Jefferson County

“The Long Today,” about a Saskatchewan canoe trip to mark a man’s 70th birthday, is one of the short films in the “Jane’s Faves” package available for streaming this week from the Port Townsend Film Festival. (Port Townsend Film Festival)

‘Jane’s Faves’ stream through Sunday in Port Townsend Film Festival Pic

Final session of the year

“The Long Today,” about a Saskatchewan canoe trip to mark a man’s 70th birthday, is one of the short films in the “Jane’s Faves” package available for streaming this week from the Port Townsend Film Festival. (Port Townsend Film Festival)
The Kiwanis Choo Choo pulled onto Taylor Street in downtown Port Townsend for the community Christmas tree lighting Saturday evening. The lighted, horn-sounding train will make another appearance in Uptown and downtown Port Townsend this coming Saturday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Choo Choo arrives

The Kiwanis Choo Choo pulled onto Taylor Street in downtown Port Townsend for the community Christmas tree lighting Saturday evening. The lighted, horn-sounding train will… Continue reading

The Kiwanis Choo Choo pulled onto Taylor Street in downtown Port Townsend for the community Christmas tree lighting Saturday evening. The lighted, horn-sounding train will make another appearance in Uptown and downtown Port Townsend this coming Saturday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend City Council, paper mill close to new water pact

Action could be taken Monday night

Tidepools Magazine accepting submissions through Jan. 16

Tidepools Magazine is accepting submissions for its 58th edition through Sunday, Jan. 16. Tidepools features art submitted by residents of the North… Continue reading

Dashiell Lemay, 4, supported by mom Amy Lemay of Port Townsend, fist-bumped with Santa Claus under the Tyler Street Plaza tent in Port Townsend on Saturday afternoon during the Port Townsend Main Street's seasonal activities that included a tree-lighting at dusk. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
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Jolly meeting

By Diane Urbani de la Paz Peninsula Daily News Dashiell Lemay, 4, supported by mom Amy Lemay of Port Townsend, fist-bumped with Santa Claus under… Continue reading

Dashiell Lemay, 4, supported by mom Amy Lemay of Port Townsend, fist-bumped with Santa Claus under the Tyler Street Plaza tent in Port Townsend on Saturday afternoon during the Port Townsend Main Street's seasonal activities that included a tree-lighting at dusk. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

A GROWING CONCERN: A dozen ways to fill winter days

HERE IT IS, December already. Santa is compiling his list to see who has been naughty or nice, and Olympic Peninsula residents and guests are… Continue reading

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Contributions aid change in the way things are

By Cherish Cronmiller OlyCAP executive director “The Way It Is” is a song by Bruce Hornsby and the Range released in 1986. I am a… Continue reading

Cherish Cronmiller

COVID-19 death reported in Jefferson County

Rise noted in cases from Thanksgiving gatherings

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Donations to Peninsula Home Fund fuel help for those in need

Campaign provides money that OlyCAP distributes

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EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Virtual meeting 7:30 a.m. Tuesday via Zoom. This week features 4PA founder Joe DeScala. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7735803377,… Continue reading

Native plant sale goes online

The Jefferson County Conservation District is accepting orders for native plants through Friday, Jan. 28. This year’s sale will will not have… Continue reading

Second-degree murder trial date set

Quilcene man shot, killed in November

Silent auction online through Saturday

Center Valley Animal Rescue is hosting its Gift Basket and Stocking Stuffer Silent Auction until 4 p.m. Saturday. Items available to bid on… Continue reading

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

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Budget, redistricting before county commission

Meetings across Jefferosn County

Jim Wilkerson/for Peninsula Daily News Quilcene's Bishop Budnek runs the ball against Almira-Coulee-Hartline in the 1B state football championship at Mount Tahoma High School on Saturday. ACH won 50-20. Also in on the play are Quilcene's Maxx Budnek (98), Dominic Smith (5) and Nathan Kieffer (11).

STATE 1B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Quilcene roughed up in title tilt by ACH 50-20

Rangers have their best-ever finish in football

Jim Wilkerson/for Peninsula Daily News Quilcene's Bishop Budnek runs the ball against Almira-Coulee-Hartline in the 1B state football championship at Mount Tahoma High School on Saturday. ACH won 50-20. Also in on the play are Quilcene's Maxx Budnek (98), Dominic Smith (5) and Nathan Kieffer (11).
Artist Lisa Leporati checks the fragrance of her flower confetti, one of the items she'll offer during the Handwork Market, an artists' showcase at the Cotton Building in downtown Port Townsend on Saturday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Art, drama, dance on tap this weekend

Like a flock of multicolored sheep turned loose, the Handwork Studio artists are bursting out of their studio off Port Townsend’s Hastings Avenue this Saturday… Continue reading

Artist Lisa Leporati checks the fragrance of her flower confetti, one of the items she'll offer during the Handwork Market, an artists' showcase at the Cotton Building in downtown Port Townsend on Saturday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

COVID-19 outbreak stems from Thanksgiving gathering

Cases among children on the rise

The neighbors near Chetzemoka Park in Port Townsend collaborate to put up a public Christmas tree every year. Its lights are visible from Lawrence Street as one approaches Jackson Street, while Admiralty Inlet provides the background. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Neighborhood decoration among Port Townsend treasures

Brightens area near Chetzemoka Park

The neighbors near Chetzemoka Park in Port Townsend collaborate to put up a public Christmas tree every year. Its lights are visible from Lawrence Street as one approaches Jackson Street, while Admiralty Inlet provides the background. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula Daily News seeks freelancer journalists to cover East Jefferson County

Peninsula Daily News is looking for freelance writers and photographers to cover features and news stories in East Jefferson County. Prior experience… Continue reading