Jefferson County

Alice Derry, Kathryn Hunt to read poetry on Thursday in Port Townsend

The Northwind Reading Series will feature Alice Derry and Kathryn Hunt on Thursday. Readings will begin at 7 p.m. in Northwind Arts… Continue reading

Summertime Singers to perform in Candlelight Concert Series

Summertime Singers to perform in Candlelight Concert Series

The Summertime Singers return for their eighth appearance at the Candlelight Concert Series on Thursday. “By Special Request” will begin at 7… Continue reading

Summertime Singers to perform in Candlelight Concert Series
Hood Canal Bridge shooter identified as New Jersey man suspected of murder

Hood Canal Bridge shooter identified as New Jersey man suspected of murder

UPDATE: The Washington State Patrol on Tuesday night identified a 20-year-old New Jersey man wanted for first-degree murder as the shooter who took his own… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge shooter identified as New Jersey man suspected of murder

PAT NEAL: Top tourist questions

AS GOODWILL AMBASSADORS of the tourist industry, it is our civic duty to share our precious local knowledge of the Olympic Peninsula with our foreign… Continue reading

Tribal elders see dreams coming true in canoe journey as pullers reach Port Townsend

Tribal elders see dreams coming true in canoe journey as pullers reach Port Townsend

The Tribal Canoe Journey means a lot to Howeeshata. “My grandmother envisioned this in the 70s and it was the grandkids that… Continue reading

Tribal elders see dreams coming true in canoe journey as pullers reach Port Townsend

Hood Canal Bridge closed tonight for testing

The Hood Canal Bridge will be closed for six continuous hours tonight. The extended closures — which began Sunday night and continued Monday… Continue reading

LETTER: Sheriff runs a tight ship in Jefferson

Sheriff Dave Stanko runs a tight ship, with little tolerance for procrastination or obfuscation among his staff. As the top law enforcement officer in Jefferson… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Port Angeles City Council hosts special meeting today … and other items

Port Angeles City Council members will meet today to consider authorizing the city manager to file suit in federal court if necessary… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Neighbors who help with the worst jobs

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Neighbors who help with the worst jobs

LAST WEEK I found myself at the bottom of a grave I was finishing up. It’s the third hole of this size I have dug… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Neighbors who help with the worst jobs

Kilmer, colleague present legislation to bridge broadband access gap

U.S. Rep Derek Kilmer has introduced a bill that would help expand broadband access to rural areas such as the West End… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioner candidates take stances at forum

Jefferson County commissioner candidates take stances at forum

Four candidates for Jefferson County Commissioner District 3 solidified their positions and answered questions from residents during the last League of Women… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioner candidates take stances at forum
PHOTO: Pullers arrive at Jamestown amid Paddle to Puyallup

PHOTO: Pullers arrive at Jamestown amid Paddle to Puyallup

Members of the Mowachaht Tribe’s canoe family arrive in Jamestown during the Power Paddle to Puyallup on Sunday. They were in one of 24 canoes… Continue reading

PHOTO: Pullers arrive at Jamestown amid Paddle to Puyallup

Hood Canal Bridge closed tonight, Tuesday night

The Hood Canal Bridge will be closed for six continuous hours tonight and Tuesday night. The extended closures — which began Sunday night… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Twice-monthly luncheon meetings are held at 11:45 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Port to consider leasing policy committee

Port of Port Townsend commissioners are expected to create an advisory committee on leasing policy when they meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. The meeting will… Continue reading

Sea otter sightings swell in Strait of Juan de Fuca

Sea otter sightings swell in Strait of Juan de Fuca

A whale watching company has reported an increase in sea otter sightings in inland waters this year, including one that was seen… Continue reading

Sea otter sightings swell in Strait of Juan de Fuca

A GROWING CONCERN: Water, water, water is key

THINGS ARE DRYING out with our warm weather and summer breezes, which ideally suits some of the Mediterranean plants that like a drier climate, such… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: When ducks are in trouble, men come to the rescue

BABY DUCKLINGS ARE very small. Their fluffy feathers are misleading and cover up the truth that a miniature creation is beneath them. Add this to… Continue reading

Early morning fire damages Port Hadlock store

Early morning fire damages Port Hadlock store

An early-morning fire damaged a store in Port Hadlock. The fire broke out Friday morning under the northeast corner of Hadlock Computer… Continue reading

Early morning fire damages Port Hadlock store

Free outdoor summer concerts planned on Peninsula next week

A variety of music is planned for free outdoor concerts on the North Olympic Peninsula next week. Caribe Steel Band will perform at Sequim’s Music… Continue reading