News
Port of Port Townsend facing challenges in 2017 budget due to repairs, projects list
Yhe port is looking at $16 million worth of capital projects — many of which are much-needed repairs.
News
Quilcene residents air grievances with Port of Port Townsend
Herb Beck Marina at core of complaints following port budget discussions.
Politics
Washington voters to decide on nation’s first carbon tax
Initiative 732 sponsors say residents have a moral responsibility to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Businesses say the tax…
News
Body found in water in Port Hadlock area
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department investigating after man is spotted offshore.
News
Weather forecasters predicting stormy weather for Peninsula starting Wednesday
Officials say the first of two strong Pacific storm systems is expected to approach the area this evening…
News
NEWS BRIEFS: PT speaker to talk about maritime life … and other items
News items for the North Olympic Peninsula
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: There’s no comparison in comparing the two presidential candidates
Hillary Clinton is far and above the more honest and hard-working of the two.
News
Port Townsend Food Co-Op eyes expansion
The market’s board hopes to expand to 14,900 square feet, adding space for staff, shoppers and produce.
News
State Sen. Jim Hargrove honored by tribes, colleagues at Clallam County Democrats dinner
The Lower Elwha Klallam, Makah, Quileute and Jamestown S’Klallam tribes presented the retiring senator with gifts as he…
News
Gov. Inslee issues order on fight against opioid abuse
The order calls for efforts to prevent overdose deaths, including expanding access to naloxone, a medication used to…
News
Peninsula health officials applaud governor’s interest in stemming opioid abuse
Gov. Inslee’s executive order on preventing opioid addiction and overdose deaths is praised by local leaders.
News
Initiative 735 backers seek constitutional amendment saying all are equal
Pro side says removing big money from politics will even the playing field. Opponents worry about limiting First…
Life
BIRD WATCH: Visit to Rocky Mountain National Park a treat for the eyes
With fall in the air, birds are on the move, including mountain bluebirds and Townsend’s solitaires.
Life
PENINSULA KITCHEN: Crisp, fall evenings inspire recipe re-do
A request from her daughter, combined with the cool autumn evenings, sends Sanford in search of tortellini recipe.
Life
HELP LINE: Despite our best efforts, everything changes
Mark Harvey laments the changes that life brings.
Business
BUSINESS BRIEFS: Sunland wastewater treatment plant given oustanding award … and other items
Business news on the North Olympic Peninsula.
Business
EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings
Here are the various business meetings this week across the North Olympic Peninsula.
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Don’t enslave yourself; vote Republican
The Democrats are hoping a carbon tax will bring Mother Nature to heel.
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Don’t be suckered in by the character assassinations of Hillary Clinton
The GOP has spent close to $80 million investigating the Clintons and coming up with nothing.
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: I predict Trump will pull out of the race by mid-October
The Republican presidential nominee loses in the Electoral College race as opposed to the popular vote and will…