Jefferson County

NEWS BRIEFS: Applicants for awards sought … and other items

Soroptimist International of Sequim seeks applicants for its $2,000 vocational/technical award. Applications are due Friday, July 1. They can be accessed by visiting… Continue reading

PENINSULA KITCHEN: For a change of pace, make your own soap

PENINSULA KITCHEN: For a change of pace, make your own soap

TAKING A BREAK from the kitchen this week, I thought I’d share a recipe meant for the laundry room. This recipe came to me from… Continue reading

PENINSULA KITCHEN: For a change of pace, make your own soap

Port Angeles woman injured in wreck near Discovery Bay

A 74-year-old Port Angeles woman was injured Saturday when the Honda Civic she was riding in was struck by a Toyota Avalon… Continue reading

Winner expected today in Race to Alaska

Winner expected today in Race to Alaska

The 750-mile Race To Alaska is expected to crown a victor this morning, one week after the event began its second leg… Continue reading

Winner expected today in Race to Alaska

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Commissioners expected to approve resurfacing Center Road

Jefferson County commissioners are expected to create a county project to resurface and restore Center Road in Quilcene when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday.… Continue reading

Port Hadlock’s Old Alcohol Plant to host new benefit fest

Port Hadlock’s Old Alcohol Plant to host new benefit fest

Hey, why don’t we have a music festival? The fixings are right in front of us: grassy spot with bay view, patio… Continue reading

Port Hadlock’s Old Alcohol Plant to host new benefit fest
Draw a bath: Soaking in the forest atmosphere at Fort Worden

Draw a bath: Soaking in the forest atmosphere at Fort Worden

When she first heard of forest bathing, Ellen Falconer wondered. Is that like some nudist thing? Turns out you take this bath… Continue reading

Draw a bath: Soaking in the forest atmosphere at Fort Worden
Olympic National Park to start capturing mountain goats this summer

Olympic National Park to start capturing mountain goats this summer

Olympic National Park will begin capturing mountain goats late this summer now that the Park Service has released its record of… Continue reading

Olympic National Park to start capturing mountain goats this summer
Agreement step in bringing high-speed internet to La Push

Agreement step in bringing high-speed internet to La Push

An $800,000 project will bring broadband internet to La Push, Gov. Jay Inslee has announced. A memorandum of understanding with the Quileute… Continue reading

Agreement step in bringing high-speed internet to La Push

Negotiations begin for one emergency dispatch center for both Peninsula counties

Negotiations are underway for a regional dispatch center that would provide 9-1-1 services for the North Olympic Peninsula. The Port Angeles City… Continue reading

Rat Island Regatta slated for Saturday at Fort Worden

This year’s Port Townsend Orca Festival lands on the same day as the Rat Island Regatta, a longtime tradition that invites any… Continue reading

Fun and functional art the focus for Northwind fundraiser in Port Townsend

Northwind Arts Center will hold its second annual FUNctional Art FUNdraiser on Saturday at the Cotton Building, 607 Water St. Tickets to… Continue reading

Finnriver plans Solstice Jamboree Weekend in Chimacum

Finnriver Orchard will host the Summer Solstice Jamboree Weekend on Saturday and Sunday. The Finnriver weekend is free and open to the public.… Continue reading

Into the Mystic Psychic Faire set for Port Townsend center

Have you ever wanted your palms read, your future told, your akashic records revealed or to feel the healing power of energy… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Seek God for the rest you truly need

“COME TO ME, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest,” (Mat 11:28 ESV). I assumed I had thought of… Continue reading

Volunteer trail work party Saturday

A volunteer work party for maintenance of the city of Port Townsend’s trail system will take place at Bishop Park from 9… Continue reading

Port Townsend moves to renegotiate interlocal agreements on affordable housing

After a lengthy and sometimes contentious discussion about funding, the Port Townsend City Council voted to terminate existing interlocal agreements between the… Continue reading

Rescue locators at Gibbs Lake County Park aim to speed emergency response

A new rescue location signage system has been installed at Gibbs Lake County Park in an effort to help emergency responders locate lost… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula unemployment rates dip in May

North Olympic Peninsula employers added nearly 400 jobs in May as Clallam and Jefferson County unemployment rates fell by about one-half of 1 percentage point,… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: NOAA ocean celebration set today; volunteers needed for Port Townsend event

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Ocean Service will celebrate “30 Days of the Ocean” today. The public is invited… Continue reading