Jefferson County

Woodworking show, boating, history on the calendar

A Woodworkers’ Show in Port Townsend, a boating clinic in Sequim and a History Tales presentation in Port Angeles are among the upcoming activities on… Continue reading

PHOTO: He’s not too heavy in PT parade

PHOTO: He’s not too heavy in PT parade

Rob Ayer caries his son Beckett Ayer, 4, during the 24th annual Main Street Downtown Trick or Treat and Costume Parade in… Continue reading

PHOTO: He’s not too heavy in PT parade

Port Townsend port official picked for Kingston post

Greg Englin, director of operations and business development for the Port of Port Townsend, has been tapped as the Port of Kingston’s new… Continue reading

Navy seeks comment on Growler effect on historic properties

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is inviting comment on a draft memorandum of agreement that addresses the effects of increased Growler operations… Continue reading

Veteran pinning ceremony set in Port Ludlow

Today Rep. Derek Kilmer will honor veterans of the Vietnam War era at a pinning ceremony as part of the war’s 50th… Continue reading

Author to speak of UFO experience on Friday

The Washington Mutual UFO Network will host New Zealand author and UFO experiencer Suzy Hansen during a talk Friday. The event is… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Girl Scout recruitment and wreaths … and other items

The Girl Scouts will be making gratitude wreaths from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. today and Thursday,… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula Halloween events go bump tonight

North Olympic Peninsula Halloween events go bump tonight

Little monsters will go out trick-or-treating today on the North Olympic Peninsula, starting with downtown events in Port Angeles, Port Townsend, Sequim and Forks. • In… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula Halloween events go bump tonight
Sequim man accused as child sex predator dies of cancer

Sequim man accused as child sex predator dies of cancer

Clinton R. Caldwell, one of a dozen suspected predators arrested in a Net-Nanny child-sex sting operation in March, died Monday at his home,… Continue reading

Sequim man accused as child sex predator dies of cancer
Chimacum School Board member asked to quit

Chimacum School Board member asked to quit

Chimacum School District officials are asking School Board member Robert Bunker to step down after a Kitsap County Superior Court judge issued a… Continue reading

Chimacum School Board member asked to quit

NEWS BRIEFS: PEO to hold annual bazaar this Saturday … and other items

The Philanthropic Education Organization’s JC chapter will hold its 10th annual Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The bazaar will… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: All new fishing excuses

IT HAPPENS EVERY year about this time. People start whining about the sunny weather and wishing for rain, forgetting the warning about getting what you… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners continue to mull shooting facilities ordinance

Jefferson commissioners continue to mull shooting facilities ordinance

The Jefferson County commissioners decided Monday to deliberate further on a proposed shooting facilities ordinance, delaying making a decision until at least… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners continue to mull shooting facilities ordinance
Port Angeles woman killed in Quilcene wreck on U.S. Highway 101

Port Angeles woman killed in Quilcene wreck on U.S. Highway 101

Georgia man airlifted to Harborview Medical Center with injuries

Port Angeles woman killed in Quilcene wreck on U.S. Highway 101

NEWS BRIEFS: Quorum is possible for city meeting … and other items

A quorum of the Sequim City Council could be in attendance at an informational meeting on a recently completed affordable housing study and… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Perfect end for an old hemlock

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Perfect end for an old hemlock

WHEN THE 124-FOOT hemlock fell with its top right in the fire, it could not have been more perfect. The evening was fairly dark, much… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Perfect end for an old hemlock
Port of Kingston director search settles on candidates with Port Townsend ties

Port of Kingston director search settles on candidates with Port Townsend ties

The Port of Kingston has narrowed its search for an executive director to replace Jim Pivarnik to candidates with Port Townsend connections.… Continue reading

Port of Kingston director search settles on candidates with Port Townsend ties

Sequim man sentenced to 6½ years in prison after Net Nanny sting

A Sequim man who had intended to pay $300 to have sex with two children has been sentenced in Jefferson County Superior… Continue reading

PHOTO: A $1,400 donation to the Home Fund

PHOTO: A $1,400 donation to the Home Fund

which includes the Peninsula Daily News, the Sequim Gazette and the Forks Forum — talks… Continue reading

PHOTO: A $1,400 donation to the Home Fund

Two Jefferson County wrecks in less than an hour injure several

Two vehicle wrecks during a 57-minute period Saturday in Jefferson County resulted in minor injuries to Sequim and Olympia residents. The injured… Continue reading