Murray elected to third-ranking position in Senate Democratic leadership

Politics

Murray elected to third-ranking position in Senate Democratic leadership

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Patty Murray has been elected by the Democratic caucus to serve as assistant Democratic…

Business

BUSINESS NEWS: Local nurse set to be interviewed; free exercise class scheduled for seniors in Sequim

BRINNON — Merrily Mount, nurse practitioner at the Jefferson Healthcare South County Clinic, will be interviewed by Chamber…

Life

Trotting turkeys, tea with teddy bears and more abound this weekend

A turkey trot and a teddy bear tea are among the weekend’s activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Entertainment

Washington Sea Grant, Port Townsend Maritime Center to host king tide-watching party today

PORT TOWNSEND — Each winter, king tides — the highest tides of the year — offer a spectacular…

Entertainment

Holiday shopping highlighted with weekend bazaars on Peninsula

With five weeks left until Christmas, many organizations and groups have planned fairs, bazaars and events to help…

West End Weekend encourages exploration in Jefferson County

Entertainment

West End Weekend encourages exploration in Jefferson County

KALALOCH — The Jefferson County Historical Society today is launching its eighth annual West End Weekend to encourage…

Entertainment

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: Art in the Library event tonight in PT … and other items

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Public Library, 1220 Lawrence St., will host “Art in the Library Talk:…

Musical trio to brighten November in Coyle this Sunday

Entertainment

Musical trio to brighten November in Coyle this Sunday

COYLE — The Rain City Ramblers — an acoustic trio consisting of mandolin player Daniel Ullom, upright bassist…

Time to gobble up community Thanksgiving feasts across the Peninsula

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Time to gobble up community Thanksgiving feasts across the Peninsula

Community feasts will celebrate Thanksgiving across the North Olympic Peninsula this week.

Life

ISSUES OF FAITH: Prayers and thanksgiving for the incoming president

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone — for…

News

Troopers seek pickup truck after wreck near Brinnon injures 1

BRINNON — State Patrol troopers are looking for a pickup truck that prompted a wreck on U.S. Highway…

Jefferson County awards $445,000 in lodging tax grants

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Jefferson County awards $445,000 in lodging tax grants

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County commissioners approved allocations of lodging tax revenue, accepting the recommendations of the…

$1.5 million bail set for man accused of 1978 Port Angeles murder

Crime

$1.5 million bail set for man accused of 1978 Port Angeles murder

PORT ANGELES — Bail was set at $1.5 million Wednesday for a Los Angeles man accused of killing…

News

NEWS BRIEFS: Coffee with mayor today in Sequim … and other items

SEQUIM — The city of Sequim’s “Coffee with the Mayor” program will continue this month with a meeting…

Motorcycle crash near Port Townsend sends Las Vegas man to Harborview

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Motorcycle crash near Port Townsend sends Las Vegas man to Harborview

PORT TOWNSEND — An unidentified 60-year old Las Vegas man was flown to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle…

Mayors of ‘sanctuary cities,’ including Seattle, say they’ll fight Trump’s plans

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Mayors of ‘sanctuary cities,’ including Seattle, say they’ll fight Trump’s plans

By Gene Johnson

Politics

State Senate panel takes comments on REAL ID

Rachel La Corte

Politics

Outcomes remain the same in fourth, final ballot count in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — It’s Kate Dean and Jeff Randall.

Business

Business symposium offers free activities throughout Port Townsend on Thursday, Friday

PORT TOWNSEND — The fifth annual Collaborative Business Symposium will offer activities Thursday and Friday as part of…

News

NEWS BRIEFS: Mysterious NW talk Thursday in Port Townsend … and other items

PORT TOWNSEND — Three authors will discuss the “mysterious Northwest” at the Port Townsend Library, 1220 Lawrence St.,…