Jefferson County

PAT NEAL: The Olympic Peninsula Treasure Hunt

OVER THE YEARS there have been many stories, legends and fables of lost treasures buried in the Olympic Peninsula. The most famous of which is… Continue reading

Washington state apple, cherry industries wary of trade war

Washington state apple, cherry industries wary of trade war

Cherry and apple growers in Washington state are worried their exports to China will be hurt… Continue reading

Washington state apple, cherry industries wary of trade war
Police looking at ‘red flags’ before California cliff crash

Police looking at ‘red flags’ before California cliff crash

Investigators are looking into “red flags” in a Washington state family’s past in hopes… Continue reading

Police looking at ‘red flags’ before California cliff crash

Port Townsend bicycle rider dies of collision injuries

A 75-year-old Port Townsend bicycle rider has died of his injuries after a collision with a vehicle. The identity of the man,… Continue reading

Legislation ‘classic mistake:’ House GOP chief talks about public records, 24th District

Legislation ‘classic mistake:’ House GOP chief talks about public records, 24th District

Washington House Minority Leader J. T. Wilcox said he was wrong to support a law exempting state lawmakers from the state Public… Continue reading

Legislation ‘classic mistake:’ House GOP chief talks about public records, 24th District

Port Townsend man in fatal collision identified as local artist

A Port Townsend bicyclist who was struck by a car last week and later died from his injuries has been identified as… Continue reading

Officials: Annexation would cost Port Townsend property owners more, but provide more

If city residents approve annexation into the East Jefferson Fire District, they would pay more in property taxes — but they also… Continue reading

Author to talk about Christian ministries in prisons

Author Tanya Erzen will talk about Christian prison ministries being on the rise in a free presentation at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Her… Continue reading

LETTER: Silent majority not heard in support of Brinnon development

The Pleasant Harbor Resort Plan is a must for the Brinnon area. The silent people have not been heard. I think there are way more… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Port Angeles High School NJROTC garners regional wins … and other items

NEWS BRIEFS: Port Angeles High School NJROTC garners regional wins … and other items

The Port Angeles High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) placed in the NW Drill & Rifle Championship at Marysville High… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Port Angeles High School NJROTC garners regional wins … and other items

Siren test set for noon today

Winchester chimes will be heard at noon today in Clallam and Jefferson counties during a test of the tsunami siren system. Those… Continue reading

Net Nanny probe continues: Forty to 65 more had contact with officers

Law enforcement authorities in Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap counties are continuing to investigate potential sexual predators who unwittingly took part in an internet “Net Nanny”… Continue reading

Port Townsend man accused in Net Nanny sting dies in apparent suicide

One of the 10 men arrested for investigation of child abuse as part of the Net Nanny sting operation was found dead… Continue reading

Eight accused in Net Nanny plead not guilty in Jefferson County

Eight men accused of child sex crimes have pleaded not guilty in Jefferson County Superior Court to charges in connection with last… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Artists wanted for exhibit on birds … and other items

The One of a Kind Art Gallery is seeking artists and artisans to be a part of their open exhibit “Birds of… Continue reading

ON THE WATERFRONT: Cable Innovator visits Port Angeles

ON THE WATERFRONT: Cable Innovator visits Port Angeles

CABLE INNOVATOR, THE 476-foot cable layer, has been in Port Angeles for the past couple of weeks. The vessel is typically moored in Victoria as… Continue reading

ON THE WATERFRONT: Cable Innovator visits Port Angeles

Port Townsend to consider summer shelter, housing

The Port Townsend City Council will consider authorizing the city manager to execute an agreement with Olympic Community Action Programs for a $40,000 grant for… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Amazing innovations for gardening

TODAY WE ARE at the beginning of an extremely hectic, labor-intensive, busy, busy time for all gardeners and horticulturalists as “April showers” will be producing… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: Yard birds lay claim to nesting spots

BY THE TIME the garden work gets serious, our resident birds have already chosen their nesting territory. One of the first to pair off and… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Flores-McCleese joins Washington Nonprofits board of directors … and other items

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Flores-McCleese joins Washington Nonprofits board of directors … and other items

Washington Nonprofits recruited Port Townsend business owner Tina Flores-McCleese to serve on its board of directors. Flores-McCleese is the principal and owner… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Flores-McCleese joins Washington Nonprofits board of directors … and other items