Cydney McFarland

Port Townsend City Council field remains contest-free

The Port Townsend City Council has three positions up for election this year, but so far that field is free of contested… Continue reading

On your mark, get set, go! Rhody Festival moves into full swing this weekend

On your mark, get set, go! Rhody Festival moves into full swing this weekend

The Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival has been working up all week to the grand finale of its 82nd year this weekend. “It’s… Continue reading

On your mark, get set, go! Rhody Festival moves into full swing this weekend

So far, 22 seats lack candidates in Jefferson County

As the filing deadline approaches, no candidates have filed for 22 elected offices in Jefferson County. Today’s final deadline for candidates to… Continue reading

Contested races form for Port of Port Townsend

Two contested races have shaped up on the Port of Port Townsend commission, with incumbents for both open positions filing for re-election… Continue reading

Few contests emerge as filing week begins in Jefferson County

Only two positions are contested so far out of the 54 offices open in Jefferson County for the Nov. 7 general election.… Continue reading

An unaccounted-for fiber-optic line on the corner of Landes and 19th streets slows the moving of a two-story apartment complex in Port Townsend on Thursday. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)

Apartment building trucked through Port Townsend to provide low-cost housing

Traffic was detoured Thursday around the route of a two-story apartment building as the structure that was floated on a barge over… Continue reading

An unaccounted-for fiber-optic line on the corner of Landes and 19th streets slows the moving of a two-story apartment complex in Port Townsend on Thursday. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)
Women volunteer work building homes in Port Townsend

Women volunteer work building homes in Port Townsend

Nearly 50 local women volunteered their time last week building homes in Port Townsend for the annual Habitat for Humanity National Women… Continue reading

Women volunteer work building homes in Port Townsend
Divers propose building artificial reef with rocks from old jetty at Point Hudson

Divers propose building artificial reef with rocks from old jetty at Point Hudson

Members of the Washington Scuba Alliance want to build an artificial reef to provide marine habitat when the Point Hudson jetties are… Continue reading

Divers propose building artificial reef with rocks from old jetty at Point Hudson

PUD seeing fewer than expected sign up for low-income assistance program

The Jefferson County Public Utilities District is seeing fewer people than expected enrolling in its low-income assistance program. As of Friday, 509… Continue reading

Port Townsend sisters headed to reptile symposium

Port Townsend sisters headed to reptile symposium

Sisters Lauren and Grace Taracka are heading to New Mexico from Port Townsend to attend the International Herpetological Symposium after winning the… Continue reading

Port Townsend sisters headed to reptile symposium
Wearable Art Show donned this weekend in Port Townsend

Wearable Art Show donned this weekend in Port Townsend

This year’s Port Townsend Wearable Art Show will feature 48 creations by 40 artists that will take the stage Saturday for the… Continue reading

Wearable Art Show donned this weekend in Port Townsend
Power, traffic to make way today in Port Townsend as apartment building is moved

Power, traffic to make way today in Port Townsend as apartment building is moved

Power will be out in some areas of Port Townsend for several hours today and sections of streets will be closed while… Continue reading

Power, traffic to make way today in Port Townsend as apartment building is moved
Equine therapy program offered breast cancer survivors in Quilcene

Equine therapy program offered breast cancer survivors in Quilcene

Connected Hearts, a equine therapy facility in Quilcene, is starting a program to help breast cancer survivors recover mentally from the trauma of… Continue reading

Equine therapy program offered breast cancer survivors in Quilcene
Peninsula robotics teams compete in international contest

Peninsula robotics teams compete in international contest

Two high school robotics teams from the North Olympic Peninsula held their own at the FIRST Robotics Competition in Houston, which gathered… Continue reading

Peninsula robotics teams compete in international contest

Port Townsend council OKs short-term rental changes, with final approval to be considered next week

The Port Townsend City Council approved on a first reading a city ordinance that changes parts of the city code regarding short-term… Continue reading

Apartment complex to arrive from Victoria on Wednesday

Apartment complex to arrive from Victoria on Wednesday

A small two-story apartment complex is scheduled to arrive in Port Townsend Bay on Wednesday after being brought across the Strait of… Continue reading

Apartment complex to arrive from Victoria on Wednesday
Electric taxi service in Port Townsend wins sustainability award

Electric taxi service in Port Townsend wins sustainability award

The PTeRider, a short-distance taxi service and tour company that uses small electric vehicles, was awarded the Sustainable Future award by the… Continue reading

Electric taxi service in Port Townsend wins sustainability award

PT council to consider short-term rental code

After months of discussion and deliberation, the Port Townsend City Council will have its first opportunity to take action on an ordinance… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council approves action on two projects

Port Townsend City Council approves action on two projects

The Port Townsend City Council has taken steps to move forward on two major projects: a stormwater management plan and development of… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council approves action on two projects

Navy tells public of Jefferson County training proposal

The Navy heard concerns about proposed onshore training areas during an open house on plans for special operations training. Community members cycled… Continue reading