Jefferson County

ISSUES OF FAITH: Don’t fear the darkness of winter, embrace it

DECEMBER, MOST EVERYONE complains, is far too dark. The shortened days force us indoors. The temperature dips uncomfortably low. It feels foreboding. To me, the… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: … and other items

Ferrellgas recently announced the start of its 2018 Share the Warmth clothing drive. The company will be… Continue reading

PT performer slated for tonight at Rainshadow Recording

Singer-songwriter Micaela Kingslight will perform at 7:30 tonight at Rainshadow Recording on Battery Way at Fort Worden. Tickets are $15 and are… Continue reading

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners remove general manager

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners remove general manager

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners have removed General Manager Larry Dunbar from his position, saying he isn’t a good fit for… Continue reading

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners remove general manager
Reception for outgoing Jefferson County Commissioner Kathleen Kler draws crowd

Reception for outgoing Jefferson County Commissioner Kathleen Kler draws crowd

Jefferson County Commissioner Kathleen Kler was honored for her four years of service Wednesday with a reception that drew a standing room-only… Continue reading

Reception for outgoing Jefferson County Commissioner Kathleen Kler draws crowd

NEWS BRIEFS: Hood Canal Bridge closures scheduled for tonight are now canceled; truck jackknifes on 101

The state Department of Transportation has announced that the Hood Canal Bridge closures scheduled for overnight tonight have been canceled. Up to four… Continue reading

Peninsula gets more than $1.2 million in salmon recovery funds

Peninsula gets more than $1.2 million in salmon recovery funds

Nine salmon recovery projects on the North Olympic Peninsula have received a total of more than $1.2 million in grants, part of $18… Continue reading

Peninsula gets more than $1.2 million in salmon recovery funds

Jefferson Transit seeks volunteers for citizen advisory panel

The Jefferson Transit Authority board is seeking people to serve on a citizen advisory committee. The board on Tuesday voted unanimously to… Continue reading

Cost of wind storm damage up to $400,000 in Clallam County; wind causes outages in East Jefferson County on Monday night

Wind storm cleanup has cost Clallam County and city public agencies an estimated $400,000 since a countywide outage turned out the lights for about eight… Continue reading

Rothschild House image graces Port Townsend collectible ornament

Rothschild House image graces Port Townsend collectible ornament

The historic 1868 Rothschild House is featured on the 2018 Port Townsend Main Street collectible holiday ornament as a nod to the… Continue reading

Rothschild House image graces Port Townsend collectible ornament

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ:

WE LIVE IN various kinds of families. Parents and siblings, yes, but our circles of friends and workmates form families, too. For Mary Hogan, her… Continue reading

Peninsula braces for more wind as storm recovery continues

Peninsula braces for more wind as storm recovery continues

Clallam County emergency responders again braced for high winds on the West End as Quillayute Valley School District sent children home at about 1 p.m.… Continue reading

Peninsula braces for more wind as storm recovery continues
SOS Printing’s former owner dies in wreck on South Discovery Road in Port Townsend

SOS Printing’s former owner dies in wreck on South Discovery Road in Port Townsend

A 66-year-old man is dead after the vehicle he was driving left the road and hit a tree. Daniel Huntingford of Port… Continue reading

SOS Printing’s former owner dies in wreck on South Discovery Road in Port Townsend
Kler attends final meeting as Jefferson County commissioner

Kler attends final meeting as Jefferson County commissioner

Jefferson County Commissioner Kathleen Kler ended her four-year term representing District 3 on Monday during a meeting that was filled not only… Continue reading

Kler attends final meeting as Jefferson County commissioner

NEWS BRIEFS: Book signing delayed by windstorm

A book signing with Nancy Johns has been rescheduled to 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. The event, originally scheduled for last… Continue reading

Rollover wreck near Port Townsend sends Sequim woman to hospital

A one-vehicle rollover wreck on state Highway 20 on Monday morning sent a Sequim driver to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.… Continue reading

High wind warnings return for North Olympic Peninsula

Quillayute Valley School District planned to release students early today in anticipation of high winds on the West End. Forks High School sports… Continue reading

Timber Innovation Act heads to president’s desk

Legislation that aims to accelerate the research and development of wood for use in construction projects is heading to the president’s desk… Continue reading

Port Townsend intersection project moving along despite weather

Port Townsend intersection project moving along despite weather

Work is progressing smoothly at the intersection of Quincy and Washington streets in spite of the rough weather of the past week.… Continue reading

Port Townsend intersection project moving along despite weather

NEWS BRIEFS: Flight landing practice not scheduled … and other items

There will be no field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island at Ault Field this Monday… Continue reading