Jefferson County

LETTER: Make America great again? Not with Trump in office

The Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties estimates that President Donald Trump’s proposal for a 20 percent tariff on imported Canadian lumber will… Continue reading

Clallam program in need of volunteer advocates for children

Clallam program in need of volunteer advocates for children

About two-thirds of kids going through family court proceedings in Clallam County do not have a Court Appointed Special Advocate to represent… Continue reading

Clallam program in need of volunteer advocates for children
In mutation of classic and modern, circus sideshow planned Thursday in Port Townsend

In mutation of classic and modern, circus sideshow planned Thursday in Port Townsend

The Hilltop Tavern will host the Squidling Bros., a Philadelphia-based circus sideshow act, and the Caravan of Creeps on Thursday night for… Continue reading

In mutation of classic and modern, circus sideshow planned Thursday in Port Townsend

Chimacum students to present comedic version of Snow White

The Chimacum High School Drama Performance Club will present “Snow White and the 7½ Dwarfs” one weekend only beginning Thursday. The play will… Continue reading

LETTER: PDN’s coverage severely lacking on breadth of Celebration of Science event

On Earth Day, April 22, I took part in a wonderful Celebration of Science on the Port Angeles waterfront. An all-volunteer, free event, it featured… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Green crab Dungeness’ newest tormenter

IT WAS ANOTHER tough week in the news for our environment. The recent discovery of “invasive” European green crabs (“European Green Crab Found In Dungeness… Continue reading

Port Townsend businesses display student artwork in Art Wave

Port Townsend businesses display student artwork in Art Wave

The Port Townsend Main Street program is celebrating the creativity of area children and raising money for local arts programs through its… Continue reading

Port Townsend businesses display student artwork in Art Wave
Smoke detectors that talk offered free to Clallam Fire District No. 2 residents

Smoke detectors that talk offered free to Clallam Fire District No. 2 residents

Free, talking smoke and carbon monoxide alarms — freely installed as well — are available from Clallam Fire District No. 2 to… Continue reading

Smoke detectors that talk offered free to Clallam Fire District No. 2 residents
Soggy day slows but can’t stop first May Day Bike Fest in Port Townsend

Soggy day slows but can’t stop first May Day Bike Fest in Port Townsend

A handful of riders came out Monday despite the rain to kick off National Bike Month with a ride around Port Townsend’s… Continue reading

Soggy day slows but can’t stop first May Day Bike Fest in Port Townsend
Big May day crowds in Seattle, Portland

Big May day crowds in Seattle, Portland

Chanting “Stand up, fight back,” hundreds of people marched through downtown Seattle Monday to… Continue reading

Big May day crowds in Seattle, Portland

NEWS BRIEFS: Clallam PUD offices closed Wednesday … and other items

The Clallam County Public Utility District’s offices will be closed Wednesday for an all-employee meeting. The offices will reopen Thursday morning, according to… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: A story to tell under the ashes

WEST END NEIGHBOR: A story to tell under the ashes

THERE ARE TIMES when setting something ablaze seems like a good solution. Flames also draw people’s attention. So when Sandy Floe decided to set fire… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: A story to tell under the ashes

EYE ON OLYMPIA: Bill attempts to break deadlock

The state Legislature officially started a special session last Monday but there hasn’t been much of the expected negotiations about funding public education… Continue reading

Robotic fruit pickers eyed for state’s fruit orchards

Robotic fruit pickers eyed for state’s fruit orchards

Harvesting Washington state’s vast fruit orchards each year requires thousands of farm workers, and many of… Continue reading

Robotic fruit pickers eyed for state’s fruit orchards

Clallam, Jefferson to test tsunami sirens today

Clallam and Jefferson counties will test their all hazard alert broadcast (AHAB) sirens today as part of their tsunami-readiness programs. The Winchester chimes are scheduled… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Rotarians give $2,300 to Feiro in PA … and other items

The Port Angeles Noon Rotary Club recently donated $2,300 to the Feiro Marine Life Center. Noon Rotary foundation director Austin Lee and… Continue reading

Chair: Jefferson County Democrats see increased participation

Chair: Jefferson County Democrats see increased participation

The Jefferson County Democrats are seeing an uptick in participation, said the newly elected chairman. Former Vice Chair Marty Gilmore, who was… Continue reading

Chair: Jefferson County Democrats see increased participation
Invasive European green crab found in Dungeness Bay

Invasive European green crab found in Dungeness Bay

An invasive crab species scientists and locals feared to find on the North Olympic Peninsula was discovered in traps last week in Dungeness… Continue reading

Invasive European green crab found in Dungeness Bay
Not giving up: Father continues search for missing son near Sol Duc

Not giving up: Father continues search for missing son near Sol Duc

The father of a 22-year-old man who disappeared near the Sol Duc River 22 days ago is continuing to look for… Continue reading

Not giving up: Father continues search for missing son near Sol Duc
Port Townsend eighth-graders collect data for water study

Port Townsend eighth-graders collect data for water study

Eighth-graders from Blue Heron Middle School combed the beaches of Indian Island on Thursday collecting water samples and counting marine life for… Continue reading

Port Townsend eighth-graders collect data for water study