Jefferson County

State launches vaccine incentive program

$2 million to be given away via lottery

"Dynamic Balance of LIght," is among the sculptures Randel Leek is showing at Northwind Art Gallery.

‘Folding Space’ opens today at Northwind

Northwind Art Best Gallery presents “Folding Space” with paintings by Jeanne Toal and sculpture by Randal Leek. The exhibit opens today at… Continue reading

"Dynamic Balance of LIght," is among the sculptures Randel Leek is showing at Northwind Art Gallery.
Summer brings “smella-vision” to the Alpenfire orchard, co-owner Nancy Bishop says. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Alpenfire cidery to host Jefferson County historical program

First Friday series celebrates people who make things

Summer brings “smella-vision” to the Alpenfire orchard, co-owner Nancy Bishop says. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson PUD approves electric rate increase

Most residential customers to see $2.50 base fee rise this year

Georgeanne Muse's jewelry will be featured in June by the Port Ludlow Art League

Port Ludlow Art League features photography, jewelry

Group show’s theme: Room with a View

Georgeanne Muse's jewelry will be featured in June by the Port Ludlow Art League
Team North2Alaska is among the stars of “The Race to Alaska,” this week’s Port Townsend Film Festival Pic available for online streaming. The team took a 25-foot Maryland fishing Sharpie on the 750-mile race, which began in Port Townsend and finished in Ketchikan. (Photo by Liv von Oelreich)

Race to Alaska documentary online this week

Seventy48, WA360 coming up

Team North2Alaska is among the stars of “The Race to Alaska,” this week’s Port Townsend Film Festival Pic available for online streaming. The team took a 25-foot Maryland fishing Sharpie on the 750-mile race, which began in Port Townsend and finished in Ketchikan. (Photo by Liv von Oelreich)

Outbreak grows to 5 at long-term care facility

Most vaccinated but immunosuppressed

Ling Hui’s Dance students, from left, Jeannette Patric, Maeve Kenney, Anabel Moore, Maggie Emery and Matia Reimnitz, mark the end of the school year with a performance Friday in Port Townsend’s Chetzemoka Park. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Dance students gather for last-minute show

Shared COVID-19 experiences end with unique finale

Ling Hui’s Dance students, from left, Jeannette Patric, Maeve Kenney, Anabel Moore, Maggie Emery and Matia Reimnitz, mark the end of the school year with a performance Friday in Port Townsend’s Chetzemoka Park. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Island support to be tested

Pilot program set on Marrowstone

A Washington State Patrol officer was seriously injured Tuesday morning when the driver of a stolen pickup struck his vehicle on U.S. Highway 101 at Discovery Bay. (Photo courtesy of the Washington State Patrol)

Authorities: Gas station fire, stolen pickup lead to crash on 101

State Patrol officer, truck driver airlifted to Harborview

A Washington State Patrol officer was seriously injured Tuesday morning when the driver of a stolen pickup struck his vehicle on U.S. Highway 101 at Discovery Bay. (Photo courtesy of the Washington State Patrol)

Clallam County investigating COVID-19 cases at long-term care facility

Jefferson County returns to low-risk category

Elks Lodge 317 members, from left, Mark Banks, trustee; Shirley Beck, leading knight; James Aman, loyal knight; and Greg Carroll, chaplain, stand in front of the Marvin Shields Post 26 American Legion color guard during a joint Memorial Day ceremony Monday at the Fort Worden Cemetery. Elks trustee David Crozier carried the Elks flag as part of the day’s color guard. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
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Memorial Day service

Elks Lodge 317 members, from left, Mark Banks, trustee; Shirley Beck, leading knight; James Aman, loyal knight; and Greg Carroll, chaplain, stand in front of… Continue reading

Elks Lodge 317 members, from left, Mark Banks, trustee; Shirley Beck, leading knight; James Aman, loyal knight; and Greg Carroll, chaplain, stand in front of the Marvin Shields Post 26 American Legion color guard during a joint Memorial Day ceremony Monday at the Fort Worden Cemetery. Elks trustee David Crozier carried the Elks flag as part of the day’s color guard. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Schools aim for full-time class in fall

Plans call for in-person instruction with masks

Peninsula health officers concerned about case numbers rising statewide

Clallam, Jefferson counties remain in moderate risk

Jason Reid

‘Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey’ screening Thursday

Hikers and other adventurers will learn more about the exploits of Pacific Northwest mountain climber Fred Beckey in a special evening Studium… Continue reading

Jason Reid
The Brinnon Fire Department acquired several new vehicles due to a $1.2 million bond that was approved by Brinnon Voters in 2019, including the 1,500 Rosenbauer pumper tender. (Brinnon Fire Department)

Brinnon fire chief grateful for new equipment

Vehicles funded by 2019 passage of a bond finally arrive

The Brinnon Fire Department acquired several new vehicles due to a $1.2 million bond that was approved by Brinnon Voters in 2019, including the 1,500 Rosenbauer pumper tender. (Brinnon Fire Department)

Jefferson County residents named to president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University

Two local students have been named to the winter 2021 president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, N.H. The honorees… Continue reading

Local churches to stream services online

List includes Port Angeles, Sequim, Gardiner, Port Townsend and Chimacum

American Legion member Patricia Radford uses a sharp tool to poke a hole in the ground and then places an American flag near the grave of a service member. In preparation for Memorial Day, volunteers went to Ocean View Cemetery to place small flags on all the graves of former service members they could locate. They placed hundreds of flags Saturday morning to honor and remember those who gave their service to the country. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Memorial Day ceremonies scheduled Monday

Memorial Day ceremonies are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula Monday. Here is a list: Port Angeles • A traditional Memorial Day program with music… Continue reading

American Legion member Patricia Radford uses a sharp tool to poke a hole in the ground and then places an American flag near the grave of a service member. In preparation for Memorial Day, volunteers went to Ocean View Cemetery to place small flags on all the graves of former service members they could locate. They placed hundreds of flags Saturday morning to honor and remember those who gave their service to the country. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Mike Aman.

School board appointee also candidate for Chimacum seat

Father of two fills open seat, will run unopposed this fall

Mike Aman.