Jefferson County

New state laws take effect today

More than 200 new laws take effect in Washington state this week, including a package of bills meant to address sexual misconduct at the workplace.… Continue reading

Proposed resort near Brinnon tops big hurdle

Jefferson County commissioners have taken major steps to move forward the long-proposed Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort, allowing the developer to begin… Continue reading

Port Townsend group protests for immigrant rights

Port Townsend group protests for immigrant rights

A group of 55 men and women stood with signs Tuesday to bring awareness to an immigration issue facing parents and children… Continue reading

Port Townsend group protests for immigrant rights

Peninsula graduation ceremonies coming up this month

Graduation and commencement ceremonies across the North Olympic Peninsula are set to begin Friday and stretch to Monday, June 18. The region’s 10 high schools… Continue reading

Spring blooms bring unwanted Scotch Broom
Spring blooms bring unwanted Scotch Broom

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Summer full of uplift, renewal

REACH INSIDE AND lift up your younger self, Joe Gaydos told us. See yourself as an explorer. Gladly. Gaydos, lead scientist with the SeaDoc Society,… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: PASD board meeting set for Thursday; Taste of Port Townsend to start Thursday

The Port Angeles School Board will hear of plans for the high school health clinic when it meets Thursday. A work session… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Remembering D-Day

JUNE 6 MIGHT not mean much to people these days. Maybe it’s one day closer to a summer vacation or time to mow the lawn.… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Coast Guard cutter back at Port Angeles station … and other items

The crew aboard the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Active has returned to its Port Angeles homeport following a counter-drug patrol in international… Continue reading

Puget Sound Pilots honored at ceremony marking 150 years of program

Puget Sound Pilots honored at ceremony marking 150 years of program

Elected officials joined Puget Sound Pilots officials, maritime advocates and educators in celebrating 150 years of the state’s marine pilotage program at… Continue reading

Puget Sound Pilots honored at ceremony marking 150 years of program

Food, drink planned for Taste of Port Townsend

The Taste of Port Townsend is set for Thursday at the Northwest Maritime Center. The event at the maritime center at 431… Continue reading

Landing times set for fields near station

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island at Ault Field and at Outlying… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Luncheon meetings are usually Wednesdays at noon at Blakeslee’s Bar & Grill, 1222 S. Forks Ave. Lunch of $9.75… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Advice for launching into June

With one of the wettest Mays in recent history behind us, we’re all about turning the calendar and starting out the amazing month of June… Continue reading

Immigrant advocates hope for safety, security for all families

Immigrant advocates hope for safety, security for all families

When Morris and Ruth Goldstein crossed the border, they had little in the way of documents. What these immigrants did have: hope… Continue reading

Immigrant advocates hope for safety, security for all families

NEWS BRIEFS: Highway 101 cleanup work set this week … and other items

PORT ANGELES – From 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, state Department of Transportation maintenance crews will clean numerous catch basins along a… Continue reading

Artist brings ‘Gentle Revolution’ to Port Townsend

Artist brings ‘Gentle Revolution’ to Port Townsend

You don’t have to wonder what Remedios Rapoport is trying to say in her art. “Peace is possible.” “Fear Less.” “Everybody over… Continue reading

Artist brings ‘Gentle Revolution’ to Port Townsend

BIRD WATCH: A full yard is a delight to the eyes, ears

I BELIEVE IT is safe to say, “the gang’s all here.” Even though I haven’t seen any goldfinches yet, they have been reported. The only… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Remember: How you age is how you view it

THE OTHER DAY I was talking with a gal that I’ve worked with for quite a while. She’s as much a friend as she is… Continue reading

Port Angeles Symphony announces concerts for next season

Port Angeles Symphony announces concerts for next season

The Port Angeles Symphony has announced a new slate of 13 concerts: its 2018-19 season, with a mix of guest soloists from… Continue reading

Port Angeles Symphony announces concerts for next season