Jefferson County

Shantala duo Benjy and Heather Wertheimer will perform Sunday.

Sacred chant to resound in Kirtan concert Sunday in Port Townsend

“Eclectic” and “universal” are the words of choice for Shantala duo Benjy and Heather Wertheimer. The pair will return to Port Townsend… Continue reading

Shantala duo Benjy and Heather Wertheimer will perform Sunday.
The spectacular vista at North Beach can be seen from one of the Secret Gardens included in Jefferson County Master Gardeners’ “Growing in the Wind: Gardening near the Strait of Juan de Fuca” tour.

Secret Garden Tour spotlights Port Townsend coast’s microclimates

“Growing in the Wind: Gardening Near the Strait of Juan de Fuca” will highlight the microclimates of Port Townsend’s windy north coast… Continue reading

The spectacular vista at North Beach can be seen from one of the Secret Gardens included in Jefferson County Master Gardeners’ “Growing in the Wind: Gardening near the Strait of Juan de Fuca” tour.

Well-prepared kayaker rescued during trip in Hood Canal

A kayaker in distress was rescued during a trip in Hood Canal between Brinnon and Seabeck. The unidentified kayaker had capsized from his… Continue reading

Three teams lead in Race to Alaska; many batten down Wednesday for expected storm

Three teams lead in Race to Alaska; many batten down Wednesday for expected storm

Three teams, all sailing multihulls, have taken significant leads in the Race to Alaska. All three chose to sail on toward Ketchikan,… Continue reading

Three teams lead in Race to Alaska; many batten down Wednesday for expected storm
Food Co-op expansion groundbreaking delayed

Food Co-op expansion groundbreaking delayed

A groundbreaking for the Port Townsend Food Co-op’s expansion will be delayed due to some city processes that are taking longer than… Continue reading

Food Co-op expansion groundbreaking delayed

Coast Guard rescues two people, four dogs

A U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Sector Field Office/Air Station Port Angeles helped in the rescue of two people and… Continue reading

LETTER: Trans Mountain pipeline expansion evidence of fossil fuel industry’s desperation

President Donald Trump’s recent announcement that the U.S. will relinquish leadership in reducing carbon [by withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord] was unconscionable and shortsighted.… Continue reading

Mount Angeles View redevelopment project work to start mid-July

Mount Angeles View redevelopment project work to start mid-July

Construction is set to begin by mid-July on 63 multi-family, low-income housing units south of downtown Port Angeles as part of the… Continue reading

Mount Angeles View redevelopment project work to start mid-July

Port Townsend views funding for future; annexation into fire district among topics discussed

The Port Townsend City Council discussed funding for aspects of the city’s three-year strategic plan, a conversation that included an analysis of… Continue reading

First clue released in Port Townsend Film Festival’s Guess the Guest contest

The Port Townsend Film Festival’s Guess the Guest contest starts today with the announcement of the first of three clues. Each year,… Continue reading

LETTER: Take a stand against abortion, pursue adoption instead

The writer of the June 6 letter to the editor “Abortion critic” echoes the sentiments found in the pro-choice segment of our country. They are… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: My fruitless search for wild blackberries

IT WAS ANOTHER tough week in the news, when the journalistic skills of this gossip columnist were tried to the utmost through describing a devastating… Continue reading

Q&A: What’s next in the legal fight over the travel ban

Q&A: What’s next in the legal fight over the travel ban

Another appeals court, another defeat for the Trump administration. The San Francisco-based 9th… Continue reading

Q&A: What’s next in the legal fight over the travel ban

Two counties to have no insurance companies offering individual plans

By Daniel Person Seattle Weekly A nasty little crack has shown up in Washington’s health insurance market, one that could have serious implications in the… Continue reading

Sequim man dies in single-car crash

A 64-year-old Sequim resident died when his car went over an embankment on Lost Mountain Road. Darrell Piatt failed to negotiate a curve… Continue reading

Washington lawmakers near end of second special session

Washington lawmakers are nearing the end of their second special session, and with no signs that… Continue reading

Tall ships expected to pass Jefferson state parks today

Tall ships expected to pass Jefferson state parks today

Up to a dozen tall ships could sail past two Jefferson County state parks today as part of a parade to commemorate… Continue reading

Tall ships expected to pass Jefferson state parks today
Wednesday Farmers Market set to start in Port Townsend this week

Wednesday Farmers Market set to start in Port Townsend this week

The Wednesday Farmers Market in Port Townsend opens for the season this week “because once a week is not enough,” according to… Continue reading

Wednesday Farmers Market set to start in Port Townsend this week

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Open house Thursday for Port Angeles business; new directory available

Olympic Peninsula Massage will hold an open house from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Attendees can win door prizes including gift… Continue reading

LETTER: Problems with news media are not new

Recent discourse on the efficacy and honesty of the U.S. media has surfaced in letters to the editor in Peninsula Voices (“Mainstream Media,” May 16,… Continue reading