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New chairman takes helm of Jefferson County Republican Party

PORT TOWNSEND — After failing to field any countywide candidates in 2014 the Jefferson County Republican Party has emerged with a new chairman, a moderate… Continue reading

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New Year’s Day in Jefferson — Nordland store prepared for Mystery Bay Polar Bear Plunge

NORDLAND — Attendance at the 21st annual Mystery Bay Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday will depend on the temperature — whether it's cold or even… Continue reading

Port Townsend man in custody after seven-hour chase through downtown

PORT TOWNSEND — A 28-year-old Port Townsend man was taken into custody Wednesday morning after a seven-hour chase that began when he was angered by… Continue reading

New Year’s Day in Jefferson — Nordland store prepared for Mystery Bay Polar Bear Plunge

NORDLAND — Attendance at the 21st annual Mystery Bay Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday will depend on the temperature — whether it's cold or even… Continue reading

Port Townsend man in custody after seven-hour chase through downtown

PORT TOWNSEND — A 28-year-old Port Townsend man was taken into custody this morning after a seven-hour chase that began when he was angered by… Continue reading

Port Townsend police link yule arrests to several burglary cases

PORT TOWNSEND — Three people were arrested Christmas Day on stolen property charges following burglary investigations during what has been a busy holiday crime season.… Continue reading

Port Townsend police link yule arrests to several burglary cases

PORT TOWNSEND — Three people were arrested Christmas Day on stolen property charges following burglary investigations during what has been a busy holiday crime season.… Continue reading

Cappy Mathias of Port Townsend inspects the “Santa’s Outhouse” entry in the 22nd annual Aldrich’s Market gingerbread house contest. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Gingerbread house contest at Aldrich’s Market in Port Townsend draws variety of entries; deadline for creations is Saturday night

PORT TOWNSEND — The 22nd annual Aldrich’s Market gingerbread house contest has already drawn several creative entries, but if past years are any indication, many… Continue reading

Cappy Mathias of Port Townsend inspects the “Santa’s Outhouse” entry in the 22nd annual Aldrich’s Market gingerbread house contest. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Cappy Mathias of Port Townsend inspects the “Santa’s Outhouse” entry in the 22nd annual Aldrich’s Market gingerbread house contest. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Gingerbread house contest at Aldrich’s Market in Port Townsend draws variety of entries; deadline for creations is Saturday night

PORT TOWNSEND — The 22nd annual Aldrich’s Market gingerbread house contest has already drawn several creative entries, but if past years are any indication, many… Continue reading

Cappy Mathias of Port Townsend inspects the “Santa’s Outhouse” entry in the 22nd annual Aldrich’s Market gingerbread house contest. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Caleb Needham

Port Townsend Food Bank relieves some holiday stress with meals assistance

PORT TOWNSEND — Some of the stress caused by the holidays for those with low incomes can be alleviated by a trip to the local… Continue reading

Caleb Needham

Port Townsend ice cream maker pulls product after supplier’s listeria recall

PORT TOWNSEND — A widespread recall of dairy products because of possible listeria contamination has prompted a Port Townsend business to destroy about 1,300 pounds… Continue reading

Volunteer Bill Putney checks the circuits on the newly installed AWOS tower at Jefferson County International Airport in Port Townsend. When completed in early 2015

Tower up for automated weather system in Port Townsend; installation expected to be operational in 2015

PORT TOWNSEND — A 30-foot tower has been erected for an automated weather system at Jefferson County International Airport, but the system won't be functional… Continue reading

Volunteer Bill Putney checks the circuits on the newly installed AWOS tower at Jefferson County International Airport in Port Townsend. When completed in early 2015
Tim and Harline Moyer in their fudge shop in Port Angeles that will close after Christmas Eve until next spring. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

‘Brigadoon’ of candy shops in Port Townsend has just two days left before hiatus

PORT TOWNSEND—Shortly after the Dec. 6 downtown Christmas tree lighting ceremony, a small sweet shop appeared up the street, offering its confections to the public,… Continue reading

Tim and Harline Moyer in their fudge shop in Port Angeles that will close after Christmas Eve until next spring. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
County Commissioner John Austin shows his four-year-old grandson Aaron Maziak the rubber spider staff presented Austin in honor of his retirement. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Commissioners praise two Jefferson officials as they depart

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County said goodbye to two elected officials Monday, holding retirement ceremonies and presenting the honorees with the traditional send-off gift of… Continue reading

County Commissioner John Austin shows his four-year-old grandson Aaron Maziak the rubber spider staff presented Austin in honor of his retirement. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Anna Hooton

Holiday tradition: Students bake cookies for shelter guests in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — High school students delivered 38 packages of home-baked holiday cookies to the Jefferson County Winter Shelter last week, carrying on what has… Continue reading

Anna Hooton

Port Townsend group advocates passage of Mountain View bond: YMCA has separate plan

PORT TOWNSEND — A newly formed citizens group is lobbying for voter passage of a $3.6 million bond measure that would go toward the renovation… Continue reading

A section of a power pole that was knocked down by wind and caused a power outage on Marrowstone Island is still in a ditch waiting for cleanup by the Jefferson County Public Utility District. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Storm repairs in Jefferson County at least $1.7 million

PORT TOWNSEND — The cost estimate for repairing damages from storms earlier this month in East Jefferson County is at least $1.7 million, according to… Continue reading

A section of a power pole that was knocked down by wind and caused a power outage on Marrowstone Island is still in a ditch waiting for cleanup by the Jefferson County Public Utility District. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Will MacAuliff of Marrowstone Island pauses to take a picture of the inverted “Christmas tree

UPDATED — What’s probably the state’s weirdest Christmas tree, near Port Hadlock, draws gifts, photos — and attention worldwide

PORT HADLOCK — More gift-wrapped presents have appeared under a section of Douglas fir hanging upside-down that passers-by have decorated as a Christmas tree. On… Continue reading

Will MacAuliff of Marrowstone Island pauses to take a picture of the inverted “Christmas tree
Retiring Jefferson County Auditor Donna Eldridge gets an appreaciative hug from former Assessor Jack Westerman III

Well-wishers see off retiring Jefferson County auditor

PORT TOWNSEND — A retirement party for Jefferson County Auditor Donna Eldridge filled a conference room with about 30 people on hand to send her… Continue reading

Retiring Jefferson County Auditor Donna Eldridge gets an appreaciative hug from former Assessor Jack Westerman III
Will MacAuliff of Marrowstone Island pauses to take a picture of the inverted “Christmas tree

UPDATED — Upside-down Christmas tree near Port Hadlock draws gifts, photos — and attention worldwide

PORT HADLOCK — More gift-wrapped presents have appeared under a section of Douglas fir hanging upside-down that passers-by have decorated as a Christmas tree. On… Continue reading

Will MacAuliff of Marrowstone Island pauses to take a picture of the inverted “Christmas tree