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A lone pedestrian walks the Larry Scott Trail toward the Port Townsend Paper Mill on Monday morning as a stiff wind whips up the waves nearby. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Windy day on Port Townsend bay

A lone pedestrian walks the Larry Scott Trail toward the Port Townsend Paper Mill on Monday morning as a stiff wind whips up the waves… Continue reading

A lone pedestrian walks the Larry Scott Trail toward the Port Townsend Paper Mill on Monday morning as a stiff wind whips up the waves nearby. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Indie Bo Bruner was born at home to Laura and Rusty Bruner of Port Angeles at 2:44 a.m. New Year’s Day. She is seen here soon after the birth with her older sister, Evie Wilder Bruner, by her side. (Mallorie Kirsch, LM CPM)

Peninsula’s first baby of 2022 born to Port Angeles couple

Jefferson County’s new infant arrives Sunday at hospital

Indie Bo Bruner was born at home to Laura and Rusty Bruner of Port Angeles at 2:44 a.m. New Year’s Day. She is seen here soon after the birth with her older sister, Evie Wilder Bruner, by her side. (Mallorie Kirsch, LM CPM)

Blue Heron, OCEAN in Port Townsend closed Monday

Classes are canceled Monday at the campus of Blue Heron Middle School and the alternative K-12 school OCEAN. The Port Townsend School… Continue reading

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Fire District 3 extends COVID-19 leave for staff

Strategic Plan approved through 2024

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New rafts donated to Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife were used to great effect this summer, fishing advocates say, providing the means to effectively patrol smaller rivers. On a day when a number of citations for violations were written, WDFW officer Patrick Murray holds up a wild chinook an angler had kept after cutting off the adipose fin. (Photo courtesy of WDFW)

Fishing groups’ donation supports wildlife law enforcement teams

Regional wildlife law enforcement have more tools to patrol the Olympic Peninsula’s rivers and coastlines thanks to a collaboration of Washington state fishing advocates. The… Continue reading

New rafts donated to Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife were used to great effect this summer, fishing advocates say, providing the means to effectively patrol smaller rivers. On a day when a number of citations for violations were written, WDFW officer Patrick Murray holds up a wild chinook an angler had kept after cutting off the adipose fin. (Photo courtesy of WDFW)

A GROWING CONCERN: Start your year and garden off right

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Finn O'Donnell, center, has finished his quarantine period after testing positive for COVID-19 on Christmas Eve. His stepfather Rico Quirindongo, left, and his mother Kate Dean, both of whom have received vaccines and booster shots, have tested negative numerous times since exposure. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

COVID in the house for the holidays

Dean: Unexpected guest proves advice works

Finn O'Donnell, center, has finished his quarantine period after testing positive for COVID-19 on Christmas Eve. His stepfather Rico Quirindongo, left, and his mother Kate Dean, both of whom have received vaccines and booster shots, have tested negative numerous times since exposure. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Coffee With Colleen, hosted by Colleen McAleer, on Wednesdays at 8 a.m. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89474510306?pwd=VlIr RHh5RG1nYVh3V3J… Continue reading

Ashley Kehl of Port Townsend did some fire dancing during the First Night festivities Friday at downtown's Pope Marine Park. He's part of an ensemble that includes Alex Eisenberg of Port Townsend and Cristy Christensen of Bellingham. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
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First night fire dancer

Alex Eisenberg of Port Townsend did some fire dancing during the First Night festivities Friday at downtown’s Pope Marine Park. He’s part of an ensemble… Continue reading

Ashley Kehl of Port Townsend did some fire dancing during the First Night festivities Friday at downtown's Pope Marine Park. He's part of an ensemble that includes Alex Eisenberg of Port Townsend and Cristy Christensen of Bellingham. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Hood Canal Bridge overnight closures re-set for this week

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How to donate to Home Fund or apply for help

Every gift to the Peninsula Home Fund makes a difference, regardless of its size. From children’s pennies to checks for thousands of dollars, the generosity… Continue reading

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Will O’Donnell Theresa Britschg of Seattle and and Chuck Sparks of Marrowstone Island walk back to the Nordland General Store after jumping into the chilly waters of Mystery Bay off the dock outside the store on Saturday. Behind them, Anna Watt of Marrowstone Island is captured in mid-jump. Other polar bear plunges on New Year’s Day on the North Olympic Peninsula were in Port Angeles and at Lake Pleasant.

Nordland polar bear plunge draws crowd

Theresa Britschg of Seattle and Chuck Sparks of Marrowstone Island walk back to the Nordland General Store after jumping into the chilly waters of Mystery… Continue reading

Will O’Donnell Theresa Britschg of Seattle and and Chuck Sparks of Marrowstone Island walk back to the Nordland General Store after jumping into the chilly waters of Mystery Bay off the dock outside the store on Saturday. Behind them, Anna Watt of Marrowstone Island is captured in mid-jump. Other polar bear plunges on New Year’s Day on the North Olympic Peninsula were in Port Angeles and at Lake Pleasant.
Michelle Sandoval is starting a new chapter after serving on the Port Townsend City Council for five consecutive terms. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Outgoing mayor reflects on two decades of service

Tells of long love affair with Port Townsend

Michelle Sandoval is starting a new chapter after serving on the Port Townsend City Council for five consecutive terms. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
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Peninsula Home Fund offers ‘hand up not hand out’

Community generosity keeps help available for when funds run short

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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

Washington reports record number of new COVID cases in one day

The state Department of Health has reported its highest number of new coronavirus cases in one… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: PUD to consider declaring emergency retroactively

Local government meetings across Jefferson County

Child hospitalizations on Peninsula low, says health officer

Clallam reports 87 new cases confirmed in one day

Guided hike planned along Hoko River

State Parks offer free entry

Keeth Apgar of Harmonica Pocket will appear during the First Night festivities in downtown Port Townsend Friday afternoon. His musical set is one of his few live shows in 2021. (Harmonica Pocket)

Peninsula musician looks ahead to 2022

Moving through ‘uncomfortable, unstable time’

Keeth Apgar of Harmonica Pocket will appear during the First Night festivities in downtown Port Townsend Friday afternoon. His musical set is one of his few live shows in 2021. (Harmonica Pocket)