SKWIM Toastmasters set open house

Life

SKWIM Toastmasters set open house

SEQUIM — Time to speak up — or get a little help in doing so.

Native American activists rally in Olympia

Politics

Native American activists rally in Olympia

By Alex Visser

State lawmakers consider a bill to raise the legal tobacco age

Politics

State lawmakers consider a bill to raise the legal tobacco age

By Taylor McAvoy

Business

Jobless rates rise slightly on Peninsula

Unemployment rates were up slightly in Clallam and Jefferson counties last month, state officials said.

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hires new director

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Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hires new director

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Chamber has hired an Arizona woman as its new executive director, effective…

Quilcene seeks new school superintendent

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Quilcene seeks new school superintendent

QUILCENE — Quilcene School District is searching for a new superintendent after its school board decided not to…

Portion of West Uncas Road to be closed for several months during bridge construction

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Portion of West Uncas Road to be closed for several months during bridge construction

PORT TOWNSEND — A portion of West Uncas Road will be closed for several months starting June 1…

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Port Townsend council looks at possible annexation into fire district

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend City Council discussed a possible ballot measure proposing the city be annexed…

News

NEWS: Port Angeles School Board set to meet … and other items

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles School Board will hold an executive session to evaluate the qualifications of…

Young women shine in Peninsula-wide music competition

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Young women shine in Peninsula-wide music competition

PORT ANGELES — With a little-known piece from a female composer, Lauren Waldron wowed the judges.

News

NEWS BRIEFS: Scholarship applications available … and other items

PORT ANGELES — The Peninsula College Foundation announced that it has nearly 70 scholarships totaling more than $100,000…

Jefferson commissioners worry over military, land-use bills

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Jefferson commissioners worry over military, land-use bills

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners expressed concern Monday over state legislation they said would allow commanders of…

News

Meeting set to discuss potential for this year’s Quilcene Fair

QUILCENE — The Quilcene Fair and Parade might happen this year after all, though nothing is set in…

WEST END NEIGHBOR: West Enders seek warm meals, generators and water

Opinion

WEST END NEIGHBOR: West Enders seek warm meals, generators and water

THE POWER GOING out was fairly predictable, given the stormy weather Saturday night and early Sunday morning.

News

Alaska hit by 7.9 earthquake; tsunami warning canceled

By Mark Thiessen and Becky Bohrer

All services in Olympic National Park now open after shutdown

News

All services in Olympic National Park now open after shutdown

PORT ANGELES — Olympic National Park has resumed regular operations now that President Donald Trump has signed a…

News

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigating reported suicide by fire

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an 18-year-old man at Gray…

News

NEWS BRIEFS: Brinnon parks meeting set Wednesday … and other items

BRINNON — The Brinnon Parks & Recreation commission will consider exploring a partnership with the Pleasant Harbor Marina…

News

Port Townsend lodging tax funds allocated; lack of application process questioned

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend City Council unanimously approved $557,338 in lodging tax funding for this year,…

‘See people live again’: Peninsula wig craftsman transforms clients

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‘See people live again’: Peninsula wig craftsman transforms clients

PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Townsend man who spent much of his career handcrafting hair pieces for bigwigs…