Jefferson County

Death penalty repeal bill not expected to advance

Death penalty repeal bill not expected to advance

An effort to abolish the death penalty in Washington state got a new push this year… Continue reading

Death penalty repeal bill not expected to advance

LETTER: Jews fleeing Nazis didn’t shirk their duty by leaving homeland, and neither are Syrian refugees

Immigrants fleeing their homeland will become a burden, and many harbor an intent to harm the United States. Closing our borders will force those fleeing… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Don’t get suckered in by sunshine

IT WAS DAYLIGHT on the river. Something had gone terribly wrong. Maybe it was just the old guide instincts kicking in, but it seemed like… Continue reading

Search called off for fishermen aboard a crabbing in Bering Sea

The search has been called off for the six veteran fishermen aboard a crabbing boat missing in the icy,… Continue reading

State bills seek to buffer potential repeal of health care law

State bills seek to buffer potential repeal of health care law

Democrats in Washington state want to make sure that even if national Republicans and President Donald… Continue reading

State bills seek to buffer potential repeal of health care law
Mental health services could be under Jefferson Healthcare by end of year

Mental health services could be under Jefferson Healthcare by end of year

Mental health care in East Jefferson County, currently run by Discovery Behavioral Health, could be under the umbrella of Jefferson Healthcare by… Continue reading

Mental health services could be under Jefferson Healthcare by end of year

Judge says Trump travel ban case can proceed in lower court

A lawsuit by Washington state and Minnesota challenging President Donald Trump’s travel ban will proceed as an… Continue reading

Dozens gather in Port Townsend for protest against raids, deportation

Dozens gather in Port Townsend for protest against raids, deportation

More than 60 people gathered outside the Port Townsend post office to show support for immigrants and to protest President Donald Trump’s… Continue reading

Dozens gather in Port Townsend for protest against raids, deportation

NEWS BRIEFS: Fire destroys vehicle in Port Ludlow … and other items

A driver managed to escape uninjured from a car fire that engulfed her vehicle Sunday. Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue responded to… Continue reading

Pastor, rabbi, imam speak of interfaith spirituality in ‘Amigos’ presentation

Pastor, rabbi, imam speak of interfaith spirituality in ‘Amigos’ presentation

An imam, a pastor and a rabbi walked into a church. “We Jews are the chosen people,” the rabbi, Ted Falcon, of… Continue reading

Pastor, rabbi, imam speak of interfaith spirituality in ‘Amigos’ presentation

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Port Townsend to consider welcoming city resolution

The Port Townsend City Council will discuss a proposed resolution for declaring Port Townsend a welcoming city when it meets Monday. The meeting will begin… Continue reading

Festival pageant, bingo, travel talks on Peninsula this weekend

The Sequim Irrigation Festival Pageant, bingo games and talks on travels are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available in… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Evenings with authors start Tuesday in PT … and other items

Goddard College’s Port Townsend campus and Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program will host a pair of readings and receptions… Continue reading

Anti-abortion activists, counter-protesters rally around U.S.

Anti-abortion activists, counter-protesters rally around U.S.

By Gene Johnson The Associated Press Anti-abortion activists emboldened by the new administration of President Donald Trump staged rallies around the country Saturday calling for… Continue reading

Anti-abortion activists, counter-protesters rally around U.S.

BIRD WATCH: ‘Last chance’ for eagle viewing coincides with month of Valentine’s

VALENTINES AND EAGLES are a strange combination, but in February, thoughts of both are in many minds. Bald eagles are thinking about nesting. It won’t… Continue reading

Chimacum voters to weigh in on levy proposal

Chimacum School Superintendent Rick Thompson is optimistic that voters will approve a four-year educational maintenance and operation levy Tuesday — but he’s not… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Monthly luncheon meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:15 a.m. in the second-floor… Continue reading

Group in Port Townsend stands against Dakota Access Pipeline

Group in Port Townsend stands against Dakota Access Pipeline

More than 30 people protested along Sims Way in Port Townsend on Saturday, urging people to divest their money from Wells Fargo… Continue reading

Group in Port Townsend stands against Dakota Access Pipeline