Jefferson County

Eric Wennberg and Jessica Jennings, new owners of the Bishop Hotel in Port Townsend, have connected their garden to the indoor wine bar. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Eric Wennberg and Jessica Jennings, new owners of the Bishop Hotel in Port Townsend, have connected their garden to the indoor wine bar. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

School district measures on Tuesday’s ballot

Quilcene bond, Port Townsend and Brinnon levies before voters

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

W. Ron Allen, right, chairman of the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, talks with Brent Simcosky, left, tribal health director, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in front of the Jamestown Healing Clinic, in Sequim, Wash. The tribe is building a full-service health center to treat both tribal members and other community residents for opioid addictions. Earlier in the week, Native American tribes across the U.S. settled a lawsuit against drug maker Johnson & Johnson and the largest three drug distribution companies in the U.S. for $590 million. The money won't be distributed quickly, but tribal leaders say it will play a part in healing their communities from an epidemic that has disproportionately killed Native Americans. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Tribes: Settlement in opioids case will foster healing

By Felician Fonseca and Ted Warren The Associated Press The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe is among the tribes nationwide that eventually will receive funds from a… Continue reading

W. Ron Allen, right, chairman of the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, talks with Brent Simcosky, left, tribal health director, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in front of the Jamestown Healing Clinic, in Sequim, Wash. The tribe is building a full-service health center to treat both tribal members and other community residents for opioid addictions. Earlier in the week, Native American tribes across the U.S. settled a lawsuit against drug maker Johnson & Johnson and the largest three drug distribution companies in the U.S. for $590 million. The money won't be distributed quickly, but tribal leaders say it will play a part in healing their communities from an epidemic that has disproportionately killed Native Americans. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Rick Meyers' portrait of artist Michael Croman is part of the new exhibition of Croman's paintings at the Northwind Art Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. photo courtesy Northwind Art
Rick Meyers' portrait of artist Michael Croman is part of the new exhibition of Croman's paintings at the Northwind Art Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. photo courtesy Northwind Art

‘Sacred Soul’ theme for service, classes

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will explore the theme of Sacred Soul at 11 a.m. Sunday. The service is at Unity in Port… Continue reading

The 23-passenger Kingston Express bus will begin running Feb. 22 with Jefferson Transit providing free fares for the first five weeks.  photo courtesy Jefferson Transit

Bus between Port Townsend, Kingston set to move

Transit to debut service Feb. 22 — and it will be free for first weeks

The 23-passenger Kingston Express bus will begin running Feb. 22 with Jefferson Transit providing free fares for the first five weeks.  photo courtesy Jefferson Transit

Fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine authorized for some

State and regional health departments are recommending a fourth dose of vaccine against COVID-19 for people with severely compromised immune systems. The State Department of… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Just like the chorus of a love song

Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love… Continue reading

Two airlifted to hospital after crash on US 101 near Discovery Bay

Two people were airlifted to a Seattle hospital after a collision on U.S. Highway 101 near Orcas Drive mid-afternoon Wednesday, the State… Continue reading

Mandate still in effect after lawsuit settled

Proof-of-vaccine for restaurants and bars to continue for at least several weeks

COVID-19 case rate beginning to slide on Olympic Peninsula

COVID-19 cases continue to rise on the North Olympic Peninsula, but the case rate is beginning to go down. Clallam County experienced an increase of… Continue reading

Tessa Hulls, pictured with artwork for her graphic memoir "Feeding Ghosts," is the featured artist in 2022's inaugural First Friday Speaker Series program this Friday. The Jefferson County Historical Society hosts the online talk, part of a triptych of Chinese American Voices. photo by Hall Anderson

Friday speaker first of Chinese American voices

Jefferson County Historical Society plans more lectures in coming weeks

Tessa Hulls, pictured with artwork for her graphic memoir "Feeding Ghosts," is the featured artist in 2022's inaugural First Friday Speaker Series program this Friday. The Jefferson County Historical Society hosts the online talk, part of a triptych of Chinese American Voices. photo by Hall Anderson
Maggie Bulkley
Maggie Bulkley
Jon and Valkyrie Ferguson hold up the Quilts of Valor quilt given to Valkyrie earlier this month. photo by Chris Bates

Quilts of Valor conducts national sewing day Saturday

Veterans in Jefferson, Clallam counties recipients of coverlets

Jon and Valkyrie Ferguson hold up the Quilts of Valor quilt given to Valkyrie earlier this month. photo by Chris Bates

COVID-19 vaccine in works for children under 5

Daycare center cases swelling, says health officer

Free legal aid clinic set for Feb. 12; registration is Friday

The Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers will conduct a free legal aid clinic Saturday, Feb. 12. The free legal consultations will be… Continue reading

Jefferson County Library to host climate change series talk

“How Do Nuclear Reactors Fit Our Need for Electricity Production?”