Jefferson County

Chimacum chief discusses tactics in face of enrollment decline

Superintendent Rick Thompson told the Chimacum School Board that the decline in district enrollment is not a local school issue. It is a… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Congressman memorial set for Saturday … and other items

A celebration of life is planned for the late U.S. Rep. Allan Byron Swift at 1 p.m. Saturday. The ceremony will be held… Continue reading

Comic convention, candidate forums, gardening tips on Peninsula

A comic convention, candidate forums and gardening tips are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on the interactive… Continue reading

Deer Run on Indian Island set Saturday

The Navy will host its annual Deer Run on Naval Magazine Indian Island on Saturday. Members of the public can enter Naval… Continue reading

Finnriver to host Chimacum celebration Saturday

The eighth annual Chimacum Inter-Dependence Day will take place Saturday at Finnriver Orchard. Started years ago by Chimacum Corner Farmstand, Inter-Dependence Day is… Continue reading

Center Valley fundraiser offers portraits of rescue animals

Center Valley fundraiser offers portraits of rescue animals

Artist Julie Read will show and sell paintings from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday to benefit the Center Valley Animal Rescue in… Continue reading

Center Valley fundraiser offers portraits of rescue animals

Free outdoor summer concerts set

Grab your sunglasses and a lawn chair or blanket for free, outdoor summer concerts in Sequim, Port Angeles and Port Townsend this week. Locos Only… Continue reading

Melissa Febos

Literary rock stars descend on Port Townsend for free readings

“Whip Smart.” “Godforsaken Idaho.” “The House of Broken Angels.” “Pie & Whiskey: Writers Under the Influence of Butter and Booze.” They’re a… Continue reading

Melissa Febos

Olympic Music Festival open for season

The opening weekend for the Olympic Music Festival’s 35th annual summer season is this Saturday and Sunday. The 2018 season is presented… Continue reading

Volkssport clubs to host hikes, walks this weekend

Hundreds of Volkssporters, walkers, bicycle riders and hikers are coming to Port Angeles and vicinity this weekend to enjoy the northwest scenery,… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend commissioners to meet again on leasing policy

Port of Port Townsend commissioners expressed frustration at the lack of progress in developing a leasing policy during a public workshop session… Continue reading

PHOTO: Finger fruit at Jefferson County Farmers Market

PHOTO: Finger fruit at Jefferson County Farmers Market

At the Wednesday Jefferson County Farmers Market at Haines Street, Max Galligan-Hong, 7, and his sister Mei Mei, 4, enjoy the latest crop of plump,… Continue reading

PHOTO: Finger fruit at Jefferson County Farmers Market
Officials: Be aware of scams targetting PUD customers

Officials: Be aware of scams targetting PUD customers

North Olympic Peninsula public utility districts are warning customers to be wary of scammers as fraudulent activity is being seen across the state. Several Jefferson… Continue reading

Officials: Be aware of scams targetting PUD customers
Jefferson County sheriff, prosecuting attorney candidates spar in Port Townsend

Jefferson County sheriff, prosecuting attorney candidates spar in Port Townsend

Sheriff David Stanko and challenger Detective Joe Nole disagreed on a number of issues while County Prosecuting Attorney Michael Haas and challenger… Continue reading

Jefferson County sheriff, prosecuting attorney candidates spar in Port Townsend
Climate, bonds topics at legislative candidate forum in Port Angeles

Climate, bonds topics at legislative candidate forum in Port Angeles

Two candidates for the state Legislature who want to represent the 24th District differed on climate change and on reducing voter-percentage requirements… Continue reading

Climate, bonds topics at legislative candidate forum in Port Angeles
Port Angeles police investigate cat killing

Port Angeles police investigate cat killing

A Port Angeles pet owner is mourning after her 7-year-old cat Tarot was apparently violently killed and then left at Shane Park.… Continue reading

Port Angeles police investigate cat killing

Land Trust picnic reservations due Monday

Reservations for the North Olympic Land Trust’s fifth annual Land Trust Family Picnic are due by Monday. The picnic will be from… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: The horse fly menace

THIS IS A story about wilderness survival, told in hopes it will provide inspiration to others. I remember it like it was yesterday, because it… Continue reading

Port Townsend Main Street plans program on theft prevention, safety

Port Townsend Main Street plans program on theft prevention, safety

With summer in full swing, downtown stores are experiencing a welcome increase in business due to an influx of tourists. But with… Continue reading

Port Townsend Main Street plans program on theft prevention, safety
PHOTO: Off to the races at Tillicum Park in Forks

PHOTO: Off to the races at Tillicum Park in Forks

Children compete in gunny sack races at Tillicum Park in Forks on Sunday as part of the Kiddies Play Day. The event, part of the… Continue reading

PHOTO: Off to the races at Tillicum Park in Forks