Jefferson County

Gerry Kress of Port Townsend pedaled his bike to Jefferson Healthcare's drive-through COVID-19 vaccination site Tuesday morning, where vaccinator Viviann Kuehl of Quilcene briefed him on the procedure. Kress was among 375 people scheduled for first doses of the Pfizer vaccine. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Nearly one-third have had first COVID-19 vaccine shot in Peninsula counties

Clallam seeking state approval for next eligible group

Gerry Kress of Port Townsend pedaled his bike to Jefferson Healthcare's drive-through COVID-19 vaccination site Tuesday morning, where vaccinator Viviann Kuehl of Quilcene briefed him on the procedure. Kress was among 375 people scheduled for first doses of the Pfizer vaccine. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
During a summer visit to the Tanager Vineyard in Oregon, Port Angeles Symphony conductor and music director Jonathan Pasternack marvels at an Aplomado falcon. A weekend stay at the Willamette Valley winery where these falcons work is among the items up for bid in the symphony’s “Applause!” Auction this week. (Photo courtesy of Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra)

Auction items to support Port Angeles Symphony

Friday finale to be featured online

During a summer visit to the Tanager Vineyard in Oregon, Port Angeles Symphony conductor and music director Jonathan Pasternack marvels at an Aplomado falcon. A weekend stay at the Willamette Valley winery where these falcons work is among the items up for bid in the symphony’s “Applause!” Auction this week. (Photo courtesy of Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra)

Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers to conduct free legal aid clinic

Wednesday is the last day to register for the Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers’ free legal aid clinic slated for Saturday from… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue seeking volunteer firefighter applicants

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue is taking applications for volunteer firefighters through noon on Monday. The district will then interview applicants Monday, March 22.… Continue reading

Jefferson PUD eyeing expanded high-speed internet access

Draft plan to be discussed in special meeting Tuesday

<strong>Diane Urbani de la Paz</strong>/Peninsula Daily News Arianna and B.G. Patterson and their newly adopted daughter Ivy are advocates of Olympic Angels, the nonprofit organization which supports foster families across the North Olympic Peninsula.

Nonprofit network supports foster families

About 50 youths in program in Clallam, Jefferson counties

<strong>Diane Urbani de la Paz</strong>/Peninsula Daily News Arianna and B.G. Patterson and their newly adopted daughter Ivy are advocates of Olympic Angels, the nonprofit organization which supports foster families across the North Olympic Peninsula.

Puffins, climate change topic of Port Townsend Marine Science Center talk

John Piatt will present “What Can Puffins Tell Us about the Impact of Climate Change on Marine Ecosystems?” at 3 p.m. Sunday.… Continue reading

Swansonville Church topic of East Jefferson Rotary meeting

Jessie Michaels and Terra Coyan will present “Restoration of the Historic Swansonville Church” at a meeting of the Rotary Club of East… Continue reading

Peninsula counties drop into low-risk category

Health officers optimistic with decreasing numbers

Navy plans training at Indian Island

Naval Magazine Indian Island has scheduled a training exercise for Tuesday. Training activities will include boats on the water near the pier’s… Continue reading

OlyCAP executive director to speak to Port Townsend Rotary

Cherish Cronmiller will present “Homeless Camps and Other Solutions” at a meeting of the Port Townsend Rotary Club at noon Tuesday. Cronmiller,… Continue reading

Anne Koomen and baby Jasper, 6 weeks, browse the Port Townsend Library children’s section for books Jasper’s two older siblings might like. Libraries across the North Olympic Peninsula are now open for short in-person visits and self-checkout of books, CDs and DVDs. The Port Townsend Library’s grab-and-go hours are from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Anne Koomen and baby Jasper, 6 weeks, browse the Port Townsend Library children’s section for books Jasper’s two older siblings might like. Libraries across the… Continue reading

Anne Koomen and baby Jasper, 6 weeks, browse the Port Townsend Library children’s section for books Jasper’s two older siblings might like. Libraries across the North Olympic Peninsula are now open for short in-person visits and self-checkout of books, CDs and DVDs. The Port Townsend Library’s grab-and-go hours are from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
<strong>Diane Urbani de la Paz</strong>/Peninsula Daily News Port Townsend Film Festival Executive Director Janette Force, right, seen with granddaughter Molly Force at the Rose Theatre in 2018, has announced she’ll retire after the festival this fall.

Port Townsend Film Festival director to step down

Chief led annual event for more than a decade

<strong>Diane Urbani de la Paz</strong>/Peninsula Daily News Port Townsend Film Festival Executive Director Janette Force, right, seen with granddaughter Molly Force at the Rose Theatre in 2018, has announced she’ll retire after the festival this fall.

Peninsula ready for school/childcare staff vaccinations

Both Jefferson and Clallam counties are on track to add COVID-19 vaccinations of teachers and child care workers, health officers said Sunday. The two counties… Continue reading

The main advantage of mulch is regulating both moisture and temperature in the soil. It is also aesthetically pleasing. Here, with a piece of cardboard to kneel down on, mulch is carefully placed around the rhododendrons at the sheriff's house. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: A good time to mulch things over

WITH THE ADVENT of March, many jobs and chores are beginning to grow faster than your lawn or weeds. All too soon the dry weather… Continue reading

The main advantage of mulch is regulating both moisture and temperature in the soil. It is also aesthetically pleasing. Here, with a piece of cardboard to kneel down on, mulch is carefully placed around the rhododendrons at the sheriff's house. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Virtual meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday. This week features the bicycling industry on the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

Film documents building of village

“Peter’s Place: A Community Spirit Village,” a short film by Dennis Daneau of Port Townsend, will stream online at 6:30 p.m. Monday… Continue reading

Four PT men suspected in assault, kidnapping

Event happened in November; victim identified attackers last weekend

Womanfest board member Barbara Wise talks with the fall retreat participants at Lake Crescent in 2016. The retreat will return this September, organizers hope. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

International Women’s Day to be celebrated together apart

Donations made during pandemic year

Womanfest board member Barbara Wise talks with the fall retreat participants at Lake Crescent in 2016. The retreat will return this September, organizers hope. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Vaccination error in Port Townsend

Some to be tested for proper antibodies