Jefferson County

Port Townsend’s new public works director begins during uncertain time

Port Townsend’s new public works director begins during uncertain time

Starting a new job in a new place is a challenge. Starting a new job in new place amid an international health… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s new public works director begins during uncertain time
UPDATED STORY: Fire destroys home in Quilcene
UPDATED STORY: Fire destroys home in Quilcene

COVID-19 Relief Fund to help those impacted by virus precautions

Donations are being accepted now for the COVID-19 Relief Fund. The Peninsula Daily News has repurposed the Peninsula Home Fund temporarily to channel donations to… Continue reading

Washington residents ordered to stay at home

Washington residents ordered to stay at home

Clallam County, Jefferson County officials on board with recommendation

Washington residents ordered to stay at home
Jefferson County man with virus in critical care
Jefferson County man with virus in critical care
Keeping a safe distance

Keeping a safe distance

Kayakers maintain their 6 feet of separation as they make their way through Admiralty Inlet on Saturday, March 21, 2020. The state… Continue reading

Keeping a safe distance
Port Townsend stormwater project needs easement

Port Townsend stormwater project needs easement

City manager authorized to finalize details

Port Townsend stormwater project needs easement
Fire engulfs Quilcene residence

Fire engulfs Quilcene residence

No injuries reported; cause not immediately known

Fire engulfs Quilcene residence
Saturday stroll in Port Townsend

Saturday stroll in Port Townsend

A lone stroller walks along Water Street, the normally busy downtown business district in Port Townsend on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Shops and restaurants are… Continue reading

Saturday stroll in Port Townsend

HORSEPLAY: Taking comfort in our daily routine

CRITICAL TIMES ARE hard to deal with is how the Bible describes the era we’re living in, and believer or not, we’re all feeling the… Continue reading

Peninsula woman finds painting’s home

Peninsula woman finds painting’s home

The 1931 oil painting traveled with Joy Qualey from house to house, state to state. A serene scene of the South of… Continue reading

Peninsula woman finds painting’s home
Showering birds with care

Showering birds with care

Donations gathered for nestlings, fledglings

Showering birds with care

Bird rescuers face uncertainty, too

The birds are still coming in: a red-tailed hawk, a varied thrush, even a great blue heron. “And we’re still feeding seven… Continue reading

Port Townsend duo teaching kids to code through game

Port Townsend duo teaching kids to code through game

When the schools closed in the wake of the spread of COVID-19, Port Townsend “techies” David Ehnebuske and Gage Pacifera took it… Continue reading

Port Townsend duo teaching kids to code through game

Port of Port Townsend to conduct meeting via video

Commissioners for the Port of Port Townsend will discuss their response to the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday through video conference. The meeting… Continue reading

Trump issues virus disaster declaration for Washington state

Trump issues virus disaster declaration for Washington state

President Donald Trump has issued a disaster declaration for Washington and ordered federal assistance for the state, tribal and local response to the… Continue reading

Trump issues virus disaster declaration for Washington state

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County update on COVID-19 planned Monday

The three Jefferson County commissioners will hear an update on COVID-19 from Dr. Tom Locke, county public health officer, at 9:45 a.m. Monday. The meeting… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Get the dirt on soil organic matter

Spring has sprung, the grass has riz, I wonder where the flowers is? The bird is on the wing, well that is absurd; I always… Continue reading