Jefferson County

POINT OF VIEW: Legislature should invest in training, education beyond high school

POINT OF VIEW: Legislature should invest in training, education beyond high school

By Luke Robins Peninsula College President As lawmakers once again gather in Olympia for the 2019 legislative session, they face a challenging task: writing the… Continue reading

POINT OF VIEW: Legislature should invest in training, education beyond high school
Government shutdown leads to cancellation of Kalaloch razor clam digs

Government shutdown leads to cancellation of Kalaloch razor clam digs

At the request of Olympic National Park, the state Department of Fish & Wildlife has canceled razor clam digs scheduled for Kalaloch beach… Continue reading

Government shutdown leads to cancellation of Kalaloch razor clam digs
New assistant chief named at East Jefferson Fire-Rescue

New assistant chief named at East Jefferson Fire-Rescue

Pete Brummel will replace Deputy Chief of Training and Operations Ted Krysinski when he retires.

New assistant chief named at East Jefferson Fire-Rescue
Washington Legislature begins 105-day session

Washington Legislature begins 105-day session

Washington lawmakers started their 105-day legislative session Monday, tasked with writing a new two-year state budget… Continue reading

Washington Legislature begins 105-day session
Pit bull bites Jefferson County deputy

Pit bull bites Jefferson County deputy

A Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy is recovering from an attack by two pit bull dogs, one of which died after it was… Continue reading

Pit bull bites Jefferson County deputy

Sequim legislator co-sponsors bill to make daylight saving time permanent

State Sen. Kevin Van De Wege is co-sponsoring legislation to put Washington state on record as favoring year-long daylight saving time, if Congress… Continue reading

Kilmer postpones Town Hall meetings

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer has postponed to early February town hall meetings that had been scheduled in Port Angeles and Quilcene next… Continue reading

Blacklight dodgeball, deep sea geology, plays, dances lined up on Peninsula

Blacklight dodgeball, deep sea geology, and plays and dances are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on the… Continue reading

Debutones to perform in Coyle

Debutones to perform in Coyle

The Debutones will return to Coyle for their third visit to perform at Concerts in the Woods at 3 p.m. Sunday. “The Debutones… Continue reading

Debutones to perform in Coyle

ISSUES OF FAITH: All a part of the divine plan

IT IS A story that goes all the way back to the beginning of creation. Heard in the echoes of the inner chambers of God’s… Continue reading

Joe Euro to perform at Candlelight Concert in Port Townsend

Joe Euro to perform at Candlelight Concert in Port Townsend

Joe Euro, a Port Townsend entrepreneur and classical guitarist, will appear in the Candlelight Concert series at Trinity United Methodist Church at… Continue reading

Joe Euro to perform at Candlelight Concert in Port Townsend

NEWS BRIEFS: U-turn on 101 causes wreck, troopers say … and other items

A Sequim driver who made an unsafe U-turn on U.S. Highway 101 was injured after colliding with another vehicle, the State Patrol said.… Continue reading

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