Jefferson County

Clallam Bay prison COVID-19 outbreak now over, official says

Clallam County woman reported to have died of virus

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Virtual meeting 7:30 a.m. Tuesday via Zoom. This week features Tim Tucker, operational manager of City of Port Angeles… Continue reading

Port Townsend council salaries rise

Pay to increase in January

Bob Bindschadler of the Quilcene-Brinnon Garden Club, standing at left, and club president Ruth Dunham, seated, presented a $500 check to Brinnon Fire & Rescue chief Tim Manly, second from right, and Quilcene Fire & Rescue Lt. Nick Singleton last Thursday. Manly will use the funding to buy Guardian Angel LED safety lights for rural first responders to wear. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Quilcene-Brinnon Garden Club provides more than $5K in grants

A two-day plant sale, held months ago, has just spread a lot of green around: $5,280 in fact, to 10 South County grant… Continue reading

Bob Bindschadler of the Quilcene-Brinnon Garden Club, standing at left, and club president Ruth Dunham, seated, presented a $500 check to Brinnon Fire & Rescue chief Tim Manly, second from right, and Quilcene Fire & Rescue Lt. Nick Singleton last Thursday. Manly will use the funding to buy Guardian Angel LED safety lights for rural first responders to wear. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
In her tiny La Cocina kitchen in Port Townsend, executive chef and owner Lissette Garay makes a variety of specialties from scratch, including fresh tortillas. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Restaurant opens in former Lehani’s space

Pair appreciate welcome from other establishments

In her tiny La Cocina kitchen in Port Townsend, executive chef and owner Lissette Garay makes a variety of specialties from scratch, including fresh tortillas. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Thanksgiving meals served this week

Feeding 5000 will offer a Thanksgiving-style to-go… 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

U.S. Highway 101 has reopened fully at Lake Crescent after state Department of Transportation maintenance crews cleared debris from three slides caused by Monday’s storms. (State Department of Transportation)

Crews cleaning up after the floods

Damage assessment could lead to emergency help

U.S. Highway 101 has reopened fully at Lake Crescent after state Department of Transportation maintenance crews cleared debris from three slides caused by Monday’s storms. (State Department of Transportation)

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County to consider lodging tax recommendations

Government meetings set for this week

Justine Gonzalez-Berg will speak at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20.

Housing Solutions Network director to speak to AAUW in Port Townsend

Justine Gonzalez-Berg will speak at 10 a.m. Saturday. Gonzalez-Berg will address a meeting of the Port Townsend branch of the American Association… Continue reading

Justine Gonzalez-Berg will speak at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20.

ISSUES OF FAITH: Silence enables evil to thrive

We are taught in the Talmud that “The world rests on three things: justice, truth, and peace” (Avot 1:18). We are also taught that “The… Continue reading

Bry Kifolo leads the "Hidden History" tours through downtown Port Townsend on the first and third Saturdays of the month. The hour-long walk starts at 1 p.m., with signups available at ptmainstreet.org. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Music, drama, art offered on Peninsula

Events in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Bry Kifolo leads the "Hidden History" tours through downtown Port Townsend on the first and third Saturdays of the month. The hour-long walk starts at 1 p.m., with signups available at ptmainstreet.org. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Officials worry about wave of infections after Thanksgiving

Case rates remain stable, but high, on Peninsula

In rehearsal earlier this week, Rainshadow Chorale sopranos -- from left, Elizabeth Bindschadler, Marci Melvin, Katy Ottaway and Patricia Hauschildt -- take a quick breather. The chorale will give its first concerts in two years tonight and Saturday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

RainShadow Chorale singing together again

In-person concerts first in two years

In rehearsal earlier this week, Rainshadow Chorale sopranos -- from left, Elizabeth Bindschadler, Marci Melvin, Katy Ottaway and Patricia Hauschildt -- take a quick breather. The chorale will give its first concerts in two years tonight and Saturday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Highway closures on West End continue

Sekiu customers under boil-water notice

A massive landslide between Clallam Bay and Sekiu was created by this week’s storms. (Washington State Department of Transportation)

Elwha River Bridge reopens after storms

Crews work to clear path to West End

A massive landslide between Clallam Bay and Sekiu was created by this week’s storms. (Washington State Department of Transportation)
At the table where they first conceived their organization, Dying Matters Guild cofounders Carrie Andrews, left, Sarah Seltzer and Rhonda Hull talk about this weekend’s “Death, Grief and Ancestors” activities in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

‘Death, Grief & Ancestors’ event open to public

Weekend of activities planned in Port Townsend

At the table where they first conceived their organization, Dying Matters Guild cofounders Carrie Andrews, left, Sarah Seltzer and Rhonda Hull talk about this weekend’s “Death, Grief and Ancestors” activities in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Author Ward Serrill and his dog Dolly Parton, 7, share a moment at the Starlight Room, where Serrill will give readings of his new memoir, "To Crack the World Open: Solitude, Alaska and a Dog Named Woody." Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Author tells true wilderness tale

Like a wild creek in early spring, “To Crack the World Open: Solitude, Alaska and a Dog Named Woody” carried me swiftly into Ward Serrill’s… Continue reading

Author Ward Serrill and his dog Dolly Parton, 7, share a moment at the Starlight Room, where Serrill will give readings of his new memoir, "To Crack the World Open: Solitude, Alaska and a Dog Named Woody." Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Washington State Department of Transportation bridge inspectors Jim Patton, left, and Mitch Stone examine the bridge supports of the U.S. Highway 101 bridge over the Elwha River on Tuesday after it was closed Monday amid concerns about possible storm damage to the footings. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Flooded roadways cut off West End

Jefferson PUD restores power to thousands

Washington State Department of Transportation bridge inspectors Jim Patton, left, and Mitch Stone examine the bridge supports of the U.S. Highway 101 bridge over the Elwha River on Tuesday after it was closed Monday amid concerns about possible storm damage to the footings. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Michele Carson

Jefferson Healtcare recognizes staff member

The nursing leadership team at Jefferson Healthcare has recognized Michele Carson with its October Difference Maker award. The monthly award highlights the… Continue reading

Michele Carson