Jefferson County

Scores of people turned out Nov. 7 for a Port Townsend rally supporting President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. A celebration of the inauguration is planned for noon Wednesday the Pope Marine Plaza in downtown Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Scores of people turned out Nov. 7 for a Port Townsend rally supporting President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. A celebration of the inauguration is planned for noon Wednesday the Pope Marine Plaza in downtown Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Eowyn Reardon, 22 months, assisted parents Benjamin Reardon and Amy Johnson of Port Townsend at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day beach cleanup on Monday. Scores of people took to the shores at Fort Worden State Park for the event hosted by the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Fort Worden beachgoers pick up litter on MLK day

Cleanup event also at Boat Haven, state and county parks

Eowyn Reardon, 22 months, assisted parents Benjamin Reardon and Amy Johnson of Port Townsend at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day beach cleanup on Monday. Scores of people took to the shores at Fort Worden State Park for the event hosted by the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Man arrested on investigation of attempted murder

First appearance set for Tuesday in Jefferson County Superior Court

The north breakwater at Point Hudson is seen through a hole in the south breakwater, which an engineering firm suggested should be completely replaced at a cost between $5.5 million and $6.5 million. (Brian McLean/Peninsula Daily News)
The north breakwater at Point Hudson is seen through a hole in the south breakwater, which an engineering firm suggested should be completely replaced at a cost between $5.5 million and $6.5 million. (Brian McLean/Peninsula Daily News)
Alan and Karen Selig were among the gleaners volunteering at Joyce's Blueberry Haven last summer. (Photo courtesy of Sharah Truett/WSU Clallam County Extension)

Summer tastes are still alive

Volunteer gleaners share with schools, friends and family

Alan and Karen Selig were among the gleaners volunteering at Joyce's Blueberry Haven last summer. (Photo courtesy of Sharah Truett/WSU Clallam County Extension)
Richard and Mildred Loving, seen here with their children Peggy, Donald and Sidney, are the subjects of "The Loving Story," the documentary streaming free on Martin Luther King Jr. Day this Monday. photo by Grey Villet



THE LOVING STORY
Photo credit: Grey Villet
The Loving family

‘The Loving Story’ streaming free Monday

Movie available all day on Martin Luther King Day

Richard and Mildred Loving, seen here with their children Peggy, Donald and Sidney, are the subjects of "The Loving Story," the documentary streaming free on Martin Luther King Jr. Day this Monday. photo by Grey Villet



THE LOVING STORY
Photo credit: Grey Villet
The Loving family
The decorative mulch has been removed from the Chilean rhubarb because, in unseasonably warm weather, rot becomes the concern. Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News
The decorative mulch has been removed from the Chilean rhubarb because, in unseasonably warm weather, rot becomes the concern. Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News

Beach cleanup Monday around PT

A beach cleanup in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day is open to everyone this Monday at the Port Townsend Marine… Continue reading

Don Hoglund is looking forward to staying at  his namesake workplace of some four decades -- under the new owner. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Don Hoglund is looking forward to staying at  his namesake workplace of some four decades -- under the new owner. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Virtual meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday. For information email info@portangeles.org. • Forks Chamber of Commerce — Virtual… Continue reading

Holiday prompts closures, park fee-free days

Local, state and federal offices will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Day. Both Jefferson and Clallam transit bus services will not operate Monday.… Continue reading

Peninsula College Dream Week honors King Jr

Peninsula College and the Port Angeles Racial Justice Collective are presenting Dream Week events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy. The… Continue reading

Port Townsend school district holds online survey

The Port Townsend School District is conducting an online study of its Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) program. The district is gathering information… Continue reading

Like many students across Jefferson County, Port Townsend High School student Devon Bennett-Anderson, 17, has been part of a hybrid-learning cohort. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Like many students across Jefferson County, Port Townsend High School student Devon Bennett-Anderson, 17, has been part of a hybrid-learning cohort. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
(Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
(Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County to consider comment on Navy training plan

The Jefferson County commissioners will consider commenting on the proposed mitigated determination of non-significance for continued Naval Special Operations Training in Western Washington during an… Continue reading

Federal sentence set for Port Townsend man

Kelly to serve total of 5 years, 6 months

Inaugural prompts higher security

Law enforcement has no threats; acting out of caution