Jefferson County

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Lawsuit settlement, shooting range moratorium before county

The Jefferson County commission will consider settling a public records lawsuit for $50,000 when it meets at 9 a.m. Monday and will conduct a public… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Take care of your dusty houseplants

I’VE HEARD FROM some of you that you’re getting a little tired of the long dark days, having been stuck indoors for too long, however… Continue reading

WellHearts luncheon, Valentine cards among Peninsula activities

EDITOR’S NOTE: The play “Time Stands Still” will be performed at Olympic Theatre Arts in Sequim Feb. Feb. 9-11, Feb. 16-18, and Feb. 23-25. An… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend considers Northwest Maritime Center management of Point Hudson

Port of Port Townsend considers Northwest Maritime Center management of Point Hudson

The Port of Port Townsend and the Northwest Maritime Center are considering a lease that would allow the maritime center to manage… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend considers Northwest Maritime Center management of Point Hudson
Community outreach: Most calls off base for Indian Island firefighters

Community outreach: Most calls off base for Indian Island firefighters

Crews at the Naval Magazine Indian Island fire station would have very few calls if they weren’t committed to helping the outside… Continue reading

Community outreach: Most calls off base for Indian Island firefighters
Tacoma man charged after chase, search in Jefferson County

Tacoma man charged after chase, search in Jefferson County

A Tacoma man accused of attempting to elude authorities in Jefferson County over the weekend faces several charges. Hugo Madriz, 39, was… Continue reading

Tacoma man charged after chase, search in Jefferson County
More than 9 feet of snow at Hurricane Ridge

More than 9 feet of snow at Hurricane Ridge

Too much of a good thing kept the Hurricane Ridge Road closed Friday and Saturday, with more snow predicted this week.… Continue reading

More than 9 feet of snow at Hurricane Ridge
Retrospective, photographs, nudes among artwork on Port Townsend Gallery Walk

Retrospective, photographs, nudes among artwork on Port Townsend Gallery Walk

A reception for a retrospective of Julia Eastberg’s paintings and the work of sculptor Steve Jensen is set at the Northwind Arts… Continue reading

Retrospective, photographs, nudes among artwork on Port Townsend Gallery Walk
American Muslim life focus of library talk

American Muslim life focus of library talk

University of Washington-Tacoma professor Turan Kayaoglu will talk about the American Muslim experience at the next Inquiring Mind lecture at 6:30 p.m.… Continue reading

American Muslim life focus of library talk

ISSUS OF FAITH: Life is a precious commodity, don’t throw it away

“IN HIS HAND is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind” (Job 12:10 NIV). It is no secret that our community… Continue reading

Rekindling of life theme for storytelling

Rekindling of life theme for storytelling

Allison Cox of Vashon Island will tell “The Quickening: Stories of the Rekindling of Life” during First Friday Story Night from 7… Continue reading

Rekindling of life theme for storytelling

State Senate approves abortion insurance bill

The Senate has passed a measure that would require Washington state insurers offering maternity care to also cover elective abortions and contraception. Senate… Continue reading

Swan and the Haida Indians featured in Port Townsend

To complement the James Swan exhibit at the Jefferson Museum, February’s First Friday Lecture by Robin Wright will be “Swan and the… Continue reading

Chimacum schools chief leery of proposed electrical rate hike

Chimacum schools chief leery of proposed electrical rate hike

Rick Thompson, superintendent of the Chimacum School District, said the 6.1 percent electrical rate increase proposed for public school districts would adversely affect… Continue reading

Chimacum schools chief leery of proposed electrical rate hike
Port of Port Townsend commissioners to ask for bids for two start dates for jetty

Port of Port Townsend commissioners to ask for bids for two start dates for jetty

Port of Port Townsend commissioners decided in a split decision — during the first of two last-minute special meetings Wednesday — to… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend commissioners to ask for bids for two start dates for jetty

Bipartisan bills target Cold War-era prohibition on nuclear attack preparations

For the first time in more than 30 years, emergency planning in Washington state could include… Continue reading

Jefferson Community School receives large grant

Jefferson Community School has received a $90,000 grant from an anonymous source — the single largest grant in the school’s history. The… Continue reading

New express clinic in Port Townsend to open Monday

Jefferson Healthcare slated Monday as the opening day for its new Express Clinic. The clinic will provide another option for non-emergent, same-day… Continue reading

Cooke fined $332,000 for salmon release

Cooke fined $332,000 for salmon release

The state says the firm failed to keep its nets cleaned while the company calls probe incomplete.

Cooke fined $332,000 for salmon release
As opioid crisis grows, judge aims for solutions, settlement

As opioid crisis grows, judge aims for solutions, settlement

By Geoff Mulvihill The Associated Press The goal is impressive: Hammer out a legal deal that starts guiding the nation out of an epidemic of… Continue reading

As opioid crisis grows, judge aims for solutions, settlement