Jefferson County

Peninsula to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights activist who was assassinated in 1968, will be remembered Monday during North Olympic Peninsula events dedicated to his… Continue reading

Training puppies topic of lecture

Training puppies topic of lecture

The Jefferson County Historical Society will present its program about training puppies as part of its series, “Artists//Animals,” in the Jefferson Museum… Continue reading

Training puppies topic of lecture

Young artists to perform in competition on Saturday

The music of Vivaldi, Bach and Lalo, plus Severn’s “Polish Dance,” Tomaso Vitali’s “Chaconne” and Fritz Kreisler’s “La Gitana” will come alive… Continue reading

Chimacum Schools names former employee to board

Chimacum Schools names former employee to board

Mike Raymond of Port Ludlow is the new Chimacum School Board member. He was named Tuesday night to fill Robert Bunker’s unexpired term… Continue reading

Chimacum Schools names former employee to board
Chimacum School Board to hear four facilities options for district tonight

Chimacum School Board to hear four facilities options for district tonight

Chimacum School District officials will need to make some tough decisions as they address facility needs and declining enrollment, Superintendent Rick Thompson said… Continue reading

Chimacum School Board to hear four facilities options for district tonight

NEWS BRIEFS: Toys available for children of federal employees; banks offer help

The Salvation Army is offering a hand to families hurt by the partial federal government shutdown that began Dec. 21. Federal government… Continue reading

Clallam County applies for millions in disaster funds after storms

Clallam County applies for millions in disaster funds after storms

Jefferson PUD lists $256,000 in storm-related costs for FEMA

Clallam County applies for millions in disaster funds after storms
Dedication ceremony, tours of Salish Coast Elementary School planned Saturday

Dedication ceremony, tours of Salish Coast Elementary School planned Saturday

Port Townsend mayor, Jefferson County commissioner and state representative set to take part

Dedication ceremony, tours of Salish Coast Elementary School planned Saturday

Chimacum Schools names new board member

Mike Raymond of Port Ludlow was named the new Chimacum School Board member Tuesday night. He will be sworn in tonight at a… Continue reading

Inslee highlights climate in State of the State address

Inslee highlights climate in State of the State address

Cites concerns over snowpack, ocean temperatures, wildfires

Inslee highlights climate in State of the State address

Lawmaker pitches target-shooting areas on some state-managed lands

A bill intended to enhance the safety of hikers, hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts would establish… Continue reading

Native American voting rights bill proposed

A proposed bill would allow the residential address portion of a voter registration form to be… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: From elk to puncheon trails

IN LAST WEEK’S episode we were considering the evolution of the Olympic Peninsula infrastructure while cruising the highways and byways of the paradise we call… Continue reading

Peninsula College offering $100K in scholarships

Beginning Tuesday, the Peninsula College Foundation will offer more than $100,000 in scholarships to students attending Peninsula College for the 2019-20 school… Continue reading

PHOTO: USNS Amelia Earhart heads to the docks

PHOTO: USNS Amelia Earhart heads to the docks

The USNS Amelia Earhart, a Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship of the U.S. Navy, was seen transiting Admiralty Bay on Monday… Continue reading

PHOTO: USNS Amelia Earhart heads to the docks
Port of Port Townsend to change credits to commissioner after complaint

Port of Port Townsend to change credits to commissioner after complaint

Port of Port Townsend officials will change the way the port provides credits to a port commissioner after investigating a complaint. Melinda… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend to change credits to commissioner after complaint

Sentencing set for February for two men in Net Nanny sting

One man has pleaded guilty and another was found guilty by a jury following their arrest in a Net Nanny operation. Ming… Continue reading

Sheriff’s Office: Port Hadlock man arrested for alleged attack on grandmother

A Port Hadlock man has been arrested for allegedly attacking his grandmother at her home. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Atticus… Continue reading