Jefferson County

Uptown Street Fair set for Saturday in Port Townsend

Uptown Street Fair set for Saturday in Port Townsend

The 28th annual Uptown Street Fair will offer live entertainment, the Port Townsend Arts & Crafts Fair, the Jefferson County Farmers Market,… Continue reading

Uptown Street Fair set for Saturday in Port Townsend

Lapidary open house, historic airplane replica, fly-tying demonstration offered on Peninsula

A lapidary open house, a replica of a historic airplane and a fly-tying demonstration are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend commissioners name interim executive director

Port of Port Townsend commissioners today named former port deputy director Jim Pivarnik interim executive director following the resignation of Sam Gibboney… Continue reading

Ahh, fresh air — for awhile: State experts warn of smoke next week

The Olympic Peninsula region saw a dramatic improvement in air quality from Wednesday to Thursday, but state officials warn conditions may deteriorate… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend director resigns; acting director named

Port of Port Townsend director resigns; acting director named

Port of Port Townsend commissioners unanimously accepted the resignation of Executive Director Sam Gibboney effective immediately, and named Eric Toews, current planning… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend director resigns; acting director named

Remains found in Olympic National Park identified as missing hiker

Human remains discovered in a remote area of Olympic National Park over the weekend have been confirmed to be those of… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s Palace Hotel a movie set

Port Townsend’s Palace Hotel a movie set

The Palace Hotel was transformed into a movie set this week as stars and crew took over Room 3 for “A Twist… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s Palace Hotel a movie set

North Olympic Peninsula homeless mostly home-grown, according to official

Contrary to popular myth, social service agencies in other cities are not busing homeless people to the North Olympic Peninsula, a Peninsula… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend aims to develop joint request to help orcas

The three Port of Port Townsend commissioners, concerned about the number of chinook salmon available for the declining southern resident orca population,… Continue reading

The Boiler Room leadership hopes to resume services in Port Townsend

The Boiler Room leadership hopes to resume services in Port Townsend

The Boiler Room has closed while its leadership considers how to continue providing services. For the past 25 years, The Boiler Room… Continue reading

The Boiler Room leadership hopes to resume services in Port Townsend
The All County Picnic will be at HJ Carroll Park on Sunday to celebrate first responders and promote emergency preparedness. (Jeff Eichen)

All County Picnic prepares Jefferson communities for emergency response Sunday

The sixth annual All County Picnic will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at HJ Carroll Park in Chimacum. A free,… Continue reading

The All County Picnic will be at HJ Carroll Park on Sunday to celebrate first responders and promote emergency preparedness. (Jeff Eichen)
Jefferson County Democrats to hear about orca protection at annual Fish Feast

Jefferson County Democrats to hear about orca protection at annual Fish Feast

Hilary Franz, state commissioner of public lands, is expected to update Jefferson County Democrats about actions by her department to protect southern… Continue reading

Jefferson County Democrats to hear about orca protection at annual Fish Feast
Port Townsend-area artists open their doors

Port Townsend-area artists open their doors

Havana; Moscow; Tyler, Texas: A bedroom-turned-studio overflows with images of these places. Joyce Hester, a painter relatively new to town, rounded them… Continue reading

Port Townsend-area artists open their doors

ISSUES OF FAITH: Always remember that God is truth

EDITH STEIN, A Carmelite nun who was killed at Auschwitz used to say that “if we seek truth, then we seek God, whether we realize… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Interim port director eye for Port of Port Townsend … and other items

Port of Port Townsend commissioners will consider the appointment of an interim director when it meets today. Commissioners will meet at 1:30… Continue reading

Pourhouse bash to support Olympic Neighbors, disabled housing

Olympic Neighbors invites the public to a fundraising Summer Bash on Sunday. The day of live music and dancing will be from… Continue reading

Sister Speak duo to perform at Concerts in the Woods

Sister Speak duo to perform at Concerts in the Woods

The two-person Sister Speak band will perform at Saturday’s Concerts in the Woods. Sherri Anne, who heads Sister Speak, will perform with Sarven… Continue reading

Sister Speak duo to perform at Concerts in the Woods
Peninsula socked in by wildfire smoke

Peninsula socked in by wildfire smoke

A vise of smoky air Wednesday continued to grip the Olympic Peninsula as wildfires raged to the north in British Columbia and… Continue reading

Peninsula socked in by wildfire smoke

NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Read to Feed’successful … and other items

New Day Learning Academy students exceeded their reading campaign goals in the “Read to Feed” service project, raising $700 for Heifer International.… Continue reading

PHOTO: Port Townsend building gets a brush-up

PHOTO: Port Townsend building gets a brush-up

The James & Hastings Building on Water Street gets a fresh coat of paint Wednesday morning. The Victorian architecture and ornate design… Continue reading

PHOTO: Port Townsend building gets a brush-up