Jefferson County

State’s construction budget still tied up over water dispute

About $4 billion in new school construction and other projects throughout the state remain on hold six… Continue reading

Tree planting, story slam, art among Peninsula activities

Tree planting, a story slam and an art exhibition are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on the… Continue reading

Fatal wreck blocks Highway 20

The State Patrol is investigating a fatal wreck that occurred on state Highway 20 near Discovery Bay at about 10:45 a.m. today… Continue reading

Peninsula pot shop owners take wait-and-see stance after federal policy change

Peninsula pot shop owners take wait-and-see stance after federal policy change

Retail marijuana shop owners from across the North Olympic Peninsula vowed to operate business as usual after U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions… Continue reading

Peninsula pot shop owners take wait-and-see stance after federal policy change
Flow testing to lead to color change of Kala Point hydrants; colors provide information for firefighters

Flow testing to lead to color change of Kala Point hydrants; colors provide information for firefighters

Most of the more than 550 fire hydrants of the Jefferson County Public Utility District are yellow, designating them as part of… Continue reading

Flow testing to lead to color change of Kala Point hydrants; colors provide information for firefighters

Lands chief urges carbon policy to focus on climate change

As the legislative session begins Monday, Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz is urging state lawmakers to adopt a carbon policy that will prepare… Continue reading

A special game, paintings, drums and wearable art on Gallery Walk

A special game, paintings, drums and wearable art on Gallery Walk

Believe It or Knot!, an original Port Townsend game, will kick off Saturday, the same day as this month’s Port Townsend Gallery… Continue reading

A special game, paintings, drums and wearable art on Gallery Walk

Old-time musicians play at Quimper Grange

Quimper Grange will present old-time musicians Erynn Marshall and Carl Jones at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Quimper Grange Hall at 1219… Continue reading

Stinson to remain Port Townsend mayor

Stinson to remain Port Townsend mayor

Deborah Stinson will remain Port Townsend’s mayor after a unanimous City Council vote this week. “It’s nice to have that vote of… Continue reading

Stinson to remain Port Townsend mayor
Jefferson County sued over records delay

Jefferson County sued over records delay

A Clark County man is suing Jefferson County after he waited a year for the county to provide public records, he said.… Continue reading

Jefferson County sued over records delay
Construction on Water Street in Port Townsend to begin Tuesday

Construction on Water Street in Port Townsend to begin Tuesday

Construction will begin Tuesday on a $2.3 million project to upgrade Port Townsend’s downtown. The Water Street Enhancement Project promises to be… Continue reading

Construction on Water Street in Port Townsend to begin Tuesday
Concerts in the Woods to host gypsy jazz

Concerts in the Woods to host gypsy jazz

Gypsy jazz will start off the new year at the Concerts in the Woods at 3 p.m. Sunday. “Our first concert of the… Continue reading

Concerts in the Woods to host gypsy jazz

PT Shorts moving to third Thursday of month

PT Shorts is moving to the third Thursday of the month. Northwind Arts Center and Key City Public Theatre (KCPT) co-sponsor and… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Distracted driving law goes into effect … and other items

Police in Washington state have begun enforcing the new distracted driving law following the end of a six-month grace period. KOMO-TV reported that drivers caught… Continue reading

Peninsula residents recycle Christmas trees

Peninsula residents recycle Christmas trees

That once-proud Christmas tree that brightened the winter holiday can be recycled to help flowers grow this spring. Trees can be recycled into compost or… Continue reading

Peninsula residents recycle Christmas trees

Port Townsend woman charged with beating former spouse with barbecue grate

A Port Townsend woman who has been divorced from her husband for 15 years is now charged with allegedly barging into his… Continue reading

D’Amico moving on site near Tarboo Lake despite shooting range moratorium

D’Amico moving on site near Tarboo Lake despite shooting range moratorium

Joe D’Amico told Jefferson County commissioners Tuesday he is moving full steam ahead on his proposed shooting and archery range near Tarboo… Continue reading

D’Amico moving on site near Tarboo Lake despite shooting range moratorium
Jefferson County District Court judge decides against running for fourth term

Jefferson County District Court judge decides against running for fourth term

Longtime jurist Jill Landes is hanging up her robes. The Jefferson County District Court judge and former deputy prosecuting attorney in both… Continue reading

Jefferson County District Court judge decides against running for fourth term

Conservation district elections coming up

Candidate filing deadlines are in February for positions on the Clallam and Jefferson conservation districts’ boards. The candidate filing deadline is 4 p.m. Feb. 7… Continue reading

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: The Advice Lady’s secret

I WAS CURIOUS about this woman, this traveler. So I sent a note asking for an interview, thinking she’d never have time, what with the… Continue reading