Jefferson County

Among the entrants coming back to the Rhody Festival Grand Parade is the Cake Picnic Cadillac, pictured in the 2019 parade through Uptown Port Townsend. Flanking the float are bicyclist Tao Johnston, pedestrian Ryan Charrier and Meredith Milholland with daughter Gitte, then 1, in her stroller. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Rhody Festival parade now set for August

Entries sought for procession; bakers plan free dessert

Among the entrants coming back to the Rhody Festival Grand Parade is the Cake Picnic Cadillac, pictured in the 2019 parade through Uptown Port Townsend. Flanking the float are bicyclist Tao Johnston, pedestrian Ryan Charrier and Meredith Milholland with daughter Gitte, then 1, in her stroller. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Urban Sketchers meeting Saturday in Port Townsend

The Port Townsend Urban Sketchers will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday. The group will meet on the porch at Wilderbee Farm, 223… Continue reading

Youth concert Friday in Port Townsend

Youths from the YEA! Music summer camp will perform a concert at 11 a.m. Friday. The “pay what you can” performance will… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee.

Inslee urges all to wear masks indoors

Face coverings will be required in K-12 schools

Gov. Jay Inslee.
Cheryl Bentley, left, and Annalee McConnell are among the volunteers who’ve built, painted and furnished a village of tiny shelters off San Juan Avenue in Port Townsend. The Community Build site will host an open house Saturday afternoon. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Cheryl Bentley, left, and Annalee McConnell are among the volunteers who’ve built, painted and furnished a village of tiny shelters off San Juan Avenue in Port Townsend. The Community Build site will host an open house Saturday afternoon. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend student named to Tufts dean’s list

Tufts University has announced that Max Morningstar of Port Townsend has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester.… Continue reading

PT Story Slam set for Thursday

The Church of BuVu of Port Townsend will host PT Story Slam from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. The free open… Continue reading

Spokane honor roll announced

The Community Colleges of Spokane have released the spring 2021 honor rolls for its two colleges. Kayla Aubertin of Port Angeles and Nathan… Continue reading

Writing career panel offered online

The Jefferson County Toastmasters Club will host “How To Advance Your Writing Career Through Toastmasters” at noon Thursday. The free panel discussion… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire Rescue Chief Bret Black.
East Jefferson Fire Rescue Chief Bret Black.
Having stayed home in Port Hadlock for the past 18 months, author and expedition guide Peter Harrison explores the avian world in his book, “Seabirds: The New Identification Guide.” (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Author, artist publishes guide to world’s seabirds

Healthy oceans essential for survival of seafowl

Having stayed home in Port Hadlock for the past 18 months, author and expedition guide Peter Harrison explores the avian world in his book, “Seabirds: The New Identification Guide.” (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Collision blocks state Highway 19 for about four hours

State Highway 19 was partially blocked for about four hours Saturday after a two-vehicle collision in Port Ludlow, the State Patrol said.… Continue reading

Robert John Cuevas, left, was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday after kidnapping and assaulting another Port Townsend resident last fall. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Guilty plea nets four-year prison sentence

Two more face trial on kidnapping, assault charges

Robert John Cuevas, left, was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday after kidnapping and assaulting another Port Townsend resident last fall. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson Historial Society to present archaeology lecture on Ozette

Gary Wessen will present “Examining Cultural Behavior Represented by Marine Shellfish Remains at the Ozette Site” at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The lecture,… Continue reading

Naval Magazine Indian Island plans training exercises

Naval Magazine Indian Island training exercises are scheduled from Monday through Friday. Training activities will include boats on the water… Continue reading

Retrial denied after second-degree murder conviction

A motion for a new trial for a Nordland man convicted of the second-degree murder of a neighbor has been denied. A… Continue reading