Jefferson County

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Annexation proposal before Port Townsend City Council

The Port Townsend City Council will consider an ordinance to place on the February ballot the annexation of the city into the East Jefferson Fire… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Chamber After-Hours are held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month at… Continue reading

More Hood Canal Bridge closures begin Monday

A project to replace or repair equipment that operates the Hood Canal Bridge’s drawspan will cause intermittent closures Monday through Friday nights. During… Continue reading

Fort Worden upgrades energy efficiency with solar, LED lights

Fort Worden upgrades energy efficiency with solar, LED lights

A $1.68 million investment in infrastructure upgrades at the historic Fort Worden is expected to keep more than 200 tons of carbon… Continue reading

Fort Worden upgrades energy efficiency with solar, LED lights

Jefferson County sheriff, detective spar over management of office

Sheriff David Stanko and challenger Joe Nole, a detective working for him, sparred over office management at a candidate forum. The forum… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Jobs abound in the yard as autumn takes over

AS THE EARTH slowly continues its tilt away from the sun for us living here on the northern hemisphere of the planet, a cooling of… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: A fine, feathered intervention?

BEING INEBRIATED ISN’T a condition known only to humans. Several days ago, I returned home to find my yard pulsing with creatures acting as if… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Part D open enrollment is upon us again

AS IS OFTEN the case in Western Washington, the whole is equal to the sum of its parts. In this case, the “whole” of Medicare… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Back Country Horsemen hope for new members

HORSEPLAY: Back Country Horsemen hope for new members

ONCE AGAIN BACK Country Horsemen Peninsula Chapter’s informational booth was at the Railroad Bridge Park earlier this month for its 20th Riverfest Celebration. The festival… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Back Country Horsemen hope for new members

NEWS BRIEFS: Free smoke detector aid for community … and other items

Clallam County Fire District 3 volunteers of the Diamond Point and Gardiner area are offering assistance changing… Continue reading

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: Feeling crabby? Try this dip

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: Feeling crabby? Try this dip

along with a visit from my mother, who loves crab and thus attends the… Continue reading

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: Feeling crabby? Try this dip
Emerald Coast Opportunity Zone about to be in business

Emerald Coast Opportunity Zone about to be in business

A development incentive effort for low-income areas is being piloted by a singular collaboration of North Olympic Peninsula tribes, city governments and… Continue reading

Emerald Coast Opportunity Zone about to be in business
Emergency dispatch center merger on the table

Emergency dispatch center merger on the table

Two Port Angeles officials will meet with the JeffCom 9-1-1 board next week to discuss a possible merger with Peninsula Communications. City… Continue reading

Emergency dispatch center merger on the table

Port Townsend, East Jefferson Fire-Rescue boards to consider annexation for February ballot

City of Port Townsend and East Jefferson Fire Rescue officials have agreed to pursue annexation of the city into the fire district,… Continue reading

Oral testimony on Jefferson County draft shooting range law expunged

All oral testimony given on Oct. 1 about a proposed county shooting range ordinance will be expunged from the record, Jefferson County… Continue reading

Fate of massive Port Townsend tree in the air after portion damages vehicles, wires

Fate of massive Port Townsend tree in the air after portion damages vehicles, wires

A beloved Monterey cypress tree in the uptown district, said to be 150 years old, will be examined by an arborist this… Continue reading

Fate of massive Port Townsend tree in the air after portion damages vehicles, wires
Interim port director glad to return home to Port Townsend

Interim port director glad to return home to Port Townsend

Saying that he’s now returned home, Jim Pivarnik has settled in at the helm of the Port of Port Townsend as interim… Continue reading

Interim port director glad to return home to Port Townsend
Port Townsend man plans to trek across United States in cause of mental health

Port Townsend man plans to trek across United States in cause of mental health

Bryan Jacobsen is searching for some answers. Most people would take a walk in the woods or a short hike to the… Continue reading

Port Townsend man plans to trek across United States in cause of mental health

Port Townsend Yacht Club offers marine trades scholarships

A Port Townsend Yacht Club program aims to help those looking to learn maritime skills. Applications for the club’s 2019 scholarship awards… Continue reading

Wonders of autumn this weekend at Apple and Cider Festival

Wonders of autumn this weekend at Apple and Cider Festival

Fall abundance will be celebrated this weekend during the second annual Olympic Peninsula Apple & Cider Festival. It’s an opportunity for the… Continue reading

Wonders of autumn this weekend at Apple and Cider Festival