Jefferson County

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

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Writing heroes with auras

I AWAITED MY heroes. For years I’ve hung on their words in novels such as “Into the Beautiful North;” in an essay on the New… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Weekly rally in Sequim set each Sunday … and other items

On four consecutive Sundays, community members and participants with Indivisible Sequim and MoveOn.org have rallied at the corner of Priest Road and West… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Salmonberry deserving of honor

THERE’S NOTHING QUITE like the first salmonberry of the year. It is a juicy mix of sweet and sour with a wild taste that can’t… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Crescent school board meeting set for Thursday; Port Angeles graduate earns certificate

The Crescent School District Board of Directors is expected during its meeting Thursday to authorize the superintendent to accept a bid for a… Continue reading

Jefferson PUD employees support one of their own after cancer diagnosis

Jefferson PUD employees support one of their own after cancer diagnosis

Sometimes as part of a team, you support each other, no matter what. At the Jefferson County Public Utility District, being part… Continue reading

Jefferson PUD employees support one of their own after cancer diagnosis

Candidate forums set today, Wednesday on Peninsula

Candidate forums are planned today and Wednesday on the North Olympic Peninsula. Ballots will be mailed to registered voters Wednesday for the primary election Aug.… Continue reading

Two Port Townsend residents airlifted after wreck near Chimacum

Two Port Townsend residents airlifted after wreck near Chimacum

Two people were airlifted after a single-vehicle rollover wreck on state Highway 19 near Chimacum on Sunday afternoon. State Patrol Trooper Chelsea Hodgson… Continue reading

Two Port Townsend residents airlifted after wreck near Chimacum

Safe driving patrol in effect this week

State Patrol troopers and commercial vehicle enforcement officers are conducting a week-long emphasis focused on safe driving for commercial vehicles. The Operation Safe Driver emphasis… Continue reading