Jefferson County

NEWS BRIEFS: Drink and Draw event set Thursday … and other items

Drink and Draw, a free event for all ages, is planned at 7 p.m. Thursday. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. at… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: A short history of tourists

NOW THAT THE tourists are finally here it’s easy to remember why we put a season on them. From the acidified ocean to the melting… Continue reading

Jefferson County celebrations fete the Fourth

Celebrations in Jefferson County today will mark the Fourth of July. The third annual “Old School” 4th of July will be from 4 p.m. to… Continue reading

Jefferson PUD plans next tree trimming project

Jefferson County Public Utility District crews soon will trim trees along Beaver Valley Road, Rhody Drive to Ness Corner Road and all… Continue reading

Study links at-risk orcas’ failed pregnancies to scarce food

Study links at-risk orcas’ failed pregnancies to scarce food

Endangered orcas that frequent the inland waters of Washington state are having pregnancy problems because they cannot… Continue reading

Study links at-risk orcas’ failed pregnancies to scarce food
Port Townsend start-up tops Silicon Valley business competition

Port Townsend start-up tops Silicon Valley business competition

A Port Townsend start-up that connects local growers to local customers won first place at the Silicon Valley Business Plan Competition. In… Continue reading

Port Townsend start-up tops Silicon Valley business competition

Occupants suffer minor injuries after vehicle strikes three elk; animals killed

A Jeep Grand Cherokee’s occupants were mostly unharmed after the vehicle struck and killed three elk that were in the road late… Continue reading

Port Townsend man unharmed in fire that destroyed home

Port Townsend man unharmed in fire that destroyed home

A Port Townsend man escaped uninjured after his home caught fire early Sunday morning. The man awoke to his home, on the… Continue reading

Port Townsend man unharmed in fire that destroyed home

Cantwell sets town hall meetings; free tickets required for the themed discussions

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell plans three town hall meetings in Seattle this week. Cantwell, D-Mountlake Terrace, will host town halls Wednesday, Friday and… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Coast Guard crew rescues PA teen girl; Clallam County Sheriff’s Office achieves reaccreditation

A U.S. Coast Guard crew from Port Angeles helped a 17-year-old girl after she fell 100 feet while hiking near the… Continue reading

From left, Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia; Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville; Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn; and Sen. Randi Becker, R-Eatonville, confer on the Senate floor Friday at the Capitol in Olympia. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

Governor sign $43.7 billion budget, avoids partial shutdown

With less than an hour to spare, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a new two-year, $43.7 billion… Continue reading

From left, Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia; Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville; Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn; and Sen. Randi Becker, R-Eatonville, confer on the Senate floor Friday at the Capitol in Olympia. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

New state mental health budget ‘doesn’t look promising’

The state’s latest budget plan falls far short of what’s needed to fix the state’s floundering mental… Continue reading

Neighbors speak at hearing about pot grow plans on Marrowstone Island

Neighbors speak at hearing about pot grow plans on Marrowstone Island

A public hearing on a proposed marijuana growing and processing operation on Marrowstone Island included hours of testimony against the operation by… Continue reading

Neighbors speak at hearing about pot grow plans on Marrowstone Island
Command changes at Naval Magazine Indian Island

Command changes at Naval Magazine Indian Island

Cmdr. Nick Vande Griend turned over command of Naval Magazine Indian Island to Cmdr. Rocky Pulley on Thursday. Vande Griend turned over… Continue reading

Command changes at Naval Magazine Indian Island

A GROWING CONCERN: Greek heritage spices up Mediterranean herbs

WELL, HERE WE are, into July already. This is the month of the Peninsula’s largest festival, a botanical one at that (Lavender Weekend is July… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: Growing numbers of osprey indicative of better habitat, food availability

NEWLY FLEDGED BIRDS mean more and more action from late spring to midsummer. Later this month, the cries of young osprey will make things interesting… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Twice-monthly luncheon meetings are held on the first Monday at noon at the Port Townsend Elks Lodge, 555 Otto… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Divorced? You could be eligible for ex-spouse benefits

I’VE JUST DISCOVERED that I completely missed a national designation a few months back. Of course, a reasonable case could be made to the point… Continue reading

LETTER: While Trump being criticized, important issues taking a back seat

Wow. We have hot letters to the Peninsula Daily News kicking President Donald Trump’s behind. Possibly it is time for these people to listen to… Continue reading

W. Ron Allen

LETTER: Yes, the Redskins name is offensive to us tribal members; please understand why

As chairman and CEO of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, I feel compelled to respond to the June 22 letter to Peninsula Voices, “Redskins history.” It… Continue reading

W. Ron Allen