Jefferson County

Center Valley Animal Rescue director Sara Penhallegon, right, along with veterinarian and volunteer Dr. Christine Parker-Graham conduct a medical evaluation on a female cougar that checked itself in to the rescue earlier this month. (Center Valley Animal Rescue)

Starving cougar found at animal rescue center

Staff members rehab lost animal, send to Texas zoo

Center Valley Animal Rescue director Sara Penhallegon, right, along with veterinarian and volunteer Dr. Christine Parker-Graham conduct a medical evaluation on a female cougar that checked itself in to the rescue earlier this month. (Center Valley Animal Rescue)

State Parks announces winter camping, day-use schedule

More than 100 parks remain open year round

COVID-19 cases rising statewide

Hospitalizations up in western Washington

Prosecutor recognized for work on animal abuse case

Julie St. Marie, Jefferson County deputy prosecuting attorney, has been recognized for her “exceptional work” by Pasado’s Safe Haven, a Sultan nonprofit… Continue reading

Van De Wege, Beauvais air views in Forks

Jobs, housing, COVID-19 discussed over Zoom

Centrum's Michelle Hagewood, left, and Robert Birman are collaborating with Madrona MindBody Institute co-owner Renee Klein, center, to expand use of the Madrona building at Fort Worden State Park. photo Diane Urbani de la Paz

Centrum to stretch out at Madrona MindBody Institute

Pandemic pushes change for arts organizations at Fort Worden

Centrum's Michelle Hagewood, left, and Robert Birman are collaborating with Madrona MindBody Institute co-owner Renee Klein, center, to expand use of the Madrona building at Fort Worden State Park. photo Diane Urbani de la Paz

Free Zoom salon on ‘the art of suspense’

Writer Adrianne Harun of Port Townsend will discuss the art of suspense in a free online event today, Thursday, Oct. 29. A… Continue reading

Jefferson County voter turnout tops 71 percent

Drop boxes at some sites are being emptied several times a day. The U.S. Postal Service brings more in daily. Ballots continued on Wednesday to… Continue reading

This map shows the Port Townsend Creative District in orange along with plans for walking, biking and driving tour routes. Kris Nelson, chair of the Port Townsend Creative District subcommittee, said this route plan was based on an initial project budget of $80,000 and will have to be scaled back to fit within the current $49,000 budget.

Port Townsend Creative District finding its way

Art markers, signs to put city artists, makers on map

This map shows the Port Townsend Creative District in orange along with plans for walking, biking and driving tour routes. Kris Nelson, chair of the Port Townsend Creative District subcommittee, said this route plan was based on an initial project budget of $80,000 and will have to be scaled back to fit within the current $49,000 budget.

Peninsula sees high demand for flu vaccinations

Pharmacies report significant uptick

Admiralty Distillers of Port Townsend awarded medal for honey wares

The National Honey Board awarded a gold medal to Admiralty Distillers of Port Townsend in its third Honey Spirits Competition. The annual… Continue reading

Jefferson PUD steps back from Blue Star Banner proposal

Issue could set precedent for other signs

PAT NEAL: How to get lost

AUTUMN MUST BE my favorite time of year. There are just so many things to do in this outdoor recreational wonderland that we call home.… Continue reading

Port Townsend police rarely use force, chief says

City sits well below national average

Peninsula health officials support western states vaccine panel

Local health officials support Gov. Jay Inslee’s decision to join with other western states in forming a work group of experts to further evaluate a… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire Rescue Chief Bret Black.

East Jefferson Fire Rescue hires chief

Bret Black to start with district Dec. 1

East Jefferson Fire Rescue Chief Bret Black.

Jefferson commissioners OK comprehensive plan docket amendments

Port Hadlock sewer, recreational marijuana production, Brinnon wastewater added

Clallam cases push county back into moderate-risk status

Health officials concerned with rise in hospitalizations

Happy ghosts hopping out of a cast of pumpkins smile at you from an open lot at 12th and “C” Street in west Port Angeles. They make for a fun yet scary Halloween come this Saturday.

Halloween celebrations not scared of COVID-19

But precautions to be taken

Happy ghosts hopping out of a cast of pumpkins smile at you from an open lot at 12th and “C” Street in west Port Angeles. They make for a fun yet scary Halloween come this Saturday.
Organizers for the Quimper Grange, a Port Townsend nonprofit, are seeking a $5,000 grant from the Jefferson Community Foundation to pay for a ventilationsystem that will allow it to reopen at 30 percent capacity, or 45people. (Nicholas Johnson/Peninsula Daily News)

Ventilation system would allow Quimper Grange to reopen

Nonprofit seeks grant, hopes to reopen at 30 percent capacity by end of year

Organizers for the Quimper Grange, a Port Townsend nonprofit, are seeking a $5,000 grant from the Jefferson Community Foundation to pay for a ventilationsystem that will allow it to reopen at 30 percent capacity, or 45people. (Nicholas Johnson/Peninsula Daily News)