Jefferson County

ISSUES OF FAITH: Everything comes down to love, grace, God

WE TALK ABOUT unity in our country or community, but this is just a word that makes a lot of people feel better in saying,… Continue reading

LETTER: ‘Duh, Hey!’ awards go to dollar-driven entities contributing to salmon’s demise

It’s awards season again, folks. That’s the “Duh, Hey!”awards in particular. It’s been awhile, so here we go. Our first Duh, Hey! this year goes… Continue reading

LETTER: Obama’s legacy defined by Donald Trump

Obama’s legacy can be wrapped up in two words: Donald Trump. Gary Flesner, Sequim… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Alley cleanup seeks volunteers Saturday in Sequim … and other items

Rally in the Alley will focus on opportunities to clean up alleys in Sequim when the group meets from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30… Continue reading

Squirrel Butter to perform in Coyle

Squirrel Butter to perform in Coyle

Squirrel Butter will perform at Concerts in the Woods at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The concert will be at the Laurel B. Johnson Community… Continue reading

Squirrel Butter to perform in Coyle

WellHearts luncheon, tree planting among bounteous activities on Peninsula

Jefferson Healthcare’s WellHearts Luncheon and tree planting in Port Angeles are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available in the… Continue reading

Jefferson County Library director prepares to retire after two decades in post

Jefferson County Library director prepares to retire after two decades in post

Jefferson County Library Director Meredith Wagner plans to step down this year from the job she’s held for more than 20 years.… Continue reading

Jefferson County Library director prepares to retire after two decades in post
Police looking for missing Port Angeles teen

Police looking for missing Port Angeles teen

A Port Angeles mother is struggling to sleep at night as she searches for her 17-year-old daughter, Hannah Hendrickson, who was reported… Continue reading

Police looking for missing Port Angeles teen

LETTER: Lawmakers need to hold themselves to higher standard, not resort to childishness

It is despicable and beneath being a senator or representative to engage in childish endeavors and disrespect to the office of the president and the… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Living Legends’ ‘Seasons’ stages tonight in Port Angeles … and other items

The Living Legends “Seasons” show is tonight. Dances, songs and authentic Latin American, Native American and Polynesian costumes combine in the show… Continue reading

Three-county summit takes on region’s opioid epidemic

Three-county summit takes on region’s opioid epidemic

An estimated 974 injection heroin users in Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap counties want help, a researcher told some 300 professionals who attended the… Continue reading

Three-county summit takes on region’s opioid epidemic

Navy pier pile installation to begin today at Ediz Hook

Piles will be installed beginning today for the new $25.6 million Navy pier project on Ediz Hook, the Navy said this week,… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center eyes design of $7.9 million cancer center expansion

Olympic Medical Center eyes design of $7.9 million cancer center expansion

Olympic Medical Center is preparing to move forward with an estimated $7.9 million expansion of its cancer center in Sequim. The OMC hospital… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center eyes design of $7.9 million cancer center expansion

Marketing strategy for Port Townsend: Highlighting the month for lovers

February is the month for lovers. Port Townsend’s marketing strategy for the offseason for tourism from November through February has focused on… Continue reading

Volunteers report trees illegally cut at Indian Island County Park

Volunteers report trees illegally cut at Indian Island County Park

Jefferson County officials and volunteers have found trees illegally cut and taken from Indian Island County Park in Port Hadlock and are… Continue reading

Volunteers report trees illegally cut at Indian Island County Park

FROM A WRITER’S NOTEBOOK: Serenity in accepting things as they are

AT FIRST, IT just felt like a crazy new year. It took me awhile to realize it is something else, too. Demi pointe: supporting your… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Tickets available for WellHearts luncheon Friday in Port Townsend … and other items

Advance tickets are available for the Jefferson Healthcare Foundation’s second annual WellHearts Luncheon this Friday. The luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m.… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: A saga of mice and me

I CONSIDER MYSELF a humane person. I brake for crows. I swerve to miss squirrels who employ the practice of using automobiles to crush spruce… Continue reading

Washington first state to sue Trump over immigration order

Washington first state to sue Trump over immigration order

The state attorney general declared Monday that he was suing President Donald Trump over his temporary ban… Continue reading

Washington first state to sue Trump over immigration order

Brinnon man held on assault charges; deputy suffers minor injuries in alleged attack

A Brinnon man was charged Monday with two counts of first-degree assault with a deadly weapon after prosecutors said he attacked a… Continue reading