Jefferson County

UPDATE: Port Angeles motorcyclist airlifted from wreck near Hood Canal Bridge

A Port Angeles woman was flown to Harborview Medical Center on Sunday afternoon after her motorcycle rear-ended a Jeep Cherokee on state… Continue reading

American Revolutionary War re-enactor Dennis LeMay of San Diego, Calif., left, oversees a collection of troops in a firearms drill Friday at the third annual Northwest Colonial Festival at the George Washington Inn near Agnew. The event, which continues today from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., features a collection of re-enactors demonstrating a variety of activities, including life in the 1700s while focusing on the April 19, 1775, “Skirmish on Lexington Green” and the “Battle for Concord Bridge.” (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Northwest Colonial Festival bursts into life at historic George Washington Inn

The third annual Northwest Colonial Festival will wrap today with two landmark events that occurred April 19, 1775: the skirmish on Lexington… Continue reading

American Revolutionary War re-enactor Dennis LeMay of San Diego, Calif., left, oversees a collection of troops in a firearms drill Friday at the third annual Northwest Colonial Festival at the George Washington Inn near Agnew. The event, which continues today from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., features a collection of re-enactors demonstrating a variety of activities, including life in the 1700s while focusing on the April 19, 1775, “Skirmish on Lexington Green” and the “Battle for Concord Bridge.” (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Shake it up a little with these tips

WE’RE NEARLY HALFWAY through August, and school’s start looms. I’ve heard a lot of folks getting tensed up that summer is close to being over.… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: Species’ introduction heralds change for non-native country

THE IRRITATION SOME experience when a crowing rooster greets the dawn is being directed at another avian vocalist. Eurasian collared-doves begin “cooing” at first light.… Continue reading

Bridge closure canceled

Tonight’s scheduled closure of the Hood Canal Bridge has been canceled. Additional night closures — which have been from 11 p.m.to 4 a.m.… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive (off… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Remember: Age is just a number

TODAY IS MY birthday (thank you, thank you very much), and I must confess that I hadn’t anticipated that turning 24 would be such a… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Be cautious of starting fires

HORSEPLAY: Be cautious of starting fires

WE MIGHT BE roasting in this heat, but thankfully we’re not toasting from a wildfire. Still, as Western Washington broke the record for most consecutive… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Be cautious of starting fires

LETTER: Hearing the Navy jets training overhead, I feel comforted

When I hear the jets going over our area, I am glad because I know they are for the protection of our country. Marlene Hanson,… Continue reading

LETTER: What’s wrong with Trump’s steady leadership? He’s doing everything right

Thank God for Trump and his policies to get America on the right track after eight years of dismal leadership. I am thankful he is… Continue reading

Motorcyclist in satisfactory condition after wreck near Quilcene

A Shelton motorcyclist was listed in satisfactory condition at Harborview Medical Center on Saturday after a three-vehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 101. Timothy… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Outage in Clallam County knocks out power to about 520 … and other items

About 520 people in Forks, Quillayute, La Push and surrounding areas were out of power for about 30 minutes Friday. The Clallam County PUD’s power… Continue reading

One-boat service returns; damaged MV Salish expected to be out until end of August

One-boat service returns; damaged MV Salish expected to be out until end of August

The Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry route will revert to one-boat service Monday. The MV Salish, which ran aground trying to enter Keystone Harbor… Continue reading

One-boat service returns; damaged MV Salish expected to be out until end of August

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Finger foods to beat the heat

GROWING UP AS an only child with a single mother, we often had what we called “Snackens” for dinner. What seemed to be a special… Continue reading

Seahawk Sherman fuels foster donation

Seahawk Sherman fuels foster donation

Seahawk cornerback Richard Sherman has got ’em covered — and we’re talking local youths, not wide receivers. Blanket Coverage, the Richard Sherman Family… Continue reading

Seahawk Sherman fuels foster donation
OUTDOORS: Make your voices heard on mountain goats

OUTDOORS: Make your voices heard on mountain goats

If you want to get in your say about culling mountain goats in Olympic National Park, Tuesday is your best opportunity to be heard. Olympic… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Make your voices heard on mountain goats

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Port Townsend council to discuss housing, audit

The Port Townsend City Council will cover affordable housing tasking, midyear financial briefings, a review of the 2016 audit and LED street lighting when it… Continue reading

Two-boat service out of Port Townsend restored for weekend — but may be back to one boat after that while Salish repaired

Two-boat service out of Port Townsend restored for weekend — but may be back to one boat after that while Salish repaired

Two-boat service will be restored for the route between Port Townsend and Whidbey Island for the weekend. The ferry route between Port… Continue reading

Two-boat service out of Port Townsend restored for weekend — but may be back to one boat after that while Salish repaired
Emergency responders, volunteers practice with sea plane

Emergency responders, volunteers practice with sea plane

Jefferson County officials, emergency responders and area volunteers came together for a drill Wednesday for using sea planes to transport people after… Continue reading

Emergency responders, volunteers practice with sea plane

Port Townsend council committee will seek more public input on ethics rules

The Port Townsend City Council has postponed action on changes to its code of ethics until it hears more public input. The… Continue reading