Jefferson County

Judge weighs arguments in Legislature records suit

Judge weighs arguments in Legislature records suit

Whether individual lawmakers in Washington state fall under statutory definitions that would require their records to… Continue reading

Judge weighs arguments in Legislature records suit

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Pot pie helps use up leftover meat

I HAD THE pleasure of visiting with Kate McDermott last week, our very own local food celebrity. (It’s not too late to get a signed… Continue reading

Stitches join friends together for Home Fund

Stitches join friends together for Home Fund

By Jeannie McMacken for Peninsula Daily News SEQUIM— Every Wednesday throughout the year more than 100 quilters from the Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club make an… Continue reading

Stitches join friends together for Home Fund

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Some boards meeting this week but most set for New Year

Most Jefferson County boards, commissions and councils do not meet this week in observance of the Christmas holiday and have canceled any prior scheduled meetings.… Continue reading

Snow piling up at Hurricane Ridge Ski Area

Snow piling up at Hurricane Ridge Ski Area

With another holiday weekend upon us, it’s a good time to get out of the house and check out the snow at… Continue reading

Snow piling up at Hurricane Ridge Ski Area
Christmas carol set in PT now playing

Christmas carol set in PT now playing

Two performances are left of Port Townsend’s take on the Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol.” Co-creator of “Spirit of the Yule”… Continue reading

Christmas carol set in PT now playing

Free holiday meals planned on Peninsula

Free holiday meals are planned on the North Olympic Peninsula on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The dinners are arranged by community. CHIMACUM Free Christmas… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Holiday services offered at churches across North Olympic Peninsula

Unity in the Olympics’ 10:30 a.m. Sunday service speaker will be Timothy West. His lesson at the church at 2917… Continue reading

Lights sparkle on the Peninsula for Christmas

Lights sparkle on the Peninsula for Christmas

Families packing the hot chocolate, coffee, snacks and kids into the car this weekend for the age-old pastime of viewing holiday lights have plenty of… Continue reading

Lights sparkle on the Peninsula for Christmas
Snow hits West End; sunny but cold weather expected for rest of week

Snow hits West End; sunny but cold weather expected for rest of week

State and Clallam county road crews dug out roadways and Clallam County Public Utility District crews worked to reconnect electrical power customers at the northwest… Continue reading

Snow hits West End; sunny but cold weather expected for rest of week

Luminaria Festival to light Port Townsend, Port Angeles on solstice

The inaugural Winter Solstice Luminary Festival is planned in both Port Townsend and Port Angeles on Thursday. The festival will be from 6 p.m. to… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare approves settlement

Jefferson Healthcare commissioners have approved a $550,000 settlement after a closed-door meeting, Commissioner Jill Buhler said Thursday. She and other commissioners offered… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare CEO gets cost-of-living raise

Jefferson Healthcare CEO gets cost-of-living raise

Jefferson Healthcare CEO Mike Glenn will receive a 3 percent cost-of-living increase — about $7,000 — in 2018 after action taken during… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare CEO gets cost-of-living raise

ISSUES OF FAITH: Embrace light and chase away the darkness

DARKNESS AND LIGHT. As our days get shorter and nights darker, Jews light the Chanukah candles, one more for each of the eight nights, almost… Continue reading

Lake Crescent offers holiday meals

Lake Crescent Lodge plans special meals for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Both the Christmas Eve Prime Rib Dinner and the… Continue reading

Last-minute bazaar, solstice concert, ghosts tour offered on Peninsula

A last-minute bazaar, solstice concert and Ghosts of Christmas tour are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on… Continue reading

Strait Shot to run on holidays

Due to high ridership over Thanksgiving weekend, Clallam Transit will operate its Strait Shot bus to Bainbridge Island on Christmas Eve, Christmas,… Continue reading

Brinnon school seeks levy OK

Brinnon School District is asking its voters to consider continuing to pay a tax levy for the next two years. The measure, which… Continue reading

Firefighters quickly put out blaze in Port Townsend

Firefighters quickly put out blaze in Port Townsend

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue firefighters quickly knocked down a structure fire in Port Townsend before it had a chance to cause much damage.… Continue reading

Firefighters quickly put out blaze in Port Townsend
Volunteers work to sign up Jefferson County residents for health insurance

Volunteers work to sign up Jefferson County residents for health insurance

A group of volunteers is working in Jefferson County to spread the word that it’s not too late to sign up for… Continue reading

Volunteers work to sign up Jefferson County residents for health insurance