Jefferson County

Coastal Cleanup Saturday to scrub up beaches

Coastal Cleanup Saturday to scrub up beaches

During the past 10 years, the annual Washington Coast Cleanup, scheduled this year for Saturday, has collected a long list of heroes. Among them is… Continue reading

Coastal Cleanup Saturday to scrub up beaches

Tribes sue Coast Guard over tanker traffic’s risk to orcas

The Tulalip and Suquamish tribes are suing the Coast Guard, alleging a failure to protect endangered orcas from the risk… Continue reading

Artists create from pieces of historic schooner

A Seattle Metals Guild exhibition at the Northwind Arts Center will highlight jewelry and sculpture created from pieces of a demolished historic… Continue reading

Brinnon to celebrate Loyalty Day today

The Brinnon VFW Loyalty Day celebration will be held in front of the Halfway House Restaurant at 1 p.m. today. The community is… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s two historic house museums will open for the summer season Monday. The Rothschild House and the Commanding Officer’s Quarters, seen here, are both owned by Washington State Parks and managed by the Jefferson County Historical Society.

Historic Port Townsend museums open for the season Monday

Two historic house museums — the Rothschild House and Commanding Officer’s Quarters in Port Townsend and at Fort Worden State Park —… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s two historic house museums will open for the summer season Monday. The Rothschild House and the Commanding Officer’s Quarters, seen here, are both owned by Washington State Parks and managed by the Jefferson County Historical Society.

ISSUES OF FAITH: God changed everything for us with Easter

In a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Alternating traffic expected Wednesday on Highway 101 at Elwha bridge … and other items

One-way alternating traffic is expected between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Elwha River bridge on U.S. Highway 101 west… Continue reading

Peninsula wine, cider, cheese dished up this weekend

Have you had enough of our signature Northwest liquid sunshine? The self-guided Olympic Peninsula Wine, Cider &Cheese Tour will warm up residents and visitors alike… Continue reading

Plant sale, tree giveaway among weekend activities

A plant sale, a tree giveaway and a benefit concert are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on the… Continue reading

Port Townsend to celebrate National Bike Month

Port Townsend to celebrate National Bike Month

Singers in the Rain to perform fan favorites at Sunday concert

Singers in the Rain, a men’s choral group, will present a special concert at 4 p.m. Sunday. The concert will be at… Continue reading

Court of Appeals supports hatchery fish in Elwha River in decision

Court of Appeals supports hatchery fish in Elwha River in decision

Hatchery fish can continue playing their disputed role in the largest dam removal and salmonid recovery project in U.S. history, a federal… Continue reading

Court of Appeals supports hatchery fish in Elwha River in decision
Volunteers can scour Peninsula beaches at cleanups Saturday

Volunteers can scour Peninsula beaches at cleanups Saturday

Some 1,200 volunteers had signed up by Wednesday to help clear trash from about 50 beaches on the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the… Continue reading

Volunteers can scour Peninsula beaches at cleanups Saturday
Access to Hurricane Ridge set for Friday, weather permitting

Access to Hurricane Ridge set for Friday, weather permitting

After a monthlong hiatus, Hurricane Ridge Road and its chalet-like visitor center will be reopened Friday, weather and road conditions permitting, acting… Continue reading

Access to Hurricane Ridge set for Friday, weather permitting
Boat three years in the making to be launched Friday in Port Townsend

Boat three years in the making to be launched Friday in Port Townsend

The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding’s Sea Beast, a 36-foot wooden boat that took more than three years to build, will make… Continue reading

Boat three years in the making to be launched Friday in Port Townsend

Water quality evaluation leads to commerical shellfish harvest restrictions

Commercial shellfish harvesting has been restricted on the Hood Canal near the Duckabush River in East Jefferson County after an annual evaluation of… Continue reading

Peninsula employment up

Unemployment rates dipped on the North Olympic Peninsula for the second time in as many months in March, state officials said. Clallam County unemployment fell… Continue reading

LETTER: Uninsured drivers make the rest of us pay

I wonder if you think as highly of uninsured drivers as I do. On April 21, I was hit by another car in the Safeway… Continue reading

New bridge eyed between Marrowstone, Indian islands

New bridge eyed between Marrowstone, Indian islands

Jefferson County officials have teamed up with the North Olympic Salmon Coalition to remove a land bridge connecting Indian and Marrowstone islands… Continue reading

New bridge eyed between Marrowstone, Indian islands
Recovered bald eagle released, reunited with mate near Port Angeles

Recovered bald eagle released, reunited with mate near Port Angeles

Sparky, the bald eagle electrocuted last month by a 7,200-volt power line west of Port Angeles, has been released back to the… Continue reading

Recovered bald eagle released, reunited with mate near Port Angeles