Jefferson County

HELP LINE: If something wrong is happening, report it

WHAT I’M GOING to go on about today is not a happy topic: It’s about abuse, exploitation and neglect. If you’re just not in the… Continue reading

LETTER: Industry profits shouldn’t trump import of gray whale feeding grounds

The Peninsula Citizens for the Protection of Whales has worked for 18 years to protect Washington state’s small group of resident gray whales from harm.… Continue reading

LETTER: Recent writer takes for granted the freedom jet noise symbolizes

This letter is in response to the August 17 letter to Peninsula Voices, titled “Jet Noise.” Let’s take the letter writer’s request further. The Navy… Continue reading

No injuries reported after collision on state Highway 20

Two drivers escaped injury when their vehicles collided at the intersection of state Highway 20 and South Discovery Road, said an East… Continue reading

New chapter for a famous boat: Felicity Ann to be used for maritime education

New chapter for a famous boat: Felicity Ann to be used for maritime education

The Community Boat Project in Port Hadlock is taking over the restoration of the historic Felicity Ann, a vessel made famous by… Continue reading

New chapter for a famous boat: Felicity Ann to be used for maritime education

Law enforcement to begin drive sober campaign

Extra DUI patrols will be out statewide beginning Friday and continuing through Sept. 4. The patrols will be looking for drunk or drugged drivers and… Continue reading

Rivers to lift voice at Coyle’s Concert in the Woods this Saturday

Rivers to lift voice at Coyle’s Concert in the Woods this Saturday

Michael Stephen Rivers, a musician from Port Angeles, will perform at Saturday’s Concert in the Woods. The all-ages concert, by donation, begins at… Continue reading

Rivers to lift voice at Coyle’s Concert in the Woods this Saturday
Uptown Street Fair to feature ‘grandly local’ parade, arts, crafts, music

Uptown Street Fair to feature ‘grandly local’ parade, arts, crafts, music

The 27th annual Uptown Street Fair will feature a “grandly local” parade, an arts and crafts fair, and seven musical acts —… Continue reading

Uptown Street Fair to feature ‘grandly local’ parade, arts, crafts, music
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News A section of the Olympic Discovery Trail east of Knapp Road near Blyn sits under construction as part of a project spearheaded by the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe to complete the cross-Peninsula trail from the tribe’s campus in Blyn to the Clallam/Jefferson county line.

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe says section of Olympic Discovery Trail to be completed soon

Soon, the “pathway to the Pacific” will gain a 0.75-mile stretch. The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe expects the section of the Olympic Discovery Trail… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News A section of the Olympic Discovery Trail east of Knapp Road near Blyn sits under construction as part of a project spearheaded by the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe to complete the cross-Peninsula trail from the tribe’s campus in Blyn to the Clallam/Jefferson county line.

School nearly at halfway point in money for Ajax property

The Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building has raised nearly half the funds needed to save the Ajax Cafe, a Port Hadlock… Continue reading

Gibbs Lake closed to recreation

Jefferson County Parks and Recreation has closed Gibbs Lake for recreation after a high level of the toxin microcystin were detected in… Continue reading

Housing, artisan business among top picks for new area

Housing, artisan business among top picks for new area

A year after the city of Port Townsend broke ground on the Howard Street expansion, officials look forward to considering the plan… Continue reading

Housing, artisan business among top picks for new area
All County Picnic combines Sunday outing with preparedness

All County Picnic combines Sunday outing with preparedness

The fifth annual All County Picnic on Sunday will celebrate area first responders and promote emergency preparedness in neighborhoods throughout East Jefferson County.… Continue reading

All County Picnic combines Sunday outing with preparedness
Partial solar eclipse to be viewed on Peninsula on Monday

Partial solar eclipse to be viewed on Peninsula on Monday

Monday marks the first total solar eclipse visible in much of the United States in 99 years. In this neck of the woods, you’ll see… Continue reading

Partial solar eclipse to be viewed on Peninsula on Monday
From left, Helen Lauritzen, Pat Rodgers, Nan Toby Tyrrell and Linda Bach will sing together Thursday night at the August Candlelight Concert at Trinity United Methodist Church in Port Townsend.

Candlelight Concert to spotlight Gershwin tunes

August’s Candlelight Concert at Trinity United Methodist Church will feature a variety of performers celebrating the life and songs of George and… Continue reading

From left, Helen Lauritzen, Pat Rodgers, Nan Toby Tyrrell and Linda Bach will sing together Thursday night at the August Candlelight Concert at Trinity United Methodist Church in Port Townsend.

Ceramic artist to outline creative works Sunday in Port Townsend

Anne Hirondelle will present an overview of her life’s work in ceramics at the Jefferson Museum of Art & History at 2… Continue reading

Classic cars, trucks, motorcycles on display Saturday

For the 28th year, classic cars, trucks and motorcycles from 1980 and earlier will gather for the Kiwanis Classic Car Show on… Continue reading

Concerts in the Barn to host Aletheia Piano Trio in Quilcene

Concerts in the Barn to host Aletheia Piano Trio in Quilcene

Concerts in the Barn will host the Aletheia Piano Trio for the second of five free weekends of chamber music at Alan Iglitzin’s… Continue reading

Concerts in the Barn to host Aletheia Piano Trio in Quilcene

Confederate memorial in Seattle causes tension

Confederate memorial in Seattle causes tension

Experience ‘bounty of the forest’ at Jefferson Land Trust fundraiser

Finnriver Orchard will host a Jefferson Land Trust fundraiser Thursday with a feast to support farms, fish and forests. The cider sipping, feasting… Continue reading