Jefferson County

Trash compactors set up at 10 sites in Port Townsend

Trash compactors set up at 10 sites in Port Townsend

Trash disposal and recycling has just gone high tech with the installation of solar powered Big Belly units in high pedestrian traffic… Continue reading

Trash compactors set up at 10 sites in Port Townsend
John White of Freeland works to paint the “Big Guns” at Fort Casey. It was a good day to paint, with the sunshine and fresh air, he said. (Maria Matson/Whidbey News Group)

Fort Casey celebrates 50th anniversary of biggest draw

Celebration in recognition of ‘big guns’ arrival 50 years ago

John White of Freeland works to paint the “Big Guns” at Fort Casey. It was a good day to paint, with the sunshine and fresh air, he said. (Maria Matson/Whidbey News Group)

NEWS BRIEFS: Pavement preservation project begins today in Sequim; North Olympic Peninsula students make honor roll at Oregon State University

The city will begin to rehabilitate selected sections of city streets beginning today. Residents can expect delays, localized closures and detours from 7… Continue reading

Suicides spike on Peninsula; numbers up in Clallam, Jefferson

Suicides on the North Olympic Peninsula are outpacing last year, according to coroner statistics for Clallam and Jefferson counties. There were 19… Continue reading

Teams trying to save ailing orca practice feeding live fish

Teams trying to save ailing orca practice feeding live fish

Teams taking drastic measures to save a young, ailing killer whale loaded up two boats with… Continue reading

Teams trying to save ailing orca practice feeding live fish

Historic preservation awards announced

Todd and Kathleen Knoblock are the recipients of the highest honor of the Jefferson County Historical Society’s historic preservation awards. They and… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Pinching back and watering mid-summer

WHAT DO YOU know, we’re into August already. Now, I’ve heard a lot of folks getting all tensed up that summer is close to being… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: A Russian adventure begins

ONE HUNDRED AND twenty years ago, in 1898, my maternal grandparents left Russia. They traveled by rail from Saratov, Russia, to Hamburg, Germany. From there… Continue reading

Highway 104 reopens after brush fire closes one lane

Both traffic lanes on state Highway 104 near Sandy Shore Road were opened at 5:46 p.m. Friday after a brush fire burned 5… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Horses and their humans enjoy beach ride

HORSEPLAY: Horses and their humans enjoy beach ride

SUNSET WAS FALLING outside my home when I heard the clip clop sound of horse hooves on the road. My dogs heard it too and… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Horses and their humans enjoy beach ride

NEWS BRIEFS: Candidate forum today… and other items

With midterm elections just months away, Indivisible Sequim will host two candidates for public office from 2 p.m. to… Continue reading

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: A used stand mixer is the perfect gift

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: A used stand mixer is the perfect gift

MY MOTHER IS awesome. I’m sure most, if not all, people think their mom is the most awesome woman on the planet, but let me… Continue reading

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: A used stand mixer is the perfect gift

Child airlifted to Seattle after Brinnon wreck

A child was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center with a laceration Saturday after a two-vehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 101 north of Brinnon,… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Commissioners to hear update on wastewater project

The three Jefferson County commissioners will hear an update on the Port Hadlock Wastewater Project at the meeting that will begin at 9 a.m. Monday.… Continue reading

Brush fire tangles traffic on 104, Sandy Shore Road

Sandy Shore Road is closed to all through traffic and the westbound lane of state Highway 104 is closed because of a 5-acre… Continue reading

Cooke, Brotherton tapped for general election contest for Jefferson County commissioner

Jon Cooke and Greg Brotherton have emerged as the general election contenders from a contested primary in the race for Jefferson County… Continue reading

Voters approve Chimacum schools $7.95M levy for facility upgrades

Voters approve Chimacum schools $7.95M levy for facility upgrades

Chimacum School District voters have approved a $7.95 million capital project levy. In the initial count Tuesday night, 2,504 votes, or 57.68 percent… Continue reading

Voters approve Chimacum schools $7.95M levy for facility upgrades

Port Townsend council OKs housing program

A divided Port Townsend City Council has agreed to adopt a 12-year multi-family tax exemption program. The program designates specific residential target… Continue reading

Firefighter receives new heart after years of giving to community

Firefighter receives new heart after years of giving to community

When there is an emergency, calling 9-1-1 is what we instinctively do. Within minutes, assistance is on its way to help, whether… Continue reading

Firefighter receives new heart after years of giving to community