Jefferson County

HELP LINE: There are things to remember about new Medicare cards

I GET A lot of lists from this or that entity, agency, institution or organization detailing any number of things we should remember or do… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Have faith, for believing isn’t seeing

I DON’T THINK we’ve been fair to him. It was only eight days. Nevertheless, eight days of disbelief, and he’s been given the moniker —… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Family Orchestra concert in Port Townsend … and other items

The Port Townsend Family Orchestra’s Spring Concert will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The two-hour concert directed by Fred Nussbaum will be… Continue reading

Sequim second, Port Townsend 11th in USA Today online contests

Sequim had fallen to second place by Saturday in the Best Small Town for Shopping in the USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards, while Port… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Undie Road bypass on county agenda

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider the Undie Road bypass when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday. The meeting will be in commissioners’ chambers… Continue reading

Lady Washington returns to Port Townsend

EDITOR’S NOTE: Grays Harbor Historical Seaport has changed the events planned for May 5. The Lady Washington will not be involved in the Port Townsend… Continue reading

Jefferson Transit opens bike barn

Jefferson Transit opens bike barn

Jefferson County commuters now have a place to stash their bikes, helmets and clothes since the opening of the bike barn at… Continue reading

Jefferson Transit opens bike barn
Inslee visits Peninsula: Governor hears reports on economy of state

Inslee visits Peninsula: Governor hears reports on economy of state

Gov. Jay Inslee brought his Results Washington review agenda to town Tuesday to measure government and determine if the state is successful,… Continue reading

Inslee visits Peninsula: Governor hears reports on economy of state
Olympic Community Action Programs strengthening nutrition program

Olympic Community Action Programs strengthening nutrition program

Olympic Community Action Programs is bolstering its senior nutrition program across the North Olympic Peninsula to ensure more seniors get the nutrition… Continue reading

Olympic Community Action Programs strengthening nutrition program

Jetty work in doubt: PT port commissioners to make final decision in May

Port of Port Townsend commissioners have learned that the cash position of the port is not where staff would like it to… Continue reading

Budding writing students in Port Townsend study tea in preparation for assignment

Budding writing students in Port Townsend study tea in preparation for assignment

Throughout the past two weeks, Tom Gambill’s 10th grade English classes from Port Townsend High School have taken walks into town to… Continue reading

Budding writing students in Port Townsend study tea in preparation for assignment
Pole down; detour set up in Port Townsend

Pole down; detour set up in Port Townsend

Traffic is being detoured down Monroe Street after a dump truck hit an internet power pole late this afternoon. A dump truck… Continue reading

Pole down; detour set up in Port Townsend
Innovative kitchen designs focus of annual tour

Innovative kitchen designs focus of annual tour

The 21st annual AAUW/UWF Kitchen Tour will highlight nine homes in the Port Townsend area Saturday. The tour, Port Townsend Kitchens and… Continue reading

Innovative kitchen designs focus of annual tour

Stand Down set in Forks

Voices for Veterans will host a one-day Veterans… Continue reading

Drive 4 Ur School fundraiser, plants clinics among Peninsula activities

A Drive 4 Ur School fundraiser, plant clinics and a hike to Tamanowas Rock and Anderson Lake State Park are among the upcoming activities on… Continue reading

Drug Take Back Day on Saturday

A special Drug Take Back Day will offer North Olympic Peninsula residents an opportunity to dispose of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs… Continue reading

Fiddles featured at upcoming Grange jam

Fiddler Joel Brown will lead the Quimper Grange Old Time Jam at 7 p.m. Wednesday. No tickets are required but a donation… Continue reading

Free retreat for cancer survivors accepting registration

Survivor’s Outdoor Experience is accepting registration for its free Healing Adventure for cancer survivors at the Olympic NatureBridge Campus from May… Continue reading

Jazz concert to benefit mental health group

Val James and Friends will be the featured performers at 7 p.m. Thursday, a “make-up” performance for a snowed-out Candlelight Concert. Doors… Continue reading

Nordic Fiddlers stomp into Port Townsend on Sunday

Nordic Fiddlers stomp into Port Townsend on Sunday

A popular band of master Nordic musicians, a fiddle trio from Norway, Sweden and the Shetland Islands, will make its first appearance… Continue reading

Nordic Fiddlers stomp into Port Townsend on Sunday