Elijah Sussman

Proprietary vessel used in terramation process. by permission of Earth Funeral.

Conservation effort uses soil from terramation

Quilcene property holds ‘open house’ for families

Proprietary vessel used in terramation process. by permission of Earth Funeral.

Kitsap Bank granted receiver

Fort Worden PDA dissolution halted

Respiratory illnesses trending down, public health officer says

COVID-19 and flu activity are low; RSV season not yet here

State and local officials toured Dabob Bay forests in 2022. Back row, left to right, Mary Jean Ryan of Quilcene; Rachel Bollens; Bill Taylor, Taylor Shellfish Co.; Jeromy Sullivan, Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe; Justin Allegro, The Nature Conservancy; and Greg Brotherton, Jefferson County Commissioner. Front row, left to right, Duane Emmons, DNR staff; Jean Ball of Quilcene; Hilary Franz, state Commissioner of Public Lands; Mike Chapman, state Representative; and Peter Bahls, director of Northwest Watershed Institute. (Keith Lazelle)

Dabob Bay conservation area expands by nearly 4,000 acres

State, local partners collaborate on preservation effort

State and local officials toured Dabob Bay forests in 2022. Back row, left to right, Mary Jean Ryan of Quilcene; Rachel Bollens; Bill Taylor, Taylor Shellfish Co.; Jeromy Sullivan, Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe; Justin Allegro, The Nature Conservancy; and Greg Brotherton, Jefferson County Commissioner. Front row, left to right, Duane Emmons, DNR staff; Jean Ball of Quilcene; Hilary Franz, state Commissioner of Public Lands; Mike Chapman, state Representative; and Peter Bahls, director of Northwest Watershed Institute. (Keith Lazelle)
Partner families break ground along with supporters on Tuesday in Port Townsend. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Habitat project to bring six cottages to Port Townsend

Additional units in works for East Jefferson nonprofit

Partner families break ground along with supporters on Tuesday in Port Townsend. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Kinetic Skulpture Race to celebrate 40 years this weekend

The head-turning Kinetic Sculpture Race will celebrate 40 years of events this weekend. The events will take place in and around Port… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare CEO Mike Glenn and COO Jacob Davidson observe as the top steel member is prepared to be installed on the new building. (Jefferson Healthcare)

Design-build process helps Jefferson Healthcare building

Partners help reduce embodied carbon with local materials

Jefferson Healthcare CEO Mike Glenn and COO Jacob Davidson observe as the top steel member is prepared to be installed on the new building. (Jefferson Healthcare)

State preps for takeover

Parks will manage area if PDA dissolves

130 cats seized at Brinnon property

Animals are being examined, receiving treatment

Jefferson to discuss funding for roads

County to hold hearing for benefit district

‘Pause’ hit on Quilcene food bank

Project not abandoned, executive director says

Jefferson County considers events pact with the Production Alliance

Board mulls objectives of its strategic plan, sees draft budgets

Port Townsend assistant city engineer Jeff Kostechka introduces some of the issues facing smooth development on 30th Street and Sheridan Street property. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Infrastructure can deter affordable housing

Port Townsend weighs challenges as it prepares for comprehensive plan update

Port Townsend assistant city engineer Jeff Kostechka introduces some of the issues facing smooth development on 30th Street and Sheridan Street property. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)
Ten black men gathered at the Whidbey Institute to take part in the “Dark and Tender” film, documenting a workshop focused on tenderness and platonic touch. (Dark and Tender)

Film documentary explores platonic touch

Workshop on Whidbey Island focuses on tenderness between black men

Ten black men gathered at the Whidbey Institute to take part in the “Dark and Tender” film, documenting a workshop focused on tenderness and platonic touch. (Dark and Tender)

Jefferson County reduces its risk of fire danger

Collaboration moves level from high to moderate

Catherine Hardwicke, best known for directing “Twilight,” will screen her film “Thirteen” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion, 209 Monroe St. in Port Townsend. (Port Townsend Film Festival)

Port Townsend Film Festival to kick off its 25th year this weekend

More than 60 films, 50 filmmakers expected to be in attendance

Catherine Hardwicke, best known for directing “Twilight,” will screen her film “Thirteen” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion, 209 Monroe St. in Port Townsend. (Port Townsend Film Festival)

Training helps put out fire at Rose Theater

East Jefferson Fire Rescue offering free extinguisher training today

Sailor Vineyards owner Kit Africa works in a vineyard. (Jefferson County Farm Tour)

Jefferson County Farm Tour set this weekend

On-site maps available for self-guided event

Sailor Vineyards owner Kit Africa works in a vineyard. (Jefferson County Farm Tour)
Rick McKenzie, a retired Coast Guard veteran, plays bagpipes at the 9/11 memorial at the Francis Street Park in Port Angeles on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

‘Emotions and memories’ part of ceremony to remember 9/11

Firefighters, police officers gather to honor those lost 23 years ago

Rick McKenzie, a retired Coast Guard veteran, plays bagpipes at the 9/11 memorial at the Francis Street Park in Port Angeles on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)