Jefferson County

Fourth of July festivities planned on Peninsula

The Fourth of July will be celebrated all across the North Olympic Peninsula on Wednesday. Here are some events planned, listed by community: Port Angeles… Continue reading

Landing practice for Whidbey Island jets set for today

Field carrier landing practice operations at Ault Field for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island will occur mid-morning to afternoon today.… Continue reading

Search is on for meteorite: Scientists seek fragments off Washington coast

The hunt is underway for a giant meteorite that exploded over the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary in March. Anyone with an internet connection can… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend, boat school to work together on pumpout grant

Port of Port Townsend, boat school to work together on pumpout grant

Port of Port Townsend commissioners have agreed to collaborate with the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding and the University of Washington/Washington Sea… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend, boat school to work together on pumpout grant
UPDATE: Homeless man in stable condition after being stabbed in Port Townsend

UPDATE: Homeless man in stable condition after being stabbed in Port Townsend

A homeless man was in stable condition at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after he was stabbed in the head and back… Continue reading

UPDATE: Homeless man in stable condition after being stabbed in Port Townsend
PHOTO: Community Peace Portrait in Port Townsend

PHOTO: Community Peace Portrait in Port Townsend

Participants form a peace sign for a Community Peace Portrait taken Sunday to mark the anniversary of a portrait taken 10 years… Continue reading

PHOTO: Community Peace Portrait in Port Townsend

A GROWING CONCERN: Order spring bulbs for great floral display

JUNE IS OVER and what a month we have had. Extremely warm (hot) conditions, hail in the low lands, snow in the mountains, lightning strikes,… Continue reading

Water Street work in Port Townsend expected to be finished soon

Water Street work in Port Townsend expected to be finished soon

The final phase of the Water Street Enhancement Project is on track for completion the week of July 9. A Party at… Continue reading

Water Street work in Port Townsend expected to be finished soon
ON THE WATERFRONT: Pulp barge bound for British Columbia

ON THE WATERFRONT: Pulp barge bound for British Columbia

This week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday barges were at the Port of Port Angeles terminal being loaded with wood chips for use in pulp… Continue reading

ON THE WATERFRONT: Pulp barge bound for British Columbia
Work to begin on Hurricane Hill Trail; closures planned

Work to begin on Hurricane Hill Trail; closures planned

Olympic National Park will begin a rehabilitation project on Hurricane Hill Trail, a popular hike 1.6-mile hike to the top of Hurricane… Continue reading

Work to begin on Hurricane Hill Trail; closures planned

Fourth of July celebrated Wednesday on Peninsula

The Fourth of July will be celebrated all across the North Olympic Peninsula on Wednesday. Here are some events planned, listed by community: Port Angeles… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County to consider Memorial Field lighting contract

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider execution of a $272,760 contract to replace lighting at Memorial Field when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday.… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: Studying crows offers life lessons

CROWS TRIGGER VARIOUS human emotions as few other birds can. There are those of us who love them or hate them and everything else in… Continue reading

Forks celebrates Independence Day all week

The week-long Forks Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration, which began Saturday, will continue from Monday through Wednesday, and pick up again on… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Remember to be careful on your way to happiness

IT DOESN’T FEEL like a real intense day, does it? I agree, so how about a little bit of this and that? OK, here’s a… Continue reading

More than 675 rally against federal immigration policy in Port Angeles

More than 675 rally against federal immigration policy in Port Angeles

More than 675 protesters gathered near the U.S. Border Patrol station in Port Angeles on Saturday to rally against federal immigration policies.… Continue reading

More than 675 rally against federal immigration policy in Port Angeles

NEWS BRIEFS: … and other items

The Port Angeles Kiwanis Noon Club awarded a total of $11,000 in scholarships to Port Angeles High School… Continue reading

R2AK race boss awaits last stragglers into Ketchikan

R2AK race boss awaits last stragglers into Ketchikan

After two weeks of long days and nights waiting for his Race to Alaska competitors to reach Ketchikan under wind or human… Continue reading

R2AK race boss awaits last stragglers into Ketchikan

Summer burning restrictions begin today on North Olympic Peninsula

Burn ban restrictions begin today in Clallam and Jefferson counties. Restrictions will extend throughout the month of September unless condition warrant an earlier lifting of… Continue reading

Petition filed against resort plans in Brinnon

The Brinnon Group has filed a land use petition in Kitsap County Superior Court hoping to invalidate the developer agreement and supporting ordinance… Continue reading