Jefferson County

LETTER: Election victory doesn’t mean we should ignore abuse of power

Regarding the Aug. 3 letter “Get over it, ignoring Donald Trump’s present behavior and his abuse of power as president is not a responsible citizen’s… Continue reading

LETTER: Here are some ways you can support a Democratic Party majority

We have a president who is mentally incompetent and who is definitely an explosive danger to the sustainability of the United States and will only… Continue reading

LETTER: The normalization of our democracy’s destruction is the real crime here

There is no shame in having been fooled by someone very good at fooling people. There is shame in doing nothing about it when the… Continue reading

LETTER: To recent anti-Trump writer, I agree with your letter, if not the language

I want to let the writer of the July 16 letter to Peninsula Voices, “Trump a buffoon,” know how much I admire and agree with… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Klahowya Campground closure set to allow for work … and other items

The Klahowya Campground near the south shore of the Sol Duc River is scheduled to close for work projects on Sept.… Continue reading

Port Townsend Paper mill fire quickly extinguished

Port Townsend Paper mill fire quickly extinguished

PORT TOWNSEND — A fire quickly extinguished by the Port Townsend Paper Corp. fire brigade did minimal damage to the mill with no injuries, East Jefferson… Continue reading

Port Townsend Paper mill fire quickly extinguished

Wildfire danger high on Peninsula

Low humidity, temperatures around 80-90 degrees and now a “high” fire danger burn ban are on the forecast for the foreseeable future on the North… Continue reading

Rescued hiker in satisfactory condition after 30-foot fall

A hiker who fell 30 feet off a cliff in Olympic National Park on Thursday was listed in satisfactory condition Saturday… Continue reading

Port Townsend to review city’s code of ethics at Monday meeting

The Port Townsend City Council will consider adopting state ethics requirements and amending the city municipal code when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday. The… Continue reading

Jefferson County voters to decide on levy to create Housing Opportunity Fund

Jefferson County voters to decide on levy to create Housing Opportunity Fund

Voters in Jefferson County will decide in November if they want to create the Housing Opportunity Fund, which would be funded by… Continue reading

Jefferson County voters to decide on levy to create Housing Opportunity Fund

Forest Service approves special-use permit for Navy electronic warfare training

The U.S. Forest Service signed a special-use permit Monday allowing the Navy to begin the much-debated electronic-warfare training with mobile-emitter trucks in… Continue reading

Victoria women swim Strait from Dungeness Spit to Victoria

Victoria women swim Strait from Dungeness Spit to Victoria

Two Victoria women became the 12th and 13th people known to swim across the Strait of Juan de Fuca on Monday. Only seven… Continue reading

Victoria women swim Strait from Dungeness Spit to Victoria
MOUNTAINEERING: Port Angeles grad summits Rainier just like her great-grandmother in 1919

MOUNTAINEERING: Port Angeles grad summits Rainier just like her great-grandmother in 1919

Nearly a century’s worth of snowfall have erased the tracks made by Effie Burnard, one of the… Continue reading

MOUNTAINEERING: Port Angeles grad summits Rainier just like her great-grandmother in 1919
Smoke to stay for a while on Peninsula; B.C. fires increasing health risks

Smoke to stay for a while on Peninsula; B.C. fires increasing health risks

Smoke from British Columbia wildfires that is blanketing the North Olympic Peninsula is expected to stick around a bit longer, according to… Continue reading

Smoke to stay for a while on Peninsula; B.C. fires increasing health risks

Final count of ballots changes no outcomes in Jefferson

An updated count of Jefferson County primary votes Thursday narrowed some vote margins but didn’t change any outcomes from Tuesday’s count. Cheri… Continue reading

Jefferson voter turnout low for primary election

Quite a few voters didn’t weigh in on primary election ballots on the North Olympic Peninsula. It was the lowest turnout in years in Jefferson… Continue reading

Firefighters save dog from Port Angeles fire; two others overcome by smoke

Firefighters save dog from Port Angeles fire; two others overcome by smoke

A Port Angeles woman lost two of her three dogs after her house in Gales Addition caught fire. Firefighters reunited Sandy Fearn… Continue reading

Firefighters save dog from Port Angeles fire; two others overcome by smoke

Block party, grange anniversary, pig roast on Peninsula this weekend

EDITOR’S NOTE: This listing has been updated to correct the day of the Sequim Prairie Grange’s anniversary and the type of dinner. A block party,… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Port Angeles Ambassadors host ribbon-cuttings for three local businesses … and other items

The Port Angeles Ambassadors recently held grand opening ribbon-cuttings for three local businesses. The businesses were Sacred Roots-Kundalini Yoga, Meditation & Massage,… Continue reading

Free outdoor concerts, karaoke sing out next week

Many voices will be heard at Sequim’s annual karaoke night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, and other outdoor concerts are planned… Continue reading