Jefferson County

Unemployment falls on North Olympic Peninsula

Unemployment fell by more than 1 percentage point on the North Olympic Peninsula last month despite no net change in the number of Clallam and… Continue reading

Community transmission of COVID-19 seen again in Clallam County

cases infected locally with no known source — among unvaccinated residents, and health… Continue reading

Dr. Deanna Kraft, left, and veterinary technician Devon Carney examine a kitten in the Humane Society of Jefferson County’s new surgical unit. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Dr. Deanna Kraft, left, and veterinary technician Devon Carney examine a kitten in the Humane Society of Jefferson County’s new surgical unit. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County Toastmasters Club to host “Storytime for Grownups” on Thursday

The Jefferson County Toastmasters Club will host “Storytime for Grownups” from noon to 1:30 p.m. today. The free presentation will stream on… Continue reading

The Kennewick pulls into the Port Townsend dock Wednesday afternoon to wait for cars and walk-on passengers. The Port Townsend/Coupeville ferry route will continue to have one-boat service for the foreseeable future. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
The Kennewick pulls into the Port Townsend dock Wednesday afternoon to wait for cars and walk-on passengers. The Port Townsend/Coupeville ferry route will continue to have one-boat service for the foreseeable future. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend Story Slam scheduled today

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

Gamma variant of COVID-19 discovered in Clallam County

Brazilian version more infectious, more severe than original

Hollow Moon will perform Thursday evening in the online Candlelight Concert series at Trinity United Methodist.

Hollow Moon to perform at Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concert Online

Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concerts Online will host Hollow Moon, a new indie-psych-pop band performing their original music, at 7 p.m. Thursday.… Continue reading

Hollow Moon will perform Thursday evening in the online Candlelight Concert series at Trinity United Methodist.
Novelist Rachel Fordham of Marrowstone Island has published a historical saga, “A Lady in Attendance,” about a 19th century woman who starts a new life after time in a reformatory. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Marrowstone Island author releases new book

Novel’s background is different, but not challenges of life

Novelist Rachel Fordham of Marrowstone Island has published a historical saga, “A Lady in Attendance,” about a 19th century woman who starts a new life after time in a reformatory. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Two free workshops slated at Fort Worden State Park

AmeriCorps service members will present two free workshops Sunday. From 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nate Rees will discuss the strategy of… Continue reading

Jefferson County approves updated social media policy

The Board of Jefferson County commissioners approved an updated social media policy, updating oversight controls and policies regarding Facebook comments being filtered.… Continue reading

After 12 days touring Puget Sound, Andy Jacobs paddles his trimaran into the Port Townsend Boat Haven on Saturday night. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

WA360 race wraps up with 38 team finishers

Pullman man propels trimaran to Maritime Center

After 12 days touring Puget Sound, Andy Jacobs paddles his trimaran into the Port Townsend Boat Haven on Saturday night. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Dr. Ann Sabatino comes this week to Chimacum on the Smilemobile, which provides dental care to babies, children and adults who are uninsured or covered by Medicaid. To make an appointment, phone 888-286-9105. photo courtesy of the Smilemobile

Smilemobile in Chimacum this week

The Smilemobile, provider of dental care for babies, children, teenagers and adults, will pull up this coming week beside the Tri-Area Community Center… Continue reading

Dr. Ann Sabatino comes this week to Chimacum on the Smilemobile, which provides dental care to babies, children and adults who are uninsured or covered by Medicaid. To make an appointment, phone 888-286-9105. photo courtesy of the Smilemobile
The newly rebuilt trail to the summit of Hurricane Hill was opened by Olympic National Park in August 2020. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
The newly rebuilt trail to the summit of Hurricane Hill was opened by Olympic National Park in August 2020. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)