Jefferson County

Scientist to talk about ‘artisanal fisheries’ in lecture

Scientist to talk about ‘artisanal fisheries’ in lecture

Pacific fisheries scientist Kevin Bailey will share the history and anecdotes featured in his new book, “Fishing Lessons: Artisanal Fisheries and the… Continue reading

Scientist to talk about ‘artisanal fisheries’ in lecture

Urge Gov. Inslee to veto public records end-run

Editor’s Note: The correct phone number for the governor’s office is 360-902-4111. It shouldn’t be up to the state Legislature to make its own rules… Continue reading

Jefferson County accepts $112,500 grant for Memorial Field lighting

A state grant will help pay for the $250,000 project to replace the lighting system at Memorial Field. Jefferson County commissioners accepted… Continue reading

Fire district eyes repair declaration

Clallam County Fire District 2 will consider approval of a declaration of emergency for repair of Station 22 during a special meeting… Continue reading

Tickets available for OMF concert in Seattle

Tickets available for OMF concert in Seattle

Tickets are available now for an Olympic Music Festival concert in Seattle on March 31. The Olympic Music Festival (OMF) will present… Continue reading

Tickets available for OMF concert in Seattle

Voluntary waiver of firearm rights passes both houses

A bill that would allow people at risk of suicide to voluntarily give up their gun… Continue reading

Editorial roundup: Regional news outlets insist Inslee must veto records runaround

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a roundup of editorials from regional news outlets urging Gov. Jay Inslee to veto Senate Bill 6617, which the state… Continue reading

Bill to protect First Amendment rights of student newspapers moves through Legislature

Lawmakers are considering adding protections for high school and college newspapers, allowing student journalists to determine… Continue reading

Kitsap Bank’s remodeled Port Townsend branch highlights green building practices

Kitsap Bank’s remodeled Port Townsend branch highlights green building practices

Kitsap Bank’s newly remodeled branch opened Monday in a building that stresses green building practices and solar power. Tony George, president and… Continue reading

Kitsap Bank’s remodeled Port Townsend branch highlights green building practices

NEWS BRIEFS: Goats to be used in pilot program … and other items

The city of Sequim will use goats in a pilot program to manage vegetation near the city shop this week. The city will… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula firefighters train to climb Columbia Center for a cause

North Olympic Peninsula firefighters train to climb Columbia Center for a cause

Margie Brueckner insisted she was feeling good Saturday while stepping in place, weighed down by firefighter gear and breathing from an oxygen… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula firefighters train to climb Columbia Center for a cause

NEWS BRIEFS: Free informational septic system class slated for April … and other items

Clallam County Environmental Health will offer Septic 101, a free informational septic system class, in April. Pre-registration for the class is required. To register visit… Continue reading

Governor’s pitch to tax carbon makes it out of committee in Senate

The Senate Ways and Means Committee has passed an amended version of Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposal… Continue reading

State moves closer to bump stock ban

State moves closer to bump stock ban

A bill that would ban bump stocks, a device that increases a weapon’s rate of fire,… Continue reading

State moves closer to bump stock ban

HELP LINE: A reader shares experience with long-term care

RECENTLY, I SPENT a couple of weeks retelling the abbreviated story of my mother’s (and my) journey into and through long-term care. The point of… Continue reading

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Leeks, a mild onion relative, are great to have around

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Leeks, a mild onion relative, are great to have around

ON FEB. 17, I walked into TAFY (The Answer for Youth) to begin my weekly shift as garden grunt at their Sprouting Hope Greenhouse and… Continue reading

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Leeks, a mild onion relative, are great to have around
HORSEPLAY: Farrier workshops share information, give support

HORSEPLAY: Farrier workshops share information, give support

“AS IRON SHARPENS iron, so one man sharpens another” is a Bible proverb that emphasizes how working together is mutually beneficial. Such is the reasoning… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Farrier workshops share information, give support

NEWS BRIEFS: Friends of the NRA to hold annual dinner in Port Angeles … and other items

The Northwest Peninsula Friends of the National Rifle Association will hold its annual dinner and auction fundraiser Saturday, March 10. Tickets to… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Olympic Medical Center employees honored … and other items

Four Olympic Medical Center employees were recognized for their contributions to the hospital’s 2018-2022 Strategic Plan. Bobby Beeman, communications and public affairs… Continue reading

State legislators pass exemption from Public Records Act and own disclosure rules

In votes with veto-proof-wide margins, state legislators made themselves exempt from the voter-approved Public Records Act… Continue reading