Jefferson County

Peninsula graduation ceremonies set to begin today

EDITOR’S NOTE: The date of the Forks High School graduation has been corrected. Eleven North Olympic Peninsula schools will graduate students in ceremonies starting today… Continue reading

Mental health evaluation ordered for man accused in Sequim woman’s beating death

Mental health evaluation ordered for man accused in Sequim woman’s beating death

A Bainbridge Island High School junior accused of murdering a Sequim-area woman and killing her dog must undergo a mental health evaluation… Continue reading

Mental health evaluation ordered for man accused in Sequim woman’s beating death

Jefferson County commissioners award bid for Rick Tollefson Memorial Trail

The Jefferson County commissioners have approved an agreement and awarded a bid for construction on the Rick Tollefson Memorial Trail. The non-motorized… Continue reading

World War II planes to come to Peninsula with Wings of Freedom Tour

Classic World War II planes will return to the North Olympic Peninsula this month as the Wings of Freedom Tour lands in… Continue reading

Human power wins: French rowers first to cross R2AK’s first finish line

Human power wins: French rowers first to cross R2AK’s first finish line

For the first time ever, a craft operating on human power was the first to arrive in Victoria for the third annual… Continue reading

Human power wins: French rowers first to cross R2AK’s first finish line
Bodgers create strange objects for steampunk festival

Bodgers create strange objects for steampunk festival

Homemade creations big and small will be on display at this year’s Bodgers Hall for the annual Brass Screw Confederacy Steampunk Festival.… Continue reading

Bodgers create strange objects for steampunk festival

Canoe capsizes near Hood Canal Bridge

Two people ended up in the water when their motorized canoe capsized on the north side of the Hood Canal Bridge. The unidentified… Continue reading

Aspiring world-class quartet on view at Saturday performance

Aspiring world-class quartet on view at Saturday performance

After teaching a weeklong musical workshop, the award-winning Miró Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Wheeler Theater. Tickets are… Continue reading

Aspiring world-class quartet on view at Saturday performance

Book, live readings celebrate Sierra Club founder

Robert Wyss, author of “The Man Who Built the Sierra Club: A Life of Dave Brower,” will give two free readings on the North Olympic… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Gym sets weeklong open house; septic rebate program available in Clallam County

The Sequim Gym at 145 E. Washington St. will hold a weeklong open house in celebration of its new certification starting Monday. The… Continue reading

Friends Meeting Hall goes Gaelic for Monday concert

Gaelic songs, tunes and dance music will be performed at the Friends Meeting Hall on Monday. The concert of Scottish music by… Continue reading

Hiking tour, swap meet, Pride march coming up this week

A virtual hiking tour, a swap meet and a Pride march are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on… Continue reading

LETTER: A few more suggestions to make our world a better place to live

The May 25 letter to Peninsula Voices, “Global concerns,” impressed me because it is good to see people thinking about how to make the world… Continue reading

LETTER: Writer’s critique of Neal’s column misses the (funny) point

I would like to add my voice to the millions of other readers who no doubt did a double take after reading the June 2-3… Continue reading

New Old Time Chautauqua to present benefit for Hands Across the Border

The New Old Time Chautauqua will present a benefit show for the Hands Across the Border Project at the Palindrome, 1893 S.… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Hood Canal Bridge closures planned tonight and Saturday night … and other items

One-hour closures of the Hood Canal Bridge are planned between 11:59 tonight and 4 a.m. Saturday. The bridge will close several times during… Continue reading

Torrid romance plays out on Port Townsend stage starting this week

Torrid romance plays out on Port Townsend stage starting this week

A new rock opera titled “Murder Ballad” exploring the complications of love, the compromises we make and the betrayals that ultimately undo… Continue reading

Torrid romance plays out on Port Townsend stage starting this week
Culvert replacement to completely close section of Highway 20 for seven days

Culvert replacement to completely close section of Highway 20 for seven days

Traffic delays on state Highway 20 — including a full closure — are expected this month while the state Department of Transportation… Continue reading

Culvert replacement to completely close section of Highway 20 for seven days

ISSUES OF FAITH: Calling on Albert Schweitzer and his ‘stand to reason’

DISDAIN FOR SCIENCE, the splitting off of reason from religion, “fake news”! For solace and hope, I turn to the life and thought of Dr.… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend: Point Hudson development strategy needed for jetty replacement

The city council heard of the need to quickly come up with a development strategy for Point Hudson to pay for the… Continue reading