Jefferson County

All services in Olympic National Park now open after shutdown

All services in Olympic National Park now open after shutdown

Olympic National Park has resumed regular operations now that President Donald Trump has signed a bill reopening the government. The bill signed… Continue reading

All services in Olympic National Park now open after shutdown

Meeting set to discuss potential for this year’s Quilcene Fair

The Quilcene Fair and Parade might happen this year after all, though nothing is set in stone yet. Fair President Greg Brotherton announced… Continue reading

Port Townsend lodging tax funds allocated; lack of application process questioned

The Port Townsend City Council unanimously approved $557,338 in lodging tax funding for this year, nearly 60 percent of which will go… Continue reading

Jefferson residents required to register alarm systems

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to register their alarm systems with the county now that a new ordinance is… Continue reading

Housing rights, Puppy Pilots, genealogy presented on Peninsula

Housing rights will be presented in Port Townsend, Puppy Pilots will provide information in Sequim and the Clallam County Genealogical Society will host an open… Continue reading

Music workshop, evening talk slated for Wednesday

Music workshop, evening talk slated for Wednesday

Songwriting Works and Community Partners will launch a national project with two public music and songwriting events in Port Townsend on Wednesday.… Continue reading

Music workshop, evening talk slated for Wednesday

Salish Sea Early Music Festival to start Sunday in Port Townsend

The Salish Sea Early Music Festival will begin Sunday with Treble Viol, Baroque Guitar & Flute. Seven concerts of period instrument chamber… Continue reading

SKWIM Toastmasters set open house

SKWIM Toastmasters set open house

Time to speak up — or get a little help in doing so. The SKWIM Toastmasters group will host an open house from… Continue reading

SKWIM Toastmasters set open house
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hires new director

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hires new director

The Jefferson County Chamber has hired an Arizona woman as its new executive director, effective April 1, it was announced Wednesday. Arlene… Continue reading

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hires new director
Quilcene seeks new school superintendent

Quilcene seeks new school superintendent

Quilcene School District is searching for a new superintendent after its school board decided not to renew Superintendent Wally Lis’ contract. School Board… Continue reading

Quilcene seeks new school superintendent

Jobless rates rise slightly on Peninsula

Unemployment rates were up slightly in Clallam and Jefferson counties last month, state officials said. Clallam County’s jobless rate climbed from a revised 5.9 percent… Continue reading

State lawmakers consider a bill to raise the legal tobacco age

State lawmakers consider a bill to raise the legal tobacco age

State lawmakers are considering a bill that could raise the legal age to purchase any nicotine… Continue reading

State lawmakers consider a bill to raise the legal tobacco age
Native American activists rally in Olympia

Native American activists rally in Olympia

The marble walls of the state Capitol reverberated with the roar of drums and voices as… Continue reading

Native American activists rally in Olympia

NEWS: Port Angeles School Board set to meet … and other items

The Port Angeles School Board will hold an executive session to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for appointment to elective office… Continue reading

Port Townsend council looks at possible annexation into fire district

The Port Townsend City Council discussed a possible ballot measure proposing the city be annexed into the East Jefferson Fire-Rescue district. “Currently,… Continue reading

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., heads to the chamber with fellow Democrats for a procedural vote aimed at reopening the government, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Olympic National Park back to business as usual after shutdown

Olympic National Park remained open to the public but bereft of visitor services Monday after the House and Senate voted to end… Continue reading

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., heads to the chamber with fellow Democrats for a procedural vote aimed at reopening the government, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Alaska hit by 7.9 earthquake; tsunami warning canceled

A powerful earthquake struck off an island in the Gulf of Alaska, prompting… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners worry over military, land-use bills

Jefferson commissioners worry over military, land-use bills

Jefferson County commissioners expressed concern Monday over state legislation they said would allow commanders of military bases to veto county and city… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners worry over military, land-use bills
Young women shine in Peninsula-wide music competition

Young women shine in Peninsula-wide music competition

With a little-known piece from a female composer, Lauren Waldron wowed the judges. Waldron, 18, took first prize in the 32nd annual… Continue reading

Young women shine in Peninsula-wide music competition

NEWS BRIEFS: Scholarship applications available … and other items

The Peninsula College Foundation announced that it has nearly 70 scholarships totaling more than $100,000 to award to students attending Peninsula College’s… Continue reading