Jefferson County

Former Port Angeles naturopathic physician pleads guilty to federal charges

Former naturopathic physician Rick Marschall has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of introducing misbranded drugs into interstate commerce. Between February 2014… Continue reading

Gov. Inslee vetoes tax break for manufacturers

Gov. Inslee vetoes tax break for manufacturers

A plan to give manufacturers the same tax cut that the Legislature previously gave to Boeing… Continue reading

Gov. Inslee vetoes tax break for manufacturers

Great American Songbook concert planned Tuesday in Port Townsend

A free concert Tuesday will feature pieces from the Great American Songbook, a canon of popular American songs and jazz standards from… Continue reading

Heatherton Gallery owner to retire

Heatherton Gallery owner to retire

Something seems to happen when you stay awhile at Heatherton Gallery. Co-owner Sky Heatherton, 72, stayed for three and a half years… Continue reading

Heatherton Gallery owner to retire

HELP LINE: Remember the rules of Medicare

MANY OF US can easily remember when the norm was that retirement, Social Security and Medicare all hit at the same time. That is because… Continue reading

Historic Quilcene barn hosts free chamber music concerts

Historic Quilcene barn hosts free chamber music concerts

The Concerts in the Barn will be back in August — and now with an expanded summer lineup. Since 1984, Alan Iglitzin has… Continue reading

Historic Quilcene barn hosts free chamber music concerts
HORSEPLAY: Star Spangled Horse Show coming this month

HORSEPLAY: Star Spangled Horse Show coming this month

IT’S THAT TIME of year when top Washington State Horsemen performance competitors, both local and from across the state, gather at the Port Angeles fairgrounds… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Star Spangled Horse Show coming this month

LETTER: A week of fireworks is too much

Is a week of fireworks enough for anyone else out there? We’ve had to sedate our large dog for six nights and counting. Is it… Continue reading

LETTER: Congress should have to use their constituents’ available health care

There is a relatively simple solution to the health care insurance issue: Each person in Congress must use the health care insurance available to their… Continue reading

LETTER: Vote for Cherie Van Hoover for Jefferson Healthcare board of commissioners

There are three erstwhile candidates for the open position on the Jefferson Healthcare board of commissioners. As a former public hospital district commissioner, I recognize… Continue reading

Names provided of two of three bodies found in Olympic National Park

Two of three bodies that were discovered in Olympic National Park last weekend have been identified by authorities. A man whose body… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Electrifying Science’ coming to Peninsula this month … and other items

The Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI) will visit Sequim, Port Angeles and Forks to present “Electrifying Science” on Tuesday and Wednesay, July 18-19.… Continue reading

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Thinking ahead makes for healthful trip

MY FAMILY ARRIVED home just a few days ago from a 3,000-mile, 18-day road trip. The Sanford three loaded up the family Prius, with borrowed… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Commissioners to discuss fund for affordable housing

Jefferson County commissioners will consider setting a public hearing on a proposal to establish a Home Opportunity Fund funded by a property tax levy when… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge closures set for tonight into Sunday

SHINE – The Hood Canal Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic several times tonight, with each closure lasting for up to 90 minutes. The… Continue reading

Two more bodies discovered in Olympic National Park in addition to one believed to be Krull

Olympic National Park officials recovered the bodies of three people in three different areas of the park over Independence Day weekend.… Continue reading

Olympic Game Farm adds two timber wolf puppies

Olympic Game Farm adds two timber wolf puppies

Grace and Tonka, a sister and brother pair of timber wolf puppies will soon join the rest of the wolf pack at the… Continue reading

Olympic Game Farm adds two timber wolf puppies
Official: Body recovered from Olympic National Park likely missing hiker

Official: Body recovered from Olympic National Park likely missing hiker

A hiker has found a body in Olympic National Park that officials believe is likely missing hiker Zach Krull. The unidentified… Continue reading

Official: Body recovered from Olympic National Park likely missing hiker

Peninsula legislators stake out positions on state education funding

Sen. Kevin Van De Wege, D-Sequim, and Rep. Mike Chapman, D-Port Angeles, voted against the basic education funding plan passed Friday by the… Continue reading

Jefferson PUD seeks to return to hydrant maintenance

The Jefferson County Public Utility District is looking for new ways to work with local government and fire districts to ensure that… Continue reading