Jefferson County

Historical Society hosting archaeology lecture

Gary Wessen will present “An Overview of Historic Archaeology in Western Washington and Nearby Coastal Areas” at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The lecture,… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Discovering Discovery Bay

IT WAS GOING to be one of those days. With the razor clam season shut down, the blackmouth salmon season shut down and the steelhead… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire Rescue Firefighters transition from extinguishing the fire to overhaul.

Port Hadlock house fire extinguished

The people and the family dog had evacuated before firefighters arrived at a house fire in Port Ludlow. Firefighters rescued a lizard… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire Rescue Firefighters transition from extinguishing the fire to overhaul.
Jonah Trople of Port Townsend, working with wood outside his studio, has been chosen to create sculptural “art markers” for the city’s designated Creative District. (Port Townsend Main Street Program)

Port Townsend artist chosen for Creative District

Man to create 7-foot-tall sculptures as wayfinders

Jonah Trople of Port Townsend, working with wood outside his studio, has been chosen to create sculptural “art markers” for the city’s designated Creative District. (Port Townsend Main Street Program)
Pam Chapman, left, and neighbor Corena Stern, along with Chapman's dogs Bella and Hamish, walk on Tyler Street in Uptown Port Townsend on Tuesday. Port Townsend officials are looking at ways to maintain 81 miles of city streets on a limited budget. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend to consider priorities for Comprehensive Streets Program

Parking, lighting also discussed in council work session

Pam Chapman, left, and neighbor Corena Stern, along with Chapman's dogs Bella and Hamish, walk on Tyler Street in Uptown Port Townsend on Tuesday. Port Townsend officials are looking at ways to maintain 81 miles of city streets on a limited budget. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Jefferson County Election Coordinator Quinn Grewell, left, and Chief Deputy Auditor Brenda Huntingford tabulate special election ballots on Tuesday at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Election results can be viewed online at peninsuladailynews.com. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
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Special election

Jefferson County Election Coordinator Quinn Grewell, left, and Chief Deputy Auditor Brenda Huntingford tabulate special election ballots on Tuesday at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Election… Continue reading

Jefferson County Election Coordinator Quinn Grewell, left, and Chief Deputy Auditor Brenda Huntingford tabulate special election ballots on Tuesday at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Election results can be viewed online at peninsuladailynews.com. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
Clallam County election officials Nancy Buckner of Sequim, front, and Nicole Mischke of Port Angeles sort through special election ballots earlier today at the county courthouse in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Voters approve all measures on special election ballot in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Next ballot counts set for Wednesday

Clallam County election officials Nancy Buckner of Sequim, front, and Nicole Mischke of Port Angeles sort through special election ballots earlier today at the county courthouse in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam, Jefferson health officers urge COVID test with respiratory symptoms

Appointments for vaccinations accepted now

The Adventuress, a 108-year-old National Historic Landmark and nonprofit educational ship, was lifted into the Port Townsend Boat Haven on Monday morning. The schooner will receive its routine Coast Guard hull inspection and have its bottom painted. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Adventuress comes in for inspection

Captain planning new season with precautions

The Adventuress, a 108-year-old National Historic Landmark and nonprofit educational ship, was lifted into the Port Townsend Boat Haven on Monday morning. The schooner will receive its routine Coast Guard hull inspection and have its bottom painted. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Man rescued after boat overturns in Hoh River

Swift water team uses raft to reach victim

First COVID-19 doses still delayed

Jefferson County pushing for shipments

‘Strong Towns’ author: Go small to be strong

Jefferson County urged to rethink large projects

Tri-Area Pharmacy assistant Jennifer Sharko-Taylor helped shepherd patients at Friday's vaccination clinic at the Chimacum Grange. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Chimacum Grange seeks to replenish reserves

Furnace installed to heat community center for vaccines

Tri-Area Pharmacy assistant Jennifer Sharko-Taylor helped shepherd patients at Friday's vaccination clinic at the Chimacum Grange. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend, Chimacum school boards each narrow chief search to one

Selections not to be identified until Feb. 24

New COVID positives slowing, but official concerned about misinformation

Jefferson County health officer to address board today

Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News February is the ideal time to be pruning many of your plants, such as cleaning out the beautiful rhododendron forest at Colette's B&B.

A GROWING CONCERN: Midwinter tasks prepare gardens for spring

already past Groundhog Day and, of course, the rodent predicts six more weeks of winter. This is true, whereas we are… Continue reading

Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News February is the ideal time to be pruning many of your plants, such as cleaning out the beautiful rhododendron forest at Colette's B&B.

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Virtual meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday. This week features Marsha Massey, Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau executive director,… Continue reading

Rep.Steve Tharinger, Sen. Kevin Van De Wege and Rep. Mike Chapman

Legislators, police critical of proposed bills

Measures would enact more controls on law enforcement

Rep.Steve Tharinger, Sen. Kevin Van De Wege and Rep. Mike Chapman

Peninsula College announces fall student honors

Peninsula College has announced the names of students who made its president’s list and honor roll for the fall 2020 quarter. To… Continue reading

Ranked-choice voting topic of meeting

FairVote Washington, a nonprofit group promoting ranked-choice voting, will provide the featured program at the Thursday meeting of the Jefferson County Democrats.… Continue reading