Jefferson County

All-night closures of Hood Canal Bridge start Sunday

SHINE – The Hood Canal Bridge will close for six continuous hours Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights. The extended closures are needed while crews perform… Continue reading

Two areas in Jefferson County asked to cut water usage

Kala Point and Bywater Bay customers have been notified that demand has reached a critical level. Unusually high temperatures during the past… Continue reading

Temporary bridges improve foot, bike access to Elwha Valley

Temporary bridges improve foot, bike access to Elwha Valley

Olympic National Park has installed two new temporary bridges on Olympic Hot Springs Road across the Elwha River, but visitors will… Continue reading

Temporary bridges improve foot, bike access to Elwha Valley

Jefferson commissioners amend county budget for salaries

Jefferson County’s budget was unanimously amended Monday during a hearing of the Board of County Commissioners, with most of the increases going… Continue reading

National Forests issue draft Record of Decision for mountain goat plan

National Forests issue draft Record of Decision for mountain goat plan

The Olympic, Mount Baker-Snoqualmie and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests have prepared a draft Record of Decision for the Mountain Goat Management Plan/Environmental Impact… Continue reading

National Forests issue draft Record of Decision for mountain goat plan
Irondale Substation expansion to improve service, PUD says

Irondale Substation expansion to improve service, PUD says

An expansion of the Irondale Substation is expected to be completed by the end of this year after Jefferson County Public Utility… Continue reading

Irondale Substation expansion to improve service, PUD says
Andre Feriante to perform at Concerts in the Woods on Saturday

Andre Feriante to perform at Concerts in the Woods on Saturday

Classical guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Andre Feriante will perform at Concerts in the Woods at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The all-ages concert will be at… Continue reading

Andre Feriante to perform at Concerts in the Woods on Saturday

ISSUES OF FAITH: Use words, actions to help heal the broken world

“A GENTLE ANSWER turns away wrath, but hard words stir up anger” (Proverbs 15:1). “Gentle words bring life and health; a deceitful tongue crushes the… Continue reading

KCPT presents: ‘The Medicine Hat Playwright’s Festival’

Key City Public Theatre is launching its 2018 teen initiative, a play written, directed, produced and acted entirely by Port Townsend youth,… Continue reading

Musical pair at Rainshadow Recording tonight

Patrice Pike and Wayne Sutton are touring this summer and they will bring a new collaboration of arrangements of songs from Sister… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: PT student chosen for program … and other items

Izzy Hammett of Port Townsend, has been selected to participate in the 2018 Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking & Technology (DO-IT) scholars program. Hammett… Continue reading

PT Brewfest benefits cancer foundation

The Edensaw Community Cancer Foundation will host its 10th annual Brewfest Charity Benefit from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. This year’s… Continue reading

Waffles and raptors, pickleball court ribbon-cutting, ‘plogging’ offered on Peninsula

A waffles and raptors event, a pickleball court ribbon-cutting and a “plogging” run on Ediz Hook are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic… Continue reading

Two vacancies on Jefferson County planning commission

Positions are open for the Jefferson County Planning Commission in districts 1 and 3. To apply, those interested must complete a volunteer… Continue reading

Staffers Julie Christine, seated, and Teresa Verraes coordinate classes and programs such as The Bunker at Fort Worden’s Port Townsend School of the Arts. photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz

Creative haven: Friday night Bunker gives space to young artists

Friday night, the music’s on and so are the colors. Collage materials, charcoal, paper and paint are ready for you, the artist.… Continue reading

Staffers Julie Christine, seated, and Teresa Verraes coordinate classes and programs such as The Bunker at Fort Worden’s Port Townsend School of the Arts. photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz

NEWS BRIEFS: Shooting review committee … and other items

Commercial Shooting Facility Review Committee members will further discuss standards and limitations when they meet at 1 p.m. today. The meeting will… Continue reading

Legislative candidates disagree on guns, jobs, taxes

Legislative candidates disagree on guns, jobs, taxes

State Rep. Mike Chapman and challenger Jodi Wilke differed on guns, jobs and taxes in a lively political forum Tuesday. Chapman, D-Port… Continue reading

Legislative candidates disagree on guns, jobs, taxes

Port Townsend City Council considers tax exemptions to enourage housing

The Port Townsend City Council is one step closer to enacting a program that provides for limited eight- or 12-year tax exemptions… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s new city attorney formerly in Port Angeles

Port Townsend’s new city attorney formerly in Port Angeles

The city of Port Townsend’s newest hire, Heidi Greenwood, is getting settled in to her new community. Greenwood has been named city… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s new city attorney formerly in Port Angeles
PHOTO: Admirable chinook catch

PHOTO: Admirable chinook catch

Marine Area 9 opened for hatchery king salmon fishing Monday and angler/brothers Brad, left, and Bruce Monrad of Concrete caught some large fish in Admiralty… Continue reading

PHOTO: Admirable chinook catch