Jefferson County

Cell tower at Jefferson County Fairgrounds gets approval

Lease to be considered next week

Rain Walker of Silverdale plays with her dog Bodhi in the water at the beach of Fort Worden State Park on Wednesday during a day trip her family took to the park and Port Townsend. Pleasant weather is expected to continue across the North Olympic Peninsula into the weekend with a chance of showers forecast for Sunday. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
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Cooling off

Rain Walker of Silverdale plays with her dog Bodhi in the water at the beach of Fort Worden State Park on Wednesday during a day… Continue reading

Rain Walker of Silverdale plays with her dog Bodhi in the water at the beach of Fort Worden State Park on Wednesday during a day trip her family took to the park and Port Townsend. Pleasant weather is expected to continue across the North Olympic Peninsula into the weekend with a chance of showers forecast for Sunday. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

More than 30 candidates file in Jefferson County

At least three races contested

Security exercise set Thursday at Naval Magazine Indian Island

Naval Magazine Indian Island has scheduled a training exercise today, the second security exercise at the magazine this week. Training activities will… Continue reading

COVID cases dropping on Peninsula

Health officers still urge caution

Ellie Sandstrom, pictured leading students in a dance workshop, is one of two instructors of an outdoor pop-up "Seeds of Movement" class at Fort Worden State Park this Saturday. The workshop is open to ages 13 and older. photo by David Conklin

Free outdoor dance class set for Saturday at Fort Worden

A free outdoor dance class is open to movers ages 13 and older — with no experience necessary — at Fort Worden… Continue reading

Ellie Sandstrom, pictured leading students in a dance workshop, is one of two instructors of an outdoor pop-up "Seeds of Movement" class at Fort Worden State Park this Saturday. The workshop is open to ages 13 and older. photo by David Conklin

More hopefuls announce for Jefferson County public office

Weeklong filing period to continue through this Friday

Peninsula Housing Authority moves board meeting to Friday

A Peninsula Housing Authority virtual board meeting scheduled for today has been moved to Friday for a lack of a quorum, Executive… Continue reading

Port Townsend entertainer Phina Pipia is pictured playing a free concert on the Tyler Street Plaza last Thursday; she’s slated to return at 2 p.m. this Thursday for another Buskers on the Block performance sponsored by the Main Street Program. The hour-long gigs in downtown Port Townsend showcase local artists such as Pipia, who has just returned to public performances after a year. She plays original songs including tracks from her new album and songbook, “Outside of the Movies.” More awaits at phinapipia.com. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Playing the plaza

Free concerts continue through May

Port Townsend entertainer Phina Pipia is pictured playing a free concert on the Tyler Street Plaza last Thursday; she’s slated to return at 2 p.m. this Thursday for another Buskers on the Block performance sponsored by the Main Street Program. The hour-long gigs in downtown Port Townsend showcase local artists such as Pipia, who has just returned to public performances after a year. She plays original songs including tracks from her new album and songbook, “Outside of the Movies.” More awaits at phinapipia.com. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend City Council members agree on several projects

LED lights, smoking ban in parks, road work get nods

Goal: 70 percent or better vaccination rate

Health officers aim to protect all with widespread innoculations against COVID-19

18 candidates file for office in Jefferson County

Port Ludlow fire district only contested race

Author Corky Parker of Port Townsend gives a reading at the Ajax Cafe of her new book, “La Finca: Love, Loss and Laundry on a Tiny Puerto Rican Island.” (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Graphic memoir recalls joy and struggle

Author purchased inn on remote Puerto Rico island

Author Corky Parker of Port Townsend gives a reading at the Ajax Cafe of her new book, “La Finca: Love, Loss and Laundry on a Tiny Puerto Rican Island.” (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson Public Utility District to hear study on rates

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will hear a presentation on electric rates from Sergey Tarasov and Paul Quinn of the FCS… Continue reading

Naval Magazine Indian Island security exercise scheduled

Naval Magazine Indian Island has scheduled a training exercise for Tuesday. Training activities will include the use of blank ammunition, loud sirens… Continue reading

No weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be no field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There are… Continue reading

Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Area, cocktails at History Happy Hour in Port Townsend

Bartenders Sophia Elan and Alexander Moats will join Steve Shively for “History Happy Hour: The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Area” at… Continue reading

Clallam County death 13th recorded on Olympic Peninsula

Man in his 40s had chronic condition

Practicing their balance in a garden at Chimacum Elementary School are, from left, Violet Weidner, 10, fourth-grade teacher Kit Pennell, Brycen Christiansen, 10, and Cora Van Otten, 9. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Chimacum educator wins state prize for excellence

Former students credit teacher for sparking environmental interests

Practicing their balance in a garden at Chimacum Elementary School are, from left, Violet Weidner, 10, fourth-grade teacher Kit Pennell, Brycen Christiansen, 10, and Cora Van Otten, 9. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County candidate filing begins today

Forty-six seats on Nov. 2 ballot