Jefferson County

LETTER: AmeriCorps program provides essential services for local marine science center

Having served as a volunteer at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, I was profoundly saddened to learn that the AmeriCorps program is on our… Continue reading

LETTER: Pat Neal not afraid to tell it like it is, mainly about fish and wildlife management

Peninsula Daily News Wednesday columnist Pat Neal is one of a kind. He tells it like it is and is mostly right about the way… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Chimacum schools to host special meeting today … and other items

The Chimacum School District will hold a special meeting from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. The meeting will take place at… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Another round of stupefying rules

IT WAS ANOTHER tough week in the news: The 2017 Washington state fishing rules were finally printed. I know what you’re thinking. Hasn’t it been… Continue reading

Revenue projections for Washington slightly up

As lawmakers head toward a third overtime legislative session, they received updated revenue numbers Tuesday that… Continue reading

National foundation seeks proposals for orca grants

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is seeking proposals for grants for orca protection. The Killer Whale Research and Conservation Program was… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Agreement reunion today in Olympia … and other items

Today, the Olympic Region office of the state Department of Natural Resources will coordinate a reunion of several original members of the Timber,… Continue reading

San Juan County officials consider how to protect orcas

San Juan County officials are brainstorming local ways to protect Southern resident killer whales.… Continue reading

Lawmakers swamped with anti-tax emails, form letters

“My office has received more than 600 identical emails from constituents,” wrote Sen. Kevin Van de Wege, D-Sequim, via email this week. All… Continue reading

Port Townsend auto repair shop burns on Cape George Road

Port Townsend auto repair shop burns on Cape George Road

An auto repair and sales shop in Port Townsend went up in flames Saturday after someone lit a cigarette in a room… Continue reading

Port Townsend auto repair shop burns on Cape George Road
Naval Magazine Indian Island to conduct change of command ceremony

Naval Magazine Indian Island to conduct change of command ceremony

Cmdr. Nick Vande Griend, commanding officer of Naval Magazine Indian Island will turn over command to Cmdr. Rocky Pulley on June 29.… Continue reading

Naval Magazine Indian Island to conduct change of command ceremony
New housing unveiled at Camp Beausite in Chimacum

New housing unveiled at Camp Beausite in Chimacum

More than 50 people — including board members, volunteers, families, past and new campers, former counselors and other officials from Jefferson and Clallam… Continue reading

New housing unveiled at Camp Beausite in Chimacum

Port Townsend to celebrate international Make Music Day

On the longest day of the year, Port Townsend will meet in downtown buildings, outdoor locales and other public spaces for one… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Port Angeles Coast Guard crew airlifts patient … and other items

A Coast Guard aircrew conducted a medical evacuation of an ill man from the cruise ship MS Amsterdam, which was off the… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: City council candidate drops out … and other items

Bill Paul, the Forks-area Clallam County Fire District 1 fire chief, has dropped out of the race for Forks City Council Position 3,… Continue reading

Boats trailing in to Race to Alaska finish line

Boats trailing in to Race to Alaska finish line

Three teams have completed the third annual Race to Alaska, but 27 more are still making their way up the coast after… Continue reading

Boats trailing in to Race to Alaska finish line
YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Lions repeats as Cal Ripken champs … other title game recaps
YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Lions repeats as Cal Ripken champs … other title game recaps

Fire breaks out on Cape George Road

Multiple fire districts have been called to a fire on Cape George Road. John Merchant, who lives at 2580 Cape George Road,… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: How to ‘share the wealth’ of your bounteous blooms

IN JUST TWO days (Tuesday at 9:24 p.m. Pacific time), summer (finally) begins. It is the solstice, and for many of us, it is about… Continue reading

BACK WHEN: How Capt. Morgan helped shape Port Townsend

BACK WHEN: How Capt. Morgan helped shape Port Townsend

MORGAN HILL IN Port Townsend is named for the man who was one of the city’s earliest property developers, Capt. Henry E. Morgan. Between 1858,… Continue reading

BACK WHEN: How Capt. Morgan helped shape Port Townsend