Jefferson County

Port Townsend Police seek info on tire slashing spree

Port Townsend Police seek info on tire slashing spree

The Port Townsend Police Department is seeking information after responding to nine calls in less than a week from residents reporting slashed… Continue reading

Port Townsend Police seek info on tire slashing spree

Two authors to present in Northwind series

On Thursday, the ongoing Northwind Reading Series features Gary Lemons and Bill Mawhinney. The readings start at 7 p.m. in the Northwind… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend debates combining existing plans

Port of Port Townsend debates combining existing plans

Combining the Port of Port Townsend’s strategic plan and comprehensive scheme of harbor improvements is expected to be a topic of conversation… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend debates combining existing plans
More snow possible for North Olympic Peninsula by Sunday morning

More snow possible for North Olympic Peninsula by Sunday morning

from a trace up to 3 inches — could appear on the North Olympic Peninsula by this morning, while the Olympic… Continue reading

More snow possible for North Olympic Peninsula by Sunday morning

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County to hear input on no-shooting-area proposal

The three Jefferson County commissioners will host a public hearing to gather input on two ordinances to amend a no-shooting measure for an area around… Continue reading

Port Townsend winter shelter opens for first day of service

Port Townsend winter shelter opens for first day of service

Port Townsend’s winter shelter had its first day of service Wednesday afternoon, and people were already lined up and chatting with volunteers… Continue reading

Port Townsend winter shelter opens for first day of service
‘You can have it all’: Disabled Port Angeles woman vies for Miss Washington crown

‘You can have it all’: Disabled Port Angeles woman vies for Miss Washington crown

Perched on a piano bench, Madeline, 6, and Abigail, 12, stretched out their arms, examining their ivory-tickling fingers. “Look at my hands,”… Continue reading

‘You can have it all’: Disabled Port Angeles woman vies for Miss Washington crown
Public outcry crops up over Jefferson County smart meter plan

Public outcry crops up over Jefferson County smart meter plan

Editor’s note: This article has been changed to reflect a correction to the amount paid to and the name of a meter company. CHIMACUM —… Continue reading

Public outcry crops up over Jefferson County smart meter plan

Port Angeles businesses get letter threatening blacklisting over fluoridation

Businesses in Port Angeles that serve tap water to their customers have received an unsigned letter threatening them with being blacklisted if… Continue reading

Senators oppose plan to hike national park entrance fees

Both of Washington state’s U.S. senators have signed a letter opposing a proposal to raise peak season entrance fees to $70 per private vehicle at… Continue reading

Port Angeles Harbor cleanup completion target now stands at 2029-32

Port Angeles Harbor cleanup completion target now stands at 2029-32

The environmental cleanup of Port Angeles Harbor’s polluted sediment west of the former Rayonier Pulp Mill site might not be completed until… Continue reading

Port Angeles Harbor cleanup completion target now stands at 2029-32
Autumn colors to shine in Port Townsend Art Walk on Saturday

Autumn colors to shine in Port Townsend Art Walk on Saturday

Seeking adventure, Beverly McNeil moved to a remote village in Alaska in her 20s. There, she assumed the role of sole health… Continue reading

Autumn colors to shine in Port Townsend Art Walk on Saturday
Woodworkers bring a good turn to Port Townsend on Saturday, Sunday

Woodworkers bring a good turn to Port Townsend on Saturday, Sunday

Artisans will present a variety of wood-wrought items and arts at the 12th annual Port Townsend Woodworkers Show. They include furniture and… Continue reading

Woodworkers bring a good turn to Port Townsend on Saturday, Sunday

Chimacum High School graduation rates on the rise

Chimacum High School saw growth in its graduation rates and held rates higher than the state average, according to new data released by… Continue reading

Port Angeles, Sequim schools on two-hour delay for snow

The Port Angeles and Sequim school districts are operating on a two-hour delay this morning due to snow. Buses are running on snow routes in… Continue reading

Fundraisers, ducks, movies upcoming on Peninsula

A United Way fundraiser in Port Angeles and a donkey basketball game in Sequim are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also… Continue reading

The Christmas Bizarre season is upon us now. Seven organizations have their bizarres this first weekend in November. Pictured here is preparation for the bizarre at the First Baptist Church in 2016. Kim Luker (l) and Robin Sweeney look over the many jars of handmade jams and jellies especially made for the public sale. dlogan

Handmade items, food featured at holiday bazaars

With just seven weeks left to finish holiday shopping, a variety of North Olympic Peninsula bazaars and fairs offers everything from stockingstuffers to larger gifts.… Continue reading

The Christmas Bizarre season is upon us now. Seven organizations have their bizarres this first weekend in November. Pictured here is preparation for the bizarre at the First Baptist Church in 2016. Kim Luker (l) and Robin Sweeney look over the many jars of handmade jams and jellies especially made for the public sale. dlogan

LETTER: Education the key to proper gun-owning responsibility, not legislation

To comment on the letter “Gun control action” in the Oct. 12 edition of the Peninsula Daily News, first, my heart grieves for all the… Continue reading

LETTER: Jefferson’s Prop 1 small yet big investment for community

Are you concerned about rising rents and housing prices? Do you know someone who has had trouble finding an affordable place to live? Do you… Continue reading

LETTER: Van Hoover a chance for new blood on commission

There is concern “we don’t need another health care person.” The current Jefferson Healthcare commissioners have long-term connections to the hospital and/or to the commission.… Continue reading