Jefferson County

Jefferson County commissioner-elect: Part of a new generation

Jefferson County Commissioner-elect Greg Brotherton, who is 46, said he is part of a new generation of leaders in the county who… Continue reading

Nole promises change in Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Nole promises change in Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Joe Nole, who is now a detective in the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, looks forward to addressing the issues for which he… Continue reading

Nole promises change in Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
JEFFERSON COUNTY ELECTION: Greg Brotherton wins seat; prosecuting attorney, sheriff losing

JEFFERSON COUNTY ELECTION: Greg Brotherton wins seat; prosecuting attorney, sheriff losing

Greg Brotherton won a seat on the Jefferson County board of commissioners, while incumbents for prosecuting attorney and sheriff were losing in… Continue reading

JEFFERSON COUNTY ELECTION: Greg Brotherton wins seat; prosecuting attorney, sheriff losing
Jefferson County Winter Shelter already at capacity, seeing increase in seniors

Jefferson County Winter Shelter already at capacity, seeing increase in seniors

The Jefferson County Winter Shelter in the basement of the American Legion Post No. 26 building is already at capacity and is… Continue reading

Jefferson County Winter Shelter already at capacity, seeing increase in seniors

Greyhound changes Dungeness Line schedule after feedback

Greyhound Lines has announced a change to its schedule, effective Tuesday, after receiving feedback on its current service. The first trip of… Continue reading

City Councilmember and rally co-organizer Michelle Sandoval encourages a crowd estimated to be around 300 to chant “protect Mueller” and “nobody’s above the law” during a protest Thursday at 5 pm along Sims Way. Rallies like this one were planned across the peninsula. (Jeannie McMacken/ Peninsula Daily News)

Rallies nationwide aim to protect Mueller investigation

A crowd estimated at 300 people gathered at 5 p.m. Thursday at the corner of Sims Way and Kearney Street to protest… Continue reading

City Councilmember and rally co-organizer Michelle Sandoval encourages a crowd estimated to be around 300 to chant “protect Mueller” and “nobody’s above the law” during a protest Thursday at 5 pm along Sims Way. Rallies like this one were planned across the peninsula. (Jeannie McMacken/ Peninsula Daily News)
Planners hear gun range comments; hearing held on land use for shooting range law

Planners hear gun range comments; hearing held on land use for shooting range law

Community members spent almost two hours voicing their concerns about the impact a proposed shooting facility near Tarboo Lake could have upon the… Continue reading

Planners hear gun range comments; hearing held on land use for shooting range law

Several beaches reopened to shellfish harvest

The state has reopened shellfish harvesting on beaches from the Lyre River to the Jefferson County line. Those beaches on the Strait of Juan de… Continue reading

“Almost, Maine’ both funny and true, director says

Port Townsend High School students will stage author John Cariani’s “Almost, Maine” this weekend. Performances are slated for 7 tonight and Saturday… Continue reading

Free movie, ocean lecture, bench-building among Peninsula attractions

A free movie screening, an ocean lecture and a bench-building event are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Remember your worth, don’t give up

“THE LORD IS near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18 ESV). God loves you. You are not here by accident,… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Charity offers public alpaca holiday photo … and other items

Olympic Peninsula Llama/Alpaca Rescue is offering photos with alpacas for a $10 donation Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. People will… Continue reading

Parks mark Veterans Day with free admission

Day-use entrance fees will be waived Sunday at state parks and Olympic National Park in celebration of Veterans Day. Olympic National Park’s regular entrance fee… Continue reading

Jefferson County to get new prosecuting attorney

Jefferson County to get new prosecuting attorney

James M. Kennedy has defeated one-term incumbent Michael Haas in a challenge for the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney/Coroner post. Kennedy won 9,699… Continue reading

Jefferson County to get new prosecuting attorney
Five votes separate hopefuls in Jefferson PUD race

Five votes separate hopefuls in Jefferson PUD race

Daniel Toepper was leading Wednesday in the race for the Jefferson County Public Utilities District commissioner seat. It looked like a squeaker… Continue reading

Five votes separate hopefuls in Jefferson PUD race

NEWS BRIEFS: Orca tours moratorium requested … and other items

A Washington state task force on critically endangered southern resident orcas wants to temporarily suspend whale-watching boat tours focused on those whales. The… Continue reading

Port Townsend School District voters approve reapportionment

Voters in the Port Townsend School District overwhelmingly approved the reapportionment of the current five districts into three, with two at-large positions.… Continue reading

State, Congressional incumbents keep seats

It was business as usual Wednesday for Democratic incumbents who on election night made a clean sweep of their Republican opponents in… Continue reading

Walker heads for District Court judgeship

Walker heads for District Court judgeship

Mindy Walker is the apparent winner in the race for Jefferson County District Court judge. Walker had 9,973 votes to Noah Harrison’s… Continue reading

Walker heads for District Court judgeship
DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Visit to Puerto Rico: All the grace we can muster

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Visit to Puerto Rico: All the grace we can muster

PUERTO RICO WASN’T what I expected. Invited on a yoga retreat there in mid-October, I flew in with eyes wide and wondering. What effects of… Continue reading

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Visit to Puerto Rico: All the grace we can muster