Jefferson County

WEST END NEIGHBOR: West Enders seek warm meals, generators and water

WEST END NEIGHBOR: West Enders seek warm meals, generators and water

THE POWER GOING out was fairly predictable, given the stormy weather Saturday night and early Sunday morning. Even still, there isn’t a whole lot my… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: West Enders seek warm meals, generators and water
Olympic National Park open amid shutdown, but visitors mostly on their own

Olympic National Park open amid shutdown, but visitors mostly on their own

Visitors to Olympic National Park will be largely on their own during the shutdown of the federal government, although Hurricane Ridge Road… Continue reading

Olympic National Park open amid shutdown, but visitors mostly on their own

State capital budget misses deadline for affordable housing projects

The state Legislature’s passage of a capital budget Thursday was a day late for affordable housing… Continue reading

Tharinger looks at problems coming down the road

Tharinger looks at problems coming down the road

State 24th District Rep. Steve Tharinger, D-Sequim, breathed a sigh of relief Friday following the passage of the capital budget Thursday but said… Continue reading

Tharinger looks at problems coming down the road
‘See people live again’: Peninsula wig craftsman transforms clients

‘See people live again’: Peninsula wig craftsman transforms clients

A Port Townsend man who spent much of his career handcrafting hair pieces for bigwigs in show business has discovered he can… Continue reading

‘See people live again’: Peninsula wig craftsman transforms clients

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigating reported suicide by fire

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an 18-year-old man at Gray Wolf Ranch residential treatment center who reportedly… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Brinnon parks meeting set Wednesday … and other items

The Brinnon Parks & Recreation commission will consider exploring a partnership with the Pleasant Harbor Marina to provide feedback on a draft community… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: West Uncas Road temporary closure, work before county panel

The three Jefferson County commissioners will discuss closing a portion of West Uncas Road for several months for bridge construction when they meet at 9… Continue reading

Federal government shutdown: What’s closed, who is affected?

Federal government shutdown: What’s closed, who is affected?

The federal government shutdown only partially curbs operations. But the longer the shutdown continues, the more likely its impact… Continue reading

Federal government shutdown: What’s closed, who is affected?

No end in sight of partial federal shutdown

Symbols of American promise became emblems of American dysfunction on Saturday when a dispute in Congress… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: The three tenets of pruning

Last week we learned the seven reasons to prune; now we whittle that number further, to the three ever-present tenets of pruning. 1. Have confidence.… Continue reading

BACK WHEN: The history of the historians of Jefferson County: Part I

BACK WHEN: The history of the historians of Jefferson County: Part I

EDITOR’S NOTE: This month’s Jefferson County history column is the first in a series of three about local history resources in the county. This month… Continue reading

BACK WHEN: The history of the historians of Jefferson County: Part I

BIRD WATCH: Birds of a feather flock together

what do they have in common? They’re cousins. They are also among the most captivating members in the… Continue reading

Capital budget signed: Long-delayed funding freed for projects

Capital budget signed: Long-delayed funding freed for projects

Gov. Jay Inslee has signed both a $4.2 billion capital budget that pays for construction projects… Continue reading

Capital budget signed: Long-delayed funding freed for projects

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Twice-monthly breakfast meetings are held at 11:45 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at… Continue reading

HELP LINE: It’s time to talk filing taxes

TAXES. TAXES. TAXES. Yes, I was hoping to get your attention, on the off chance that you might still be groping around for a doable… Continue reading

Marchers filling Pope Marine Park in Port Townsend listen to speeches during the 90-minute program. (Jeannie McMacken/for Peninsula Daily News)

Thousands turn out for Peninsula Women’s March in Port Townsend

Nearly 4,000 women, men, and children joined in the 2018 Women’s March in Port Townsend on Saturday. The Women’s March PT Steering… Continue reading

Marchers filling Pope Marine Park in Port Townsend listen to speeches during the 90-minute program. (Jeannie McMacken/for Peninsula Daily News)
U.S. government shuts down; Dems, GOP blame each other

U.S. government shuts down; Dems, GOP blame each other

The federal government shut down at the stroke of midnight Friday,… Continue reading

U.S. government shuts down; Dems, GOP blame each other

State Legislature passes capital budget

The state Legislature approved more than $4 billion in construction projects across the state after reaching… Continue reading

McEntire to run against Tharinger for state rep seat

McEntire to run against Tharinger for state rep seat

Jim McEntire has heeded the call of the state House Republican Caucus. He’s running for office again. McEntire, a former Republican Clallam County… Continue reading

McEntire to run against Tharinger for state rep seat