Jefferson County

Hood Canal Bridge closures planned

A five-hour closure — interrupted several times to ease congestion— is planned for the Hood Canal Bridge tonight and early Wednesday morning. The… Continue reading

Teams to return to Sol Duc River in search for Jacob Gray

Teams to return to Sol Duc River in search for Jacob Gray

Officials plan to more thoroughly search three areas of the Sol Duc River in mid-August after a large-scale search Saturday yielded… Continue reading

Teams to return to Sol Duc River in search for Jacob Gray

LETTER: Port Angeles marina in need of improvements

We enjoy coming into Port Angeles on our sailboat. But seriously, we feel you are missing the boat (pun intended). The Port Angeles Boat Haven… Continue reading

Taylor Shellfish paying $160,000 in racial harassment case

One of the nation’s largest producers of shellfish has agreed to settle allegations of racial harassment against a black maintenance mechanic for $160,000.… Continue reading

Wednesday picnic in Port Townsend celebrates 25 years of World Breastfeeding Week

Jefferson County Public Health will celebrate 25 years of World Breastfeeding Week with a picnic from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.… Continue reading

Free outdoor concerts to make music next week

Free outdoor concerts will reverberate across the North Olympic Peninsula this week. Blue Rhinos will perform a blues dance concert infused with Latin… Continue reading

UPDATE: Swimmers crossing Strait of Juan de Fuca

UPDATE: Swimmers crossing Strait of Juan de Fuca

Two Victoria women are in the midst of their bid to swim across the Strait of Juan de Fuca this morning, according… Continue reading

UPDATE: Swimmers crossing Strait of Juan de Fuca

LETTER: Trump’s revision to Lincoln quote proves he’s better than everyone else

including the current president — that our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, had a subtle feel for understanding his electorate. The following quote… Continue reading

Olympic National Park issues draft mountain goat plan; options include relocation, killing

Olympic National Park issues draft mountain goat plan; options include relocation, killing

Olympic National Park officials are weighing several options to remove or kill mountain goats in… Continue reading

Olympic National Park issues draft mountain goat plan; options include relocation, killing
Port of Port Townsend working to finalize plans for stormwater treatment upgrade

Port of Port Townsend working to finalize plans for stormwater treatment upgrade

Port of Port Townsend commissioners have authorized staff members to advertise for bids on the stormwater treatment improvement project for the Boat… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend working to finalize plans for stormwater treatment upgrade
Evening light reflects off white paper bark birches, the state tree of Wisconsin. This is a prime example of how indigenous plants can deck out the yard. (Andrew May/for Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: For eye appeal, you can’t go wrong with going native

ONCE AGAIN, I’VE embarked on another trip and so will yet again use this travel plan as a theme for my column. My excursion took… Continue reading

Evening light reflects off white paper bark birches, the state tree of Wisconsin. This is a prime example of how indigenous plants can deck out the yard. (Andrew May/for Peninsula Daily News)

BIRD WATCH: Bumper crop of luscious plums prompts orgy-like antics

BEFORE REFERRING TO something taking place in my garden, I thought it prudent to see Webster’s definition of an “orgy.” One definition for this word… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Luncheon meetings are usually Wednesdays at noon at Blakeslee’s Bar &Grill, 1222 S. Forks Ave. The chamber is on summer… Continue reading

HELP LINE: For your loved ones, remember to make a will

THE OTHER DAY a friend of mine lost her dad. It wasn’t unexpected, but as most of us know, there’s a limit to how ready… Continue reading

LETTER: Cal Thomas’ use of partisan think tank research disguished as honest study

Cal Thomas’ July 20 column on the Peninsula Daily News’ Commentary page, “Porking Out On Your Money,” refers to the Federal Aviation Administration through the… Continue reading

LETTER: Cheri Van Hoover has the right stuff for Jefferson Hospital District 2

Cheri Van Hoover is exceptionally well-qualified to serve on the Jefferson County Hospital District 2 board of commissioners. I’m impressed with her thoughtful and clear… Continue reading

LETTER: Get a better understanding of the Family Health and Sexual Health program

The time is coming to send children back to school. There, they will be exposed to the Family Life and Sexual Health (FLASH) program. The… Continue reading

LETTER: When we protest against abortion, we’re doing it out of love — for everyone

Why do you suppose Christians get so wrapped up in the abortion issue? I was even told by a protester who was supporting Planned Parenthood… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Dialing local just got more complicated … and other items

Required 10-digit dialing arrived in Western Washington state Saturday. That means residents have to punch in the area code along with the telephone… Continue reading

Open house today for Port Townsend family home for adults with developmental disabilities

They envisioned a home that would support a community way of life, a rhythm of daily activities, meaningful work, seasonal celebrations, natural… Continue reading