Jefferson County

Judy Alexander of Port Townsend installs interior siding with Peter Bonyun while working on an emergency shelter. Alexander and Bonyun are two of the three people who started the Community Build Project, which aims to provide temporary-use shelters for the homeless during the coming winter months. (Nicholas Johnson/Peninsula Daily News)
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Emergency shelters are taking shape

Project to serve homeless in winter

Judy Alexander of Port Townsend installs interior siding with Peter Bonyun while working on an emergency shelter. Alexander and Bonyun are two of the three people who started the Community Build Project, which aims to provide temporary-use shelters for the homeless during the coming winter months. (Nicholas Johnson/Peninsula Daily News)
View a free screening and participate in a discussion of the 2020 film “Gather” online this month, part of a Peninsula College program exploring indigenous food sovereignty.

Screening, Studium event to spotlight food sovereignty

Studium Generale, House of Learning, Peninsula College Longhouse and Magic of Cinema will host a two-part event featuring a free film screening… Continue reading

View a free screening and participate in a discussion of the 2020 film “Gather” online this month, part of a Peninsula College program exploring indigenous food sovereignty.

A GROWING CONCERN: Evergreen advice for conifer pruning

it’s November! Hopefully, we all remembered to turn our clocks back, which means tonight it is dark at 5… Continue reading

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Chapman, Forde tactics differ in contest

Incumbent,challenger file financial reports

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Commission hopefuls close in fundraising

County race candidates file financial reports

Commissioner race financial reports

The following campaign finance information for Jefferson County commissioner District 2 candidates Heidi Eisenhour and Lorna Smith is collected by the state Public Disclosure Commission.… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Open to the public

The age range of COVID-19 cases is updated each Friday on the Clallam County Public Health webstite. (Keith Thorpe / Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula COVID-19 new cases up slightly

Increase lower than most of rest of nation

The age range of COVID-19 cases is updated each Friday on the Clallam County Public Health webstite. (Keith Thorpe / Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend High School students celebrate Day of the Dead

High school students are celebrating the Day of the Dead a little differently this year due to the pandemic. Some examples: • Illuminated… Continue reading

State representative, position 1 finances

The following campaign finance information for state House of Representative Position 1 candidates Mike Chapman and Sue Forde is collected by the state Public Disclosure… Continue reading

This screenshot of the Jefferson County Public Utility District's online outage map shows the area affected by Friday morning's electrical power outage, which most severely affected customers in the Port Townsend area.

Wind knocks out power for thousands in Port Townsend area

About 6,700 electrical customers in East Jefferson County lost power for several minutes Friday morning when strong winds caused tree branches to… Continue reading

This screenshot of the Jefferson County Public Utility District's online outage map shows the area affected by Friday morning's electrical power outage, which most severely affected customers in the Port Townsend area.

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County considers CARES Act funding for city

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider action to provide up to $144,150 of CARES Act funds to the city of Port Townsend when they… Continue reading

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Money tracked in 24th contest

Tharinger’s cash, Pruiett’s donors

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Winners announced in the Olympic Peninsula Pet Photo Contest!

We have our winners of the Olympic Peninsula Pet Photo Contest, sponsored by Olympic Peninsula Humane Society. Winners from each category will be contacted by… Continue reading

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Still Halloween, but a little different this year

Pandemic alters holiday celebrations

Martha Collins laminated wood pieces are featured in November at the Port Townsend Gallery.

Intricate wood, photography on view at Port Townsend Gallery

November featured artists on display

Martha Collins laminated wood pieces are featured in November at the Port Townsend Gallery.

24th District state House candidates’ contributions reported

The following campaign finance information for 24th District state House candidates Brian Pruiett and Steve Tharinger is collected by the state Public Disclosure Commission. Detailed… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Choosing leaders in a crisis with Golden Rule

“WHEN THE CARES of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul” (Psalms 94:19). The world today can feel somewhat dangerous and chaotic, and… Continue reading

Jefferson voter turnout highest in state at 73.9 percent; Clallam at 64 percent

Jefferson County maintained its lead as tops in the state for voter turnout on Thursday with 73.9 percent, while Clallam County posted a general election… Continue reading

'Reflections' by Janet Gruber is on display this month.

Port Ludlow artists in the spotlight

Artist of the Month, Jeweler of the Month named

'Reflections' by Janet Gruber is on display this month.