Jefferson County

House leaders move to suspend state lawmaker

Washington state Democratic House leaders are moving to suspend a state lawmaker from his legislative committee chairmanship following accusations of inappropriate behavior. House… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Clallam Chain Gang busy … and other items

The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office Chain Gang planted trees and shrubs on the slopes of the McDonald Creek Bridge during the week… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s Water Street paving to begin Thursday

Port Townsend’s Water Street paving to begin Thursday

The Water Street Enhancement Project team will check one more item off its to-do list this week as the first stage of… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s Water Street paving to begin Thursday

Tsunami siren system to be tested Monday

Winchester chimes will be heard at noon Monday in Clallam and Jefferson counties during a test of the tsunami siren system. Those… Continue reading

Bomb squad investigates metal object found on Port Townsend beach

Bomb squad investigates metal object found on Port Townsend beach

It was a false alarm. A metal object found buried by a person walking on North Beach originally was suspected to be… Continue reading

Bomb squad investigates metal object found on Port Townsend beach
Northwest Maritime Center withdraws Point Hudson proposal

Northwest Maritime Center withdraws Point Hudson proposal

The Northwest Maritime Center withdrew its proposal Monday to the Port of Port Townsend for a 50-year lease that would have given… Continue reading

Northwest Maritime Center withdraws Point Hudson proposal
Run Without Fear gathers 100 on Olympic Discovery Trail in Port Angeles

Run Without Fear gathers 100 on Olympic Discovery Trail in Port Angeles

Close to 100 women walked and jogged the Olympic Discovery Trail on Sunday morning, showing solidarity with a woman who was attacked… Continue reading

Run Without Fear gathers 100 on Olympic Discovery Trail in Port Angeles
Jefferson County to settle public records litigation with D’Amico

Jefferson County to settle public records litigation with D’Amico

For the second time in two weeks, Jefferson County commissioners have voted to settle potentially expensive public records act litigation threatened by… Continue reading

Jefferson County to settle public records litigation with D’Amico
Transient pod in Hood Canal adds another member

Transient pod in Hood Canal adds another member

Puget Sound Express, the Port Townsend-based whale watching tour company, encountered a new addition to one of the orca pods feeding in… Continue reading

Transient pod in Hood Canal adds another member
Marine Trades Association aims to fund economic study

Marine Trades Association aims to fund economic study

No one seems to know the total effect Jefferson County’s marine trades have on the economy of the area, say members of… Continue reading

Marine Trades Association aims to fund economic study

NEWS BRIEFS: Candlelight vigil slated for Saturday … and other items

A candlelight vigil to support Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women is planned Saturday. The vigil will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.… Continue reading

‘Women in Music’ focus of Sunday concert in Port Townsend

‘Women in Music’ focus of Sunday concert in Port Townsend

The Ladies’ Chamber Orchestra and Benevolent Society, an ensemble now in its third year, will host its spring “Women in Music” concert… Continue reading

‘Women in Music’ focus of Sunday concert in Port Townsend

ISSUES OF FAITH: All beings crave unity

AS A SOCIETY, as a culture, as a people most of us crave unity. In our families we’d like to set the bar a little… Continue reading

Lady Washington in Port Townsend this weekend

The tall ship Lady Washington is available for dockside tours and sails this weekend. The tall ship, part of the Washington-based nonprofit… Continue reading

Paintings, woodworking, glass, jewelry on Port Townsend Gallery Walk

Paintings, woodworking, glass, jewelry on Port Townsend Gallery Walk

Paintings, woodworking, glass and jewelry will be on display during the Port Townsend Gallery Walk from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.… Continue reading

Paintings, woodworking, glass, jewelry on Port Townsend Gallery Walk

Port Ludlow Art League’s Art Fest scheduled Saturday

Port Ludlow Art League’s Art Fest is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The festival will be at the Port… Continue reading

Rock painting, soil workshops and quake info on Peninsula this week

A rock painting party, a soil workshop and a presentation on earthquake preparations are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also… Continue reading

Sailing parades mark opening days

Sailing parades mark opening days

Saturday marks the opening day of the 2018 boating season in Port Townsend and Sequim. Yacht and sailing clubs in the two towns plan to… Continue reading

Sailing parades mark opening days

Sale of late artist’s estate to benefit Northwind Arts Center

Northwind Arts Center will hold an estate and art sale according to the wishes of its long-time leader and co-founder, the late… Continue reading

Silent auction, dinner to benefit Camp Beausite

To help fund Camp Beausite scholarships and programs, the third annual Kiwanis Dinner Auction will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday at… Continue reading