Zach Jablonski

Don’t expect a COVID-19 vaccine until 2021

Health care workers and first responders first priority

Dan Brooks of Port Angeles, left, checks out books with assistance from customer service representative Jay Averill at the front door of the Port Angeles Public Library on Tuesday. The North Olympic Library System will allow some in-person browsing beginning next month. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula libraries working on in-person service

Earliest possible openings coming in mid-November

Dan Brooks of Port Angeles, left, checks out books with assistance from customer service representative Jay Averill at the front door of the Port Angeles Public Library on Tuesday. The North Olympic Library System will allow some in-person browsing beginning next month. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson commissioners eye comprehensive plan amendments

Items include Port Hadlock, Brinnon wastewater plants

A deer walks down the side of Redwood Street on Monday in Port Townsend. In other parts of the county, deer season is open with a license in specific areas through the end of the month. Regulations and where hunting is permitted can be found at www.wdfw.wa.gov. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Out for a stroll

A deer walks down the side of Redwood Street on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Port Townsend. In other parts of the county, deer season… Continue reading

A deer walks down the side of Redwood Street on Monday in Port Townsend. In other parts of the county, deer season is open with a license in specific areas through the end of the month. Regulations and where hunting is permitted can be found at www.wdfw.wa.gov. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Hoh Tribe gains satellite internet

Beta test increases speeds by 60 mbps

Don Oliveira, Blue Heron Middle School sixth- and seventh-grade social studies and language arts teacher, shelters under his desk Thursday during the Washington Great ShakeOut drill, an international exercise to prepare for a large-scale earthquake. The photograph was shot through the window of the classroom since school authorities would not allow a masked reporter inside. Public access is limited to protect students and staff from COVID-19. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Washington Great ShakeOut drill

Don Oliveira, Blue Heron Middle School sixth- and seventh-grade social studies and language arts teacher, shelters under his desk Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, during the… Continue reading

Don Oliveira, Blue Heron Middle School sixth- and seventh-grade social studies and language arts teacher, shelters under his desk Thursday during the Washington Great ShakeOut drill, an international exercise to prepare for a large-scale earthquake. The photograph was shot through the window of the classroom since school authorities would not allow a masked reporter inside. Public access is limited to protect students and staff from COVID-19. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Townsend resident Mike Marston checks out of Aldrich's Market Tuesday with barista and cashier Sarah Marx. The 125-year-old store reopened Saturday after closing in early spring and being bought by new owners and renovated over the summer. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Aldrich’s Market reopens with local connections

New owners grow partnerships with several producers

Port Townsend resident Mike Marston checks out of Aldrich's Market Tuesday with barista and cashier Sarah Marx. The 125-year-old store reopened Saturday after closing in early spring and being bought by new owners and renovated over the summer. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

One new COVID-19 case in Jefferson; none in Clallam

Recent Jefferson cases primarily through out-of-county contacts

Tsunami sirens to sound for drill

Great ShakeOut set for Thursday

Two new cases confirmed in Jefferson; none in Clallam

Health officers cite compliance for keeping transmission low

County adds ballot drop box

A new walk-up ballot drop box has been placed outside the Jefferson County Courthouse to better serve pedestrians. The box, the seventh… Continue reading

One new COVID-19 case in Clallam County

Health officials say flu vaccinations high this year

The Port of Port Townsend approved a resolution Tuesday that would allow the port to resubmit a grant application that would assist with the reconstruction of the Port Hudson Breakwater jetties that were damaged during the December 2018 windstorms. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Port of Port Townsend approves grant application for Point Hudson jetty

Agency to resubmit grant request for $9.3M in federal funds

The Port of Port Townsend approved a resolution Tuesday that would allow the port to resubmit a grant application that would assist with the reconstruction of the Port Hudson Breakwater jetties that were damaged during the December 2018 windstorms. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)