Jefferson County

Long-term care program legislation now in Senate

Legislation that establishes a long-term care program by having workers pay 0.58 percent of their wages into a trust account is supported by… Continue reading

PHOTO: Finding treasures at annual Jefferson County sale

PHOTO: Finding treasures at annual Jefferson County sale

The 17th annual Jefferson County Community Garage Sale and Flea Market on Saturday had something for everyone, including Steve McCreary from Port Townsend. He found… Continue reading

PHOTO: Finding treasures at annual Jefferson County sale

Flight operations to be held in Coupeville starting Monday

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex from today through Sunday. There… Continue reading

Makah elder works to fund escape route while Quileute continue efforts to move to higher ground

Makah elder works to fund escape route while Quileute continue efforts to move to higher ground

Melissa Peterson was rattled. She had just sat in a meeting and listened to experts… Continue reading

Makah elder works to fund escape route while Quileute continue efforts to move to higher ground

ON THE WATERFRONT: Wash-down equipment sees traffic this week

THE PORT OF Port Angeles’ wash-down facility that was constructed last year was recently used for the first time. The wash-down facility is an 18,500-square-foot… Continue reading

PHOTO: Port Townsend students protest for change

PHOTO: Port Townsend students protest for change

A group of about 50 Port Townsend High School students took to Water Street on Friday to voice their concerns about climate… Continue reading

PHOTO: Port Townsend students protest for change
Rear admiral discusses Growlers, community relations

Rear admiral discusses Growlers, community relations

“Look at this view, there isn’t any place better,” U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Scott Gray, commander of the Northwest region, remarked as… Continue reading

Rear admiral discusses Growlers, community relations
Benefits of Maritime Washington National Heritage Area Act outlined during roundtable discussion

Benefits of Maritime Washington National Heritage Area Act outlined during roundtable discussion

The Maritime Washington National Heritage Area Act will bring more economic opportunity to Western Washington, according to U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer who… Continue reading

Benefits of Maritime Washington National Heritage Area Act outlined during roundtable discussion

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Twice-monthly networking breakfasts are held at 7:30 a.m. on the first and third Fridays of the month at… Continue reading

HELP LINE: There are tips and tricks to avoid falls

I’M STILL IN shock. I’ve heard from several different people in several different places who are actually planning ahead. Specifically, they plan to “age in… Continue reading

Inspections to prompt Hood Canal Bridge closures

Traffic delays on the Hood Canal Bridge are expected between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. March 25-29 and April 1-5. An in-depth inspection… Continue reading

Port Townsend to test water system beginning Monday

The city of Port Townsend has announced that it will be conducting a water system test starting Monday. The test will involve… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County considers community block grant application

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant application at a meeting set for 9 a.m. Monday.… Continue reading

Quilcene residents to port: Don’t limit waterfront access

Quilcene residents to port: Don’t limit waterfront access

Officials come to town to field concerns over sale rumors

Quilcene residents to port: Don’t limit waterfront access
Navy’s final decision adds 36 Growler jets to Whidbey Island base

Navy’s final decision adds 36 Growler jets to Whidbey Island base

An estimated 88,000 Growler operations will occur annually at Ault Field, 24,100 at OLF Coupeville

Navy’s final decision adds 36 Growler jets to Whidbey Island base
OUTDOORS: Hatchery chinook limit raised starting Friday in Marine Area 6

OUTDOORS: Hatchery chinook limit raised starting Friday in Marine Area 6

*Today refers to Friday, March 15. A TWO-HATCHERY chinook bag limit is back in effect for Marine Area 6 (Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca)… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Hatchery chinook limit raised starting Friday in Marine Area 6

Conference targets high-speed internet access on Peninsula

North Olympic Peninsula Broadband Symposium to be held March 18-19 in Blyn

Local first responders train to work with Life Flight helicopters

Local first responders train to work with Life Flight helicopters

With the rotors spinning, crews save six minutes for patients

Local first responders train to work with Life Flight helicopters
Jefferson County commissioners adopt biennial budgeting process
Jefferson County commissioners adopt biennial budgeting process