Jefferson County

Faith Pray of Port Townsend has published her second children’s book, “Perfectly Imperfect Mira,” about adopting a growth mindset. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Joy of play emphasized in children’s book

Port Townsend author to sign books on Friday

Faith Pray of Port Townsend has published her second children’s book, “Perfectly Imperfect Mira,” about adopting a growth mindset. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend streatery policy gets a new look

Such cafes to be considered Uptown only

Young musicians of all levels took part in the YEA Music! camps, held at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend last summer. This year the camps will be held at two other Port Townsend locations; youngsters going into fifth through 12th grade are invited to sign up now. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

YEA Music Camp registration accepted now

Signups are open for the Youth Education in Arts music day camps, known as the YEA Music! program, to be offered at… Continue reading

Young musicians of all levels took part in the YEA Music! camps, held at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend last summer. This year the camps will be held at two other Port Townsend locations; youngsters going into fifth through 12th grade are invited to sign up now. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Protests urged at Peninsula courthouses today

MoveOn urges action against draft decision to overturn Rose v. Wade

At a Habitat for Humanity job site in Port Townsend, the volunteer Care-a-Vanners — from left, Judith Noiseux and Hans Klaudt from Tucson, Ariz.; Meghan and Tom Marten of Ruidoso, N.M., and Janet and Dave Bachtel of Roseville, Calif. — take a break from construction work on Friday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Care-a-Vanners join Habitat’s PT building efforts

Couples travel country to work on building, fixing homes

At a Habitat for Humanity job site in Port Townsend, the volunteer Care-a-Vanners — from left, Judith Noiseux and Hans Klaudt from Tucson, Ariz.; Meghan and Tom Marten of Ruidoso, N.M., and Janet and Dave Bachtel of Roseville, Calif. — take a break from construction work on Friday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

COVID cases still rising

Three hospitalized on Peninsula

The Port Townsend Food Co-op is located on Kearney Street, but it will have its 50th anniversary party at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds this Wednesday evening. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Food co-op marks half a century with Fairgrounds party

Live music, games to be featured at Wednesday gathering

The Port Townsend Food Co-op is located on Kearney Street, but it will have its 50th anniversary party at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds this Wednesday evening. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: A fair search for happiness

Nearly 10 million people attended the Seattle World’s Fair in 1962. The theme was, “The Age of Space.” The Space Needle, now a Seattle landmark,… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: On Easter, faith is a victory

Something that I missed during the COVID-19 pandemic was the choir at church. Music touches my soul in ways I cannot easily describe. One favorite… Continue reading

Bracelet weaving kits at Jefferson County Library

The Kids Make-it series will finish up with “Kids Make It at the Library: Bracelet Weaving” during May. Supplies and equipment to… Continue reading

Nicole Salim, evidence manager for the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office, left, and Detective Swift Sanchez of the Port Angeles Police Department dump medicines into a collection box during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday at a drop-off site at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. At the event, people were allowed to anonymously bring in expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for safe disposal. Similar drop-off sites on the North Olympic Peninsula were set for Sequim, Quilcene and Port Hadlock. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Drug Take-Back Day

Nicole Salim, evidence manager for the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office, left, and Detective Swift Sanchez of the Port Angeles Police Department dump medicines into a… Continue reading

Nicole Salim, evidence manager for the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office, left, and Detective Swift Sanchez of the Port Angeles Police Department dump medicines into a collection box during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday at a drop-off site at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. At the event, people were allowed to anonymously bring in expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for safe disposal. Similar drop-off sites on the North Olympic Peninsula were set for Sequim, Quilcene and Port Hadlock. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County Library hosts Tech Tuesday

The Jefferson County Library will host Tech Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. The free class, “Find Your Next Great… Continue reading

Jefferson County Library to offer two-part lecture on India

Anu Pujji will present “The Enlightened Indian: a Two-Part Series on India” at 6 p.m. Thursday. The free online lecture series is… Continue reading

Jefferson County Master Gardeners to present online plant clinics

Jefferson County Master Gardeners will offer online plant clinics from noon to 2 p.m. Thursdays through September. The 30-minute Zoom sessions will… Continue reading

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be no field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will… Continue reading

Anderson Lake closed due to high level of toxin

Nerve toxin found in water above allowable amount

Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News Spring bulbs and plants lead garden guests along pathways with tempting colors.

A GROWING CONCERN: May Day celebrates the opportunities of spring

HOORAY, HOORAY! THE first of May… My International holiday begins and ends Sunday. That’s right, in my May family household, May Day is our absolute… Continue reading

Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News Spring bulbs and plants lead garden guests along pathways with tempting colors.

COVID again leading cause of state work-related deaths

Four worker deaths on Peninsula from other causes

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

EYE ON CLALLAM, JEFFERSON: Board of Health, infrastructure discussed in county meetings

Government meetings across Peninsula