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Leland, Anderson lakes toxic

Fall blooms of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, have resulted in rising toxin levels at two Jefferson County lakes, according to… Continue reading

Monday is state’s deadline for vaccine

Health care, state employees among those affected

Lila's Kitchen owner Wendy Davis stops by the Batch Brothers window on a recent afternoon. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News.
Lila's Kitchen owner Wendy Davis stops by the Batch Brothers window on a recent afternoon. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News.
Houlton Madinger of Port Townsend enjoyed the Mountain View Pool's brief reopening back in March. The facility, which closed again last summer, is set to open to the public Oct. 25. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Houlton Madinger of Port Townsend enjoyed the Mountain View Pool's brief reopening back in March. The facility, which closed again last summer, is set to open to the public Oct. 25. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

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

Yellowstone crews scale back search for Utah conservationist

The National Park Service has scaled back the search for Kim Crumbo, a conservationist from Utah who disappeared along… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Tranportation improvement plan before county

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a hearing on the six-year transportation improvement plan when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday. To join the… Continue reading

Twyla Sampaco's photograph "Homesick for a Feeling" is one of the works in the "Chasing Shadows" exhibition at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Photo by Twyla Sampaco)

Storytelling, art, orcas all featured in events this weekend

Three days of storytelling, a fundraising art sale and a talk that dives into the ocean: This weekend promises a variety of livestreamed and in-person… Continue reading

Twyla Sampaco's photograph "Homesick for a Feeling" is one of the works in the "Chasing Shadows" exhibition at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Photo by Twyla Sampaco)

Deadline to register for legal aid clinic Friday

The Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers will conduct a free legal aid clinic Saturday, Oct. 23. The free legal consultations will be… Continue reading

Beth Horner, a National Storytelling Network Oracle Award winner, will teach a master class and give livestreamed performances during the Forest Storytelling Festival this weekend. (Photo by Julie Curry)
Beth Horner, a National Storytelling Network Oracle Award winner, will teach a master class and give livestreamed performances during the Forest Storytelling Festival this weekend. (Photo by Julie Curry)
Connie Gallant, recipient of the 2021 Eleanor Stopps Environmental Leadership Award, is pictured with her late husband JD Gallant in 2019. (Photo courtesy Connie Gallant)
Connie Gallant, recipient of the 2021 Eleanor Stopps Environmental Leadership Award, is pictured with her late husband JD Gallant in 2019. (Photo courtesy Connie Gallant)

Supreme Court discussion continues online

Nils Pederson and Joyce Francis will continue their four-part series, “The Supreme Court of the United States,” from 6 p.m. to 7:30… Continue reading

Matt Klontz, former Public Works director for the City of Sequim, is the new director of capital projects and chief engineer for the Port of Port Townsend. (Port of Port Townsend)

Port of Port Townsend hires capital projects director

New hire leaves Sequim Public Works to return to hometown

Matt Klontz, former Public Works director for the City of Sequim, is the new director of capital projects and chief engineer for the Port of Port Townsend. (Port of Port Townsend)

COVID-19 statistics

Seven new COVID-19 cases were reported on the North Olympic Peninsula on Tuesday, with five in Clallam County and two in Jefferson County. That brought… Continue reading