Jefferson County

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

HELP LINE: The nuances of insurance are complicated

BASED ON A lot of emails that I’ve received from a lot of you, there are a lot of good questions floating around that are… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Backbone of the organization is honored

HORSEPLAY: Backbone of the organization is honored

DO YOU HAVE a good backbone? I’m not talking about your spine, but if you’re a part of any organization, be it for work, hobby… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Backbone of the organization is honored
North Olympic Peninsula firefighters mobilize for Buckshot Fire

North Olympic Peninsula firefighters mobilize for Buckshot Fire

Eleven firefighters and three engines from the North Olympic Peninsula are working to help contain a blaze in Grant County near Mattawa. The… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula firefighters mobilize for Buckshot Fire

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Cooking grass-fed beef requires lower heat, longer times

THE FIRST TIME I splurged on a locally grazed, 100 percent grass-fed sirloin steak, well … quite honestly, I blew it. I carefully prepared all… Continue reading

Quilcene Beach closed due to high level of bacteria

High levels of fecal bacteria in the water off Quilcene Beach have prompted Jefferson County Public Health to issue a health advisory and… Continue reading

Six-hour nighttime closures of Hood Canal Bridge begin tonight

SHINE – The Hood Canal Bridge will close for six continuous hours tonight and Monday and Tuesday nights. The extended closures over three consecutive nights… Continue reading

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