Jefferson County

Kimberly Braun of Port Angeles, a baby mouse in her first "Nutcracker" some 15 years ago, is the Sugar Plum Fairy in "Nutcracker: The Movie," premiering this weekend at Port Townsend's Wheel-In Motor Movie. (The Ballet Workshop)

Port Angeles dancers will shine on drive-in screen in Port Townsend

Cast of 65 rehearsed, filmed in small groups for ‘The Nutcracker’ production

Kimberly Braun of Port Angeles, a baby mouse in her first "Nutcracker" some 15 years ago, is the Sugar Plum Fairy in "Nutcracker: The Movie," premiering this weekend at Port Townsend's Wheel-In Motor Movie. (The Ballet Workshop)
Addy Thorton's earrings are among the jewelry on display at the Port Townsend Gallery.

Port Townsend Gallery exhibits variety of jewelry

The Port Townsend Gallery is featuring the Jewelers Collective during December. Work by Andrea Guarino-Simmons, Kristen Wade, Addy Thorton and Shirley Moss… Continue reading

Addy Thorton's earrings are among the jewelry on display at the Port Townsend Gallery.

Volunteers needed to deliver meals on the Peninsula

Olympic Community Action Programs is recruiting volunteers for its Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). The program is looking for drivers to deliver meals to… Continue reading

COVID-19 outbreak investigated at Clallam County jail

Two inmates in quarantine after testing positive for virus

State launches voluntary COVID-19 tracing app

Notifications for iPhone, Android users aim to let people know of possible exposures

Quintana Kelley, library assistant at the Jefferson County Library, holds the gingerbread house-making kit that the library is passing out for its annual edible house-building competition. Registration to pick up the free kits closes Saturday, and photos of the finished houses are due by Dec. 13. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Edible house contest goes online

There’s no wrong way to build one, Kim Tingelstad said. She’s the librarian expanding the Homes for the Holidays edible-house contest this… Continue reading

Quintana Kelley, library assistant at the Jefferson County Library, holds the gingerbread house-making kit that the library is passing out for its annual edible house-building competition. Registration to pick up the free kits closes Saturday, and photos of the finished houses are due by Dec. 13. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend woman struck by car while in crosswalk

Reported to be in satisfactory condition at Harborview Medical Center

Health officials prepare for surge in COVID-19 cases

Holiday gatherings may bring spike within the next two weeks

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Lecture planned on Christmas Bird Count tradition

Friends of Fort Flagler will host a talk at 6 p.m. Thursday on the Christmas Bird Count on Marrowstone Island. Gary Eduardo… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: A COVID Christmas letter

CONGRATULATIONS, YOU SURVIVED the latest COVID-holiday, Thanksgiving. Where we gathered together to celebrate the fact that we didn’t burn the house down frying the turkey,… Continue reading

As holiday shopping ramps up in downtown Port Townsend, Kim Thomson offers a solo violin performance at Water and Taylor streets. A maker of hats and music, Thomson opened her violin case to accept tips for the Jefferson County Food Bank. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Tips for a cause

As holiday shopping ramps up in downtown Port Townsend, Kim Thomson offers a solo violin performance at Water and Taylor streets. A maker of hats… Continue reading

As holiday shopping ramps up in downtown Port Townsend, Kim Thomson offers a solo violin performance at Water and Taylor streets. A maker of hats and music, Thomson opened her violin case to accept tips for the Jefferson County Food Bank. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Water main line reconnected, nearing completion downtown

Complicated work, surprise sinkholes add delay to Port Townsend project

Astronomy lecture, ‘The 3D Universe,’ planned for Sunday

Troy Carpenter will present “The 3D Universe” at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. The lecture, part of a Washington State Parks series of… Continue reading

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Generous donors get Peninsula Home Fund off to a healthy start

The 32nd annual Peninsula Home Fund campaign is underway. The Home Fund has been combined with the COVID-19 Relief Fund since Sept. 20, when the… Continue reading

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The Roubik Family builds upon a pre-exisiting snowman in the kids’ sledding area at Hurricane Ridge on Nov. 27, 2020. From left  is David, Maya, 6, grandfather David, Liz Jones and Vera, 8. (Laura Foster/Peninsula Daily News)

Hurricane Ridge begins its winter operations

Families, friends enjoy outdoors in Olympic National Park

The Roubik Family builds upon a pre-exisiting snowman in the kids’ sledding area at Hurricane Ridge on Nov. 27, 2020. From left  is David, Maya, 6, grandfather David, Liz Jones and Vera, 8. (Laura Foster/Peninsula Daily News)

Saturday crash closes Center Road in Chimacum

A driver was arrested for drunken driving after a single-vehicle wreck on Center Road that closed the road for about an hour. The… Continue reading