Jefferson County

Tribes file opioid lawsuit: Jamestown S’Klallam, Port Gamble S’Klallam, Suquamish tribes take action

Tribes file opioid lawsuit: Jamestown S’Klallam, Port Gamble S’Klallam, Suquamish tribes take action

The Jamestown S’Klallam, Port Gamble S’Klallam and Suquamish tribes are taking on pharmaceutical companies and drug distributors, claiming the companies flooded their reservations… Continue reading

Tribes file opioid lawsuit: Jamestown S’Klallam, Port Gamble S’Klallam, Suquamish tribes take action
Rare, newly-built wooden Folkboat wins first time out

Rare, newly-built wooden Folkboat wins first time out

The first time the boat sailed, it was tops in its class. A few days after the Nordic Folkboat was completed by… Continue reading

Rare, newly-built wooden Folkboat wins first time out
Jefferson employees ask commissioners for help on contract issues

Jefferson employees ask commissioners for help on contract issues

An overflow crowd of Jefferson County employees appeared before the county commissioners to express their concerns about mediated bargaining of their contract,… Continue reading

Jefferson employees ask commissioners for help on contract issues
Washington latest state to ban bump stocks

Washington latest state to ban bump stocks

Washington state on Tuesday became the latest in a handful of states to ban trigger devices… Continue reading

Washington latest state to ban bump stocks
Flu on wane on Peninsula; four confirmed deaths from influenza in Clallam County

Flu on wane on Peninsula; four confirmed deaths from influenza in Clallam County

Flu is still widespread on the North Olympic Peninsula but the worst of the season is over, health officials said. Public health officers in Clallam… Continue reading

Flu on wane on Peninsula; four confirmed deaths from influenza in Clallam County

Jefferson County PUD puts smart meters on hold

The Jefferson County Public Utility District’s much-debated meter replacement program has been stopped for the time being. Commissioners agreed Monday that the Smart… Continue reading

Democratic House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan, D-Covington, speaks on the House floor during debate over the supplemental budget Thursday at the Capitol in Olympia on the final day of the regular session of the Legislature. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

State House passes supplemental budget plan

The state Legislature sent Gov. Jay Inslee a supplemental state budget Thursday that puts more money… Continue reading

Democratic House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan, D-Covington, speaks on the House floor during debate over the supplemental budget Thursday at the Capitol in Olympia on the final day of the regular session of the Legislature. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)
Walking tours explore Port Townsend’s past

Walking tours explore Port Townsend’s past

As Water Street continues to experience the big dig and a new chapter of the city’s history is being written, free walking… Continue reading

Walking tours explore Port Townsend’s past

Billy Frank Jr., to be remembered tonight

In observance of Billy Frank Jr. Day, Rebecca Miles, his great-niece and executive director of the Nez Perce Tribe, will speak at… Continue reading

District 24 lawmakers to host town hall in Forks

All three lawmakers who represent the 24th Legislative District are joining together to host a town hall meeting in Forks on March 22.… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: NOLS to present gardening events in Forks, Clallam … and other items

The North Olympic Library System will present “Gardening on the West End” at two of its libraries. The events will occur at library branches in… Continue reading

‘She Tells Sea Tales’ Saturday for boat project

The Northwest Maritime Center will host its fifth year of “She Tells Sea Tales,” stories from women who work and play on… Continue reading

Movie to detail effect of Navy flights

The public is invited to join Meaningful Movies Port Townsend for the screening of a new documentary, “Plane Truths,” at 6:30 p.m.… Continue reading

NRA Foundation dinner, Hurricane Ridge history, English country dance among Peninsula activities

An NRA Foundation dinner, a presentation on Hurricane Ridge and an English country dance are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information… Continue reading

Poetry, music tonight at RoseWind Common House

Three artists of word and song will join forces for a house concert at 7 tonight at the RoseWind Common House. “A… Continue reading

Salish Sea Early Music Festival concert tonight

The Salish Sea Early Music Festival will present Italian Four-Part Canzonas with Renaissance transverse flutist Jeffrey Cohan, dulcian player Anna Marsh, violinist… Continue reading

Seattle songwriter Jim Page at Rainshadow this weekend

Seattle songwriter Jim Page at Rainshadow this weekend

Singer, songwriter and guitarist Jim Page will be the featured performer at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Rainshadow Recording. Tickets are $15 for… Continue reading

Seattle songwriter Jim Page at Rainshadow this weekend

Report: Washington No. 1 for NRA state candidate money

The National Rifle Association has been spending more money on state elections in Washington than any other state in recent… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Sailing history talk, Women’s Day celebration tonight in Port Townsend … and other items

A celebration of sailing history and International Women’s Day is planned at 7 tonight. Shelly Randall of the Community Boat Project will… Continue reading

Port Angeles High School students plan walkout to demand more action for school safety

Port Angeles High School students plan walkout to demand more action for school safety

Students at Port Angeles High School are preparing to walk out of school March 14, showing solidarity with a plethora of students… Continue reading

Port Angeles High School students plan walkout to demand more action for school safety