Jefferson County

LETTER: Impreach Trump to restore the integrity of our nation, presidency

How were you raised? Ever get your mouth washed out with soap for lying? Spend time in the principal’s office for bullying other students? Were… Continue reading

LETTER: True immigrants go through the process of citizenship

My great-grandparents applied for citizenship, fulfilled all the requirements and were accepted as citizens of the United States. They were true immigrants. They learned English… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Olympic Hot Springs Road closed at park boundary … and other items

Olympic National Park has closed its Elwha River area at the park boundary on Olympic Hot Springs Road. According to the park… Continue reading

States in U.S. West mark 75th anniversary of internment order

States in U.S. West mark 75th anniversary of internment order

States in the American West are marking the 75th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order… Continue reading

States in U.S. West mark 75th anniversary of internment order

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Short-term rentals on the agenda in Port Townsend

The Port Townsend City Council will give consideration to planning commission recommendations on short-term rentals when it meets Tuesday. The meeting will begin at 6:30… Continue reading

‘Success story’ for Port Angeles, Quillayute Valley school levies

‘Success story’ for Port Angeles, Quillayute Valley school levies

Marc Jackson and Diana Reaume weren’t quite banging pots and pans in celebration Wednesday and running up and down the hallways of… Continue reading

‘Success story’ for Port Angeles, Quillayute Valley school levies
Sequim School District heartened by passage of levies
Sequim School District heartened by passage of levies
Port Townsend woman in critical condition after head-on wreck with dump truck

Port Townsend woman in critical condition after head-on wreck with dump truck

A Port Townsend woman was in critical condition Wednesday after a head-on collision between a small pickup truck and a dump truck… Continue reading

Port Townsend woman in critical condition after head-on wreck with dump truck
Port Townsend debates sanctuary city status; new draft resolution to be considered later this month

Port Townsend debates sanctuary city status; new draft resolution to be considered later this month

A three-member City Council subcommittee will draft a new resolution that would, if approved, declare Port Townsend a sanctuary city. The draft… Continue reading

Port Townsend debates sanctuary city status; new draft resolution to be considered later this month
Nicolas Harper and Samantha Trone from Swan School in Port Townsend were among the 140 volunteers planting trees at Tarboo Wildlife Preserve near Quilcene on Feb 4. (Connie Gallant)

Plant-A-Thon sets record as volunteers place 6,500 trees, shrubs

Volunteers planted a record 6,500 trees and shrubs in one day during the 11th Northwest Watershed Institute Plant-A-Thon at the Tarboo Wildlife… Continue reading

Nicolas Harper and Samantha Trone from Swan School in Port Townsend were among the 140 volunteers planting trees at Tarboo Wildlife Preserve near Quilcene on Feb 4. (Connie Gallant)

Eye on Olympia: Elwha River bridge funds in transportation budget proposal

Funding for a new bridge across the Elwha River on U.S. Highway 101 west of Port Angeles has been included in the state… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare board approves Discovery Behavioral Health affiliation

Jefferson Healthcare board approves Discovery Behavioral Health affiliation

The Jefferson Healthcare board has unanimously voted in favor of affiliating the hospital with Discovery Behavioral Health, a local nonprofit and mental… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare board approves Discovery Behavioral Health affiliation
Longtime veterans advocate’s legacy to be honored Saturday

Longtime veterans advocate’s legacy to be honored Saturday

Venay Money, longtime Clallam County veterans advocate, will be remembered in a celebration Saturday. The celebration will begin at 2 p.m. at… Continue reading

Longtime veterans advocate’s legacy to be honored Saturday
Stars of Tomorrow to shine Sunday in Port Townsend

Stars of Tomorrow to shine Sunday in Port Townsend

Children from kindergartners through high school seniors will perform at the Port Townsend Kiwanis Club’s 30th annual Stars of Tomorrow show from… Continue reading

Stars of Tomorrow to shine Sunday in Port Townsend
Wine, cider, chocolate tour continues to flow for second weekend

Wine, cider, chocolate tour continues to flow for second weekend

The Olympic Peninsula Wineries’ Wine, Cider & Chocolate Tour continues for a second weekend beginning Saturday. Nine North Olympic Peninsula wineries and cideries in Port… Continue reading

Wine, cider, chocolate tour continues to flow for second weekend
Vibrant old-timey duo to play in Coyle’s Concert in Woods

Vibrant old-timey duo to play in Coyle’s Concert in Woods

Lake Toba, a duo from Eugene, Ore., will perform in the ongoing Concerts in the Woods series at 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission will… Continue reading

Vibrant old-timey duo to play in Coyle’s Concert in Woods

National park offers free entrance Monday

Olympic National Park and the U.S. Forest Service will offer free entrance and the U.S. Forest Service will waive fees at… Continue reading

From left are Duck Pond Trio members Jim Oliver, Dirk Anderson and Tony Petrillo.

AAUW-Port Townsend to host its annual silent auction Saturday

AAUW-Port Townsend will conduct its annual silent auction Saturday. The auction of new and gently used items and special experiences will be… Continue reading

From left are Duck Pond Trio members Jim Oliver, Dirk Anderson and Tony Petrillo.
Shin Yu Pai

Art, poetry fusion on tap for talk tonight in Port Townsend

Poet Shin Yu Pai will discuss what can happen when poetry and visual arts collide during a presentation at the Port Townsend… Continue reading

Shin Yu Pai

Clallam Sheriff’s Office: Scam caller impersonating sergeant

A scam caller impersonating Clallam County Sheriff’s Sgt. John Hollis has prompted the agency to release a bulletin advising citizens to hang… Continue reading