JENNIFER JACKSON’S PORT TOWNSEND NEIGHBOR COLUMN: Apothecarium aims to perks up local economy

IN 1889, IN anticipation of the railroad coming to Port Townsend, Nathaniel Hill expanded his apothecary business by building a multistory edifice on Water Street,… Continue reading

Merchants look for help during huge Port Townsend downtown sidewalk project

PORT TOWNSEND — Mark Hering said he sees business challenges ahead at Quimper Sound on Taylor Street, one of the last surviving music stores in… Continue reading

MV Coho ferry back on the job today after maintenance hiatus

In the adjacent photo, Black Ball Ferry Line workers Mike Barrett, left, and Glenn Lassus walk back to the ferry terminal after securing lines at… Continue reading

Neah Bay students finalists in national project; already win $70,000 prize

NEAH BAY — Students in Neah Bay will be awarded $70,000 in technology and software for their school, thanks to a student documentary project that… Continue reading

New speaker, date for Republican Lincoln Day Dinner

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Republican Party has postponed its annual Lincoln Day Dinner by a month and replaced attorney general candidate Reagan Dunn… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council approves final esplanade plan

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved the final design of an esplanade to be built later this year. The esplanade… Continue reading

Port Angeles to stay in FEMA fight

PORT ANGELES — After reopening debate, the Port Angeles City Council on Tuesday defeated a motion to back out of litigation between the National Wildlife… Continue reading

Tickets on sale for Hollywood Nights in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Tickets are on sale for the fourth annual Hollywood Nights. Set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Vern Burton Community… Continue reading

Conservation districts to conduct elections

North Olympic Peninsula residents with an interest in helping farmers work their land in a way that conserves natural resources can apply to be candidates… Continue reading

House OKs bill to give Quileute higher ground, public permanent access to Rialto, other beaches

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved land-exchange legislation Monday that would allow the Quileute tribe to move its headquarters, school, day care… Continue reading

Jefferson County OKs franchise agreement with Wave Broadband

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners approved a temporary franchise agreement with Wave Broadband cable TV service, which is buying the county’s cable system from… Continue reading

Nominate volunteers for Clallam County Community Service Award

Now is the time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Clallam County — individuals who have… Continue reading

Nominate your community hero for Jefferson County Heart of Service award

Now is the time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County — individuals who have… Continue reading

Public comments sought on draft Dungeness water rule

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County commissioners want to hear from the public about the state Department of Ecology’s draft water management rule in the… Continue reading

Traffic slowed on Port Angeles link of U.S. 101 during work on street lights, traffic signals

PORT ANGELES — New, energy-saving light will be shed on downtown Port Angeles as part of $2.9 million of ongoing streetlight and traffic signal improvements… Continue reading

Trying to get a sneak peek at the dams being removed? Fine! Literally!

PORT ANGELES — Demolition of the Elwha and Glines Canyon dams is well-documented online, but that’s not enough to keep a few dam fans from… Continue reading

Workers prepare to launch floating home by rolling it into bay today

PORT TOWNSEND — Carlsborg-based Monroe House Moving on Monday was preparing a launch that will be used today to roll a 600,000-pound floating home from… Continue reading

House approves Quileute land bill

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved land-exchange legislation today that would allow the Quileute tribe to move its headquarters, school, day care… Continue reading

City cash-strapped to keep Port Angeles Fine Arts Center open

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center could cost the city as much as $100,000 a year to stay open. The arts center,… Continue reading

Fundraiser plans in place for Sequim Museum and Arts Center

SEQUIM — For DJ Bassett, 2011 was a year for learning the challenges ahead, strategic planning and reorganizing The Museum and Arts Center of the… Continue reading