Jefferson County

College dental hygiene program delayed

Certification process can take 18 months

Jefferson County Commissioners approve supplemental budget

Includes almost $1 million in salary and benefit increases

Winter weather coming to Peninsula

Accumulation could be up to 6-10 inches

Musicians Jonathan Doyle and Corinne Adams, play a duet during the last day of the Saturday Farmers Market in Uptown Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Last farmers market of the season

Musicians Jonathan Doyle and Corinne Adams, play a duet during the last day of the Saturday Farmers Market in Uptown Port Townsend.… Continue reading

Musicians Jonathan Doyle and Corinne Adams, play a duet during the last day of the Saturday Farmers Market in Uptown Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend man sentenced for bus driver assault

Three months in jail for felony conviction

Violist Lauren Waldron of Port Angeles, pictured in 2018, is one of the previous winners of the Nico Snel Young Artist Competition, to be held in person in January. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Symphony education programs in-person again

Contest, school visits coming soon

Violist Lauren Waldron of Port Angeles, pictured in 2018, is one of the previous winners of the Nico Snel Young Artist Competition, to be held in person in January. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Teen taken to hospital after wreck

Fatigue listed as cause of collision with power pole

A GROWING CONCERN: Santa’s shopping list for good gardening

Wednesday, Dec. 21. Christmas is but a week away, oh no! Well, fear not,… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Coffee With Colleen, hosted by Colleen McAleer, on Wednesdays at 8 a.m. The Zoom link is us02web.zoom.us/j/89474510306?pwd=VlIr RHh5RG1nYVh3V3J… Continue reading

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Logs are moved off Highway 101 near Brinnon after a wreck early Friday.

Highway shut down near Brinnon after car strikes log truck

U.S. Highway 101 near Buckhorn Road in the Brinnon area was shut down in both directions for two hours and had alternating traffic… Continue reading

Brinnon Fire Department
Logs are moved off Highway 101 near Brinnon after a wreck early Friday.
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Peninsula Home Fund continues to grow

Neighbors help neighbors with holiday giving

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Port commissioners hear more about possible farmland purchase

Negotiation deadline end of next month

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

At long last, lights 

A city crew installed long-awaited lights above Tyler Plaza in downtown Port Townsend this week. The bulbs will stay on from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m., city Public Works Director Steve King said, adding they're a year-round fixture. The Port Townsend Main Street Program, the Washington State Arts Commission, the city of Port Townsend and local donors funded the waterfront plaza lights. photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz for Peninsula Daily News

Tyler Plaza lights in Port Townsend

A city crew installed long-awaited lights above Tyler Plaza in downtown Port Townsend this week. The bulbs will stay on from 3 p.m. until 10… Continue reading

At long last, lights 

A city crew installed long-awaited lights above Tyler Plaza in downtown Port Townsend this week. The bulbs will stay on from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m., city Public Works Director Steve King said, adding they're a year-round fixture. The Port Townsend Main Street Program, the Washington State Arts Commission, the city of Port Townsend and local donors funded the waterfront plaza lights. photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz for Peninsula Daily News

Warming centers, shelters open on Peninsula

The National Weather Service is forecasting lows in the 20s beginning Sunday. Temperatures have fallen to below freezing for several weeks now, so some agencies… Continue reading

Glass recycling, budget before agencies

Government meetings across North Olympic Peninsula

Rose Harris shops with Jason Maloney of Duckabush Mushrooms at a recent Port Townsend Farmers Market. (Andrew Wiese)
Rose Harris shops with Jason Maloney of Duckabush Mushrooms at a recent Port Townsend Farmers Market. (Andrew Wiese)

Yule ball, concerts, dramatic presentations on Peninsula

A Yule ball, concerts and plays are offered this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Big Brass Yule Ball is planned for Saturday at… Continue reading

Big Brass Yule Ball set in Port Townsend

The Big Brass Yule Ball is planned for Saturday. The Brass Screw Consortium and Olympic Peninsula Steam will host the ball, which… Continue reading