A view from D.C.: Jefferson County commissioner says content ‘disappointing’

Politics

A view from D.C.: Jefferson County commissioner says content ‘disappointing’

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Commissioner Kate Dean recently spent time in the other Washington to learn how…

Cantwell, Hutchison meet in second Washington Senate debate

Politics

Cantwell, Hutchison meet in second Washington Senate debate

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Shed destroyed by fire in Chimacum

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Shed destroyed by fire in Chimacum

CHIMACUM — A storage shed at Evergreen Coho SKP RV Park was destroyed by fire Monday afternoon.

Life

BIRD WATCH: Keep an eye out for unusual birds at feeders

NUMBERS OF BIRDS continue to swell as additional migrants arrive in our yards, some to stay and some…

Life

HELP LINE: Time for some this-and-that information

I THINK THAT today is a good day for a bit of this-and-that, so let’s jump right into…

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: Grueling Repetitive Arduous Seasonal Service

I’VE SURE BEEN enjoying the Indian Summer that we’ve been having on the Olympic Peninsula, with the beautiful…

News

Draft IRS rules for Emerald Coast Opportunity Zone released

PORT ANGELES — Proposed federal tax regulations have been released for investors who want breaks on capital gains…

News

D’Amico seeks legal action over Jefferson County permit

PORT TOWNSEND — Joe D’Amico’s Fort Discovery, Inc., has brought legal action against Jefferson County’s Department of Community…

News

Property tax payment deadline looms

The second half of the year’s property tax payments are due Oct. 31.

PHOTO: Crescent homecoming court crowned

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PHOTO: Crescent homecoming court crowned

JOYCE — Crescent High School in Joyce had its homecoming game Saturday on the home football field against…

Entertainment

Northwind event to focus on the art of collaboration

PORT TOWNSEND — The Northwind Reading Series will present a collaborative arts group, The Roadstead Project, at 7…

Entertainment

College to screen tales of youthful offenders

PORT ANGELES — The public is invited to join the Magic of Cinema, Peninsula College Forks and Peninsula…

Port Townsend students make wearable art

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Port Townsend students make wearable art

PORT TOWNSEND — The portable art classroom at Port Townsend High School was abuzz with activity as students…

News

NEWS BRIEFS: Highway 101 closures east of Sequim possible Monday … and other items

SEQUIM – Drivers may encounter closures on U.S. Highway 101 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Monday.

Opinion

GUEST COMMENTARY: Vote No on I-1639: Don’t tread on me

By Seth and Rebecca Larson

Business

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Forks Chamber of Commerce — Luncheon meetings are usually Wednesdays at noon at Blakeslee’s Bar & Grill,…

News

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County hearing set on draft shooting facility law

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a public hearing on a proposed shooting range ordinance at 5:30…

Kilmer, Dightman clash on national park, climate change

Politics

Kilmer, Dightman clash on national park, climate change

PORT ANGELES — Dr. Douglas Dightman, a Republican seeking to unseat U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, suggested Olympic National…

Grade-school students among those who practice earthquake drill

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Grade-school students among those who practice earthquake drill

PORT TOWNSEND — At 10:18 a.m. Thursday, the tone went off at Salish Coast Elementary School signaling the…

Jefferson County commission candidates compare backgrounds, views

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Jefferson County commission candidates compare backgrounds, views

PORT TOWNSEND — Candidates for the Jefferson County commission, Democrat Greg Brotherton and Republican Jon Cooke, discussed life…