News
NEWS BRIEFS: Demolition practice set for this week … and other items
ESQUIMALT, B.C. — The land-based demolition range at Bentinck Island will be in use today through Friday, the…
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Seattle Art Museum exhibit’s displays include images of Peninsula
SEATTLE — Here, you can look into the eyes of an Apache girl, a Wisham bride, a Hopi…
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Negotiations begin for one emergency dispatch center for both Peninsula counties
PORT ANGELES — Negotiations are underway for a regional dispatch center that would provide 9-1-1 services for the…
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Heat wave raises fire danger, DNR says
A heat wave is expected in Washington state, including the North Olympic Peninsula, this week.
Life
BACK WHEN: Quarantine Stations, Part I: The Federal Marine Quarantine Station for Puget Sound at Diamond Point
AS EARLY AS 1799, the newly formed United States government began to enact laws to reduce the possibility…
Life
A GROWING CONCERN: There are tricks to creating beautiful bouquets
WELL, THIS PAST week has been interesting: Hail, wind, rain, cool nights and now sunny warm days.
News
Low tide draws the curious to Joyce shoreline
JOYCE — Some of the best things are found in shallow places.
News
Racers leave today for 710-mile leg of Race to Alaska
VICTORIA — The Race to Alaska resumes at high noon today as boats of all shapes and sizes…
Politics
Challenger tops sheriff in Jefferson County election fundraising
PORT TOWNSEND — The Nov. 6 general election is more than four months away, but Jefferson County Detective…
News
Grant Street Elementary students say farewell to school building
PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend students have ended the school year with memories, hugs and tears of leaving…
Life
BIRD WATCH: Birds provide unexpected encounters
A RECENT PHOTO sent by email immediately grabbed my attention.
News
Seventy48 teams congratulated on trek
PORT TOWNSEND — After 70 miles of blistered palms and strained muscles, it was time to celebrate the…
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NEWS BRIEFS: Waldron in running for Mrs. Washington crown … and other items
PORT ANGELES — Magan Waldron has announced that she will compete for the Mrs. Washington Pageant 2018 crown.
Business
ON THE WATERFRONT: Rogue wave survivor renamed, loading logs destined for China
While roaming the waterfront this week, the buzz was all about last weekend’s maritime festival.
Business
EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings
• Forks Chamber of Commerce — Luncheon meetings are usually Wednesdays at noon at Blakeslee’s Bar & Grill,…
News
Race to Alaska starts second leg with Port Townsend catamaran in lead
VICTORIA — The customized Gougeon 32 catamaran from Port Townsend that won the “proving ground” stage of the…
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EYE ON JEFFERSON: County to get more money for Memorial Field lighting
The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider accepting a grant increase for lighting at Memorial Field when they…
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Race to Alaska begins: First craft reach Victoria in first leg of race
PORT TOWNSEND — About a half hour before sunrise Thursday morning, Port Townsend Bay was humming with activity…
News
Pride in the Park set for Saturday in Port Townsend
PORT TOWNSEND — The inaugural Pride in the Park, an event to raise awareness of LGBTQ issues and…