Jefferson County

Taylor leads Suggs in close Port Angeles City Council race

City Council positions were contested Tuesday in Port Angeles, Sequim, Forks and Port Townsend. In Port Angeles, challenger James Taylor was leading incumbent LaTrisha Suggs… Continue reading

Stephanz Jr. leads incumbent Henninger for Olympic Medical Center board

Three contested positions on the seven-member Olympic Medical Center board of commissioners and two seats on the Jefferson Healthcare hospital board were on Tuesday’s general… Continue reading

Incumbents win seats for ports of Port Angeles, Port Townsend

Two incumbents have won their races for both the Port of Port Angeles and the Port of Port Townsend. In Port Angeles, incumbent Colleen McAleer… Continue reading

Coroner duties to be removed from Clallam prosecuting attorney

One Clallam County measure and one in Jefferson County were passing in initial ballot returns Tuesday night. In Clallam County, a charter amendment that would… Continue reading

Janna Hall, 71, who said she lived at a homeless camp in Port Townsend for seven weeks, looks over her possessions that were to be moved by 5 p.m. Monday. Hall said she will be moving to an apartment in Portland today and she hopes to work part-time as a caregiver. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Homeless residents asked to move from encampment

Providers offer case management, help with transportation

Janna Hall, 71, who said she lived at a homeless camp in Port Townsend for seven weeks, looks over her possessions that were to be moved by 5 p.m. Monday. Hall said she will be moving to an apartment in Portland today and she hopes to work part-time as a caregiver. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Saltfire Theatre to stage production at fairgrounds

The Saltfire Theatre will present “Uncle Vanya” with shows at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and matinees at 2:30 p.m. Sundays through… Continue reading

Housing fund board to meet Tuesday

The Jefferson County and city of Port Townsend Housing Fund Board will review 2026 requests for proposals during a special meeting at… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: For big impact with little effort, go native

OUR FAMILY COTTAGE is in Wisconsin on Morton Lake, the headwaters of the northerly flowing Presque Isle River. This is the area where both the… Continue reading

City of Port Townsend plans sweep of camp

Judge denies request for restraining order

Counselors encourage questions on Medicare

Benefit enrollment continues through Dec. 7

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held at 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 Del Guzzi… Continue reading

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

Community grief ritual set in Port Townsend

The Dying Matters Guild will conduct “Tending the Heart: A Community Grief Ritual” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. The non-denominational ceremony will be… Continue reading

Sandra Smith-Poling’s paintings will be on display during the First Saturday Art Walk at Gallery-9 in Port Townsend.

First Saturday Art Walk slated for this weekend

A variety of artwork will be on view during the First Saturday Art Walk this weekend in Port Townsend. The monthly event… Continue reading

Sandra Smith-Poling’s paintings will be on display during the First Saturday Art Walk at Gallery-9 in Port Townsend.

Food banks bracing for cuts to SNAP

Government benefit could end Saturday

ISSUES OF FAITH: Showing love when faced with violence

AS A BISHOP of a congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Port Angeles, I’ve considered what to do if an… Continue reading

Jefferson PUD passes its budget with focus on building broadband

Utility to purchase $17.3 million in electric power from BPA

Music, puppeteers set for Peninsula

Art shows, puppet theater performances and a Dia de los Muertos event highlight weekend entertainment options on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The RainShadow Chorale… Continue reading