Jefferson County

HELP LINE: Not knowing is worse than knowing a diagnosis

LAST WEEK, BECAUSE the conversation about Alzheimer’s came up (because I brought it up), we started working through the “10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s,” courtesy… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Local farm owners now offer trailrides, lessons

HORSEPLAY: Local farm owners now offer trailrides, lessons

I WAS SO excited when I read the classified ad stating the owners of Blue Meadow Farm were offering guided trail rides on their rental… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Local farm owners now offer trailrides, lessons

NEWS BRIEFS: Peninsula College opens registration … and other items

Peninsula College staff will help students register for classes, apply for funding and offer other services during Step into Fall Registration Day… Continue reading

Origin of skull not yet known

A desecrated human skull found by a beach walker on Labor Day will be examined by the state Department of Archaeology and Historic… Continue reading

Port Townsend police continue investigation into stabbing

A man remained in stable condition at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Saturday after a knife attack late Wednesday evening, and… Continue reading

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: Modifications to classic recipe create delicious breakfast

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: Modifications to classic recipe create delicious breakfast

I’VE MENTIONED BEFORE that I usually have the same breakfast every morning. It’s a pretty simple and basic breakfast that is quick to prepare and… Continue reading

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: Modifications to classic recipe create delicious breakfast

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Commercial shooting facilities draft law to be discussed

The Jefferson County commissioners will conduct an informational session on a draft ordinance concerning commercial shooting facilities when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday. The… Continue reading

Award winners join list for Port Townsend Film Fest

Award winners join list for Port Townsend Film Fest

Forces behind ‘The Piano,’ ‘My Brother’s Wedding’ added to playbill

Award winners join list for Port Townsend Film Fest

More seniors using summer shelter in Port Townsend

The Summer Shelter at the American Legion Hall has been at capacity since opening in May and has seen a change in… Continue reading

Maguire to step down as Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts director

Maguire to step down as Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts director

The frontman for the Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts will drop the microphone in December. Dan Maguire, ninth-year executive director… Continue reading

Maguire to step down as Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts director

State lifts prohibition on some areas of commercial shellfish beds

Improved boat sewage management has resulted in upgrades to commercial shellfish harvesting areas, including marinas in Clallam and Jefferson counties, the state Department of Health… Continue reading

UPDATE: Port Townsend police investigate stabbing as attempted murder

UPDATE: Port Townsend police investigate stabbing as attempted murder

An unidentified 28-year old Port Townsend man was in stable condition at Harborview Medical Center on Thursday afternoon after he was stabbed… Continue reading

UPDATE: Port Townsend police investigate stabbing as attempted murder

Dead elk spark poaching probe in Brinnon

State Department of Fish and Wildlife agents are involved in a poaching investigation after two bull elk were killed, with one left to… Continue reading

Founding member of Wooden Boat Foundation tells about her work

Founding member of Wooden Boat Foundation tells about her work

After 40 years of making sails in her loft in Point Hudson, Carol Hasse sits on her 1959 25-foot Nordic folk boat… Continue reading

Founding member of Wooden Boat Foundation tells about her work

Belt sander races, mansion tours among attractions at Quilcene Fair and Parades

“The Roots We Treasure” is the theme of the 35th annual Quilcene Fair and Parade set for Saturday. The fair will be from… Continue reading

Children’s theater, ice cream and dancing and a Sekiu community concert on Peninsula this week

A children’s theater show, ice cream and dancing and a Sekiu community concert are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also… Continue reading

Community Chorus rehearsals begin Sunday

Rehearsals for holiday performances by the Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County will begin Sunday. Registration will start at… Continue reading

Fiber art sought for October juried show

Fiber art sought for October juried show

The entry deadline for the 13th annual North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival is 9 p.m. Saturday. “Transformative Style – Originality, Revolution & Repute,”… Continue reading

Fiber art sought for October juried show

ISSUES OF FAITH: The hidden, holy gift of autumn

I LOVE THE turning of the season between summer and fall. The high arc of the sun still brings warmth to our backs, but the… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Bridge lane shift set for Eighth Street … and other items

Westbound traffic over the Tumwater Bridge on Eighth Street will be shifted back to the north side lane today. Permanent suicide barrier… Continue reading