Jefferson County

NEWS BRIEFS: Grief support groups set in Port Angeles … and other items

Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County announced its schedule for a series of Sequim and Port Angeles support groups for 2018. The groups are free and… Continue reading

Jeannie McMacken/for Peninsula Daily News Dennis Daneau believes we all can learn from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He’ll offer Kings’ speeches today during a free community presentation in Port Townsend.

Port Townsend man to play recordings of speeches of Martin Luther King Jr. today

When driving the coast from Ventura, Calif., to his new home in Port Townsend 11 years ago, Dennis Daneau did what many… Continue reading

Jeannie McMacken/for Peninsula Daily News Dennis Daneau believes we all can learn from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He’ll offer Kings’ speeches today during a free community presentation in Port Townsend.
Peninsula’s state, federal reps eye coming election

Peninsula’s state, federal reps eye coming election

The 24th District’s two state representatives and the region’s 6th District congressman — all Democrats — are well on their way to… Continue reading

Peninsula’s state, federal reps eye coming election
Lodging tax revenue spikes on Peninsula; area produced more than $3 million in 2017

Lodging tax revenue spikes on Peninsula; area produced more than $3 million in 2017

The North Olympic Peninsula generated more than $3 million in lodging tax revenue in 2017 thanks to a spike in “heads in beds” at lodging… Continue reading

Lodging tax revenue spikes on Peninsula; area produced more than $3 million in 2017

Health, environmental threats focus of legislative efforts for state senator

State Sen. Kevin Van De Wege reports that three of the things he’s working on in the Legislature’s new term involve “serious threats… Continue reading

Highway 20 wreck sends two to Jefferson Healthcare hospital

Highway 20 wreck sends two to Jefferson Healthcare hospital

Two people were transported to Jefferson Healthcare hospital with minor injuries early Sunday after a two-car wreck near milepost 8 of state… Continue reading

Highway 20 wreck sends two to Jefferson Healthcare hospital

Lawmakers say DISCLOSE Act would bring campaign donations out of the shadows

A proposed Senate bill and its companion in the House could provide Washington citizens greater transparency… Continue reading

Activities mark MLK Day

Free entrance into Olympic National Park is one of the events marking Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day today. Entrance fees, which are $25 per… Continue reading

Free tech classes offered in Quilcene, Hadlock

The Jefferson County Library will host free technology classes in Quilcene and Port Hadlock on Tuesday. In Quilcene, the class will run from 11 a.m.… Continue reading

Donations to keep Chimacum teen center open

Donations to keep Chimacum teen center open

The Jefferson Teen Center was set to close for good Friday. Funding had dried up and there was no way to pay the… Continue reading

Donations to keep Chimacum teen center open

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Cosmetologist hired at Port Angeles salon; KONP announces week’s lineup

Shear Elegance at 210 E. Fourth St. recently hired cosmetologist Alysha Graham. Graham has been to hair shows and has taken a… 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. This Wednesday’s gathering will… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County considers mediation with D’Amico

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider mediation to resolve a dispute with Joe D’Amico and the Fort Discovery Corp., when they meet at 9… Continue reading

Some Clallam beaches reopen for shellfish harvesting

Beaches on the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Cape Flattery east to the Lyre River have been reopened for recreational shellfish… Continue reading

Thank you! Peninsula Home Fund donations at $218,004

Thank you! Peninsula Home Fund donations at $218,004

Thank you! You contributed to remember and honor loved ones. You contributed as groups, couples or individuals. Some of you contributed anonymously. All of you… Continue reading

Thank you! Peninsula Home Fund donations at $218,004

U.S. justices to hear Washington appeal of salmon habitat culvert order

The U.S. Supreme Court will review a court order that could force Washington state to pay billions… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: For many reasons, now is the time to prune

PRUNING. THERE IS no question in my mind that, by far, the best thing that I do horticulturally is pruning. But that is only because… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: Tiny teal are eye-catching attraction

COMBINE A CLEAR, crisp winter day with an estuary’s quiet backwater, and you can almost always expect to see several green-winged teal. This smallest of… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Equitable relief extended through Sept. 30

THIS COLUMN IS going to be about health insurance, and it’s going to be pretty technical. What I’m going to go on about won’t touch… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Port Angeles couple make saddles, other leather goods

HORSEPLAY: Port Angeles couple make saddles, other leather goods

HELLO EVERYONE, MEET the Millers. After meeting Guy and Kathy Miller last weekend I was excited to discover they are among the excellent artisans and… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Port Angeles couple make saddles, other leather goods