Elijah Sussman

Joseph Wilson, left, and Kevin Streett.

Jefferson PUD names new general manager

Wilson comes with 30 years of experience

Joseph Wilson, left, and Kevin Streett.

Chimacum drainage district is reactivated

Next steps are to appoint an interim board, adopt assessment system

A helicopter joins the firefighting effort Tuesday afternoon at the Belgian Fire near Brinnon. (Brinnon Fire Department)

Belgian fire under control

Firefighters remained on scene Wednesday

A helicopter joins the firefighting effort Tuesday afternoon at the Belgian Fire near Brinnon. (Brinnon Fire Department)
Levi Gillis, the saxophonist for The Sky Is A Suitcase, plays during a concert on July 5. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Indie music fest grows with its ‘intimate vibe’

Tarboo music festival features various sounds from multiple bands

Levi Gillis, the saxophonist for The Sky Is A Suitcase, plays during a concert on July 5. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Writers to converge in Port Townsend to work on craft

Free readings open to the public next week

Tool library to open in Port Townsend

Drills, saws and more available to borrow

Glass recycling returns to Jeffco

Port Townsend, Quilcene locations available

The Northwest Watershed Institute purchased 81 acres for conservation and stewardship in the Tarboo Valley for inclusion in its 500-acre Tarboo Wildlife Preserve. (John Gussman)

Tarboo valley land set aside for preservation

Nearly 500 acres now part of wildlife preserve

The Northwest Watershed Institute purchased 81 acres for conservation and stewardship in the Tarboo Valley for inclusion in its 500-acre Tarboo Wildlife Preserve. (John Gussman)

Officials report fireworks-related incidents

Storage building a total loss, fire chief says

Beaver Valley fire sees road closure

One acre vegetation fire controlled quickly

Violinist Kristian Bugge plays traditional Danish folk songs with Fiddle Tunes found Bertram Levy, July 2. (ELIJAH SUSSMAN/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS)

Fiddle Tunes fill the air at Fort Worden

Traditions flourish, musical and otherwise

Violinist Kristian Bugge plays traditional Danish folk songs with Fiddle Tunes found Bertram Levy, July 2. (ELIJAH SUSSMAN/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS)
Team Puget Sound Navigation Company from left to right; Molly Karas, Michael Karas and Anthony Boscolo celebrating with their champion belt, July 1. (Photo credit: Jim Meyers)

Port Townsend sailors win WA360

Broken record raises the bar for racers

Team Puget Sound Navigation Company from left to right; Molly Karas, Michael Karas and Anthony Boscolo celebrating with their champion belt, July 1. (Photo credit: Jim Meyers)
David Ballif in the EDC Team Jefferson office last month.

EDC director brings a depth of experience

Former USAID diplomat returns to Washington

David Ballif in the EDC Team Jefferson office last month.

Emergency prep event offers robust schedule

Individual, neighborhood and agency preparation covered

Amateur radio club to broadcast at Fort Worden

Morse code, voice and digital for 24 hours

Jefferson County considering a youth commission

Highs schoolers would address issues of concern

Helen and Richard “Rico” Vinh of the band Pistil play onstage at the first Tarboo Fest on July 4, 2024. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Three-day festival set at Quilcene barn

‘Indie’ music featured with Peninsula bands from July 3-5

Helen and Richard “Rico” Vinh of the band Pistil play onstage at the first Tarboo Fest on July 4, 2024. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Cooling centers would extend hours, if needed

Summer forecast calls for warmer, smokier conditions, public health specialist says

Jefferson County fire danger risk level to move to high

Designation will prohibit fireworks over Fourth of July weekend

Ralph Henry Keil and Ginny Grimm.

Long lost sailor to be honored at graduation

An honorary diploma will be presented to the family of former Chimacum High School student, Ralph Henry Keil, who died in the attack… Continue reading

Ralph Henry Keil and Ginny Grimm.