Jefferson County

AP probe: Some confiscated guns sold back onto streets in Washington

When law enforcement agencies in Washington and other states sell guns they’ve confiscated during criminal investigations, they’re not just selling… Continue reading

Peninsula law enforcement agencies trade, sell, destroy weapons

Peninsula law enforcement agencies trade, sell, destroy weapons

Law enforcement agencies across the North Olympic Peninsula have various ways of disposing of forfeited guns, from trading them in for newer… Continue reading

Peninsula law enforcement agencies trade, sell, destroy weapons
Port Townsend denies fault in lawsuit involving police

Port Townsend denies fault in lawsuit involving police

The city of Port Townsend — answering a federal lawsuit filed in December — denies any fault in a 2014 incident involving… Continue reading

Port Townsend denies fault in lawsuit involving police

Prize-winning authors featured at Northwind Series in Port Townsend

On Thursday, the Northwind Reading Series will feature award-winning authors Rae Armantrout and Rikki Ducornet reading from their books at 7 p.m.… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: A solution for Sequim elk

IT WAS ANOTHER tough week in the news. State wildlife officials have proposed eliminating 25 of the estimated 40 elk residing in Sequim because of… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Veterans seek wilderness respite

KEN CHOSE NOT to give me his last name. Ken qualifies as homeless, according to the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Most could call him a… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Coast Guard aids ill sailor on destroyer … and other items

A Coast Guard aircrew medevaced a sick Navy sailor to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island on Sunday. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector… Continue reading

Lawsuit accuses Port Townsend police; allegations stem from 2014 incident

Lawsuit accuses Port Townsend police; allegations stem from 2014 incident

A man who accuses a Port Townsend police officer of breaking his wrist in 2014 is now suing the officer, the police… Continue reading

Lawsuit accuses Port Townsend police; allegations stem from 2014 incident
Taking flight: Port Townsend students expand skills during mentoring program

Taking flight: Port Townsend students expand skills during mentoring program

On the past four Wednesday afternoons, a small group of enthusiastic students have looked up during Blue Heron Middle School’s early release… Continue reading

Taking flight: Port Townsend students expand skills during mentoring program

EYE ON OLYMPIA: Jobs, timber harvest bills still eyed for Legislature

Three bills and a key budget proviso might improve prospects for job growth on the Olympic Peninsula and in rural and coastal areas… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Surprise donations received … and other items

Kitsap Bank made a surprise donation to five North Olympic Peninsula nonprofits, as part of the bank’s Making a Difference For Our… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Make the home a safe place for Alzheimer’s patients

or we’re going to be. Some of us recognize that word. Some of us don’t. So I’ll provide Mark’s… Continue reading

ON THE WATERFRONT: Wood chips expressed from Port Angeles to China

ON THE WATERFRONT: Wood chips expressed from Port Angeles to China

THE KUTAI EXPRESS moored to the Port of Port Angeles’ Terminal 3 on Tuesday. The ship is a wood chips carrier that is 656 feet… Continue reading

ON THE WATERFRONT: Wood chips expressed from Port Angeles to China
Deadline in April for Jefferson County Heart of Service Award nominations

Deadline in April for Jefferson County Heart of Service Award nominations

Now is the time to nominate your local hero. The three Rotary Clubs in Jefferson County and the Peninsula Daily News invite nominations for the… Continue reading

Deadline in April for Jefferson County Heart of Service Award nominations

Our View: The power of the public

Gov. Jay Inslee’s veto of legislation that sought to exempt the state Legislature from the state’s Public Records Act shows the massive power of the… Continue reading

Jefferson County students plan walkouts to draw attention to school gun violence debate

Jefferson County students plan walkouts to draw attention to school gun violence debate

Students at Port Townsend High School, Blue Heron Middle School and Chimacum High School are planning to bring the school gun violence… Continue reading

Jefferson County students plan walkouts to draw attention to school gun violence debate

A GROWING CONCERN: Garden chores are arriving in full force

TIME JUST KEEPS growing on. It is already March 4, or day four of mid-late winter. Spring is a mere 16 days away, and your… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: Watch for more signs of spring

WHEN LONGING FOR spring and warmer weather, I watch for any sign that encourages me to believe things are improving. There’s no ignoring the birds… Continue reading

District 24 legislators tell of stances on vetoed bill

Two of the three District 24 legislators who represent Clallam and Jefferson counties signed a letter urging Gov. Jay Inslee to veto Senate… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Luncheon meetings are usually Wednesdays at noon at Blakeslee’s Bar & Grill, 1222 S. Forks Ave. This Wednesday’s guest… Continue reading