Jefferson County

NEWS BRIEFS: Vietnam vets welcoming day event set … and other items

The Clallam County Veterans Center will host a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday. Members of the public… Continue reading

Official: Lake Crescent Highway 101 construction at 30 percent complete

Official: Lake Crescent Highway 101 construction at 30 percent complete

Olympic National Park spokeswoman says the project has entered its most ambitious phase.

Official: Lake Crescent Highway 101 construction at 30 percent complete
Spring brings African dance to Port Townsend

Spring brings African dance to Port Townsend

Rae Kala is a traveler — Central America, Mexico, Santa Cruz in California, West Africa — but Port Townsend pulls her back,… Continue reading

Spring brings African dance to Port Townsend
Sequim Irrigation Festival reveals royalty float

Sequim Irrigation Festival reveals royalty float

Organizers of the 123rd Sequim Irrigation Festival revealed this year’s float to the festival’s royalty at the annual Kick-Off Dinner at 7 Cedars… Continue reading

Sequim Irrigation Festival reveals royalty float

Port Townsend woman’s condition improves to serious after wreck

A Port Townsend woman improved to serious condition at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Sunday after a two-truck collision Friday afternoon at… Continue reading

Farmers angry about being placed in middle of trade war

From hog producers in Iowa to apple growers in Washington state and… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Exercise and Thrive’ class starts April 3 … and other items

Local cancer survivors will have access to a free YMCA strength and wellness program beginning Tuesday, April 3. The 12-week program, “Exercise… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Extension of time for critical areas update proposal before commissioners

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider allowing additional time to develop a proposal for updating the county’s critical areas ordinance when they meet at… Continue reading

First of fire district annexation forums gleans top issues from Port Townsend residents

First of fire district annexation forums gleans top issues from Port Townsend residents

Residents participating in the first round-table discussion of the issues surrounding a proposal to annex the city of Port Townsend into the… Continue reading

First of fire district annexation forums gleans top issues from Port Townsend residents
March for Our Lives rallies conducted on Peninsula

March for Our Lives rallies conducted on Peninsula

About 75 Sequim and Port Angeles residents rallied in downtown Sequim while some 40 people gathered in Forks on Saturday to urge stricter gun policies.… Continue reading

March for Our Lives rallies conducted on Peninsula

A GROWING CONCERN: Easter lilies a lasting symbol of the season

being a good old “Northern” Wisconsin boy — find even the worst weather… Continue reading

Legislators talk about public records legislation

A failed bill to exempt state lawmakers from the Public Records Act is worth a second look and a more transparent roll out,… Continue reading

Legislators tell of accomplishments in recent session

Legislators tell of accomplishments in recent session

North Olympic Peninsula lawmakers reflected on the highlights of the 60-day state legislative session at a town hall in Forks. State Sen. Kevin… Continue reading

Legislators tell of accomplishments in recent session

BIRD WATCH: Waterfowl, shorebirds mingle at Fort Flagler

BLACK AND WHITE was the uniform of the day at Fort Flagler State Park. Hundreds of black brant geese stretched along the shoreline looking very… Continue reading

HELP LINE: To get help, tell your story

I REALLY HAVE a very cool job. The other day I found myself in the midst of a very sharp group of folks, most of… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Olympic Peninsula Equine Network unveils new barn

HORSEPLAY: Olympic Peninsula Equine Network unveils new barn

GREAT NEWS: OPEN finally has its own doors to open. It’s a big, beautiful set of handcrafted sliding barn doors that open up to reveal… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Olympic Peninsula Equine Network unveils new barn

PENINSULA KITCHEN: A kale soup for all seasons

A COUPLE OF weeks ago, I received a handwritten letter (a wonderful and rare occurrence these days) from a reader who was requesting a recipe… Continue reading

Registration taken now for Washington Coast Cleanup set for April 21

Registration taken now for Washington Coast Cleanup set for April 21

Registration is open now for the annual Washington Coast Cleanup set this year for April 21. Volunteers can sign up to clean specific beaches, and… Continue reading

Registration taken now for Washington Coast Cleanup set for April 21
Two-truck crash hospitalizes Port Townsend woman

Two-truck crash hospitalizes Port Townsend woman

A Port Townsend woman remained in critical condition at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Saturday after a two-truck collision Friday afternoon… Continue reading

Two-truck crash hospitalizes Port Townsend woman
Start date decided for Port Townsend jetty project; businesses offer donations

Start date decided for Port Townsend jetty project; businesses offer donations

The Northwest Maritime Center and others have pledged donations to help bridge a projected $250,000 funding gap between the budgeted amount for… Continue reading

Start date decided for Port Townsend jetty project; businesses offer donations