Jefferson County

Jazz benefit, free pasta dinner for federal employees, facts about opioids offered on Peninsula

A jazz classics benefit in Forks, a free pasta dinner for federal employees and a presentation about opioids are among the upcoming activities on the… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Gonzaga lists have local residents … and other items

Five Clallam County residents have been named to Gonzaga University’s fall 2018 dean’s and president’s lists. Anika Van Dyken of Port Angeles was… Continue reading

Port Angeles storyteller featured at Quimper Storytelling Guild

Quimper Storytelling Guild will host featured storyteller Erran Sharpe of Port Angeles tonight for a program titled “Buddhist Jataka Tales.” First Friday… Continue reading

Port Townsend artist featured in Art in Public Places program

Port Townsend artist featured in Art in Public Places program

New works by Port Townsend artist Loran Scruggs are on display now through April at Taps at the Guardhouse at Fort Worden… Continue reading

Port Townsend artist featured in Art in Public Places program

Special weekend to showcase West End history

Every year the Jefferson County Historical Society hosts a weekend of heritage and exploration on the West End of Jefferson County. This year, the free… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Remember your river etiquette

EDITOR’S NOTE: This column has been corrected to reflect that the river etiquette guidelines mentioned here are from the Olympic Peninsula Guides’ Association. IN AN… Continue reading

Attendance dips slightly during Chimacum parents protest

Schools in the Chimacum School District saw a slight decrease in attendance Wednesday as some families protested the resignation of a popular principal.… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council hears from city manager task force

The Port Townsend City Council will decide on Monday whether to adopt recommendations from a community task force for the ideal city… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Local CWU students on fall honor roll; new stylist joins Port Angeles salon

Several former Olympic Peninsula students were named to the Central Washington University Fall 2018 honor roll. Undergraduate students who earn a 3.5 or… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Naval exercises scheduled … and other items

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island recently announced that it will conduct exercises to prepare for the 19th annual Citadel Shield — Solid… Continue reading

PHOTO: Just like the big kids

PHOTO: Just like the big kids

Even younger kids ride scooters in Port Townsend

PHOTO: Just like the big kids

NEWS BRIEFS: Hood Canal Bridge to close for maintenance Wednesday … and other items

Hood Canal Bridge will have total closures from 8:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday for routine maintenance flushing. State Department of Transportation bridge… Continue reading

Second suspect in Port Angeles triple homicide given $3 million bail
Second suspect in Port Angeles triple homicide given $3 million bail

Everyone wants to clean up state energy sector, but parties disagree on how

Partisan versions of bills proposed in House to transition Washington power

State bills would remove statute of limitations for felony sex crimes

The state House of Representatives’ public safety committee has heard public testimony on two bills that… Continue reading

State bill would raise legal age for buying tobacco

Washington could become seventh to increase limit

NEWS BRIEFS: Bentinck range activity begins soon … and other items

The land-based demolition range at Bentinck Island will be in use Wednesday through Friday, Feb. 8, the Royal Canadian Navy announced. The… Continue reading

PHOTO: Cutting edge recycling work in Port Townsend

PHOTO: Cutting edge recycling work in Port Townsend

Mandi Johnson, Americorp volunteer at the Marine Science Center in Port Townsend, uses a box cutter to cut the netting around a crab pot for… Continue reading

PHOTO: Cutting edge recycling work in Port Townsend
PHOTO: Splashes of color over Port Townsend

PHOTO: Splashes of color over Port Townsend

The skies above Port Townsend glow with the colors of a winter sunset Friday evening. More sunshine is expected today for the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

PHOTO: Splashes of color over Port Townsend