Jefferson County

NEWS BRIEFS: Demolition practice set for this week … and other items

The land-based demolition range at Bentinck Island will be in use today through Friday, the Royal Canadian Navy announced. The range will… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Waldron in running for Mrs. Washington crown … and other items

Magan Waldron has announced that she will compete for the Mrs. Washington Pageant 2018 crown. The preliminary competition for the nationally televised… Continue reading

Grant Street Elementary students say farewell to school building

Grant Street Elementary students say farewell to school building

Port Townsend students have ended the school year with memories, hugs and tears of leaving their classmates behind until September when they… Continue reading

Grant Street Elementary students say farewell to school building

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

Low tide draws the curious to Joyce shoreline

Low tide draws the curious to Joyce shoreline

Some of the best things are found in shallow places. Friday’s minus 2.6 tide — one of the lowest of the year —… Continue reading

Low tide draws the curious to Joyce shoreline

A GROWING CONCERN: There are tricks to creating beautiful bouquets

WELL, THIS PAST week has been interesting: Hail, wind, rain, cool nights and now sunny warm days. Summertime here on the Olympic Peninsula (well soon,… Continue reading

BACK WHEN: Quarantine Stations, Part I: The Federal Marine Quarantine Station for Puget Sound at Diamond Point

BACK WHEN: Quarantine Stations, Part I: The Federal Marine Quarantine Station for Puget Sound at Diamond Point

AS EARLY AS 1799, the newly formed United States government began to enact laws to reduce the possibility for the introduction of infectious diseases such… Continue reading

BACK WHEN: Quarantine Stations, Part I: The Federal Marine Quarantine Station for Puget Sound at Diamond Point

BIRD WATCH: Birds provide unexpected encounters

A RECENT PHOTO sent by email immediately grabbed my attention. The subject, a red-tailed hawk, isn’t an unusual photographic subject but this one was. It… Continue reading

Challenger tops sheriff in Jefferson County election fundraising

The Nov. 6 general election is more than four months away, but Jefferson County Detective Sgt. Joe Nole already is winning the… Continue reading

HELP LINE: It’s time to be done with ‘should’

LAST WEEK, I went on about time. Well, more specifically, the fact that we even care about this thing called time because of an unfortunate… Continue reading

ON THE WATERFRONT: Rogue wave survivor renamed, loading logs destined for China

ON THE WATERFRONT: Rogue wave survivor renamed, loading logs destined for China

While roaming the waterfront this week, the buzz was all about last weekend’s maritime festival. Every person I spoke with said they thought the festival… Continue reading

ON THE WATERFRONT: Rogue wave survivor renamed, loading logs destined for China
Racers leave today for 710-mile leg of Race to Alaska

Racers leave today for 710-mile leg of Race to Alaska

The Race to Alaska resumes at high noon today as boats of all shapes and sizes depart from Victoria on a 710-mile motorless… Continue reading

Racers leave today for 710-mile leg of Race to Alaska
Seventy48 teams congratulated on trek

Seventy48 teams congratulated on trek

After 70 miles of blistered palms and strained muscles, it was time to celebrate the achievements of those who pedaled, paddled or… Continue reading

Seventy48 teams congratulated on trek

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County to get more money for Memorial Field lighting

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider accepting a grant increase for lighting at Memorial Field when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday. The meeting… Continue reading

Nonprofit seeks volunteers for therapeutic riding

Nonprofit seeks volunteers for therapeutic riding

Meet the big, nonjudgmental therapists: Fury, Nevada, Dixie, Athena and Tikki. They have a natural ability to soothe and uplift, no words… Continue reading

Nonprofit seeks volunteers for therapeutic riding

Jefferson County recycling policy to change after China rejects material

County residents have been accustomed to dutifully separating their recyclable materials into paper, plastics and glass for years, but that will change… Continue reading

Race to Alaska begins: First craft reach Victoria in first leg of race

Race to Alaska begins: First craft reach Victoria in first leg of race

About a half hour before sunrise Thursday morning, Port Townsend Bay was humming with activity as a party of mariners waited for… Continue reading

Race to Alaska begins: First craft reach Victoria in first leg of race
Pride in the Park set for Saturday in Port Townsend

Pride in the Park set for Saturday in Port Townsend

The inaugural Pride in the Park, an event to raise awareness of LGBTQ issues and human rights, is set for 11 a.m.… Continue reading

Pride in the Park set for Saturday in Port Townsend

Relatives of family killed in Brinnon fire expected at Saturday vigil

Extended family of the victims of a Sunday cabin fire in Brinnon are expected to attend a vigil at the Olympic Canal Tracts… Continue reading

Tour opens secret gardens to public in Port Townsend

Tour opens secret gardens to public in Port Townsend

The 2018 Jefferson County Master Gardener Secret Garden Tour has been scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Those who attend… Continue reading

Tour opens secret gardens to public in Port Townsend