Jefferson County

Sculptor Jonah Trople and his artist’s assistant and daughter Tula, 5, made an appearance Tuesday at the Tyler Plaza, where one of his Creative District art markers stands. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Art markers celebrated in Port Townsend Creative District

Artists, dancers, restaurateurs, musicians and city officials celebrated the arrival of five “art markers” signifying the city’s Creative District designation Tuesday night.… Continue reading

Sculptor Jonah Trople and his artist’s assistant and daughter Tula, 5, made an appearance Tuesday at the Tyler Plaza, where one of his Creative District art markers stands. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: An apology, and a wish for dialogue

I’M WRITING THIS not to get you to take sides. Instead, I invite us all to take a pause. Two weeks ago, my PDN column… Continue reading

Free Fort Worden workshops offered

AmeriCorps service members will present two free workshops at Fort Worden State Park on Saturday. Nate Rees will discuss the operation of… Continue reading

Murder trial begins in Nordland fatal shooting

Both prosecution, defense argue self-defense angles

Officials with Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol and the FBI investigate the site of an explosion on Tuesday night in Port Hadlock. The explosion blew off a man’s arm and burned his granddaughter. The blast and subsequent fire destroyed an outbuilding and damaged the trees and grass around it. (Photo courtesy of Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office)

Bomb explodes in Port Hadlock

Man loses arm; granddaughter hurt

Officials with Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol and the FBI investigate the site of an explosion on Tuesday night in Port Hadlock. The explosion blew off a man’s arm and burned his granddaughter. The blast and subsequent fire destroyed an outbuilding and damaged the trees and grass around it. (Photo courtesy of Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office)

Encampment at Jefferson County Fairgrounds may be moved

Commissioners to discuss options at special meeting Thursday

Jefferson Healthcare seeks public input

As Jefferson Healthcare creates its 2022-2025 strategic plan, the hospital is seeing public input in an online community forum from 4 p.m.… Continue reading

Kristin Smith, Mike McLeron and Gwen Franz, posing with her dog Hugo, are among the teachers who will host a pay-what-you-can music camp outdoors at Fort Worden State Park this summer. The first session starts June 28. Signup is available at YEAmusic.org. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Kristin Smith, Mike McLeron and Gwen Franz, posing with her dog Hugo, are among the teachers who will host a pay-what-you-can music camp outdoors at Fort Worden State Park this summer. The first session starts June 28. Signup is available at YEAmusic.org. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

University Women’s Foundation of East Jefferson County awards scholarships

The University Women’s Foundation of East Jefferson County recently awarded more than $64,000 in scholarships to local women. The recipients are: •… Continue reading

State, county guidance continues at facility with COVID outbreak

State and Clallam County public health officials continued Tuesday to work on increasing transmission-prevention measures at a long-term care facility that has had 17 COVID-19… Continue reading

Festival of short films scheduled this week

Like its predecessor, the One-Minute Film Festival in March, Good Things Come in Small Packages, Part 2, will present Peninsula College student… Continue reading

Sculptures of wild Olympic creatures live outside Sara Mall Johani’s home in Chimacum. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Author connects story with Wild Olympic Salmon

Paperback details woman’s journey with organization

Sculptures of wild Olympic creatures live outside Sara Mall Johani’s home in Chimacum. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Bulgarian pianist Anna Petrova, pictured during her first rehearsal with the Port Angeles Symphony in 2017, will return for the first full concert of the orchestra’s 2021-2022 season. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Bulgarian pianist Anna Petrova, pictured during her first rehearsal with the Port Angeles Symphony in 2017, will return for the first full concert of the orchestra’s 2021-2022 season. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Smilemobile appointments available in Chimacum

Dental care for children and adults without insurance or with Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage is available this week and next week at the… Continue reading

Trailer rolls over, impedes traffic for four hours on U.S. Highway 101

An Allyn man has been cited for driving too fast for conditions after he failed to turn on a curve and has his… Continue reading

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Arson, crash incident two-county case

Gas station employee puts out spreading fire

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