Jefferson County

Siblings Luke, 2, Olivia, 9, and Caleb Kalchik, 4, all from Auburn, cool off at the beach at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend on Tuesday. The kids were observing a sea star that had washed up on the beach. The parents were watching while sitting under the shade of an umbrella to beat the heat. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

North Olympic Peninsula sizzles in summer sun

High temperatures expected through Thursday

Siblings Luke, 2, Olivia, 9, and Caleb Kalchik, 4, all from Auburn, cool off at the beach at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend on Tuesday. The kids were observing a sea star that had washed up on the beach. The parents were watching while sitting under the shade of an umbrella to beat the heat. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Urban sketchers to meet Saturday

The Port Townsend Urban Sketchers will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday. The group will meet at the garden fountain at Manresa Castle,… Continue reading

Clallam County man dies of COVID-19

Death toll rises to 118 throughout pandemic

Jefferson County Commissioners approve no-shooting zone

Majority of residents wrote in petition about dangerous activities

National hotline created for mental health crisis assistance

Similar to 9-1-1, 9-8-8 seeks to aid in mental health emergencies

A great blue heron keeps a keen eye out for prey while standing on a stump at Chinese Gardens in the North Beach neighborhood of Port Townsend. Herons are only one of the many water fowl that can be seen at the lagoon year round. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Standing watch

A great blue heron keeps a keen eye out for prey while standing on a stump at Chinese Gardens in the North Beach neighborhood of… Continue reading

A great blue heron keeps a keen eye out for prey while standing on a stump at Chinese Gardens in the North Beach neighborhood of Port Townsend. Herons are only one of the many water fowl that can be seen at the lagoon year round. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Hearing set for no-shooting zone

Final decision expected Monday

Several of the 50 registered pocket yachts were on display during the Port Townsend Pocket Yacht Palooza at the Northwest Maritime Center First Fed Waterfront Commons on Saturday. Billed as the largest exhibit of small craft in North America, the one-day show attracts small, trailerable boats from around Puget Sound. Any boat of 20 feet or less could be considered a pocket yacht. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Pocket Yacht Palooza

Several of the 50 registered pocket yachts were on display during the Port Townsend Pocket Yacht Palooza at the Northwest Maritime Center First Fed Waterfront… Continue reading

Several of the 50 registered pocket yachts were on display during the Port Townsend Pocket Yacht Palooza at the Northwest Maritime Center First Fed Waterfront Commons on Saturday. Billed as the largest exhibit of small craft in North America, the one-day show attracts small, trailerable boats from around Puget Sound. Any boat of 20 feet or less could be considered a pocket yacht. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend woman runs stop sign, lands in tree

A Port Townsend woman was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after she allegedly sped through an intersection and came to rest in… Continue reading

Tickets on sale now for three-day Departure Festival at Lake Leland

Attendance limited to 1,200 as COVID-19 restrictions ease

A GROWING CONCERN: Give your garden more flower power

WE HAVE JUST now passed over into mid-summer. In fact, today is day four of early, mid-summer. With that said, we are already more than… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

In-person meeting 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive (off U.S. Highway 101) in east Port Angeles.… Continue reading

Forums available online

The three forums are of Legislative District 24 races for Position 1 and Position 2 representatives; Jefferson County sheriff’s race, and the race for Jefferson… Continue reading

Submitted by Katie Newton Cutline:4-H horse club pre fair show high point winners at the Clallam County Fairgrounds are, front row from left: Taylor Maughan, Savannah Bolton, Asha Swanberg, Lila Torey. Back row from left: Ruby Coulson, Katelynn Sharpe, Aiden Johnstad

HORSEPLAY: 4-H horse club gears up for county fairs with pre-show

HELPING HANDS ARE ever so important as we age, thus I was tickled pink to see Olympic Peninsula Equine Network (OPEN’s) founders Diane Royall and… Continue reading

Submitted by Katie Newton Cutline:4-H horse club pre fair show high point winners at the Clallam County Fairgrounds are, front row from left: Taylor Maughan, Savannah Bolton, Asha Swanberg, Lila Torey. Back row from left: Ruby Coulson, Katelynn Sharpe, Aiden Johnstad
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Jefferson County sheriff candidates tell views

Candidates in agreement on immigration, community policing

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Live music offered free on Peninsula

Free live music for those who want to dance and those just want to listen will be offered at summer concerts in Port Angeles, Sequim… Continue reading

Road work planned on U.S. Highway 101

Repairs to be completed on Highwy 112 in Clallam 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

No shooting-area, massage parlors before counties next week

Governmental entities will meet across the North Olympic Peninsula next week. Jefferson County The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the… Continue reading

Sperry Hunt will perform Saturday at Fort Worden.

‘Story Songs’ to be showcased at concert

Sperry Hunt to perform at Fort Worden

Sperry Hunt will perform Saturday at Fort Worden.