Jefferson County

Kilmer talks with students: 6th District representative discusses congressional inaction

Kilmer talks with students: 6th District representative discusses congressional inaction

Many who attended U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer’s town hall meeting at Peninsula College expressed frustration with a congressional lack of action on… Continue reading

Kilmer talks with students: 6th District representative discusses congressional inaction

Colorado man charged in Washington Net Nanny sting

A 62-year-old Colorado man has been charged with child sex crimes through a Washington state internet sting. Ten people were arrested between… Continue reading

Kent man charged in fatality in which woman stopped to help stranded motorist

A 33-year-old Kent man has been charged with felony hit and run in the fatality of a Belfair resident who had stopped to… Continue reading

Police step up distracted driving patrols

The Clallam and Jefferson County Target Zero Task Force is participating in a statewide effort to crackdown on distracted driving. Extra patrols from the Port… Continue reading

Olympic National Forest plans to reopen campgrounds for season

The Olympic National Forest plans to reopen campgrounds for the summer season this month and next. The Hood Canal Ranger District will open… Continue reading

Film about suicide to be screened free on Saturday

“The S Word,” a film about suicide, will be screened free at noon Saturday. The documentary, which follows people who have attempted… Continue reading

Buddhist teacher to lead retreat in Port Townsend

Buddhist teacher to lead retreat in Port Townsend

Buddhist teacher Tuere Sala is returning to Port Townsend to lead a weekend meditation retreat Saturday and Sunday. Sala also will offer… Continue reading

Buddhist teacher to lead retreat in Port Townsend

Candidate forum, ‘Catnip and Sip,’ barn dance among activities on Peninsula

A candidate forum, a “Catnip and Sip” event and a free barn dance in Nordland are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

Concert a tribute to tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy

Concert a tribute to tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy

The Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County will stage a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.’s civil rights legacy… Continue reading

Concert a tribute to tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy
First Friday StoryNight showcases Maria Potter

First Friday StoryNight showcases Maria Potter

First Friday StoryNight will feature works from featured guest teller Maria Potter at 7 tonight at the Friends Meetinghouse, 1841 Sheridan St.… Continue reading

First Friday StoryNight showcases Maria Potter
Gallery 9 celebrates 14th anniversary during Port Townsend Gallery Walk

Gallery 9 celebrates 14th anniversary during Port Townsend Gallery Walk

Gallery 9 will serve cake in celebration of its 14th birthday during the Port Townsend Gallery Walk on Saturday. The gallery at… Continue reading

Gallery 9 celebrates 14th anniversary during Port Townsend Gallery Walk

ISSUES OF FAITH: Use prayer to find strength to act

“THE HOLY ONE says to Israel: I bade you pray in the synagogue of your city, but if you cannot pray there, pray in your… Continue reading

LETTER: Van De Wege, Tharinger defend the indefensible

Olympic Peninsula lawmakers are still trying to defend the indefensible SB 6617, the public records bill passed earlier this year but vetoed by the governor.… Continue reading

Rhody royalty, float to be in Daffodil Parade

The Rhododendron Festival royalty and float will participate in the 85th annual Daffodil Parade on Saturday. The parade will travel through four… Continue reading

Supper and auction to benefit charities at NW Maritime Center

The Port Townsend Noon Club Rotary will host a Townsend Bay Wild West Saloon Annual Supper and Auction on Saturday at the… Continue reading

Traditional Irish band to perform at Quimper Grange

Traditional Irish band to perform at Quimper Grange

The Press Gang, a traditional Irish and Celtic band based in Portland, Maine, will play a concert at the Quimper Grange at… Continue reading

Traditional Irish band to perform at Quimper Grange

Troubadour Dana Cooper to perform Saturday

Out of the heartland of America, stomping grounds of Truman and Twain, troubadour Dana Cooper dedicated himself to a life of music… Continue reading

Versatile guitarist to perform in Coyle

Versatile guitarist to perform in Coyle

Tim Bertsch, a versatile guitarist, will bring an eclectic collection of sounds to Concerts in the Woods at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The concert… Continue reading

Versatile guitarist to perform in Coyle
The National Park Service is considering raising entrance fees at Olympic National Park in an effort to work on a maintenance backlog. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

Officials rethinking fee hikes: Olympic National Park officials await final plan

Olympic National Park officials are awaiting word from Washington, D.C., following reports that the… Continue reading

The National Park Service is considering raising entrance fees at Olympic National Park in an effort to work on a maintenance backlog. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson PUD to celebrate five years of providing electrical power

On Friday, the Jefferson County Public Utility District will celebrate power to the people. The Jefferson County Public Utility District (PUD) has… Continue reading