Jefferson County

Midnight Train to perform at Old Alcohol Plant tonight

Midnight Train to perform at Old Alcohol Plant tonight

A dance at the Old Alcohol Plant tonight will be the first in a series of monthly dances planned at the venue… Continue reading

Midnight Train to perform at Old Alcohol Plant tonight

Pinewood derby, dances, plant clinics on Peninsula

A pinewood derby, a parenting educational session, dances and plant clinics are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available… Continue reading

Texas native Beth Wood to perform at Northwind

The Northwind Arts Center will join Matt Miner Presents in welcoming Lubbock, Texas, native Beth Wood for an evening of song at… Continue reading

Water protector to speak in Port Townsend

Dan Nanamkin — who served as a water protector at Standing Rock, N.D. — will speak at the Rosewood Common House from… Continue reading

New Jefferson PUD general manager arriving in April

New Jefferson PUD general manager arriving in April

Larry Dunbar has been hired as the new general manager of the Jefferson County Public Utility District. His first day at work… Continue reading

New Jefferson PUD general manager arriving in April
Back-door ban: States fight Trump drill plan with local bans

Back-door ban: States fight Trump drill plan with local bans

Some coastal states opposed to President Donald Trump’s plan to allow oil and gas drilling… Continue reading

Back-door ban: States fight Trump drill plan with local bans

NEWS BRIEFS: Port Angeles Tuna drive scheduled to end April 2 … and other items

The 24th annual Community Tuna Fish Drive to benefit local food banks will end April 2. Individuals, businesses, clubs, churches and organizations… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend approves Sept. 13 start date for Point Hudson jetty work

Port of Port Townsend approves Sept. 13 start date for Point Hudson jetty work

As an overflow crowd of some 300 people watched and commented, Port of Port Townsend commissioners, in a 2-1 vote, approved Tuesday… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend approves Sept. 13 start date for Point Hudson jetty work
Free tax preparation continues at Shipley Center

Free tax preparation continues at Shipley Center

IRS-certified AARP Tax-Aide volunteers continue to prepare and electronically file tax returns at several venues on the North Olympic Peninsula. The tax preparation service is… Continue reading

Free tax preparation continues at Shipley Center

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Story Slams: Drawing moths to a flame

EIGHT DAYS TO go before the next Story Slam: a convergence of people telling and listening to true, personal tales. This slam thing is practiced… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Bentinck Island range to be used for several days; OMC gets new HR manager

The land-based demolition range at Bentinck Island will be in use Monday, March 26 through Wednesday, March 28, the Royal Canadian Navy… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Feeling love for the new guy

DEAR MR. NEW Guy, According to a recent press release you have been chosen as the new director of the state Department of Fish and… Continue reading

Jefferson officials to urge lawmakers to work against gun violence

According to the Jefferson County Board of Health, gun violence is a public health issue. “This is a preventable source of mortality,”… Continue reading

Gov. Inslee signs package of voter access bills

Gov. Inslee signs package of voter access bills

Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday signed a package of bills aimed at increasing voter access in… Continue reading

Gov. Inslee signs package of voter access bills

NEWS BRIEFS: Port Townsend port meeting location switched … and other items

The Port of Port Townsend will meet at the Port Townsend Yacht Club instead of the Point Hudson Marina Room for its… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: West End comes out for annual Forks auction

WEST END NEIGHBOR: West End comes out for annual Forks auction

SARAH DECKER TOOK command of the microphone Sunday afternoon at the Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction in the Forks High School Commons. Earlier in the weekend,… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: West End comes out for annual Forks auction

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Point Hudson jetty work topic at port meeting

Port of Port Townsend commissioners will consider alternative bid schedules for the work on the Point Hudson south jetty and the timeline for considering the… Continue reading

HUD loan deadline nears for commercial buildings in Port Townsend historic districts

HUD loan deadline nears for commercial buildings in Port Townsend historic districts

The application deadline looms for loans of $1,000 to $40,000 for commercial building repairs in the Port Townsend’s historic districts. The deadline… Continue reading

HUD loan deadline nears for commercial buildings in Port Townsend historic districts
Tidepools Magazine announces winners of 2018 contest

Tidepools Magazine announces winners of 2018 contest

Tidepools Magazine has announced the winners of the 2018 contest, which involved artists, writers photographers and musicians from communities across the North… Continue reading

Tidepools Magazine announces winners of 2018 contest
Camp Beausite NW opens registration for summer activities

Camp Beausite NW opens registration for summer activities

Registration is now open for week-long overnight summer camp sessions at Camp Beausite NW in Chimacum. The camp is for people from 6… Continue reading

Camp Beausite NW opens registration for summer activities