Jefferson County

Tasting room lead Heidi Haney, left, and co-owner Karle Coppenrath await the day when the restored Port Townsend Vineyards Vintage Downtown building and plaza can host the gatherings it's designed for. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Restorations preserve public spaces

PT Vineyards, Worthington Mansion among 12 award winners

Tasting room lead Heidi Haney, left, and co-owner Karle Coppenrath await the day when the restored Port Townsend Vineyards Vintage Downtown building and plaza can host the gatherings it's designed for. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Two identified in Saturday fatal collision

Port Ludlow woman, daughter died near Sequim

Clallam outbreak grows to 15 cases

Jefferson schools plan more in-person teaching

Ellie DiPietro of the Jefferson County Historical Society proposed the idea of Letters to 2020 and wrote one of her own. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Letters to 2020 project solicits reflections

‘Get lost!’ says one pre-paid postcard to past 12 months

Ellie DiPietro of the Jefferson County Historical Society proposed the idea of Letters to 2020 and wrote one of her own. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Orcas surface in Port Angeles harbor on Saturday near the U.S. Coast Guard Station on Ediz Hook. (Greg Marsh)

Approved rules could hurt whale-watching tours

Operator says lack of fish, not marine noise, bigger culprit

Orcas surface in Port Angeles harbor on Saturday near the U.S. Coast Guard Station on Ediz Hook. (Greg Marsh)
The Quilcene and Brinnon Community Knitters made 60 caps for workers of the Mason County and Jefferson County Public Utility Districts. (Photo courtesy of Lise Solvang)

Brinnon, Quilcene knitters make caps for PUD workers

Items donated to utility employees, will also go to Dove House

The Quilcene and Brinnon Community Knitters made 60 caps for workers of the Mason County and Jefferson County Public Utility Districts. (Photo courtesy of Lise Solvang)
Jefferson Heathcare's COVID-19 physicians, from left to right, are Doctors Steve Butterfield, Tracie Harris and Joe Mattern.

Jefferson Healthcare recognizes staff members

Jefferson Healthcare has announced the recipients of its Fourth Quarter Recognition program. The program highlights the service of an employee, a provider… Continue reading

Jefferson Heathcare's COVID-19 physicians, from left to right, are Doctors Steve Butterfield, Tracie Harris and Joe Mattern.

Round 1 vaccines wrapping up

No cases of influenza on Peninsula yet, officials say

Molina Healthcare of Washington recently presented a $1,000 donation to the Tri-Area Food Bank in Port Hadlock. Pictured, from left to right, John Laird, Sue Bird, Mike Brock and Carlos Mejia Rodriguez

Photo Credit: Molina Healthcare

Donation to Tri-Area Food Bank in Port Hadlock

Molina Healthcare of Washington recently presented a $1,000 donation to the Tri-Area Food Bank in Port Hadlock. From left are John Laird, Sue Bird, Mike… Continue reading

Molina Healthcare of Washington recently presented a $1,000 donation to the Tri-Area Food Bank in Port Hadlock. Pictured, from left to right, John Laird, Sue Bird, Mike Brock and Carlos Mejia Rodriguez

Photo Credit: Molina Healthcare
Cherish Cronmiller is the executive director for Olympic Community Action Programs. (Brian McLean/Peninsula Daily News)

OlyCAP director: Peninsula generosity impressive

By Cherish Cronmiller | OlyCAP Executive Director When I was applying for the position of executive director in December 2019 from my former home in… Continue reading

Cherish Cronmiller is the executive director for Olympic Community Action Programs. (Brian McLean/Peninsula Daily News)
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Statewide slowdown fuels local optimism

Officials await COVID-19 testing results after holidays

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

A GROWING CONCERN: Plant the seeds of a great new year

REJOICE EVERYONE. IN just a mere five days it is 2021, the year of the vaccine! The year we get back to garden parties, hugging… Continue reading

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Home Fund applications, donations

The Peninsula Home Fund, which provides money for Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP) case workers to help those in need, had amassed by Wednesday more… Continue reading

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When Daisy was surrendered to Olympic Peninsula Equine Network, she had been neglected, foundered and was suffering pain caused by her grossly overgrown hooves. She had to be medicated before the farrier could trim her hooves. (Olympic Peninsula Equine Network)

HORSEPLAY: Horses, ponies are a lifetime commitment

“OH, LOOK AT that adorable little pony. Honey, wouldn’t our grandbabies just love it if we brought her home?” OK, so perhaps, like me, you… Continue reading

When Daisy was surrendered to Olympic Peninsula Equine Network, she had been neglected, foundered and was suffering pain caused by her grossly overgrown hooves. She had to be medicated before the farrier could trim her hooves. (Olympic Peninsula Equine Network)

Sound Publishing offers grants to aid businesses

Sound Publishing has launched a local stimulus program to help businesses adapt in a rapidly evolving economic environment. Based in Everett, Sound is… Continue reading

Volunteers Mya Lindstrom, left, and Judy Robinett direct the carrots and scalloped potatoes through the assembly line during the Tri-Area Community Center's Christmas dinner on Friday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Volunteers Mya Lindstrom, left, and Judy Robinett direct the carrots and scalloped potatoes through the assembly line during the Tri-Area Community Center's Christmas dinner on Friday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News