Jefferson County

For 50 years, Diamond Point’s Don McIntyre has portrayed Santa Claus to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots. While limited this year due to COVID-19, he plans to go at least another five years. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Diamond Point man marks 50 years as Santa

Toys for Tots says it’s preparing for 3,400 kids in Clallam County

For 50 years, Diamond Point’s Don McIntyre has portrayed Santa Claus to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots. While limited this year due to COVID-19, he plans to go at least another five years. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Be a light in dark times

DURING THIS DARKEST time of the year, Rabbi Chaim Stern offers this prayer: “In my darkness be a light to me, in my loneliness help… Continue reading

Denise Winter stars in the title role in "May's Vote," the Key City Public Theatre production online Saturday and Sunday. photo Diane Urbani de la Paz

Key City Public Theatre plans variety of holiday events

A drama about two suffragists, short daily videos and Zoom meetings with Santa Claus are the latest offerings from Key City Public… Continue reading

Denise Winter stars in the title role in "May's Vote," the Key City Public Theatre production online Saturday and Sunday. photo Diane Urbani de la Paz
Quilcene's Ward Norden sits on a bench at the recently constructed fishing pier at Lake Leland County Park. The Lake Leland day use park, boat ramp, fishing dock and waterfront area are open after a construction project by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. (Holly Bauman)

OUTDOORS: Steelhead restrictions up for discussion

Bigger, better fishing pier now open at Lake Leland

Quilcene's Ward Norden sits on a bench at the recently constructed fishing pier at Lake Leland County Park. The Lake Leland day use park, boat ramp, fishing dock and waterfront area are open after a construction project by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. (Holly Bauman)
Port Townsend High School Orchestra teacher Daniel Ferland will engineer this Saturday's virtual concert. photo courtesy Port Townsend High School

Port Townsend High School music benefit set

Donations to fund backpack program for students

Port Townsend High School Orchestra teacher Daniel Ferland will engineer this Saturday's virtual concert. photo courtesy Port Townsend High School

State geology lecture offered online

Will Gallin will present “Geologic Carbon Sequestration in Washington State” at 4 p.m. Saturday. The free online lecture is sponsored by the… Continue reading

Vaccine hopes raised on Olympic Peninsula

Health officers see ‘light at the end of the tunnel’

Beverly Michaelsen, left, and her daughter Kaiya Lily Hubbard are ready to start a new chapter. They have put their shop, the Wandering Wardrobe, up for sale. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Wandering Wardrobe owners put vintage clothing shop up for sale

Retro dresses, suits could find homes with internet sales

Beverly Michaelsen, left, and her daughter Kaiya Lily Hubbard are ready to start a new chapter. They have put their shop, the Wandering Wardrobe, up for sale. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

OUTDOORS: Steelheaders left bank-bound and baitless

A GRIM VERDICT for steelheaders on the West End as new rule restrictions announced late Tuesday, just two weeks into the traditional beginning of the… Continue reading

Peninsula ports requesting federal money for projects

Funds for Marine Trades Center, Point Hudson jetty

Strait ERN members to hear about next steps, other topics

The Strait of Juan de Fuca Ecosystem Recovery Network members will hear about the next steps for the organization, among other topics, during its quarterly… Continue reading

Peninsula health officers preparing for vaccine distribution

7 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Clallam County; 5 in Jefferson County

Downtown music making, such as that by cellist Sage Coy, has long been part of Port Townsend's cultural identity. Now, with the state officially naming a Creative District within the city, artists are invited to submit proposals for wayfinding art markers downtown, Uptown and at Fort Worden State Park. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Artists sought for Port Townsend sign project

Work to define Creative District

Downtown music making, such as that by cellist Sage Coy, has long been part of Port Townsend's cultural identity. Now, with the state officially naming a Creative District within the city, artists are invited to submit proposals for wayfinding art markers downtown, Uptown and at Fort Worden State Park. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Townsend Public Works installed permanent wooden bollards that have replaced the "road closed" signage on Adams Street after the city council voted to keep the street closed. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Adams Street in Port Townsend now closed

City may connect path to existing system of trails

Port Townsend Public Works installed permanent wooden bollards that have replaced the "road closed" signage on Adams Street after the city council voted to keep the street closed. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Naval Magazine Indian Island plans training exercise

Naval Magazine Indian Island will conduct a security training exercise Thursday, Dec. 10. Installation personnel and residents living in the communities surrounding… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Waiting for steelhead season

IT’S BEEN ANOTHER tough week in the news, as we wait for the state to decide if they’ll cancel steelhead season. This would be devastating… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council supports affordable housing tax

County commission to conduct public hearing Dec. 21

COVID-19 restrictions extended through Jan. 4

North Olympic Peninsula reports six new COVID-19 cases

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Scott Bahlmann, youth and teen services librarian at the Jefferson County Library, kneels next to the start of the storywalk outside the library. Bahlmann, along with public services manager Chris HoffmanHill, curated the three storywalks that are now located throughout Jefferson County. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County Library creates reading paths

Three storywalks encourage families to enjoy outdoors

Scott Bahlmann, youth and teen services librarian at the Jefferson County Library, kneels next to the start of the storywalk outside the library. Bahlmann, along with public services manager Chris HoffmanHill, curated the three storywalks that are now located throughout Jefferson County. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)