Jefferson County

Carver Jewell James led the shaping of the nearly 25-foot totem pole that will be transported across the country this summer. The pole and its carvers will stop in Port Townsend on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Freddie Lane Productions)
Carver Jewell James led the shaping of the nearly 25-foot totem pole that will be transported across the country this summer. The pole and its carvers will stop in Port Townsend on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Freddie Lane Productions)
The Rev. Larry Schellink

Unity speaker announced for Sunday

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “For Such a Time as This” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink, a candidate for minister, will… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink

Virtual home, kitchen tour begins today

AAUW Port Townsend has gone high tech. The 23rd Annual Home & Kitchen Tour will be presented virtually over three days, beginning… Continue reading

Saxophonist Maria Powell, 16, of Chimacum.

From Beethoven to Queen, students perform live

New heights reached at Port Townsend Young Artist Competition

Saxophonist Maria Powell, 16, of Chimacum.
Kenneth Collins

Jefferson County PUD commissioner to head state public utility association board

Kenneth Collins, Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioner, has been elected president of the executive board of the Washington State Public Utility Association.… Continue reading

Kenneth Collins
Dr. Melinda Bower.

New doctor joins Quilcene-based health center

Jefferson County Public Health announced that Dr. Melinda Bower has joined the staff at the Quilcene school-based health center. The center is… Continue reading

Dr. Melinda Bower.

Sheriffs, chiefs side with Chauvin jury

Peninsula top law enforcement officers comment on trial, state reforms

Pop-up clinics aim to make vaccination convenient

Eight new cases in Clallam on Wednesday, none in Jefferson

Rob Lewis
Rob Lewis
Kate Dean, left, and Colleen McAleer.
Kate Dean, left, and Colleen McAleer.

Hood Canal Coordinating Council board meeting canceled

The meeting of Hood Canal Coordinating Council’s board of directors scheduled for Wednesday has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for 1… Continue reading

Peninsula counties add jobs

North Olympic Peninsula employers added more than 300 jobs last month as Clallam and Jefferson counties’ unemployment dipped slightly in March, state officials said. Clallam… Continue reading

Quimper Mercantile launches general manager search

Quimper Mercantile is seeking a new general manager. Holly Mayshark, present general manager, will remain with Quimper Mercantile at 1121 Water St.,… Continue reading

Women working in Zambia’s Kafue National Park appear in “No Fear No Favor,” a Port Townsend Women & Film documentary opening Friday. The online festival features 18 movies plus interviews with the filmmakers. (Photo courtesy of Mirra Bank Films)

Women & Film 10-day festival starts streaming Friday

Interviews with directors part of inclusive package

Women working in Zambia’s Kafue National Park appear in “No Fear No Favor,” a Port Townsend Women & Film documentary opening Friday. The online festival features 18 movies plus interviews with the filmmakers. (Photo courtesy of Mirra Bank Films)
With her Peddler bicycle and trailer, Juri Jennings transports more than her weight in groceries to Port Townsend residents. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

The Peddler takes on hills, delivers local food

Bike design allows woman to transport up to 150 pounds

With her Peddler bicycle and trailer, Juri Jennings transports more than her weight in groceries to Port Townsend residents. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)