Jefferson County

Taking flight: Port Townsend students expand skills during mentoring program

Taking flight: Port Townsend students expand skills during mentoring program

On the past four Wednesday afternoons, a small group of enthusiastic students have looked up during Blue Heron Middle School’s early release… Continue reading

Taking flight: Port Townsend students expand skills during mentoring program

EYE ON OLYMPIA: Jobs, timber harvest bills still eyed for Legislature

Three bills and a key budget proviso might improve prospects for job growth on the Olympic Peninsula and in rural and coastal areas… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Surprise donations received … and other items

Kitsap Bank made a surprise donation to five North Olympic Peninsula nonprofits, as part of the bank’s Making a Difference For Our… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Make the home a safe place for Alzheimer’s patients

or we’re going to be. Some of us recognize that word. Some of us don’t. So I’ll provide Mark’s… Continue reading

ON THE WATERFRONT: Wood chips expressed from Port Angeles to China

ON THE WATERFRONT: Wood chips expressed from Port Angeles to China

THE KUTAI EXPRESS moored to the Port of Port Angeles’ Terminal 3 on Tuesday. The ship is a wood chips carrier that is 656 feet… Continue reading

ON THE WATERFRONT: Wood chips expressed from Port Angeles to China
Deadline in April for Jefferson County Heart of Service Award nominations

Deadline in April for Jefferson County Heart of Service Award nominations

Now is the time to nominate your local hero. The three Rotary Clubs in Jefferson County and the Peninsula Daily News invite nominations for the… Continue reading

Deadline in April for Jefferson County Heart of Service Award nominations

Our View: The power of the public

Gov. Jay Inslee’s veto of legislation that sought to exempt the state Legislature from the state’s Public Records Act shows the massive power of the… Continue reading

Jefferson County students plan walkouts to draw attention to school gun violence debate

Jefferson County students plan walkouts to draw attention to school gun violence debate

Students at Port Townsend High School, Blue Heron Middle School and Chimacum High School are planning to bring the school gun violence… Continue reading

Jefferson County students plan walkouts to draw attention to school gun violence debate

A GROWING CONCERN: Garden chores are arriving in full force

TIME JUST KEEPS growing on. It is already March 4, or day four of mid-late winter. Spring is a mere 16 days away, and your… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: Watch for more signs of spring

WHEN LONGING FOR spring and warmer weather, I watch for any sign that encourages me to believe things are improving. There’s no ignoring the birds… Continue reading

District 24 legislators tell of stances on vetoed bill

Two of the three District 24 legislators who represent Clallam and Jefferson counties signed a letter urging Gov. Jay Inslee to veto Senate… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Luncheon meetings are usually Wednesdays at noon at Blakeslee’s Bar & Grill, 1222 S. Forks Ave. This Wednesday’s guest… Continue reading

Governor vetoes controversial public records bill after negotiating with lawmakers, media

In a down-to-the-wire decision, Gov. Jay Inslee vetoed a controversial bill that would have immediately exempted… Continue reading

Legislature phases out Atlantic salmon farming

The state Legislature has voted to phase out marine Atlantic salmon aquaculture, an industry that has operated… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Tucker portrait winner at art show … and other items

NEWS BRIEFS: Tucker portrait winner at art show … and other items

Port Angeles High School senior Zoe Tucker has been announced as a winner of the 2018 Olympic Educational Service District 114’s Regional… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Tucker portrait winner at art show … and other items

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County to consider hiring shooting range consultant

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider hiring a consultant on shooting ranges when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday. The meeting will be in… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Alpenfire cider to benefit Olympic Discovery Trail … and other items

Alpenfire Cider announced it has partnered with the Peninsula Trails Coalition to create a cider to benefit the Olympic Discovery Trail. A… Continue reading

Jefferson Community School taking measures to stay open

Jefferson Community School taking measures to stay open

The Jefferson Community School board has decided to sell the private school’s building and create a new educational model in an effort… Continue reading

Jefferson Community School taking measures to stay open
Fort Worden PDA board hears update on luxury ‘glamping’ plans

Fort Worden PDA board hears update on luxury ‘glamping’ plans

Next year, Fort Worden visitors will have another choice in overnight accommodations: glamping. This new option features a bit of history in… Continue reading

Fort Worden PDA board hears update on luxury ‘glamping’ plans
Former Port Angeles official offered Jefferson PUD general manager post

Former Port Angeles official offered Jefferson PUD general manager post

Jefferson County Public Utility District is entering into contract negotiations with Larry Dunbar for the general manager position that has been vacant… Continue reading

Former Port Angeles official offered Jefferson PUD general manager post