Jefferson County

Jefferson residents required to register alarm systems

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to register their alarm systems with the county now that a new ordinance is… Continue reading

Housing rights, Puppy Pilots, genealogy presented on Peninsula

Housing rights will be presented in Port Townsend, Puppy Pilots will provide information in Sequim and the Clallam County Genealogical Society will host an open… Continue reading

Music workshop, evening talk slated for Wednesday

Music workshop, evening talk slated for Wednesday

Songwriting Works and Community Partners will launch a national project with two public music and songwriting events in Port Townsend on Wednesday.… Continue reading

Music workshop, evening talk slated for Wednesday

Salish Sea Early Music Festival to start Sunday in Port Townsend

The Salish Sea Early Music Festival will begin Sunday with Treble Viol, Baroque Guitar & Flute. Seven concerts of period instrument chamber… Continue reading

SKWIM Toastmasters set open house

SKWIM Toastmasters set open house

Time to speak up — or get a little help in doing so. The SKWIM Toastmasters group will host an open house from… Continue reading

SKWIM Toastmasters set open house
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hires new director

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hires new director

The Jefferson County Chamber has hired an Arizona woman as its new executive director, effective April 1, it was announced Wednesday. Arlene… Continue reading

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hires new director
Quilcene seeks new school superintendent

Quilcene seeks new school superintendent

Quilcene School District is searching for a new superintendent after its school board decided not to renew Superintendent Wally Lis’ contract. School Board… Continue reading

Quilcene seeks new school superintendent

Jobless rates rise slightly on Peninsula

Unemployment rates were up slightly in Clallam and Jefferson counties last month, state officials said. Clallam County’s jobless rate climbed from a revised 5.9 percent… Continue reading

State lawmakers consider a bill to raise the legal tobacco age

State lawmakers consider a bill to raise the legal tobacco age

State lawmakers are considering a bill that could raise the legal age to purchase any nicotine… Continue reading

State lawmakers consider a bill to raise the legal tobacco age
Native American activists rally in Olympia

Native American activists rally in Olympia

The marble walls of the state Capitol reverberated with the roar of drums and voices as… Continue reading

Native American activists rally in Olympia

NEWS: Port Angeles School Board set to meet … and other items

The Port Angeles School Board will hold an executive session to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for appointment to elective office… Continue reading

Port Townsend council looks at possible annexation into fire district

The Port Townsend City Council discussed a possible ballot measure proposing the city be annexed into the East Jefferson Fire-Rescue district. “Currently,… Continue reading

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., heads to the chamber with fellow Democrats for a procedural vote aimed at reopening the government, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Olympic National Park back to business as usual after shutdown

Olympic National Park remained open to the public but bereft of visitor services Monday after the House and Senate voted to end… Continue reading

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., heads to the chamber with fellow Democrats for a procedural vote aimed at reopening the government, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Alaska hit by 7.9 earthquake; tsunami warning canceled

A powerful earthquake struck off an island in the Gulf of Alaska, prompting… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners worry over military, land-use bills

Jefferson commissioners worry over military, land-use bills

Jefferson County commissioners expressed concern Monday over state legislation they said would allow commanders of military bases to veto county and city… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners worry over military, land-use bills
Young women shine in Peninsula-wide music competition

Young women shine in Peninsula-wide music competition

With a little-known piece from a female composer, Lauren Waldron wowed the judges. Waldron, 18, took first prize in the 32nd annual… Continue reading

Young women shine in Peninsula-wide music competition

NEWS BRIEFS: Scholarship applications available … and other items

The Peninsula College Foundation announced that it has nearly 70 scholarships totaling more than $100,000 to award to students attending Peninsula College’s… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: West Enders seek warm meals, generators and water

WEST END NEIGHBOR: West Enders seek warm meals, generators and water

THE POWER GOING out was fairly predictable, given the stormy weather Saturday night and early Sunday morning. Even still, there isn’t a whole lot my… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: West Enders seek warm meals, generators and water
Olympic National Park open amid shutdown, but visitors mostly on their own

Olympic National Park open amid shutdown, but visitors mostly on their own

Visitors to Olympic National Park will be largely on their own during the shutdown of the federal government, although Hurricane Ridge Road… Continue reading

Olympic National Park open amid shutdown, but visitors mostly on their own

State capital budget misses deadline for affordable housing projects

The state Legislature’s passage of a capital budget Thursday was a day late for affordable housing… Continue reading