Jefferson County Daily News

08/21/2026

Free concert series in Sequim, Port Angeles and Port Townsend will conclude next week.

Free concert series in Sequim, Port Angeles and Port Townsend will conclude next week.

08/21/2026

The Clallam County Fair, the Tarboo Music Festival and Music on the Strait highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula.

The Clallam County Fair, the Tarboo Music Festival and Music on the Strait highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula.

08/21/2026

Affordable Hometown Port Townsend — a group formed to challenge the city’s Comprehensive Plan — claimed a legal victory after a state board found that the city had failed to meet requirements set forth in the Growth Management Act.

Housing group urges robust public process

08/20/2026

First responders were at the scene of a fatal collision Thursday morning on U.S. Highway 101 at Orcas Drive, the State Patrol reported.

DISCOVERY BAY — First responders were at the scene of a fatal collision Thursday morning on U.S. Highway 101 at Orcas Drive, the State Patrol reported.

08/20/2026

The 21st Port Townsend Artist Studio Tour will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday at studios across East Jefferson County.

PORT TOWNSEND — The 21st Port Townsend Artist Studio Tour will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday at studios across East Jefferson County.

08/20/2026

Alela Diane and La Luz will headline at the third Tarboo Music Festival on Friday and Saturday.

QUILCENE — Alela Diane and La Luz will headline at the third Tarboo Music Festival on Friday and Saturday.

08/20/2026

Jim Page will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday during the Rainshadow Concerts series at Rainshadow Recording.

PORT TOWNSEND — Jim Page will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday during the Rainshadow Concerts series at Rainshadow Recording.

08/20/2026

The national survival rate for cardiac arrest is about 10 percent. In Jefferson County, it’s double that. The statistic is impressive. Tammy Ridgway, a firefighter-paramedic and the medical service officer with East Jefferson Fire Rescue, said it’s largely due to quick action from bystanders: calling 911, starting chest compressions or applying an automated external defibrillator, or AED.

Donor provides funding for 18 AEDs to be added to deputies’ vehicles

08/19/2026

The Port Townsend City Council approved updates to city streets as part of an effort to improve access for bikers and pedestrians.

Budget outlook showing revenue coming in less than originally budgeted

08/18/2026

Andrew Duhon will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday during the Rainshadow Concerts series at Rainshadow Recording.

https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/2026/08/18/new-orleans-based-artist-to-perform-at-rainshadow-series/