Jefferson County

Jefferson Heart of Service award nominations accepted now

Jefferson Heart of Service award nominations accepted now

NOW IS THE time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County, individuals who have made… Continue reading

Jefferson Heart of Service award nominations accepted now

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County commissioners to accept grant for Memorial Field lighting

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider accepting a state grant for replacing lighting at Memorial Field when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday. The… Continue reading

SmileMobile helps keep children, moms healthy

SmileMobile helps keep children, moms healthy

There are several happy children and mothers in Jefferson County this week, smiling wide after a visit to a unique dental office… Continue reading

SmileMobile helps keep children, moms healthy
Legislator: Delay paying property taxes

Legislator: Delay paying property taxes

State Sen. Kevin Van De Wege is urging property owners to delay paying property tax bills they began receiving this week in anticipation… Continue reading

Legislator: Delay paying property taxes

Shooting range moratorium in Jefferson County continued

Jefferson County commissioners voted Tuesday to continue the moratorium on shooting ranges. The commission voted 3-0 to continue the Moratorium Ordinance on… Continue reading

Arts angels and patron celebrated in Port Townsend

Arts angels and patron celebrated in Port Townsend

A full house of arts enthusiasts and friends celebrated Angels of the Arts Kathy and Bob Francis, and Patron of the Arts… Continue reading

Arts angels and patron celebrated in Port Townsend
Regatta to open Port Townsend’s sailing season

Regatta to open Port Townsend’s sailing season

The 2018 sailboat racing season opens Saturday with a race for the hearty, the 27th annual Shipwrights’ Regatta, a regional tradition sponsored… Continue reading

Regatta to open Port Townsend’s sailing season

Lawmakers move forward on legislative exemption bill

A day after Washington lawmakers introduced a bill to exempt themselves from the state’s… Continue reading

Geological hot spots, dances, book discussions on Peninsula

A lecture on geological hot spots, dances and book discussions are lined up for the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on the interactive… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Say ‘Here I am’ to God

AT ONE POINT, many years ago, my wife and I had five teenagers living under our roof. Honestly, the memories are a blur. We ate… Continue reading

Journalism, multimedia scholarships available

Students with a passion for storytelling who are interested in writing, photography and design are encouraged to apply now for the College’s… Continue reading

Milestone: Clallam’s Habitat reps lobby to keep program funding in D.C.

Staff from Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County and Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County were in Washington, D.C., last week… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Accreditation comments … and other items

Members of the public are invited by the National League for Nursing Commissions for Nursing Education Accreditation to provide comment on Peninsula… Continue reading

Playwrights to be honored by Port Townsend Arts Commission

A ceremony to honor the winning playwrights of the 2017 One-Act Play Competition is planned tonight at Key City Playhouse. This event… Continue reading

Stars of Tomorrow youth perform Sunday

The Port Townsend Kiwanis Club’s 31st annual Kiwanis Stars of Tomorrow show is set for 3 p.m. Sunday. Jefferson County youth will… Continue reading

Navy reopens Bangor base after bomb threat

Normal operations have resumed at the Navy’s nuclear submarine base at Bangor in Kitsap County, which was closed earlier today (Thursday) after a… Continue reading

Navy to take feedback on special operations training plans through March 23

The Navy has extended the public comment period on a draft environmental assessment for special operations training in Jefferson County to March… Continue reading

New Port Townsend school to teach bicycle maintenance in first for region

New Port Townsend school to teach bicycle maintenance in first for region

It takes more than air in the tires to keep a bicycle on the road or trail. A new school being launched… Continue reading

New Port Townsend school to teach bicycle maintenance in first for region
Candidate announces for District 3 county commission seat race

Candidate announces for District 3 county commission seat race

A founding member and the chairman of the Jefferson County Young Democrats has announced his candidacy for the District 3 seat on… Continue reading

Candidate announces for District 3 county commission seat race

NEWS BRIEFS: Forum on kid safety slated … and other items

A forum aimed at beginning the community conversation on sexual abuse, assault and misconduct, “Keeping Our Kids Safe” is set for 6:30 p.m.… Continue reading