News
Quillayute, Bogachiel, Calawah, Dickey rivers see more closures to protect chinook
Several rivers on the West End have been closed to fishing to protect chinook moving upstream to spawn.
News
South County residents feel quake near Silverdale
BRINNON— A small earthquake that shook the homes of residents in south Jefferson County was one of three…
Crime & Justice
Law enforcement investigating report of kidnapping, sexual assault
PORT ANGELES — Officials are seeking information about a person of interest in the kidnapping and sexual assault…
News
NEWS BRIEFS: Donations still sought for Walk to End Alzheimer’s … and other items
PORT ANGELES — Soroptimist International of Port Angeles Noon Club members formed a team to participate in the…
Life
BIRD WATCH: Size, silhouette and all that slang
WHEN YOU TRAVEL to different countries or different places in this country, it’s easy to pick up local…
Business
EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings
• Forks Chamber of Commerce — Luncheon meetings are usually Wednesdays at noon at Blakeslee’s Bar &Grill, 1222 S.…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: McComas supports Planned Parenthood, death with dignity
Once more, Bruce McComas’ campaign is confronted with misstatements circulating through the voting community about his background, his…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Jefferson County’s Prop 1 would help more than ‘working poor’
People in the county have been talking for years and years about the lack of affordable housing here…
Life
HELP LINE: No right or wrong answer in this situation
IN A COLUMN not too long ago, I went on about Mom and how often the kids will,…
News
EYE ON JEFFERSON: County planners to discuss housing
The Jefferson County Planning Commission will discuss the final Comprehensive Plan vision statement and an update on the…
News
Drug Take Back Day set Saturday
Jefferson and Clallam County residents can dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription or over-the-counter medications during the…
News
Stores reopen after flooding: Water inundates PT businesses
PORT TOWNSEND — Business in Port Townsend’s Undertown is back in full swing after stores were forced to…
News
Free film to focus on mental illness
PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County branch of the National Alliance on Mental Illness will host a free…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Politicians with vision will support Medicare for All proposal
Medicare for All, which The Associated Press recently reported would have the government pay for all medical services,…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Stand for the flag and national anthem
When our national anthem is played, one should stand proudly, face our flag, hand or hat over your…
News
NEWS BRIEFS: Olympic Hot Springs Road repair starts Monday … and other items
PORT ANGELES — Olympic Hot Springs Road in the Elwha Valley will be inaccessible to public travel above…
Life
ISSUES OF FAITH: Joseph Campbell and the origin of ‘trick-or-treat’
IN 1980-82, I had the privilege of organizing lectures for Joseph Campbell, a scholar of the world’s myths…
Business
BUSINESS BRIEFS: Olympic Medical Center nurses recognized; Salmon coalition board elected
PORT ANGELES — Ten Olympic Medical Center nurses were recognized at a recent board meeting.
Arts & Entertainment
Spooks, haunts, activities planned for Halloween
An array of haunted houses, pumpkin carving contests and other activities are on tap for this year’s Halloween…
Life
Coho survey and fundraiser coming up on Peninsula
Training for surveying coho and an “ending homelessness” fundraiser run are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic…
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