Elijah Sussman

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East Jefferson Fire Rescue Chief Bret Black addresses a group of attendees at the Port Ludlow fire department on Wednesday. From left to right are Smokey Bear, Jefferson County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour, Black, Jesse Duvall, the state Department of National Resources’ Community Resilience coordinator, and EJFR Community Risk Manager Robert Wittenberg. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

East Jefferson department offers free wildfire mitigation visits

Forecasts predict high-risk summer; neighborhoods prepare

 

Port Townsend updated on city’s workplan

Forty-five of 61 projects on track, city manager says

 

Facilities district for pool paused

Jefferson County does not receive grant

 

Jefferson library director to start new job May 19

Meet-and-greet event scheduled for May 22

Members of the public take a guided tour at Port Townsend High School on Wednesday. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend school district may seek $90M bond

Tour highlights high school’s infrastructure needs

Members of the public take a guided tour at Port Townsend High School on Wednesday. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend library to show Willa Cather documentary

Free novels, dramatic reading Thursday at 5:30

Jefferson sets short-term rental rules

County establishes 4 percent cap, one rental per operator

Health officer: Disease numbers low, but cuts affecting programs

Additional measles case located in Washington state

Margo Karler of Port Townsend looks up at the plaster covers protecting a tusk that was found by hikers on the beach near the Point Wilson lighthouse in March. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Fossil found in sandstone bluff at Fort Worden

State Parks, Burke museum developing plan for preservation

Margo Karler of Port Townsend looks up at the plaster covers protecting a tusk that was found by hikers on the beach near the Point Wilson lighthouse in March. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Land trust successful with campaign fund

Public access expected to open this year

Man charged after allegedly breaking into fire station

Investigated for residential burglary, malicious mischief

Port Townsend Farmers Market opens Saturday

Farm-fresh eggs, mexican pastries and smoked fish available

Boatbuilding school names executive director

Local candidate chosen from national pool

Peter Harrison with Southern Royal Albatross on Campbell Island, New Zealand. (Photo credit Shirley Metz) 

Seabird expert speaking at Fort Worden

Albatrosses largest, longest-living and best traveled birds

Peter Harrison with Southern Royal Albatross on Campbell Island, New Zealand. (Photo credit Shirley Metz) 
Courtesy of Rep. Emily Randall's office

Rep. Emily Randall to hold town hall in Port Townsend

Congresswoman will field questions from constituents

Courtesy of Rep. Emily Randall's office
Melody Sky Weaver, left, and Sally Franson at the Big in Sweden book launch at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis, July 2024. (James Weaver)

Novelist to read from ‘Big in Sweden’

City staffer contributed to inspiring the book

Melody Sky Weaver, left, and Sally Franson at the Big in Sweden book launch at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis, July 2024. (James Weaver)

Pink House will see repairs in 2025

Siding, deck planks, support beams on list

Jefferson County team removes nearly 300 acres of noxious weeds

Scotch broom, poison hemlock, holly removed from various areas

Jefferson Healthcare’s $98 million expansion is set to open in August. (Jefferson Healthcare)

Jefferson Healthcare on track for summer opening

New building to include range of services

Jefferson Healthcare’s $98 million expansion is set to open in August. (Jefferson Healthcare)
After almost 27 years with Port Townsend Main Street, Mari Mullen plans to step down following the town photo at the end of May. (Eryn Smith/Port Townsend Main Street Program)

Port Townsend Main Street director plans to step down

Award-winning program seeks replacement

After almost 27 years with Port Townsend Main Street, Mari Mullen plans to step down following the town photo at the end of May. (Eryn Smith/Port Townsend Main Street Program)