Jefferson County

Free community Thanksgiving feasts planned in Chimacum, Brinnon today

Free community feasts are planned in Jefferson County today. In Chimacum, volunteers will serve a turkey dinner with all the trimmings from noon to 3… Continue reading

GEO Group seeks dismissal of lawsuit over detainee pay

A federal judge is considering whether to throw out two lawsuits, including one by the state of… Continue reading

Port Angeles woman tells of suicide attempt, offers to talk with those who want to kill themselves

Port Angeles woman tells of suicide attempt, offers to talk with those who want to kill themselves

A scar on Michelle Fox’s chest serves as a reminder of the darkest day in her life: the day she shot herself… Continue reading

Port Angeles woman tells of suicide attempt, offers to talk with those who want to kill themselves

DOT: State Highway 112 reopens after flooding closure

State Highway 112 reopened this morning after being closed by flooding Tuesday near Pillar Point Road. The rising waters closed Highway 112 in… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council takes dive into budget; plan approved on first reading

The Port Townsend City Council has unanimously approved the first reading of the 2018 city budget after a public hearing. Councilwoman Michelle… Continue reading

Thanksgiving comes early at two Peninsula sites

Thanksgiving comes early at two Peninsula sites

Two free community Thanksgiving feasts on the North Olympic Peninsula are scheduled on Thanksgiving eve. The Salvation Army in Port Angeles will serve a free… Continue reading

Thanksgiving comes early at two Peninsula sites
Donated turkeys unloaded for Port Townsend Food Bank

Donated turkeys unloaded for Port Townsend Food Bank

Grey Wolf Ranch residents helped unload 350 turkeys, donated by Arrow Lumber & Hardware, at the Port Townsend Food Bank in preparation… Continue reading

Donated turkeys unloaded for Port Townsend Food Bank
Study finds host of predators depleting salmon for southern resident orcas

Study finds host of predators depleting salmon for southern resident orcas

Harbor seals, sea lions and some fish-eating orcas have been rebounding along the Northeast Pacific Ocean in… Continue reading

Study finds host of predators depleting salmon for southern resident orcas

Strait Shot sees decrease in ridership in October, but many say they plan to ride again

Clallam Transit’s new bus route to Bainbridge Island saw a drop in ridership in October, averaging 7.2 boardings per departure for the… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioners approve 1 percent increases for 2018

Jefferson County commissioners approve 1 percent increases for 2018

The Jefferson County Commissioners voted unanimously to authorize 1 percent increases for the general fund, road fund and conservation futures fund levies… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioners approve 1 percent increases for 2018

Free community Thanksgiving feasts set on Peninsula

Two community feasts on the North Olympic Peninsula will celebrate Thanksgiving with a free meal the day before. On Thanksgiving Eve, the Salvation Army in… Continue reading

Brinnon Food Bank featured in WhyHunger video

Brinnon Food Bank featured in WhyHunger video

The Brinnon Food Bank was featured on the WhyHunger website as an example of how food banks serve their community through partnerships with… Continue reading

Brinnon Food Bank featured in WhyHunger video

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Port Angeles campground earns president’s award … and other items

The Olympic Peninsula-Port Angeles Kampgrounds of America Campground earned the 2018 KOA President’s Award. The award was presented during KOA’s annual International… Continue reading

County commissioners schedule outreach meetings

Jefferson County commissioners will host community outreach meetings across East Jefferson County, starting in Chimacum this week. County commissioners and County Administrator Phillip… Continue reading

Lawsuit filed after fall from Ferris wheel

Lawsuit filed after fall from Ferris wheel

Port Townsend family members who fell from a Ferris wheel during the Rhododendron Festival have filed a lawsuit in Jefferson County Superior… Continue reading

Lawsuit filed after fall from Ferris wheel

Port Angeles Coast Guard crew assists wind surfers

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew from Air Station Port Angeles located and hoisted one of two missing wind surfers Sunday afternoon. A… Continue reading

LETTER: Americans agree to founding principles

With reference to “GOP at war,” and “Protecting speech,” (PDN, Nov. 12): Oh, the irony. We just celebrated Veterans Day and today, we are treated… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Port of Port Angeles to consider budget Tuesday … and other items

Port of Port Angeles commissioners will consider approving a 2018 budget as well as a 1 percent increase in its property tax… Continue reading

Port Orchard business wins edg3 Fund prize; finalists include three from North Olympic Peninsula

When partners Suanne Martin Smith and Paul Robinson opened their Home Made Cafe on Friday for breakfast,… Continue reading

Washington Legislature argues most records exempt under law

Attorneys for the state Legislature have argued in a filing that lawmakers pointedly exempted most of… Continue reading