Jefferson County

District 24, Position 1, state Rep. Mike Chapman, a Port Angeles Democrat, shakes hands with Republican challenger Sue Forde during a Port Angeles Noon Rotary Club meeting at Asian Buffet restaurant in Port Angeles on Wednesday. (Peter Segall / Peninsula Daily News)

Chapman and Forde tussle over policy in Port Angeles

State legislative candidates outline priorities

District 24, Position 1, state Rep. Mike Chapman, a Port Angeles Democrat, shakes hands with Republican challenger Sue Forde during a Port Angeles Noon Rotary Club meeting at Asian Buffet restaurant in Port Angeles on Wednesday. (Peter Segall / Peninsula Daily News)

Counties ask that DOT not close Hood Canal Bridge on tourist weekends

Clallam sends letter; Jefferson to consider it soon

Peninsula College offers Vocal Masters Series

What began as a creative pandemic pivot has turned into the opportunity for Peninsula College students to have access to top vocal… Continue reading

Urban sketchers to meet at farm

The Port Townsend Urban Sketchers will meet at Wilderbee Farm at 10 a.m. Saturday. The group will meet at the barn porch,… Continue reading

Donica Byers has been promoted to director of surgical services at Jefferson Healthcare.

Byers promoted at Jefferson Healthcare

Donica Byers has been promoted to director of surgical services at Jefferson Healthcare. Byers, a registered nurse, has been the interim director… Continue reading

Donica Byers has been promoted to director of surgical services at Jefferson Healthcare.
ECHHO chair David Whitney (left) listens as volunteer Roger Horner describes his experiences driving Jefferson County care receivers to their medical appointments at the non-profit organization’s 25th anniversary celebration. The Port Townsend-based ECHHO (Ecumenical Christian Helping Hands Organization) has assisted more than 9,000 Jefferson County residents.
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ECHHO anniversary in Port Townsend

Roger Horner and Margie Gormly celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Ecumenical Christian Helping Hands Organization, a Port Townsend-based nonprofit. The organization has assisted more… Continue reading

ECHHO chair David Whitney (left) listens as volunteer Roger Horner describes his experiences driving Jefferson County care receivers to their medical appointments at the non-profit organization’s 25th anniversary celebration. The Port Townsend-based ECHHO (Ecumenical Christian Helping Hands Organization) has assisted more than 9,000 Jefferson County residents.
Ray Grier, a 30-year resident of Port Townsend, looks at the Halloween display set up by the park host at the entrance to the RV park at Point Hudson Marina while on his daily 2- to 3-mile walk on Tuesday afternoon. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Halloween show

Ray Grier, a 30-year resident of Port Townsend, looks at the Halloween display set up by the park host at the entrance to the RV… Continue reading

Ray Grier, a 30-year resident of Port Townsend, looks at the Halloween display set up by the park host at the entrance to the RV park at Point Hudson Marina while on his daily 2- to 3-mile walk on Tuesday afternoon. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Naval base plans security exercise

Naval Magazine Indian Island has scheduled a training exercise for Thursday. All training activities will take place on base within the installation… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Time to play fall sports

AUTUMN MUST BE my favorite time of year. It’s all about the sports. Baseball is building tension as we head toward the World Series. The… Continue reading

Port Townsend Film Fest offers 60 films

Online version offers unique interviews

Corey Quigley has been promoted to director of oncology and infusion services at Jefferson Healthcare.

Quigley director of oncology and infusion services

Corey Quigley has been named director of oncology and infusion services at Jefferson Healthcare. Quigley joined the Jefferson Healthcare team in January… Continue reading

Corey Quigley has been promoted to director of oncology and infusion services at Jefferson Healthcare.

Two lost in wilderness saved by the phone

But such instances are rare, sergeant says

Clallam County sees COVID-19 rates drop into moderate-risk category

Jefferson County reports increase in cases

Small business funding grants available

The Chamber of Jefferson County will accept applications for Community Development Fund grants through Wednesday, Sept. 28. The grants are designed for… Continue reading

Viewpoint to be named for late Olympic Discovery Trail advocate

Project backers hope to open it next year

Electric Vehicle Expo to offer information

Panel discussions set for Oct. 8 event

Claire Africa, along with husband Kit, owners of Sailor Vineyard, inspects some of the Marechal Foch grapes grown on their 3 acres in Port Townsend. The Marechal Foch is a hybrid grape named after the famous French general known for his short stature and robustness. The grape is resistant to disease and known for its cold weather hardiness. The vineyard was on the 20th annual Jefferson County Farm Tour celebrating locally grown food. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Farm tour

Claire Africa, along with husband Kit, owners of Sailor Vineyard, inspects some of the Marechal Foch grapes grown on their 3 acres in Port Townsend.… Continue reading

Claire Africa, along with husband Kit, owners of Sailor Vineyard, inspects some of the Marechal Foch grapes grown on their 3 acres in Port Townsend. The Marechal Foch is a hybrid grape named after the famous French general known for his short stature and robustness. The grape is resistant to disease and known for its cold weather hardiness. The vineyard was on the 20th annual Jefferson County Farm Tour celebrating locally grown food. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Quilcene High School cheer squad practices a routine before the start of the Quilcene Fair parade on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Quilcene fair

The Quilcene High School cheer squad practices a routine before the start of the Quilcene Fair parade on Saturday.… Continue reading

The Quilcene High School cheer squad practices a routine before the start of the Quilcene Fair parade on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Nancy Hughes via Unsplash Ornamental Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea) can give your garden color and interest though the winter.

A GROWING CONCERN: Don’t leave fall chores to last minute

WELL HERE WE go, autumn officially begins this Thursday at 6:04 p.m., and that means there are a number of “do’s and don’ts” for this… Continue reading

Nancy Hughes via Unsplash Ornamental Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea) can give your garden color and interest though the winter.
The Creative Alliance of Fort Worden members are pictured, top row, from left, Heron Scott, Port Townsend School of Woodworking; Renee Klein, Madrona MindBody Institute; Robert Ambrose and Kate Ingram, KPTZ; with, far right David Timmons, Fort Worden Public Development Authority. middle row, from left, Joseph Bednarik, Copper Canyon Press; Rob Birman, Centrum; George Knotek, Copper Canyon Press; and bottom row, from left, Randy Arent, Corvidae Press; and Teresa Verraes, Northwind Art.

Creative Alliance ‘historic’

Nonprofits to invest in Fort Worden

The Creative Alliance of Fort Worden members are pictured, top row, from left, Heron Scott, Port Townsend School of Woodworking; Renee Klein, Madrona MindBody Institute; Robert Ambrose and Kate Ingram, KPTZ; with, far right David Timmons, Fort Worden Public Development Authority. middle row, from left, Joseph Bednarik, Copper Canyon Press; Rob Birman, Centrum; George Knotek, Copper Canyon Press; and bottom row, from left, Randy Arent, Corvidae Press; and Teresa Verraes, Northwind Art.