Jefferson County

Winter storm watch in effect through Wednesday evening

West End could see up to five inches of snow

Katherine Hennessy of Port Angeles goes out for a morning jog on Cedar Street on upper Pine hill in Port Angeles on Tuesday. She said the cold and snowy weather doesn’t deter her from training for future distance runs. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Weather to warm as rain moves onto Peninsula

Hurricane Ridge expects more snow, could open soon

Katherine Hennessy of Port Angeles goes out for a morning jog on Cedar Street on upper Pine hill in Port Angeles on Tuesday. She said the cold and snowy weather doesn’t deter her from training for future distance runs. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Bunker, Northwind Art School's free studio for teens, is every Friday now. Recent participants include, from left, volunteer artists Corinne Humphrey and Julie Read and middle school student Grace Black.

‘Bunker’ teen art studio now every Friday

From the beginning, local artist Julie Read and her crew envisioned an open art studio for teenagers, a place to come to… Continue reading

The Bunker, Northwind Art School's free studio for teens, is every Friday now. Recent participants include, from left, volunteer artists Corinne Humphrey and Julie Read and middle school student Grace Black.

Port Townsend looks to invest in sewer system

Infrastructure needs significant upgrades

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Sequim’s Bacon opens Legislative session in song

Sequim resident Amanda Bacon performed the National Anthem to open the state legislative session in Olympia earlier this month. Bacon was nominated by… Continue reading

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Cameron Torres, 8, left, and his brother, Steven Torres, 9, slide their way down a frozen alley behind their home near 11th and C streets in Port Angeles on Saturday. The youngsters braved temperatures in the 20s and wind chills in the teens in pursuit of some gravity-assisted entertainment. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Temperatures to begin a slow warming trend

Fee-free day today at national park, forest, state parks

Cameron Torres, 8, left, and his brother, Steven Torres, 9, slide their way down a frozen alley behind their home near 11th and C streets in Port Angeles on Saturday. The youngsters braved temperatures in the 20s and wind chills in the teens in pursuit of some gravity-assisted entertainment. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Many thanks to Peninsula Home Fund donors

Fund helps people across the Peninsula

Shelter offered to unhoused this weekend

North Olympic Peninsula organizations offer shelter and meals for those without shelter or food this weekend. Port Angeles • Serenity House Shelter, 2321 W. 18th… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Madrona Villella, 7, of Port Angeles looks out from a pretend storefront lined with snowballs at the children's playground at Shane Park on a chilly Friday in Port Angeles. The youngster braved single-digit wind chills for a chance at a snow day in the park.

SATURDAY UPDATE: Arctic air socks in Peninsula

Roads slick; Hurricane Ridge open but not for skiing

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Madrona Villella, 7, of Port Angeles looks out from a pretend storefront lined with snowballs at the children's playground at Shane Park on a chilly Friday in Port Angeles. The youngster braved single-digit wind chills for a chance at a snow day in the park.
By Karen Griffiths Marissa uses Freesia, 6, a Paisley Desert HMA Oregon BLM Mustang, Liberty training to instruct her to lift her left leg up.

HORSEPLAY: Trust, kindness are keys to training wild horses

TO QUOTE THE Glen Campbell song, “You Got to Try a Little Kindness” when training an unbroken or wild horse to willingly accept human touch… Continue reading

By Karen Griffiths Marissa uses Freesia, 6, a Paisley Desert HMA Oregon BLM Mustang, Liberty training to instruct her to lift her left leg up.
Photo Andrew T. May. With the advent of cold weather arriving, I made sure to protect Beth and Cappy's cherished dahlias with a covering of mulch. Now off to prune !!

A GROWING CONCERN: For great gardens, bring on the cold

REPEAT AFTER ME: This cold weather is GREAT … This cold weather is great … This cold weather is great! That’s right —I am sooooo… Continue reading

Photo Andrew T. May. With the advent of cold weather arriving, I made sure to protect Beth and Cappy's cherished dahlias with a covering of mulch. Now off to prune !!

Artists’ talk reset for next week

The free “Burst of Color” artists’ talk set for today at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery has been rescheduled due to snowy… Continue reading

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… Continue reading

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Fund helps people across the Peninsula

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Snowstorm keeps everyone busy on local roadways

Thursday’s snowfall kept North Olympic Peninsula law enforcement, road crews and public transit agencies busy overnight as snow began falling in the late afternoon and… Continue reading

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

Paige Govia, 18, at left, and Rosey Schmucker, 17,, are competing for the 2024 Rhododendron Festival Queen crown.

Two vie for Port Townsend Rhody Festival queen crown

Coronation set in February

Paige Govia, 18, at left, and Rosey Schmucker, 17,, are competing for the 2024 Rhododendron Festival Queen crown.

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Short-term rentals, Towne Road, Short Farm on agendas

Government meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Chat with artists rescheduled due to snow

Got a question for a textile artist? Get it answered… Continue reading

Entertainment abounds on Peninsula this weekend

A host of activities are planned this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Second Saturday Art Walk in Port Angeles will highlight the 24th annual… Continue reading