Jefferson County

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

First Federal Community Foundation awards grants

The First Federal Community Foundation has awarded 15 grants to nonprofits in Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap and Whatcom counties. Five grants are in… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Forks offers up fun with family fair

WANT TO SEE how to strike unmitigated terror into the hearts of hundreds of people, mostly male people? Watch. OK, now, we’re all remembering what… Continue reading

LETTER: Break the logjam in Congress? Remind lawmakers that they serve the voters

Do you want to know how to break the logjam in the United States Congress? It’s quite simple: Remind your elected legislators in the Senate… Continue reading

LETTER: Medicare certainly needs work, but single payer’s not the way to go

In part, this letter is in reply to an April 20 column in the Peninsula Daily News by Thursday columnist Catherine Rampell: “The Appeal Of… Continue reading

LETTER: National Nurses Day recognizes profession’s anchors in love, faith, courage

National Nurses Day was observed May 6. We nurses are very fortunate that we have chosen a profession that will fulfill and enrich our lives.… Continue reading

LETTER: To those criticizing climate march supporters, instead join quest for better tomorrow

I am writing this as a response to the May 3 letter to Peninsula Voices in the Peninsula Daily News [“Climate march”] that asked if… Continue reading

LETTER: Trump at his core is a lying liar who lies

For a really laughable moment, consider Ivanka Trump on stage with Angela Merkel and other European dignitaries having to defend her father’s support of women… Continue reading

Olympic National Park lacks search protocols

Olympic National Park, which had more than 3 million visitors last year, does not have written procedures for searches for people… Continue reading

ON THE WATERFRONT: Port of Port Angeles terminal gets a face-lift

ON THE WATERFRONT: Port of Port Angeles terminal gets a face-lift

FOR THE PAST couple of weeks, contractors have been removing and disposing of the macadam overlay on the Port of Port Angeles’ Terminal 3. Once… Continue reading

ON THE WATERFRONT: Port of Port Angeles terminal gets a face-lift

Routes and Roots free workshops invite Chimacum participation

Public input is sought at Routes and Roots, two community workshops scheduled Monday and Tuesday at the Chimacum Grange. Both are free at… Continue reading

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Port Angeles softball keeps things rolling

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Port Angeles softball keeps things rolling

Strong pitching and power hitting led the way for Port Angeles softball in a two-hit, 10-0 shutout of Kingston in five innings. “Callie… Continue reading

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Port Angeles softball keeps things rolling
TRACK AND FIELD: Neah Bay boys, Clallam Bay girls win league titles

TRACK AND FIELD: Neah Bay boys, Clallam Bay girls win league titles

Neah Bay’s Cameron Buzzell and Isaac Jay Brunk combined for seven first-place finishes to help lead the… Continue reading

TRACK AND FIELD: Neah Bay boys, Clallam Bay girls win league titles

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Short-term rentals before Port Townsend council

The Port Townsend City Council will conduct a public hearing before considering approval on a first reading of an ordinance related to short-term property rentals… Continue reading

Peninsula man serving double-murder sentence files for high court review

Peninsula man serving double-murder sentence files for high court review

Darold Stenson has asked the state Supreme Court to review his 1993 double-murder case. Stenson, 64, was convicted in November 2013 on… Continue reading

Peninsula man serving double-murder sentence files for high court review
Port Townsend City Council approves action on two projects

Port Townsend City Council approves action on two projects

The Port Townsend City Council has taken steps to move forward on two major projects: a stormwater management plan and development of… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council approves action on two projects

Navy tells public of Jefferson County training proposal

The Navy heard concerns about proposed onshore training areas during an open house on plans for special operations training. Community members cycled… Continue reading

Sunday’s maritime poker run to benefit Relay for Life

Sunday’s maritime poker run to benefit Relay for Life

The inaugural Paddle for a Cure Louie’s World Kayak Poker Run, a fundraiser for Relay for Life, is planned Sunday. The poker… Continue reading

Sunday’s maritime poker run to benefit Relay for Life
Port Townsend Yacht Club opens season with parade

Port Townsend Yacht Club opens season with parade

The Port Townsend Yacht Club will kick off the 2017 season Saturday with its annual boat parade, which is expected to include… Continue reading

Port Townsend Yacht Club opens season with parade
Joyce Wilkerson works on a piece for the Port Townsend Wearable Art Show.

Tickets available for Port Townsend Wearable Art Show

Tickets are still available for the seventh annual Port Townsend Wearable Art Show on May 13. Two shows are planned at the… Continue reading

Joyce Wilkerson works on a piece for the Port Townsend Wearable Art Show.