Jefferson County

NEWS BRIEFS: Storytimes start for kids in Sequim … and other items

Weekly storytimes for toddlers, preschoolers and babies will resume Wednesday at the Sequim Library. On Wednesdays, preschool storytime — for 3- to 5-year-olds… Continue reading

More Hood Canal Bridge closures announced for tonight into Tuesday

The Hood Canal Bridge will close intermittently between 11 p.m. today and 4 a.m. Tuesday for construction work. Crews working for the state… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend approves low bid to update stormwater system

Port of Port Townsend commissioners have approved a bid from Olympic Peninsula Construction for work to update the stormwater system in the… Continue reading

Volunteers needed for International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday

About 135 volunteers had signed up as of Friday to help clean North Olympic Peninsula beaches in the 2017 International Coastal Cleanup on… Continue reading

Attempt to force out hornets destroys RV in Chimacum

Attempt to force out hornets destroys RV in Chimacum

A man smoking yellow jackets out of an abandoned recreational vehicle near Chimacum accidentally burned down the vehicle, according to a press release… Continue reading

Attempt to force out hornets destroys RV in Chimacum
Fishers, whales stay on state endangered list after panel meets in Port Angeles

Fishers, whales stay on state endangered list after panel meets in Port Angeles

Forest-dwelling fishers and five whales species maintained endangered species status at a meeting in Port Angeles last week. The state Fish and… Continue reading

Fishers, whales stay on state endangered list after panel meets in Port Angeles
Poets Richard Kenney and Carol Light will present their poetry at the Jefferson County Library in Port Hadlock on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. (Jefferson County Library)

Chiaroscuro poetry to be drawn through words at Jefferson County Library

Poets Richard Kenney and Carol Light, who recently returned from teaching poetry in Rome for the University of Washington, will present their… Continue reading

Poets Richard Kenney and Carol Light will present their poetry at the Jefferson County Library in Port Hadlock on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. (Jefferson County Library)

Tickets on sale for Olympic Discovery Trail fundraiser

The third annual Fall Ball silent auction and dance fundraiser event will be held from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct.… Continue reading

Andrew May stands in front of the silage leftover from processing fresh-cut hops as seen in the background on individual wagons. The thousand-acre operation is east of Moxee. (Sheila Miller)

A GROWING CONCERN: Hop to it by cultivating libatious plants

O — MAZING” The hop for its profit I thus do exalt, It strengtheneth the drink and it flavorith malt, and being well-brewed,… Continue reading

Andrew May stands in front of the silage leftover from processing fresh-cut hops as seen in the background on individual wagons. The thousand-acre operation is east of Moxee. (Sheila Miller)

BIRD WATCH: Texas birding makes for lasting memories

I LOVE TEXAS. I’ve considered it special ever since childhood. You can’t grow up crazy about horses and cowboys without giving part of your heart… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Monthly luncheon meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:15 a.m. in the second-floor… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Don’t let probate fear stop you dead

PROBATE. A LOT of us just stopped dead in our tracks (some things I just can’t resist). After all, “death” and “probate” go together, right?… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Fresh water is important for animals

HORSEPLAY: Fresh water is important for animals

IF YOU WERE thirsty and were handed a glass filled with green and murky water, would you drink it? Just as we want and enjoy… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Fresh water is important for animals

LETTER: Always keep safety in mind when riding a bicycle

It’s alarming to me, seeing men and women riding motorcycles, scooters or mopeds wearing shorts, dresses, flip-flops, sandals or tennis shoes. Last week in Sequim,… Continue reading

LETTER: Here’s the record straightened on McComas, Port Townsend Paper

I would like to respond to a letter dated Aug 25 in the PDN, “For Van Hoover.” In it, the letter writer implies that it… Continue reading

LETTER: Misconstrued comments no laughing matter

I got a chuckle out of Sept. 1’s “Wolves vs. sheep” letter on Page A10 of the Peninsula Daily News. The writer overheard part of… Continue reading

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Chart helps with packing lunches

SCHOOL STARTED AROUND the Peninsula about a week ago. Your shoddy summer eating habits have been tucked away and you’ve turned over a new leaf.… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Commissioners eye transitional housing

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider a professional services agreement with Olympic Community Action Programs to provide transitional housing for individuals with substance abuse… Continue reading

More Hood Canal Bridge closures announced

SHINE – The Hood Canal Bridge will close intermittently between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. Sunday for construction work. Crews working for the state Department… Continue reading

Smoke expected to clear but return in a few days

The air quality on the North Olympic Peninsula may have improved for now, but “we’re not out of the woods yet,” atmospheric… Continue reading