Jefferson County

Ridge fire cause unknown, report says

Several potential ignition sources found

Photo. Andrew May. The snowdrops that where in bloom before our winter weather and artic blast are doing well as of Friday! Only the snow gave them reason to claim their name as they dropped down somewhat due to its weight upon them.

A GROWING CONCERN: Don’t give snow the cold shoulder

AND JUST LIKE that, we are back to temperatures in the high 40s with no frost at night and going up to 50 degrees in… Continue reading

Photo. Andrew May. The snowdrops that where in bloom before our winter weather and artic blast are doing well as of Friday! Only the snow gave them reason to claim their name as they dropped down somewhat due to its weight upon them.
Michael Freimuth (Photo by Sven Zimmermann)

Early music festival begins Sunday

The first of eight 2024 Salish Sea Early Music Festival programs, Three Centuries: Guitar, Lute and Flute, will feature German guitarist and… Continue reading

Michael Freimuth (Photo by Sven Zimmermann)

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive (off… Continue reading

Grant covers installation of electric chargers

Port Angeles funding to cover 50 chargers

Several possible layouts for Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County's proposed Mason Street neighborhood in Port Hadlock was shown to the public Thursday, though no plans have been finalized. The future Mason Street neighborhood seeks to add more than 100 units of housing to Port Hadlock, and is being made possible by the over $30 million expansion of sewer infrastructure in the area. (Courtesy photo / Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County)

Habitat unveils layouts for Port Hadlock development

Master plan expected in May

Several possible layouts for Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County's proposed Mason Street neighborhood in Port Hadlock was shown to the public Thursday, though no plans have been finalized. The future Mason Street neighborhood seeks to add more than 100 units of housing to Port Hadlock, and is being made possible by the over $30 million expansion of sewer infrastructure in the area. (Courtesy photo / Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County)

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Timber revenue panel, Gaza resolution before boards

Government meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Inspirational weekend set for Peninsula

Tickets are on sale for the Olympic Peninsula Women’s Fellowship’s Seventh Inspirational Weekend, which is set for Friday and Saturday, March 8-9. The… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Records of family a blessing

RECENTLY, A GOOGLE calendar notification reminded me that, on that day in 1994, I had first met my wife. It’s been 30 years. Incredible! You… Continue reading

Rain forecasted for Hurricane Ridge

Weather dampens prospects for winter sports club

The Faux Paws perform Sunday

Rainshadow Recording welcomes The Faux Paws, featuring Port Hadlock’s Chris Miller, on Sunday. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for weekend services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “The Power of Intention and Prayer” at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Variety of entertainment to be had this weekend

A variety of activities are in the works for this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Port Angeles Symphony Chamber Orchestra will perform… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Noah Glaude, executive director of the North Olympic Library System, shovels snow from the front sidewalk at the Port Angeles Public Library after a fast and furious band of snow showers rolled across Port Angeles on Wednesday morning.

Brief snow, then rain for Peninsula

Warmer temperatures with rain expected, even at elevation

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Noah Glaude, executive director of the North Olympic Library System, shovels snow from the front sidewalk at the Port Angeles Public Library after a fast and furious band of snow showers rolled across Port Angeles on Wednesday morning.

Jefferson County commissioners plan two special meetings

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct two special meetings this week. The commissioners will conduct a coordination meeting at 11:30 a.m.… Continue reading

Katherine Baril, center, and other patrons arrived early for a screening of the movie “Ferrari” in the newly made-over Rosebud cinema, part of the Rose Theatre in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Rosebud cinema blooms under new owners

Rose Theatre, Starlight room policies changed

Katherine Baril, center, and other patrons arrived early for a screening of the movie “Ferrari” in the newly made-over Rosebud cinema, part of the Rose Theatre in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula Daily News office closed Jan. 17

Due to inclement weather, the Peninsula Daily News office at 305 W. First St. in Port Angeles is closed for the rest… Continue reading

Pam Petranek, left, is sworn in for her second term as a Port of Port Townsend commissioner on Jan. 10 by Executive Director Eron Berg. (Photo courtesy Port of Port Townsend)

Poplars targeted for spring removal

Sims gateway project timeline is outlined

Pam Petranek, left, is sworn in for her second term as a Port of Port Townsend commissioner on Jan. 10 by Executive Director Eron Berg. (Photo courtesy Port of Port Townsend)

Small earthquakes shake Western Washington

3.5 earthquake detected south of Sequim