Jefferson County

ON THE WATERFRONT: Barges log time in harbor

EARLIER THIS WEEK, the tug John Blix towed the deck barge Z Big One into the west end of Port Angeles Harbor where she took… Continue reading

Peninsula students named to Western Washington University winter honor roll

Several North Olympic Peninsula students were named to Western Washington University’s 2019 winter honor roll. To qualify for the honor roll, students must… Continue reading

Port Townsend resident makes honor roll at Spokane Community College

Spokane Community College recently announced that Richard Overton was named on the honor roll for the fall 2019 semester. Overton is a resident… Continue reading

Schedule set for flight operations

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex for the week of May… Continue reading

Statewide emergency drill to begin Monday

All counties — as well as state and tribal health agencies — will take part this week in a full-scale exercise testing their… Continue reading

Survey launched to seek input on internet in East Jefferson County

The Public Utility District has launched a survey on access to, and use of, the internet in East Jefferson County. The survey,… Continue reading

Port Ludlow motorcyclist killed on Highway 104

Port Ludlow motorcyclist killed on Highway 104

A Port Ludlow man was killed when the motorcycle he was riding struck a car that had failed to yield on state Highway… Continue reading

Port Ludlow motorcyclist killed on Highway 104

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County to consider housing facility action

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider a letter of intent to sell or lease land to Olympic Community Action Programs for affordable housing when… Continue reading

‘Old Blue’ visitor center comes down; new park envisioned in PT

‘Old Blue’ visitor center comes down; new park envisioned in PT

One of the city’s familiar landmarks, the “Old Blue” visitor center on Sims Way, was demolished Thursday to make way for the… Continue reading

‘Old Blue’ visitor center comes down; new park envisioned in PT
Experienced pilots credited by museum director for actions in plane crash
Experienced pilots credited by museum director for actions in plane crash
Collages, paintings, jewelry, twists on paper to be seen on PT Gallery Walk

Collages, paintings, jewelry, twists on paper to be seen on PT Gallery Walk

Collages, paintings, jewelry and interesting uses for paper will be highlighted during the Port Townsend Gallery Walk on Saturday. The self-guided walk… Continue reading

Collages, paintings, jewelry, twists on paper to be seen on PT Gallery Walk

“Dammed to Extinction” film to be screened

A sneak preview of the film, “Dammed to Extinction,” is set for 3:45 p.m. Saturday at Fort Worden’s Wheeler Theater. Doors will… Continue reading

Bee funeral in Port Townsend to protest herbicide spray

Company spokesman confident drift did not occur

Early music to be performed on Sunday

The Salish Sea Early Music Festival will continue its season at 2 p.m. Sunday. The concert will be at St. Paul’s Episcopal… Continue reading

Fabric store hosts grand opening in Port Townsend

A new fabric store will host a grand opening this weekend. District Fabric, 634 Water St. in downtown Port Townsend, will be… Continue reading

Historical Society to celebrate 140th anniversary

The Jefferson County Historical Society will host a 140th birthday bash today, followed by a special behind-the-scenes look at its stored collection… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Christians suffer persecution worldwide

ON THE EVENING of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews,… Continue reading

Kids’ Fishing Day, purse auction and plant sales galore set on Peninsula

Kids’ Fishing Day, a purse auction and a number of plant sales are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is… Continue reading

Legal scholar to speak about equality

Legal scholar Robert L. Tsai will discuss his book, “Practical Equality: Forging Justice in a Divided Nation,” at 6 p.m. today. Tsai,… Continue reading