Jefferson County

Cause of fire that destroyed Forks-area mill undetermined

The fire that destroyed a cedar shake mill Wednesday morning, further shrinking a once-flourishing West End industry, likely started in an area where… Continue reading

Port Townsend display illustrates battle some veterans face at home

Port Townsend display illustrates battle some veterans face at home

On a small grass strip adjacent to the American Legion Post on Water Street is a display that reminds passersby of a… Continue reading

Port Townsend display illustrates battle some veterans face at home

OMC faces massive cut in Medicare reimbursements

Olympic Medical Center is urging people to comment on a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposal that would significantly cut reimbursements… Continue reading

Goat relocation efforts begin today in Olympic National Park

Goat relocation efforts begin today in Olympic National Park

Starting today a coalition of state and federal agencies, with support from local tribes, will begin translocating mountain goats from Olympic National… Continue reading

Goat relocation efforts begin today in Olympic National Park

Small earthquake gives Peninsula light shake

A small earthquake north of Sequim lightly shook the North Olympic Peninsula early Sunday morning. The 3.3 magnitude earthquake happened at about… Continue reading

Port Townsend/Coupeville ferry runs halted by stuck rudder

The Port Townsend/Coupeville ferry was out of commission Sunday afternoon after the MV Salish bumped the bottom of Keystone Harbor. The ferry… Continue reading

Boat builders take challenge at Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend

Boat builders take challenge at Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend

The smell of freshly cut wood and epoxy hung in the air at Point Hudson as boat builders began crafting their best… Continue reading

Boat builders take challenge at Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend

A GROWING CONCERN: Cruise mode for end of summer

deadheading, pinching, leaf-stripping and cultivating, because next… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: Now is the time to look for migrating bird visits

THERE WAS NO doubt about it. One of the first fall migrants to visit the yard was a young one. The Hutton’s vireo looked like… Continue reading

Excavator stolen in Clallam County found in Jefferson County

A Clallam County Public Utility District excavator that was stolen from a West End work site has been recovered on a Jefferson County… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Monthly luncheon meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:15 a.m. in the… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Not knowing is worse than knowing a diagnosis

LAST WEEK, BECAUSE the conversation about Alzheimer’s came up (because I brought it up), we started working through the “10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s,” courtesy… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Local farm owners now offer trailrides, lessons

HORSEPLAY: Local farm owners now offer trailrides, lessons

I WAS SO excited when I read the classified ad stating the owners of Blue Meadow Farm were offering guided trail rides on their rental… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Local farm owners now offer trailrides, lessons

NEWS BRIEFS: Peninsula College opens registration … and other items

Peninsula College staff will help students register for classes, apply for funding and offer other services during Step into Fall Registration Day… Continue reading

Origin of skull not yet known

A desecrated human skull found by a beach walker on Labor Day will be examined by the state Department of Archaeology and Historic… Continue reading

Port Townsend police continue investigation into stabbing

A man remained in stable condition at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Saturday after a knife attack late Wednesday evening, and… Continue reading

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: Modifications to classic recipe create delicious breakfast

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: Modifications to classic recipe create delicious breakfast

I’VE MENTIONED BEFORE that I usually have the same breakfast every morning. It’s a pretty simple and basic breakfast that is quick to prepare and… Continue reading

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: Modifications to classic recipe create delicious breakfast

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Commercial shooting facilities draft law to be discussed

The Jefferson County commissioners will conduct an informational session on a draft ordinance concerning commercial shooting facilities when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday. The… Continue reading

Award winners join list for Port Townsend Film Fest

Award winners join list for Port Townsend Film Fest

Forces behind ‘The Piano,’ ‘My Brother’s Wedding’ added to playbill

Award winners join list for Port Townsend Film Fest

More seniors using summer shelter in Port Townsend

The Summer Shelter at the American Legion Hall has been at capacity since opening in May and has seen a change in… Continue reading