Jefferson County

Barbara J. Fraley

Missing woman found dead in Quilcene area

Search had been called off for Fife resident

Barbara J. Fraley

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Port Ludlow speed limit topic of county meeting

The three Jefferson County commissioners will discuss speed limit reduction in Port Ludlow when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday. To view the meeting live… Continue reading

Conservation Futures Program accepting applications for open spaces projects

Jefferson County is accepting applications for projects to protect open spaces in the county through its Conservation Futures Program. Applications are open… Continue reading

Free TAX-AIDE service starts Friday

Although the process is a little different this year, IRS-certified AARP TAX-AIDE volunteers will be available to help residents prepare and electronically file tax returns… Continue reading

Jefferson County Voter Registration Coordinator Sandi Eldridge, left, and Election Coordinator Quinn Grewell collect ballots in the rain Thursday morning from the dropbox behind the Jefferson County Courthouse. Residents voting in the Feb. 9 special election have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to return their ballot to an official election dropbox. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
Jefferson County Voter Registration Coordinator Sandi Eldridge, left, and Election Coordinator Quinn Grewell collect ballots in the rain Thursday morning from the dropbox behind the Jefferson County Courthouse. Residents voting in the Feb. 9 special election have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to return their ballot to an official election dropbox. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
Matt Montoya, left, Ben Thompson and his sister Grace Thompson stand with River the farm dog on the newly preserved Kodama Farm in Chimacum. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Kodama property to be preserved for cultivation

Salmon habitat restoration planned across 21 acres

Matt Montoya, left, Ben Thompson and his sister Grace Thompson stand with River the farm dog on the newly preserved Kodama Farm in Chimacum. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Joint schools chief candidate interviewed today

Port Townsend, Chimacum schools join for superintendent search

Amid Wednesday morning's sunshine, volunteer Ken Radon neatens the Port Townsend Municipal Golf Course, where he often plays. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend City Council extends golf course lease

Capital investments unlikely in contrac with same operator

Amid Wednesday morning's sunshine, volunteer Ken Radon neatens the Port Townsend Municipal Golf Course, where he often plays. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend looking for pool solution

YMCA could help Mountain View location reopen

Well Hearts celebrated on Jefferson Healthcare Foundation website

A luncheon isn’t possible given COVID-19 restrictions, but the Jefferson Healthcare Foundation is celebrating well hearts anyway, in a virtual setting. “We… Continue reading

Barbara J. Fraley
Barbara J. Fraley
From top, a Pine Siskin, American goldfinch and Black-capped chickadee sit on a feeder in Fayston, Vermont in December. (Toby Talbot/The Associated Press)

Songbird disease spreading

Residents urged to clean or remove feeders

From top, a Pine Siskin, American goldfinch and Black-capped chickadee sit on a feeder in Fayston, Vermont in December. (Toby Talbot/The Associated Press)
Tom Drews disassembles a diesel engine while studying in the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding's Marine Systems program. The school has been awarded a $447,500 U.S. Economic Development Administration grant. (Photo courtesy of Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding)
Tom Drews disassembles a diesel engine while studying in the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding's Marine Systems program. The school has been awarded a $447,500 U.S. Economic Development Administration grant. (Photo courtesy of Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding)

Clallam County blasts state’s reopening actions

The Board of Clallam County Commissioners approved a letter Tuesday criticizing the state’s “Roadmap to Recovery Plan.” The letter echoes the sentiments… Continue reading

“Refuge” by Marian Morris, is mng the pieces on display at the Northwind Art: Best Gallery.
“Refuge” by Marian Morris, is mng the pieces on display at the Northwind Art: Best Gallery.

PAT NEAL: A short history of hurricanes

IT WAS A dark and stormy night. The wind roared through the timber like a freight train. I thought it would rip the roof off… Continue reading

Strong Towns founder Charles Marohn will talk about community resiliency in a free online presentation Thursday. (Photo courtesy of Strong Towns)

Strong Towns founder to highlight growth

Collaborative group hosts Thursday talk on financial strength

Strong Towns founder Charles Marohn will talk about community resiliency in a free online presentation Thursday. (Photo courtesy of Strong Towns)