Jefferson County

Port Hadlock house declared uninhabitable after two fires

A Port Hadlock home was damaged by two fires within 13 days, forcing East Jefferson Fire-Rescue to declare the two-story structure uninhabitable.… Continue reading

Air ambulance to locate base at Port Angeles

An emergency air medical transport company serving Clallam and Jefferson counties will be based at William R. Fairchild International Airport beginning March… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue highlights rating error

Chief: Some could be overpaying on fire insurance

State eyes roundabout for west end of Hood Canal Bridge

State eyes roundabout for west end of Hood Canal Bridge

The state Department of Transportation is considering installing a single-lane roundabout near the west end of the Hood Canal Bridge. Department of Transportation… Continue reading

State eyes roundabout for west end of Hood Canal Bridge
Warming center to open in Port Townsend on Saturday

Warming center to open in Port Townsend on Saturday

A new warming center will be opened Saturday in Port Townsend to provide a place for 20 people needing a place to… Continue reading

Warming center to open in Port Townsend on Saturday
Shipwrights’ Regatta to kick off sailing season Saturday

Shipwrights’ Regatta to kick off sailing season Saturday

Brave racers will take to the water in Port Townsend on Saturday as the 28th annual Shipwrights’ Regatta marks the beginning of… Continue reading

Shipwrights’ Regatta to kick off sailing season Saturday
State Patrol trooper credited with rescue from grounded boat in Port Townsend

State Patrol trooper credited with rescue from grounded boat in Port Townsend

A State Patrol trooper rescued a man from a sailboat that ran aground on a sandbar in Port Townsend. The Sundancer, a… Continue reading

State Patrol trooper credited with rescue from grounded boat in Port Townsend
Singing welcome under floating library alphabet

Singing welcome under floating library alphabet

Oh, the simple joys: the alphabet, a library, some art floating overhead. Melody Sky Eisler lives among all three. And she’s inviting… Continue reading

Singing welcome under floating library alphabet

Czech trio to perform on Saturday at Wheeler Theater

The Czech chamber ensemble Smetana Trio will perform at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Joseph F. Wheeler Theater at Fort Worden. Tickets… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Truth is truth, guilt is guilt

JESUS SAID TO her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who… Continue reading

Kiwanis’ ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ contest set Sunday

The Kiwanis Club of Port Townsend will present its 2019 Stars of Tomorrow Show at 3 p.m. Sunday. The show will be… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Park staff will have a reception … and other items

AMANDA PARK —Sarah Creachbaum, Olympic National Park superintendent, and National Park Service staff will host an informal community reception at the Amanda Park Library from… Continue reading

Quake preparedness, Book Wars, self-defense on Peninsula calendar

A quake preparedness lecture, a student Book Wars competition and a self-defense workshop are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also… Continue reading

Red Wine, Cider, Chocolate Tour offered on second weekend

The second weekend of the Olympic Peninsula Wineries’ 2019 Red Wine, Cider & Chocolate Tour is Saturday and Sunday. The self-guided tour of nine wineries… Continue reading

Relaxed Musicians featured in Trinity Methodist concert

Relaxed Musicians featured in Trinity Methodist concert

Performing for the first time in the Candlelight Concert Series, Professionally Relaxed Musicians will play at 7 p.m. Thursday, showcasing “Folk Music… Continue reading

Relaxed Musicians featured in Trinity Methodist concert
Short film featured in Port Townsend nominated for an Oscar

Short film featured in Port Townsend nominated for an Oscar

Guests at Saturday’s Night Before the Oscars gala are likely to be rooting for a short documentary that won an award at… Continue reading

Short film featured in Port Townsend nominated for an Oscar
Trios featured at Salish Sea Early Music Festival

Trios featured at Salish Sea Early Music Festival

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

Trios featured at Salish Sea Early Music Festival

Jefferson County third lowest rate for school-aged children vaccinations in state, while West End highest on Peninsula

Jefferson County had the third lowest vaccination rate for school-age children in the state while Clallam County rates were just above the… Continue reading

City, county joint housing board discusses facilitator, task force in initial meeting in Port Townsend

City, county joint housing board discusses facilitator, task force in initial meeting in Port Townsend

A joint housing oversight board conducted its first meeting in Jefferson County on Wednesday, setting its sights on a facilitator and task… Continue reading

City, county joint housing board discusses facilitator, task force in initial meeting in Port Townsend