Jefferson County

Peninsula fire danger upgraded to high

THE STATE DEPARTMENT of Natural Resources has upgraded the fire danger on the North Olympic Peninsula to high. Clallam County has increased its fire restrictions,… Continue reading

Settlement agreement reached on lawsuit claiming excessive force

Attorneys for the City of Port Townsend have agreed to settle in a lawsuit — brought by a former journalist who accused a… Continue reading

UPDATE: RV fire on Marrowstone Island proves fatal

UPDATE: RV fire on Marrowstone Island proves fatal

A man died in a recreational vehicle fire on Marrowstone Island early Saturday, East Jefferson Fire-Rescue officials said. The man, who was not… Continue reading

UPDATE: RV fire on Marrowstone Island proves fatal

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Joint meeting on homelessness pacts set Monday

Jefferson County commissioners and Port Townsend Council Ad Hoc Committee on Housing members will discuss interlocal agreements on homelessness during a special joint meeting at… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge shooter was wanted for slaying in Renton

Hood Canal Bridge shooter was wanted for slaying in Renton

The Renton Police Department was asking the public Wednesday for information about a 20-year-old New Jersey man who was wanted for first-degree murder… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge shooter was wanted for slaying in Renton

Port of Port Townsend commissioners to rebuke trade association, maritime center

The executive director’s response to a photograph of a former Port of Port Townsend Boat Haven tenant at a meeting has prompted… Continue reading

Northwest Maritime Center to receive totem pole, canoe from Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe

Northwest Maritime Center to receive totem pole, canoe from Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe

The Northwest Maritime Center will be gifted two pieces of Native American art by the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, designed and carved for… Continue reading

Northwest Maritime Center to receive totem pole, canoe from Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe
Jazz Port Townsend artists get together with joy

Jazz Port Townsend artists get together with joy

There’s a whole lot of hugging going on. Men and women, young and old, white, black and brown: They’re together in music… Continue reading

Jazz Port Townsend artists get together with joy
Fundraising to begin in fall for Chetzemoka Interpretative Trail

Fundraising to begin in fall for Chetzemoka Interpretative Trail

Fundraising will begin in September for a Chetzemoka Interpretative Trail, which will highlight 15 areas in Port Townsend. The project is expected… Continue reading

Fundraising to begin in fall for Chetzemoka Interpretative Trail
Southern resident orca dies soon after birth

Southern resident orca dies soon after birth

The first calf born in three years to the endangered orcas that spend time in Pacific Northwest… Continue reading

Southern resident orca dies soon after birth

Quilcene Beach reopened

Quilcene Beach has been reopened to recreational use after bacterial levels diminished. Jefferson County Public Health has removed the closed sign at… Continue reading

A fort filled with jazz: Jazz Port Townsend offers public performances

A fort filled with jazz: Jazz Port Townsend offers public performances

We meet here, said John Clayton, all for “the F bomb.” “Fun,” Clayton told his audience of students and faculty at the… Continue reading

A fort filled with jazz: Jazz Port Townsend offers public performances

African dance, big band music and disaster training upcoming

African dance and music, a garage and plant sale spread over four areas, and disaster aid training are among the upcoming activities on the North… Continue reading

Free jazz workshops, clinics offered today

Jazz Port Townsend artistic director John Clayton invites the public to the Jazz Blowout, a day of free workshops and clinics today… Continue reading

Free outdoor concerts set on Peninsula next week

Rock and R&B will be offered in free outdoor summer concerts on the North Olympic Peninsula next week. Black Door Alley will perform eclectic rock… Continue reading

More join labor force on Peninsula

Nearly 200 North Olympic Peninsula residents joined the labor force in June as Clallam and Jefferson county unemployment rates each dipped by one tenth of… Continue reading

County joins federal lawsuits against opioid manufacturers

The three Jefferson County commissioners voted unanimously to join other counties and governments around the state, including Clallam and Kitsap counties, in… Continue reading

Small brush fire extinguished in Chimacum

Small brush fire extinguished in Chimacum

A brush fire burned eight-tenths of an acre near the intersection of Center Valley Road and Egg & I Road in Chimacum. The… Continue reading

Small brush fire extinguished in Chimacum

Alice Derry, Kathryn Hunt to read poetry on Thursday in Port Townsend

The Northwind Reading Series will feature Alice Derry and Kathryn Hunt on Thursday. Readings will begin at 7 p.m. in Northwind Arts… Continue reading

Summertime Singers to perform in Candlelight Concert Series

Summertime Singers to perform in Candlelight Concert Series

The Summertime Singers return for their eighth appearance at the Candlelight Concert Series on Thursday. “By Special Request” will begin at 7… Continue reading

Summertime Singers to perform in Candlelight Concert Series