Jefferson County

Shooting range draws fire: Moratorium brings crowd to debate D’Amico’s Tarboo plans

Shooting range draws fire: Moratorium brings crowd to debate D’Amico’s Tarboo plans

The sound of automatic weapons fire filled the Superior Court. Stone-faced, Noah Frisch stood before the crowd, turning his body slowly around… Continue reading

Shooting range draws fire: Moratorium brings crowd to debate D’Amico’s Tarboo plans
Peninsula man is Kilmer’s guest at National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C.

Peninsula man is Kilmer’s guest at National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C.

For U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer and Air Force Col. John Teichert, the National Prayer Breakfast was about faith, unity and a mutual… Continue reading

Peninsula man is Kilmer’s guest at National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C.

Fire district 3 considering levy lid lift

Clallam County Fire District 3 is experiencing continued higher call loads at a time when fire officials say the district’s revenues will not… Continue reading

More than 150 seek answers at Navy open house in Port Townsend on training plans

More than 150 seek answers at Navy open house in Port Townsend on training plans

A small chorus sang songs of peace during the Navy’s open house in Port Townsend as people learned about the Navy’s proposal… Continue reading

More than 150 seek answers at Navy open house in Port Townsend on training plans

ISSUES OF FAITH: The Dome of Heaven

Last week I returned from my annual ministerial study break in which I stayed for two weeks in the desert home of friends in Borrego… Continue reading

Northwest premiere of ‘Spirit Awakening’ begins tonight in Port Townsend

Northwest premiere of ‘Spirit Awakening’ begins tonight in Port Townsend

Port Townsend’s Key City Public Theatre will kick off its 60th anniversary season with the Northwest premiere of the nationally-touring, one-woman play… Continue reading

Northwest premiere of ‘Spirit Awakening’ begins tonight in Port Townsend
Old time music to be heard at Concerts in the Woods

Old time music to be heard at Concerts in the Woods

Spencer & Rains will play old-time music at Concerts in the Woods at 3 p.m. Sunday. The matinee featuring Tricia Spencer and Howard… Continue reading

Old time music to be heard at Concerts in the Woods

Valentine events, fundraisers, lectures on Peninsula

Valentine events, fundraisers and lectures are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on the interactive calendar at www.peninsula… Continue reading

Jefferson public schools, low-income residents get break in final electrical rate hikes

Jefferson public schools, low-income residents get break in final electrical rate hikes

The Jefferson County Public Utility District has taken measures to make its electric rate hike easier for schools and low-income residents to… Continue reading

Jefferson public schools, low-income residents get break in final electrical rate hikes
LifeRing recovery network comes to Port Angeles

LifeRing recovery network comes to Port Angeles

The evening get-together is just starting. People walk into the room, eyeing the strangers who are already there. Each one takes a… Continue reading

LifeRing recovery network comes to Port Angeles
Tiny house burns in Port Townsend

Tiny house burns in Port Townsend

An early morning blaze left a transient woman without shelter after it destroyed the tiny house in which she was staying Wednesday.… Continue reading

Tiny house burns in Port Townsend

Olympic National Park to accept wilderness reservation requests later this month

PORT ANGELES ­— The Olympic National Park Wilderness Information Center will begin accepting wilderness permit reservation requests beginning Thursday, Feb. 15, for the 2018 season.… Continue reading

Navy taking comment on draft plan for land, cold-water maritime training

The U.S. Navy is hosting an open house in Port Townsend tonight to provide information on its proposed special operations training in… Continue reading

Jefferson County, Port Townsend libraries drop late fees

Jefferson County, Port Townsend libraries drop late fees

The Jefferson County Library and Port Townsend Public Library will no longer charge late fees on overdue books and movies. The Port… Continue reading

Jefferson County, Port Townsend libraries drop late fees

Application period nears for Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program grants

The state Recreation & Conservation Office will begin accepting applications for Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program grants this month. The grants are to… Continue reading

State bills tackle threats to endangered orcas

State bills tackle threats to endangered orcas

With the number of endangered orcas at a 30-year low, state lawmakers want to protect the fish-eating… Continue reading

State bills tackle threats to endangered orcas
Washington AG threatens suit over offshore drilling plans

Washington AG threatens suit over offshore drilling plans

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has said he is prepared to sue if Washington is not… Continue reading

Washington AG threatens suit over offshore drilling plans

NEWS BRIEFS: Volunteers needed for Sequim police program … and other items

The Sequim Police Department is seeking applicants for its Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program. City officials say these citizen volunteers perform important… Continue reading

Carbon tax plan advances in the state Senate

A tax on carbon emissions proposed by Gov. Jay Inslee has taken a big step forward.… Continue reading

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Read, speak, connect: Your tribes are out there

THIS KID JUNIOR is one of the great heroes of literature. Near the close of Sherman Alexie’s novel, “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time… Continue reading