Jefferson County

A plane flies over the Jefferson County International Airport's 3,000-foot runway outside Port Townsend on Wednesday afternoon. The Port of Port Townsend plans to close the runway from 7:30 a.m. Monday until 5 p.m. Oct. 23 so it can be resurfaced. That work, intended to correct deficiencies in the pavement, was originally planned for late September but was delayed due to rainy weather. (Nicholas Johnson/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson airport runway to be resurfaced

A plane flies over the Jefferson County International Airport’s 3,000-foot runway outside Port Townsend on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. The Port of… Continue reading

A plane flies over the Jefferson County International Airport's 3,000-foot runway outside Port Townsend on Wednesday afternoon. The Port of Port Townsend plans to close the runway from 7:30 a.m. Monday until 5 p.m. Oct. 23 so it can be resurfaced. That work, intended to correct deficiencies in the pavement, was originally planned for late September but was delayed due to rainy weather. (Nicholas Johnson/Peninsula Daily News)
Kurt Hardesty, left, and Chris MacDonald of the city of Port Townsend's transportation crew apply yellow tape to the roadway around a mini traffic circle Monday morning in the center of Washington Street at Cass Street next to County Courthouse Park in Port Townsend. (Nicholas Johnson/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend installs temporary traffic circles on Washington Street

If effective, area residents would pay for permanent fixtures

Kurt Hardesty, left, and Chris MacDonald of the city of Port Townsend's transportation crew apply yellow tape to the roadway around a mini traffic circle Monday morning in the center of Washington Street at Cass Street next to County Courthouse Park in Port Townsend. (Nicholas Johnson/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Townsend resident Mike Marston checks out of Aldrich's Market Tuesday with barista and cashier Sarah Marx. The 125-year-old store reopened Saturday after closing in early spring and being bought by new owners and renovated over the summer. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Aldrich’s Market reopens with local connections

New owners grow partnerships with several producers

Port Townsend resident Mike Marston checks out of Aldrich's Market Tuesday with barista and cashier Sarah Marx. The 125-year-old store reopened Saturday after closing in early spring and being bought by new owners and renovated over the summer. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Elections offices prepare for high voter turnout

North Olympic Peninsula elections officials are preparing for a high voter turnout in the Nov. 3 general election. Domestic ballots are being mailed to registered… Continue reading

Maple seeds hang from their parent tree in the 300 block of East Fifth Street near Port Angeles City Hall on Tuesday. As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler, many trees across the North Olympic Peninsula are transforming into their autumn colors. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Fall transformation

Maple seeds hang from their parent tree in the 300 block of East Fifth Street near Port Angeles City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020.… Continue reading

Maple seeds hang from their parent tree in the 300 block of East Fifth Street near Port Angeles City Hall on Tuesday. As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler, many trees across the North Olympic Peninsula are transforming into their autumn colors. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Open space, park top alternatives for golf course, survey finds

City staff to vet 3 proposals, present to council Nov. 2

PAT NEAL: A star is born

Embarking on a new reality television career

State Senate hopefuls debate taxes, sex ed

Candidates for a four-year 24th Legislative District state Senate seat clashed over wildfires and sex education in a recent Port Angeles Nor’Wester… Continue reading

One new COVID-19 case in Jefferson; none in Clallam

Recent Jefferson cases primarily through out-of-county contacts

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North Olympic Peninsula 2020 Voter Guide

The North Olympic Peninsula 2020 Voter Guide is out now. Inside, you will find information on the candidates and the issues in Clallam County and… Continue reading

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Roadwork on Highway 104 to cause delays

Maintenance crews will be repairing a damaged guardrail from 7 a.m. through 4 p.m. today through Thursday on state Highway 104 near the… Continue reading

Two new cases confirmed in Jefferson; none in Clallam

Health officers cite compliance for keeping transmission low

POINT OF VIEW: For fair debate, hopefuls must show up

THE LEAGUE OF Women Voters is a national, nonpartisan nonprofit organization. Our vision statement is: “We envision a democracy where every person has the desire,… Continue reading

Eisenhour, Smith field questions in forum

Commissioner candidates discuss issues ahead of Nov. 3 election