Elijah Sussman

Quimper Mercantile purchases land intended for new location

Board president says direct public offering will fund construction

Central Services projects $5.7M in expenses

Jefferson County department presents 2026 budget

East Jefferson to host Fire Rescue Fest today

Historical and modern demonstrations, hands-on training slated

Three juveniles arrested after high-speed chase

Two juveniles are in their parents’ custody and one is at Clallam County’s Youth Center following a high-speed car chase on Thursday.… Continue reading

Jefferson County department asks for funding for employee training

Six staff members bolstered by several volunteer organizations

Group adds features to Port Townsend park

City leaders praise organization’s progress

The Production Alliance will press cider on site, boiling it and making hot cider. (Sarah Wright)

Peninsula apple, cider festival set across multiple locations

Music, dancing, games and a parade highlight event

The Production Alliance will press cider on site, boiling it and making hot cider. (Sarah Wright)

Vaccines available for most but not children

Health officer: Feds holding back pediatric doses

Coast Guard to reduce services during shutdown

The U.S. Coast Guard will continue to execute its legally mandated operations through the federal government shutdown. “[Those include] safeguarding national security, protecting life, and… Continue reading

White Lotus Farm’s Niall Motson, left, with Jules Spruill-Smith of Space Twins Provisions. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

One-day pumpkin patch set Sunday

Food, drink music slated for Port Ludlow farm

White Lotus Farm’s Niall Motson, left, with Jules Spruill-Smith of Space Twins Provisions. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)
Over the past year, Jefferson Land Trust staff and volunteers have worked hard to complete trails and install signs and other infrastructure to help visitors access and enjoy Chimacum Ridge Community Forest. Here, a guest enjoys the forest during the grand opening celebration event. (Sara Kozak)

Chimacum Ridge Community Forest is now open

Hiking, biking, personal-use foraging allowed

Over the past year, Jefferson Land Trust staff and volunteers have worked hard to complete trails and install signs and other infrastructure to help visitors access and enjoy Chimacum Ridge Community Forest. Here, a guest enjoys the forest during the grand opening celebration event. (Sara Kozak)
Lorena Miramontes Morley, left, and her spouse, Mandy Miramontes Morley, both of Anaheim, Calif., use a remote-controlled camera to take a self-portrait on the Olympic National Park entrance sign on Tuesday in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Shutdown may impact park, service members

Employees may be furloughed for duration

Lorena Miramontes Morley, left, and her spouse, Mandy Miramontes Morley, both of Anaheim, Calif., use a remote-controlled camera to take a self-portrait on the Olympic National Park entrance sign on Tuesday in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

County fire marshals decrease risk levels

Burn ban lifted in Clallam; recreational fires OK in Jefferson

Contract crews use specialized boring machinery to run specific sections of communications and electrical conduit. (Jefferson PUD)

Jefferson PUD to continue its broadband project

Traffic expected to be affected during construction

Contract crews use specialized boring machinery to run specific sections of communications and electrical conduit. (Jefferson PUD)

Port Townsend to celebrate Arbor Day

Plant adoptions, tours available Saturday

Jefferson County officials connecting with STR owners

Plan implemented in April starting to permit rentals

Jefferson utility settles dispute

PUD to pay $62,500 to property owner

As Above, So Below festival organizer and DJ Mark Hardy load sound systems into the venues at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Wednesday.

Dance festival set at Jeffco Fairgrounds

Three stages to host performances for all ages

As Above, So Below festival organizer and DJ Mark Hardy load sound systems into the venues at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Wednesday.
Seattle-based architecture firm Olson Kundig is known for its kinetic architecture, portrayed in the short film "Counterweight."

Festival features talk on housing situations

Shorts, documentaries describe environments

Seattle-based architecture firm Olson Kundig is known for its kinetic architecture, portrayed in the short film "Counterweight."
Damian Eldritch, a resident of the encampment located behind the Department of Social and Health Services building in Port Townsend. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Homeless camp will close on Nov. 3

Port Townsend city officials cite public health, safety

Damian Eldritch, a resident of the encampment located behind the Department of Social and Health Services building in Port Townsend. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)