With the razor clam season shut down, the blackmouth salmon season shut down and the steelhead… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire Rescue
Firefighters transition from extinguishing the fire to overhaul.

Port Hadlock house fire extinguished

The people and the family dog had evacuated before firefighters arrived at a house fire in Port Ludlow. Firefighters rescued a lizard… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire Rescue
Firefighters transition from extinguishing the fire to overhaul.
Jonah Trople of Port Townsend, working with wood outside his studio, has been chosen to create sculptural “art markers” for the city’s designated Creative District. (Port Townsend Main Street Program)

Port Townsend artist chosen for Creative District

Man to create 7-foot-tall sculptures as wayfinders

Jonah Trople of Port Townsend, working with wood outside his studio, has been chosen to create sculptural “art markers” for the city’s designated Creative District. (Port Townsend Main Street Program)