Jefferson County

A GROWING CONCERN: Planting resolutions for a new year

JUST LOOK HOW much difference a week can make. Already the sun has moved off it’s noon nadir, the daylight length is getting measurably longer… Continue reading

Forks chamber seeks nominations for awards

The Forks Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominees for the 18th annual Best of our Community Awards. Nominees for Citizen of the Year,… Continue reading

HELP LINE: It’s time to make resolutions for 2019

IT’S ALMOST NEW Year’s Eve, and you know what that means: Right. And, well, sure. Why not? Another thing that New Year’s Eve inevitably means… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Man charged with killing mother … and other items

A 25-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in his mother’s slaying in Hoodsport on Christmas Day. The Seattle Times reports Mason… Continue reading

Port Townsend to take steps to reconcile critical areas regulations

Port Townsend to take steps to reconcile critical areas regulations

The state Department of Ecology has announced its final action approving the City of Port Townsend’s Shoreline Master Program amendment, effectively creating… Continue reading

Port Townsend to take steps to reconcile critical areas regulations
Many Washington residents received an emergency text message like this late Thursday night. As of Friday morning, the service has been restored according to Olympic Peninsula officials. (Drew Swanson)

Emergency 9-1-1 service restored after widespread outage

Clallam and Jefferson counties’ 9-1-1 system is back up and running this morning after the service was down in much of the… Continue reading

Many Washington residents received an emergency text message like this late Thursday night. As of Friday morning, the service has been restored according to Olympic Peninsula officials. (Drew Swanson)
D’Amico files lawsuits alleging drone overflights and ‘aerial trespass’ at planned shooting facility

D’Amico files lawsuits alleging drone overflights and ‘aerial trespass’ at planned shooting facility

Greg Overstreet, attorney for the Fort Discovery Inc. and Joe D’Amico, has filed two lawsuits in Jefferson County Superior Court this month.… Continue reading

D’Amico files lawsuits alleging drone overflights and ‘aerial trespass’ at planned shooting facility

Horse pair hit by vehicle

Two euthanized after four wandered onto Jacob Miller Road

Port Townsend man pleads not guilty to third-degree rape, molestation

A Port Townsend man charged with third-degree rape and molestation pleaded not guilty Wednesday. The 22-year-old man is charged with raping and… Continue reading

Jefferson Transit looks at future capital projects

Next year will be a planning year for capital projects at Jefferson Transit, according to Finance Manager Sara Crouch. The Jefferson County… Continue reading

Federal agency hears comment on Navy jet affect on historic properties

During the past few weeks, Navy Growlers have not been training at Outlying Field on Whidbey Island — and that has been… Continue reading

Mobile app new tool for coastal observations

The Clallam County Marine Resources Committee has announced the launch of a state-sponsored tool to report storms, floods and king tides. The… Continue reading

First Night 2018 celebration to welcome new year in Port Townsend

First Night 2018 celebration to welcome new year in Port Townsend

Port Townsend’s First Night year-end festival of arts and entertainment will celebrate with square dancing, film, live theater as well as live… Continue reading

First Night 2018 celebration to welcome new year in Port Townsend

‘Year of Magical Thinking’ a one-woman show only on New Year’s Eve

“The Year of Magical Thinking,” inspired by Joan Didion’s book of the same name, will become Vickie Daignault’s one-woman show at the… Continue reading

Ecological effects of wolf eradication to be discussed in Jan. 8 lecture

The evidence of effects of wolf eradication on Olympic National Park’s river systems will be the topic of a lecture on Jan.… Continue reading

First Day hikes planned in state parks; admission free on New Year’s Day

On New Year’s Day, special free First Day Hikes are planned at the Fort Worden and Fort Flagler state parks while all… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: It’s time for resolutions to be made

SOMETIMES BEING “CAUGHT in the middle” is an awkward, uncomfortable position. But today, on this particular Friday, we’re in a great position. We’re caught in… Continue reading

Jobless rate rises on Peninsula

Unemployment was up in Clallam and Jefferson counties last month as 372 North Olympic Peninsula residents joined the labor force, the state Employment Security Department… Continue reading

Marine center to host Protection Island cruise on New Year’s Eve

Just outside of Port Townsend is an amazing National Wildlife Refuge — Protection Island. The Port Townsend Marine Science Center, in collaboration… Continue reading

New Year’s Eve parties and bingo on Peninsula

New Year’s Eve parties and bingo are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on the interactive calendar at… Continue reading