Jefferson County

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County considers tax for affordable housing

The three Jefferson County commissioners will hear public comments on a draft sales and use tax ordinance to support affordable housing and supportive services when… Continue reading

Working the COVID vaccination drive-up station Thursday are, from left, Jefferson Healthcare staffers Jaimie Hoobler, Brandy Boyd, Jess Cigalotti and Lori Banks. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Working the COVID vaccination drive-up station Thursday are, from left, Jefferson Healthcare staffers Jaimie Hoobler, Brandy Boyd, Jess Cigalotti and Lori Banks. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Donated toy distribution planned

The Christmas Angel program will be distributing donated toys from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday or until all toys are distributed.… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Practice self-care for the soul

But now even more the report about him went abroad, and great crowds gathered to hear him and to be healed of their infirmities. But… Continue reading

Volunteers like Calvin Barnard, senior vice commander of Carlsborg VFW Post 6787, helped    distribute food at the Family Holiday Meal Bay program on Nov. 20. Dozens of volunteers return on Dec. 18 to help provide food for Christmas. Sequim Gazette photo by Matthew Nash
Volunteers like Calvin Barnard, senior vice commander of Carlsborg VFW Post 6787, helped    distribute food at the Family Holiday Meal Bay program on Nov. 20. Dozens of volunteers return on Dec. 18 to help provide food for Christmas. Sequim Gazette photo by Matthew Nash
Quilcene School District administrative assistant Carrie Thompson tosses a blanket to  a student sitting in a truck with her family, during the district's "Winter Warm-up" event on Wednesday. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Quilcene School District gives blankets to students

About 30 teachers, staff members brave rain for three hours

Quilcene School District administrative assistant Carrie Thompson tosses a blanket to  a student sitting in a truck with her family, during the district's "Winter Warm-up" event on Wednesday. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Allotment of Pfizer doses cut

Moderna vaccine expected to be approved soon

Nurse Jess Cigalotti administers the North Olympic Peninsula's first COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday to Dr. Tracie Harris, an internist and hospitalist who cares for COVID patients at Jefferson Healthcare hospital. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Nurse Jess Cigalotti administers the North Olympic Peninsula's first COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday to Dr. Tracie Harris, an internist and hospitalist who cares for COVID patients at Jefferson Healthcare hospital. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

History happy hour slated in Port Townsend

The Jefferson County Historical Society will host “Holiday History Happy Hour” at 5 p.m. Friday. The free program will stream live on… Continue reading

Mindfulness webinar scheduled online

Ellen Falconer will present “Introduction to Mindfulness” at 7 p.m. Thursday. The lecture will stream at us02web.zoom.us, the meeting ID: 822 3331… Continue reading

Naval Magazine Indian Island conducting security training exercise

Naval Magazine Indian Island will conduct a security training exercise Thursday, Dec. 17. Installation personnel and residents living in the communities surrounding… Continue reading

New virus cases reported

Inslee relaxes guide for in-person teaching

Having renovated the Port Townsend Athletic Club, owner Teresa Hoffmann awaits the day she can reopen her doors. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Having renovated the Port Townsend Athletic Club, owner Teresa Hoffmann awaits the day she can reopen her doors. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Morgan Hanna, left, and Kenenisa Hanna found a Serendipity Farm wreath at Saturday's Uptown Port Townsend farmers market. The last market of the year is this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Morgan Hanna, left, and Kenenisa Hanna found a Serendipity Farm wreath at Saturday's Uptown Port Townsend farmers market. The last market of the year is this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
The Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Trip of a lifetime traces family roots

TWO YEARS AGO this week, I had a few surprises. First, I found out my trip to Mexico coincided with the Feast of Our Lady… Continue reading

The Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Growler noise isn’t news

Everyday I am subjected to the piercing sound of barking dogs, chain saws, lawnmowers, loud mufflers. But you want to focus on Growlers which is… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: The fish and game commission is irrelevant

IT WAS ANOTHER tough week in the news as the Washington Fish and Game Commission passed more laws restricting steelhead fishing on the waters of… Continue reading

Port Townsend council adopts balanced budget despite impacts

City predicts less than $300K difference between expected revenues, expenses

Price of freedom

Every time I hear the noise from Whidbey Island I think of the freedoms we enjoy in this country and the sacrifice many have made… Continue reading