Jefferson County

Navy taking comment on draft plan for land, cold-water maritime training

The U.S. Navy is hosting an open house in Port Townsend tonight to provide information on its proposed special operations training in… Continue reading

Jefferson County, Port Townsend libraries drop late fees

Jefferson County, Port Townsend libraries drop late fees

The Jefferson County Library and Port Townsend Public Library will no longer charge late fees on overdue books and movies. The Port… Continue reading

Jefferson County, Port Townsend libraries drop late fees

Application period nears for Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program grants

The state Recreation & Conservation Office will begin accepting applications for Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program grants this month. The grants are to… Continue reading

State bills tackle threats to endangered orcas

State bills tackle threats to endangered orcas

With the number of endangered orcas at a 30-year low, state lawmakers want to protect the fish-eating… Continue reading

State bills tackle threats to endangered orcas
Washington AG threatens suit over offshore drilling plans

Washington AG threatens suit over offshore drilling plans

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has said he is prepared to sue if Washington is not… Continue reading

Washington AG threatens suit over offshore drilling plans

NEWS BRIEFS: Volunteers needed for Sequim police program … and other items

The Sequim Police Department is seeking applicants for its Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program. City officials say these citizen volunteers perform important… Continue reading

Carbon tax plan advances in the state Senate

A tax on carbon emissions proposed by Gov. Jay Inslee has taken a big step forward.… Continue reading

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Read, speak, connect: Your tribes are out there

THIS KID JUNIOR is one of the great heroes of literature. Near the close of Sherman Alexie’s novel, “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Clamming the night tides

I’VE ALWAYS BEEN terrible at following my own advice. Maybe I was too busy fishing but I didn’t get a flu shot this year. Then… Continue reading

Program before lawmakers could strengthen mental health crisis response

A proposed pilot project would partner mental health professionals and local law enforcement officers on each… Continue reading

Skyrocketing premiums prompt response from lawmakers

Washington state’s health insurance market is increasingly volatile. While the number of people without insurance has decreased… Continue reading

Quilcene girl, 16, missing after leaving note, sneaking out Friday night

Quilcene girl, 16, missing after leaving note, sneaking out Friday night

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a 16-year-old Quilcene girl who left her home… Continue reading

Quilcene girl, 16, missing after leaving note, sneaking out Friday night
Jefferson commissioners seek public input on public records policy changes

Jefferson commissioners seek public input on public records policy changes

Jefferson County commissioners are asking the public to weigh in on proposed changes to the county’s public records policy. Commissioners were set… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners seek public input on public records policy changes

Jefferson County commissioners approve $50,000 settlement over public records request

Jefferson County commissioners unanimously approved a $50,000 settlement with a Clark County man Monday after county officials forgot to fulfill his public… Continue reading

Film documents immigrant’s rescue of state’s oyster industry

Film documents immigrant’s rescue of state’s oyster industry

What was supposed to be a short historical tribute to retired oysterman Jerry Yamashita, 95, of Seattle, took on a different meaning once Leaping Frog… Continue reading

Film documents immigrant’s rescue of state’s oyster industry

Lawmakers still grappling with court mandated education funding

Despite the passage of last year’s bipartisan agreement to fully fund K-12 public education with a… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Trail section to be blocked Wednesday … and other items

A section of the Olympic Discovery Trail will be blocked for the day Wednesday. The trail will be blocked from Barr Road to… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: What to do when the trees fall

WEST END NEIGHBOR: What to do when the trees fall

WHEN THE WINDS on the West End violently abuse the forest, trees fall. It’s natural and generally no big deal. However, when trees fall across… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: What to do when the trees fall
‘Meet Me at the Movies’ program debuts Tuesday at Rose Theatre in Port Townsend

‘Meet Me at the Movies’ program debuts Tuesday at Rose Theatre in Port Townsend

When you see a good movie, one that sweeps you off your feet, you bring with you an emotional memory. It’s the… Continue reading

‘Meet Me at the Movies’ program debuts Tuesday at Rose Theatre in Port Townsend

Jefferson County to mull settlement of records lawsuit today

Jefferson County Commissioners will consider approving a $50,000 settlement this morning with a Clark County man after county officials forgot to fulfill… Continue reading