Jefferson County

LETTER: Get a better understanding of the Family Health and Sexual Health program

The time is coming to send children back to school. There, they will be exposed to the Family Life and Sexual Health (FLASH) program. The… Continue reading

LETTER: When we protest against abortion, we’re doing it out of love — for everyone

Why do you suppose Christians get so wrapped up in the abortion issue? I was even told by a protester who was supporting Planned Parenthood… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Dialing local just got more complicated … and other items

Required 10-digit dialing arrived in Western Washington state Saturday. That means residents have to punch in the area code along with the telephone… Continue reading

Open house today for Port Townsend family home for adults with developmental disabilities

They envisioned a home that would support a community way of life, a rhythm of daily activities, meaningful work, seasonal celebrations, natural… Continue reading

Port Townsend Stand Down to offer services to those who served

Like those who served, Voices for Veterans seeks to provide a trusted service year after year — one that’s deserving of its… Continue reading

Voter turnout at more than 23 percent in Jefferson as Election Day looms

Voters have three days left to return their ballots in Tuesday’s primary election. The Jefferson County Auditor’s Office had received a total… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County considers housing fund ballot measure

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider declaring an emergency in the availability of affordable housing and placing a property tax levy on the Nov.… Continue reading

Two Victoria women plan to swim across Strait of Juan de Fuca

Two Victoria women plan to swim across Strait of Juan de Fuca

Two Victoria women, one with multiple sclerosis and another recovering from a recent leg surgery, plan to swim about 18.5 miles from the… Continue reading

Two Victoria women plan to swim across Strait of Juan de Fuca

Neighbors of Security Services Northwest in Discovery Bay say noise excessive

Jefferson County staff is reviewing information provided by neighbors of Security Services Northwest in the Discovery Bay area after they submitted a… Continue reading

Woman survives 6 days in wilderness thanks to rough shelter, nearby stream, insects — and Yoda

Woman survives 6 days in wilderness thanks to rough shelter, nearby stream, insects — and Yoda

Sajean Geer had taken her terrier-Chihuahua, Yoda, with her to Obstruction Point Road, one of her husband’s favorite places in the world,… Continue reading

Woman survives 6 days in wilderness thanks to rough shelter, nearby stream, insects — and Yoda
Public debates proposed tax levy for affordable Jefferson County housing

Public debates proposed tax levy for affordable Jefferson County housing

Most of the more than 100 people who attended a public hearing on a proposed property tax levy agreed that Jefferson County… Continue reading

Public debates proposed tax levy for affordable Jefferson County housing
Lady Washington cleared by Coast Guard after running aground in Sequim

Lady Washington cleared by Coast Guard after running aground in Sequim

The tall ship Lady Washington is expected to head to Port Orchard on schedule today despite running aground in Sequim and having… Continue reading

Lady Washington cleared by Coast Guard after running aground in Sequim

Comment period extended for proposed marijuana business on Marrowstone Island

The public comment period on a proposed marijuana growing and processing business on Marrowstone Island has been extended to Monday. The Department of… Continue reading

Jacob Gray

Search on Saturday will seek hiker missing since April

Search and rescue crews from across Western Washington will search the Sol Duc River on Saturday with hopes of finding Jacob… Continue reading

Jacob Gray

Port Angeles Library covers the eclipse during Aug. 7 presentation

North Olympic Peninsula residents can begin now to prepare for a partial eclipse Aug. 21. The total eclipse will be viewable on… Continue reading

State ferry fare increases to rise starting in October

Fares on Washington State Ferries are going up Oct. 1. The state Transportation Commission took final action Wednesday on ferry fare increases that… Continue reading

Jazz Port Townsend presents music all over town

Jazz Port Townsend presents music all over town

In its 43rd year, internationally attended Jazz Port Townsend will feature three mainstage concerts tonight and Saturday. And that doesn’t include the… Continue reading

Jazz Port Townsend presents music all over town

Car show, veterans standdown this coming week on Peninsula

A legal justice fundraiser, a car show and a veterans stand down are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is… Continue reading

First concert in Acoustic Blues Festival set Wednesday

Got the summer blues? The Acoustic Blues Festival might be the solution to your prognosis. The first performance of Centrum’s festival will… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: What do we truly have to worry about?

GERMAN CARDINAL GERHARD Müller was not pushed out, despite international news reports. The Associated Press said in a story I read July 2 that “Pope… Continue reading