Jefferson County

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
Benefit concert to feature band from Dublin, Ireland

Benefit concert to feature band from Dublin, Ireland

A St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebration featuring the band I Draw Slow from Dublin, Ireland, will benefit KPTZ radio station. Doors for… Continue reading

Benefit concert to feature band from Dublin, Ireland

FAITH BRIEFS: Unity guest speaker set for weekend … and other items

The Rev. Eva McGinnis will present “Joy of Spring” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. McGinnis will be the guest speaker at Unity in… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Humility, humbleness are the path to inner peace

A LONG TIME ago in a galaxy far, far away (cue the “Star Wars” music) I worked with juvenile felons at a place called Echo… Continue reading

Jefferson County Food Banks Association needs volunteers to fill vacant seats

The Jefferson County Food Banks Association is seeking volunteers to fill three vacant seats on its board of directors. According to a… Continue reading

Naval Magazine Indian Island to hold ‘Giant Voice’ tests Monday and Tuesday

Naval Magazine Indian Island has announced that it will be upgrading and testing its mass notification system from 8 a.m. to 4… Continue reading

Olympic Discovery Trail, Spruce Railroad Trail projects are topic of March 21 talk

Rich James, Clallam County transportation manager, will discuss the Olympic Discovery Trail and Spruce Railroad Trail projects and trailhead improvements at 7… Continue reading

Opioids play, pinewood derby among Peninsula activities

A play about opioids, a pinewood derby and several concerts are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on… Continue reading