Jefferson County

Hearing on Jefferson shooting facility ordinance delayed

A public hearing on a draft commercial shooting facility ordinance has been postponed to Oct. 1 after originally being set for Monday,… Continue reading

Video competition for high school students will promote local heroes

The 2017 Surfrider Leadership Academy Alumni group is launching a competition to engage high school students in conservation and efforts to build resilient coastal communities.… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Marine sanctuary’s council to meet in Neah Bay … and other items

The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council will meet from 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Makah Marina Conference… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Twilight festival brings faithful to Forks

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Twilight festival brings faithful to Forks

TRINITY HANNING, 16, told me her stagecraft teacher said “she is possessed by a demon again,” because of wearing her deep red-colored contacts to school.… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Twilight festival brings faithful to Forks
Man arrested for investigation of drunken driving after rolling vehicle near Chimacum

Man arrested for investigation of drunken driving after rolling vehicle near Chimacum

A 40-year-old Port Townsend man suspected of driving drunk was arrested Sunday morning after he fell asleep and rolled his vehicle on state… Continue reading

Man arrested for investigation of drunken driving after rolling vehicle near Chimacum

BUSINESS BRIEFS: New Habitat construction manager … and other items

Habit for Humanity of Clallam County has announced new construction manager Ben Pacheco. Pacheco and his wife, Donna, moved to the area… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Olympic Theatre Arts in Sequim calls for art donations … and other items

Olympic Theatre Arts (OTA) is calling for donations of original art for its annual fundraiser. OTA is seeking works such as sculpture, yard… Continue reading

Olympic National Park absorbing closed North Shore Resort at Lake Quinault

Olympic National Park absorbing closed North Shore Resort at Lake Quinault

Once described on an Olympic National Park visitor website as “the jewel of the lake,” the North Shore Resort on Lake… Continue reading

Olympic National Park absorbing closed North Shore Resort at Lake Quinault

A GROWING CONCERN: Kale, kale, the gang’s all here

SINCE FALL WILL arrive on the Peninsula this coming Saturday at 6:54 p.m., its warm and earthy tones are now starting to appear in your… Continue reading

BACK WHEN: Grant Street School, built for Port Townsend, no longer exists

BACK WHEN: Grant Street School, built for Port Townsend, no longer exists

GRANT STREET GRADE School has disappeared. The 61-year-old building was demolished soon after its last students were dismissed for summer vacation last June. Its former… Continue reading

BACK WHEN: Grant Street School, built for Port Townsend, no longer exists

BIRD WATCH: Liven up a long drive with birding

A LONG DRIVE awaits you if Spokane is your destination. Many travelers look upon this adventure as long and boring torture. I never have. Think… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Luncheon meetings are usually Wednesdays at noon at Blakeslee’s Bar & Grill, 1222 S. Forks Ave. This Wednesday’s guest… Continue reading

HELP LINE: What to expect with the new Medicare cards

WE’VE BEEN HERE before, but I see that with the growing level of noise about new Medicare cards there is also a growing level of… Continue reading

LETTER: Supports Mindy Walker for Jefferson District Court judge

Citizens of all of Jefferson County, I am confident that we agree that we all deserve a dedicated, hardworking, and fair-minded District Court judge. We… Continue reading

Man arrested for investigation of Port Townsend arson

A man with no known address has been arrested for investigation of arson and other crimes. Jay A. Baker, 56, remained Saturday… Continue reading

Special patrol set for commercial truck brakes this week

State Patrol troopers will be on the lookout for commercial motor vehicles with brake issues during Brake Safety Week from today through Saturday. Troopers will… Continue reading

State waives make-up days for new Port Townsend elementary school

The State Board of Education has approved a waiver for Salish Coast Elementary that means the students and staff will not need… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Conservation Futures to be discussed at county meeting

Jefferson County commissioners will consider setting an Oct. 1 hearing on Conservation Futures project applications when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday. The meeting will… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Unity speaker on the schedule for weekend service … and other items

Unity in the Olympics’ 10:30 a.m. Sunday service speaker will be Donna Little. Her lesson at the church at 2917 E. Myrtle… Continue reading

New elementary school opens in Port Townsend

New elementary school opens in Port Townsend

As the sun broke through a cloudy sky on Tuesday, students and their parents arrived at the new Salish Coast Elementary School… Continue reading

New elementary school opens in Port Townsend