Jefferson County

LETTER: Newspaper did a great job covering women’s marches on all levels

I just wanted to thank the Peninsula Daily News for its excellent coverage of the Women’s/”Womxn’s” marches locally, semi-locally, nationally and across the world. I… Continue reading

LETTER: Now that the election’s over, let’s practice what MLK preached

Martin Luther King Jr. said, “To retaliate in kind would do nothing but intensify the existence of hate in the universe. “Along the way of… Continue reading

LETTER: Readers should beware of prejudicial journalism of Cal Thomas

PDN Thursday columnist Cal Thomas says he had to stop going to the movies (“Not-So-Golden Globes,” Jan. 12 Commentary page) “because I grew tired of… Continue reading

LETTER: Trump nothing but a fox now in charge of the henhouse

On several occasions while campaigning, regarding big money in politics and corruption in Washington, Donald Trump stated that he would “drain the swamp.” Instead, he… Continue reading

LETTER: Veer from the path of destruction and accept Jesus Christ

If you were out in the deep, dark woods of the North Olympic Peninsula and you saw your beloved friend accidentally veering down a path… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting today … and other items

An ad hoc subcommittee consisting of the chair and vice chair of the Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold… Continue reading

Opioid summit set Monday to review data, share potential solutions

At a three-county opioid summit Monday, professionals from across the Olympic Peninsula will review opioid data from across the region and look for… Continue reading

Three young women to be crowned for Rhododendron Festival

Three young women to be crowned for Rhododendron Festival

Three young women will be crowned Rhododendron Festival royalty on March 4. The 82nd Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival will be the third… Continue reading

Three young women to be crowned for Rhododendron Festival
Travel tales, concerts, films, gardening tips on tap on Peninsula

Travel tales, concerts, films, gardening tips on tap on Peninsula

Tales of travels, concerts, films and gardening tips are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available in the interactive calendar… Continue reading

Travel tales, concerts, films, gardening tips on tap on Peninsula
Jefferson County awards $586,550 in grants

Jefferson County awards $586,550 in grants

The Jefferson County commissioners have approved $586,550 in grants to local nonprofits and community service providers. The three commissioners unanimously approved $158,800… Continue reading

Jefferson County awards $586,550 in grants
The Fort Worden is slotted for just over a million dollars in capital projects in 2017. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)

Fort Worden Public Development Authority plans capital improvements

More than $1.3 million in capital projects are planned for Fort Worden during 2017, according to the budget adopted by the Fort… Continue reading

The Fort Worden is slotted for just over a million dollars in capital projects in 2017. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)

LETTER: Prepare for economy to take on more water as debt spirals upward

There’s a new captain of the Titanic. The ship hit the iceberg quite some time ago and has been taking in more and more water.… Continue reading

LETTER: Women’s Day march participants certainly weren’t that impressive

Were the Jan. 21 rallies impressive? It depends on who you ask. My guess is that more than half of the participants could not tell… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Sequim schools chief to meet with public Feb. 2 … and other items

People with questions about the Sequim School District can meet with Superintendent Gary Neal from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 2. Neal… Continue reading

Navy gets permit for pier off Ediz Hook

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has given the Navy permission to remove a jetty at Ediz Hook for a 425-foot submarine-escort-vessel… Continue reading

Forum set on name for school; Port Townsend board delays decision so it can hear from public

The public will have a chance to weigh in on a name for the new school that will replace Grant Street Elementary.… Continue reading

Washington House passes school levy bill

Washington House passes school levy bill

The state House has passed a bill that delays a deadline for a reduction in the… Continue reading

Washington House passes school levy bill
U.S. fights Microsoft’s bid to tell users when feds take data

U.S. fights Microsoft’s bid to tell users when feds take data

The U.S. Justice Department has asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit from Microsoft and keep… Continue reading

U.S. fights Microsoft’s bid to tell users when feds take data
Bill would give students control of school-sponsored media

Bill would give students control of school-sponsored media

Amid a national push, Washington state lawmakers are reintroducing a bill that would protect student journalists’ free… Continue reading

Bill would give students control of school-sponsored media

LETTER: Recent letter displays ignorance of Obama’s achievements

A Jan. 15 letter to Peninsula Voices (“Obama ‘pathetic’”) demands a response. Former President Barack Obama did a fine job dealing with the economic meltdown… Continue reading