Jefferson County

Jefferson County children's librarian Scott Bahlmann placed new stories at H.J. Carroll Park in Chimacum

Jefferson County StoryWalk gets upgrade

Children’s librarian Scott Bahlmann has replaced the stories in the Jefferson County Library’s StoryWalk installation in H.J. Carroll Park, 9884 state Highway 19.… Continue reading

Jefferson County children's librarian Scott Bahlmann placed new stories at H.J. Carroll Park in Chimacum
Dr. Gib Morrow, Dr. Allison Berry and OESD Superintendent Greg Lynch.

Public health officers honored for COVID-19 work

Greg Lynch, superintendent at the Olympic Educational Service District 114, presented certificates of appreciation to county public health officers at a meeting of… Continue reading

Dr. Gib Morrow, Dr. Allison Berry and OESD Superintendent Greg Lynch.

Weekend offers many types of entertainment

Music, dance and drama are among the weekend’s entertainment on the North Olympic Peninsula. The three-day Juan de Fuca Festival begins today with live music,… Continue reading

Kaylee R. Klebanow, seated, playing Miranda, looks up at Brianna Palenik, playing Prospera, during rehearsals of 'The Tempest.'

‘The Tempest’ opening night Friday

Opening night of the Olympic Peninsula HomeConnection’s production of William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” will be Friday. Shows will be at 7 p.m.… Continue reading

Kaylee R. Klebanow, seated, playing Miranda, looks up at Brianna Palenik, playing Prospera, during rehearsals of 'The Tempest.'

Memorial Day edition available online only

Memorial Day is a federal holiday and the U.S. Postal Service does not deliver mail on that day. Therefore, the Monday, May 30 edition of… Continue reading

Outdoor classroom to introduce students to environmental studies

Ten-day field course offered for youths

Six-car collision sends two to hospital, closes road

A six-vehicle chain reaction wreck on state Highway 104 on Wednesday injured two drivers while closing the busy road for four and a… Continue reading

After a two-year hiatus, the Rhody Run took off again on Sunday in a new venue, the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. At the starting gun, the trio of Owen Chamberlain, from Tacoma, John Munro, from Port Townsend and the city manager, and Seamus Fraser, from Port Townsend, lead the pack around the 6.2-mile (10K) course. Fraser won the event with an official time of 35 minutes, 12.33 seconds. Munro was first in his age group of 45-49 and third overall with a time of 36:56.72. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

OUTDOOR SPORTS: (Updated results) Rhody Run returns in style

More than 900 runners took part in the 2022 Rhody Run Redux at a new venue in the first running of the… Continue reading

After a two-year hiatus, the Rhody Run took off again on Sunday in a new venue, the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. At the starting gun, the trio of Owen Chamberlain, from Tacoma, John Munro, from Port Townsend and the city manager, and Seamus Fraser, from Port Townsend, lead the pack around the 6.2-mile (10K) course. Fraser won the event with an official time of 35 minutes, 12.33 seconds. Munro was first in his age group of 45-49 and third overall with a time of 36:56.72. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concerts hosts Jere Canote and Bobbi Nikles, a local guitarist and fiddler duo, will perform at Trinity United Methodist Church's Candlelight Concert on Thursday.

Fiddler, guitarist duo to perform Thursday

Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concerts will host Bobbi Nikles and Jere Canote, a Port Townsend fiddler and guitarist duo, at 7 p.m.… Continue reading

Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concerts hosts Jere Canote and Bobbi Nikles, a local guitarist and fiddler duo, will perform at Trinity United Methodist Church's Candlelight Concert on Thursday.

Memorial Day edition to be online only

Help available if needed to set up access

Reuben Martinez

Native projects for renewable energy discussed at Studium

Reuben Martinez, a member of the Makah Tribe, will discuss “Energy Sovereignty: Exploring Renewable Energy Projects with Tribal Nations” at 12:30 p.m.… Continue reading

Reuben Martinez
Danny McEnerney.

New Jefferson County Fair manager tells of upgrades

‘Focus on providing ways for people to get a dose of joy’

Danny McEnerney.

Port Townsend Paper fined for water quality violations

Power outages among reasons for spill, says general manager

A crow makes off with a crab stolen from a gull on the beach at the Port Townsend Boat Haven. Cloudy skies are forecast Tuesday and Wednesday with high temperatures near 60 degrees. A chance of rain returns for Memorial Day weekend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Photo

Crab dinner to go at boat haven

A crow makes off with a crab stolen from a gull on the beach at the Port Townsend Boat Haven. Cloudy skies are forecast Tuesday… Continue reading

A crow makes off with a crab stolen from a gull on the beach at the Port Townsend Boat Haven. Cloudy skies are forecast Tuesday and Wednesday with high temperatures near 60 degrees. A chance of rain returns for Memorial Day weekend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County seeks volunteers for planning commisson

Jefferson County is seeking two volunteers to sit on the its Planning Commission. The seats are for four-year terms that will begin… Continue reading

Masking indoors recommended, but mandates not likely to return

Pfizer now offering booster for children ages 5 to 11

Port Ludlow Art League to host its spring Art Fair on Saturday

The Port Ludlow Art League will host its spring Art Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Bay Club,… Continue reading

Port Townsend Urban Sketchers to meet Saturday at Chetzemoka Park

The Port Townsend Urban Sketchers will meet at Chetzemoka Park entrance, 1000 Jackson St., at 1o a.m. Saturday. After sketching around downtown,… Continue reading

Holding their Leadership trophies presented to them in an awards program Saturday at the Port Ludlow Marina are, from left, Rob Birman, executive director of Centrum, Business Leader of the Year; Akira Anderson, Future Business Leader of the Year; and Wendy and Brent Davis, owners of Lila’s Kitchen, Rising Entrepreneur of the year. Two other winners who were unable to attend are Ariel Speser, Citizen of the Year, and Dr. Allison Berry, Young Professional of the Year. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Community leadership awards honor heroes

Former City Council member Citizen of Year

Holding their Leadership trophies presented to them in an awards program Saturday at the Port Ludlow Marina are, from left, Rob Birman, executive director of Centrum, Business Leader of the Year; Akira Anderson, Future Business Leader of the Year; and Wendy and Brent Davis, owners of Lila’s Kitchen, Rising Entrepreneur of the year. Two other winners who were unable to attend are Ariel Speser, Citizen of the Year, and Dr. Allison Berry, Young Professional of the Year. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

First Fed provides grants to nonprofits

Funding supporting economic development and COVID-19 recovery