Jefferson County

LETTER: First Amendment still the gold standard

In the PDN’s Nov. 16 Commentary page, one letter stands out: “Sore losers,” which may be relegated to the file headed by “freedom of speech.”… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: $1,000 scholarship available to single mothers at Peninsula College … and other items

The $1,000 Bright Haygood Copsey Scholarship is available to single mothers attending Peninsula College during the 2016-17 academic year. The award will… Continue reading

Jefferson County approves tax increases for three funds

The three Jefferson County Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve eight resolutions that allow for property tax rate increases in 2017 for… Continue reading

Peninsula Home Fund kicks off fundraising campaign
Peninsula Home Fund kicks off fundraising campaign
Anderson Lake open for fishing with new year-round schedule in place; toxins down

Anderson Lake open for fishing with new year-round schedule in place; toxins down

Anderson Lake is open for fishing. The state Department of Fish &Wildlife has extended the fishing season at the lake between Port… Continue reading

Anderson Lake open for fishing with new year-round schedule in place; toxins down
Mountain View Pool in Port Townsend opened this morning after repairs were made after a water storage tank valve failure caused damage to the boiler heating system. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend public pool reopens

Mountain View Pool was re-opened today. The pool at Mountain View Commons, 1919 Blaine St. — the only public pool in Port… Continue reading

Mountain View Pool in Port Townsend opened this morning after repairs were made after a water storage tank valve failure caused damage to the boiler heating system. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)
‘Make people feel welcome’: Thanksgiving meal continues Tri-Area center tradition

‘Make people feel welcome’: Thanksgiving meal continues Tri-Area center tradition

More than 60 volunteers came out on a windy Thursday to provide a community Thanksgiving feast at the Tri-Area Community Center. From noon… Continue reading

‘Make people feel welcome’: Thanksgiving meal continues Tri-Area center tradition

Peninsula stores entice shoppers after Thanksgiving

Shoppers and merchants of the North Olympic Peninsula are raring for the post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping rush. Retailers from Port Townsend to the… Continue reading

Port Angeles Festival of Trees, Family Days, breakfast on menu this weekend

Port Angeles Festival of Trees, Family Days, breakfast on menu this weekend

The 2016 Festival of Trees Gala and Teddy Bear Tea — taking place today — are sold out, but tickets are still… Continue reading

Port Angeles Festival of Trees, Family Days, breakfast on menu this weekend
Olympic Theatre Arts presents ‘A Very Whisky Christmas’

Olympic Theatre Arts presents ‘A Very Whisky Christmas’

’Tis the season of music, concerts and holiday productions and Olympic Theatre Arts is serving up a special musical performance which is guaranteed… Continue reading

Olympic Theatre Arts presents ‘A Very Whisky Christmas’
Auditions set for Olympic Theatre Arts production of ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’

Auditions set for Olympic Theatre Arts production of ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’

Auditions for the next Olympic Theatre Arts Main Stage production, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and 2… Continue reading

Auditions set for Olympic Theatre Arts production of ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’
ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: Fourth Friday Readings set for tonight … and other items

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: Fourth Friday Readings set for tonight … and other items

The Lodge at Sherwood, 660 Evergreen Farm Way, will host Fourth Friday Readings — an evening of five-minute open-mic readings of poetry, short… Continue reading

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: Fourth Friday Readings set for tonight … and other items

ISSUES OF FAITH: Catholic youth convention helps still restless hearts

I WAS BLESSED to be at a Catholic youth convention (CYC) on the Puyallup fairgrounds the weekend of Nov. 12-13. The column I wrote last… Continue reading

LETTER: Electoral College prevents mob rule at the top

Progressives are now complaining that the Electoral College prevented the candidate with the most votes from winning. They argue that it’s not democratic and that… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Books, coffee paired at Port Angeles Library’s Books & Libations on Dec. 3 … and other items

Books & Libations will be held in the Port Angeles Library’s Living Room, 2210 S. Peabody St., from 6 p.m. to 7:15… Continue reading

Olympic National Park offers snow, holiday lights

Olympic National Park offers snow, holiday lights

Park visitors can play in the snow at 5,242 feet today, weather permitting, and then drop down to Lake Crescent on… Continue reading

Olympic National Park offers snow, holiday lights
Port Townsend Arts Guild to host holiday arts, crafts fair today, Saturday

Port Townsend Arts Guild to host holiday arts, crafts fair today, Saturday

About 50 vendors will set up shop today and Saturday during the 26th annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair. The fair, organized… Continue reading

Port Townsend Arts Guild to host holiday arts, crafts fair today, Saturday

Shopping abounds at holiday bazaars across Peninsula

Less than a month stands between us and Christmas Day. Most of us have plenty of gift buying to do before the holidays. Fortunately, there… Continue reading

Square dance, breakfast and pool movie in the mix this weekend

A square dance and a pool movie are among the weekend’s activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. For more about the Port Angeles Community Players’… Continue reading

Tree-lightings, special events herald start of holiday shopping season

Tree-lightings, special events herald start of holiday shopping season

It’s a weekend to make memories. Santa will come to town Saturday in both Port Angeles and Sequim, arriving just in time for the lighting… Continue reading

Tree-lightings, special events herald start of holiday shopping season