Jefferson County

“Slow Down, Move Over” emphasis patrol starts today

The State Patrol will conduct a statewide “Slow Down, Move Over” emphasis patrol today through Friday to bring awareness to a law that… Continue reading

Pilot project to help students complete GEDs

United Way of Clallam County and Peninsula College have collaborated on a fund to help students seeking a General Education Development certificate.… Continue reading

Court agrees to take on US-Microsoft dispute over emails

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to take on a major dispute over the government’s authority to force… Continue reading

Forest-thinning project saved homes but highlights obstacles

Forest-thinning project saved homes but highlights obstacles

Lightning started a forest fire one August afternoon near this Oregon tourist town, and it was… Continue reading

Forest-thinning project saved homes but highlights obstacles

LETTER: Large election contributions endanger democracy

Is our democracy at risk? As long as we keep allowing our politicians to accept large contributions from special interest groups, I say yes. Is… Continue reading

New push for automatic voter registration set for Washington

Activists are preparing for a new push to enact automatic voter registration in the state either in the upcoming… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Shelter Providers meeting set … and other items

The Shelter Providers Network of Clallam County will hear from Olympic Community Action Programs about a proposed levy to create an affordable… Continue reading

WSU Extension offers ‘Whole Farm Planning’ course

WSU Clallam and Jefferson county extension offices are offering “Cultivating Success: Whole Farm Planning,” an eight-week series for local farmers and producers, held simultaneously in… Continue reading

Firefighters spray water at a fire through a window of a residence in the 70 block of Chimacum Creek Road on Monday morning. The fire claimed two pets, a cat and a dog. (East Jefferson Fire & Rescue)

Family unharmed but two pets die in Port Hadlock house fire

A dog and cat died in a house fire that broke out late Monday morning near Nesses Corner Road in Port Hadlock.… Continue reading

Firefighters spray water at a fire through a window of a residence in the 70 block of Chimacum Creek Road on Monday morning. The fire claimed two pets, a cat and a dog. (East Jefferson Fire & Rescue)

Forecasters calling for first major rainfall of season for Olympic Peninsula

Get ready for the first significant rainfall of the season, the National Weather Service said. A wet and windy pattern will persist… Continue reading

Scientists witness huge cosmic crash, find origins of gold

Scientists witness huge cosmic crash, find origins of gold

It was a faint signal, but it told of one of the most violent acts in the… Continue reading

Scientists witness huge cosmic crash, find origins of gold

LETTER: Jefferson County already collects money for housing fund

Jefferson County residents, before you vote on Prop. 1, you should be aware that the county has for several years been collecting monies that goes… Continue reading

LETTER: Putney has knowledge and skills for port commission

You just have to like this guy, Bill Putney. He’s the one with the technical expertise that built the transmitter that brought our local KPTZ… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Fun Run registration … and other items

Registration is being accepted now for the Healthy Families Run for Safe Families on Saturday. The run will be from 10 a.m.… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: West Enders rock and roll through construction the best they can

ROAD CLOSURES AND long delays are inconvenient for all who use U.S. Highway 101 to and from the West End. However, sometimes delays can hold… Continue reading

Jefferson County Sheriff’s sergeant injured in wreck on Highway 104

A Jefferson County Sheriff’s sergeant was transported to Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton after a two-vehicle collision on state Highway 104. First… Continue reading

Guest cabins to be replaced at Log Cabin Resort on Lake Crescent

Guest cabins to be replaced at Log Cabin Resort on Lake Crescent

New guest cabins will be available when Olympic National Park’s Log Cabin Resort at Lake Crescent opens for the season in May.… Continue reading

Guest cabins to be replaced at Log Cabin Resort on Lake Crescent
Author of memoir about China to speak in Chimacum on Thursday

Author of memoir about China to speak in Chimacum on Thursday

Where the country sought to bandage its past, Anchee Min unraveled the tape and prodded the wound. Min’s award-winning memoir “Red Azalea” recounts… Continue reading

Author of memoir about China to speak in Chimacum on Thursday

Fort Worden Advisory Committee seeks new members

The Fort Worden Advisory Committee is seeking applicants for two at-large positions. The positions would be filled in January. Committee membership is… Continue reading

Port Townsend duplex fire displaces couple

Port Townsend duplex fire displaces couple

A couple is without a home after a lit candle fell while they were away, destroying their bedroom in the lower level… Continue reading

Port Townsend duplex fire displaces couple