Jefferson County

BIRD WATCH: ‘Last chance’ for eagle viewing coincides with month of Valentine’s

VALENTINES AND EAGLES are a strange combination, but in February, thoughts of both are in many minds. Bald eagles are thinking about nesting. It won’t… Continue reading

Chimacum voters to weigh in on levy proposal

Chimacum School Superintendent Rick Thompson is optimistic that voters will approve a four-year educational maintenance and operation levy Tuesday — but he’s not… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Monthly luncheon meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:15 a.m. in the second-floor… Continue reading

Group in Port Townsend stands against Dakota Access Pipeline

Group in Port Townsend stands against Dakota Access Pipeline

More than 30 people protested along Sims Way in Port Townsend on Saturday, urging people to divest their money from Wells Fargo… Continue reading

Group in Port Townsend stands against Dakota Access Pipeline

HELP LINE: When you’re sad, remember the love you’ve experienced

YES, I DO know that Tuesday is Valentine’s Day. Apparently a lot of you do, too, because quite a few of you have been emailing… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Jefferson County Horse Park galloping along

HORSEPLAY: Jefferson County Horse Park galloping along

GREAT NEWS: THE Jefferson Equestrian Association is getting close to opening the Jefferson County Horse Park. Scheduled to open this summer, the 80-acre park at… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Jefferson County Horse Park galloping along

LETTER: GOP holds itself to a different set of standards on upholding Constitution

The sudden death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia created an immediate vacancy on the most important court in the United States. Article II,… Continue reading

LETTER: I really don’t have anything to complain about, living in majesty of Peninsula

I don’t know if this letter will get published in the Peninsula Daily News’ “echo chamber,” but I’m going to write it anyway. I just… Continue reading

LETTER: Let lawmakers know that protections of Dodd-Frank shouldn’t be gutted

Years ago, my father bought an annuity that had a severe financial penalty if he activated it before seven years. Unfortunately, almost before the ink… Continue reading

LETTER: Our country now led by a despot and his greed-mongering cronies

Our president is an egomaniacal, twittering despot. He would prefer a system of taxation with retribution for anyone who does not agree with him. His… Continue reading

LETTER: Our nation’s leader could be the one to cause World War III

The leader of our nation is causing so much havoc, it could lead to another world war. This war will be on our shores. The… Continue reading

LETTER: Social leveling victimizes the very people it’s supposed to benefit

Plato said, “Free people are not equal. Equal people are not free.” Taxation, regulation and control diminish competition, vital to provide the best quality, variety… Continue reading

LETTER: We shouldn’t reward migrants’ cowardliness with sanctuary

Nowhere in the U.S. Constitution does it say that the United States of America is the depository for those who shirk their duty to control… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Memorial for lost Coast Guard crew planned today in La Push … and other items

A service commemorating a Coast Guard crew that lost their lives 20 years ago is planned today. The service will be at… Continue reading

Port Townsend to mull sanctuary city status

The city council will consider a resolution Monday that would make Port Townsend a sanctuary city. The action is proposed because of… Continue reading

Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship offers free classes

Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will offer free Adult Learning Programs from Monday to June 9. Offerings are designed to meet a variety… Continue reading

Trump attacks on judiciary raise safety concerns for judges

Trump attacks on judiciary raise safety concerns for judges

When a judge who helped derail President Donald Trump’s travel ban was hit with online threats, the… Continue reading

Trump attacks on judiciary raise safety concerns for judges
Jefferson Public Utility District says newest audit clean

Jefferson Public Utility District says newest audit clean

The Jefferson County Public Utility District received a clean audit report on its 2015 finances, a welcome change from the troubling audit… Continue reading

Jefferson Public Utility District says newest audit clean

State House, Senate bills aim at fulfilling REAL ID requirements

Your driver’s license might not fly with airport security in less than a year’s time if the state fails to meet federal identification… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioners Kate Dean, David Sullivan and Kathleen Kler sign a human rights proclamation for Jefferson County at their meeting Monday morning. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County commissioners approve human rights proclamation

Jefferson County commissioners unanimously voted Monday to adopt a human rights proclamation, drawing applause from the more than 60 people who braved… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioners Kate Dean, David Sullivan and Kathleen Kler sign a human rights proclamation for Jefferson County at their meeting Monday morning. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)