Jefferson County

LETTER: U.S. government wasn’t founded on Christianity

The government of the United States “is not in any sense founded on the Christian religion,” President John Adams declared in the Treaty of Tripoli… Continue reading

LETTER: View the election as a means to come together, not engender division

If we see the election in terms of winners and losers, we miss the point of how a representative democracy is designed to work. Elected… Continue reading

National forest Christmas tree permits on sale Monday

National Forest Service Christmas tree permits go on sale Monday — but fourth-graders can get a permit for their families for… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Coast Guard to continue training exercises today at Port Townsend ferry terminal … and other items

Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound will continue training exercises, which may include the use of blank ammunition, at the Port Townsend ferry… Continue reading

Port Townsend Gallery features two artists this month

Port Townsend Gallery features two artists this month

The works of two artists featured this month at the Port Townsend Gallery explore natural themes using sand and wood. The gallery,… Continue reading

Port Townsend Gallery features two artists this month

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Port Townsend council to consider pot shop zoning

The Port Townsend City Council will conduct a public hearing on Ordinance 3158, which would amend zoning regulations and standards for medical and recreational marijuana… Continue reading

Stop and sniff the art in Port Townsend on Saturday
Stop and sniff the art in Port Townsend on Saturday
ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: First Friday Lecture set for tonight … and other items

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: First Friday Lecture set for tonight … and other items

The Jefferson Museum of Art & History, 540 Water St., will host Rod Freeman as the keynote speaker of the First Friday… Continue reading

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: First Friday Lecture set for tonight … and other items
SWAT out of Tacoma

Brinnon resident found dead after standoff

An unidentified man was found dead in his trailer Thursday afternoon after a standoff with Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies and State Patrol troopers.… Continue reading

SWAT out of Tacoma
Group gathers at Elwha River for pipeline protest

Group gathers at Elwha River for pipeline protest

Prayers and songs rang out over the mouth of the Elwha River on Thursday as a group of about 60 people gathered… Continue reading

Group gathers at Elwha River for pipeline protest

Neupert war chest four times larger than Coughenour in Clallam Superior Court race

Challenger Dave Neupert has raised nearly four times as much as his opponent, sitting Judge Brian Coughenour, in his quest to become… Continue reading

Case of disrupting Port Angeles homeless camp referred to Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

The names of three Port Angeles men have been referred to the Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for possible weapons-related charges centered… Continue reading

Stand with Standing Rock gatherings set in Port Townsend

Stand with Standing Rock Jefferson County will host two events this weekend to raise awareness of the movement against the Dakota Access… Continue reading

Hood Canal group eyes internet project

A group of Hood Canal residents aims to create an alternative, community-owned broadband system for internet service. A community meeting to gauge interest… Continue reading

Bazaar options range across Peninsula

Bazaar options range across Peninsula

Halloween is over, the air is wet with autumn rain and on the North Olympic Peninsula, the Christmas season has already begun. A number of… Continue reading

Bazaar options range across Peninsula
Port Townsend Woodworkers’ Show to highlight local talent

Port Townsend Woodworkers’ Show to highlight local talent

Fancifully carved ornaments, robust furniture and ornate musical instruments constructed of the finest wood will be on display this weekend during the… Continue reading

Port Townsend Woodworkers’ Show to highlight local talent
Submissions sought for annual Peninsula College magazine contest

Submissions sought for annual Peninsula College magazine contest

Aspiring authors of all ages — from elementary students to older adults — are invited to submit their best poems and stories… Continue reading

Submissions sought for annual Peninsula College magazine contest

AAUW-Port Townsend to host ‘Women in Radio’ program Nov. 12

“Women in Radio,” the second American Association of University Women-Port Townsend program in a series on “Women in Charge,” is planned Saturday,… Continue reading

Comedy production, history presentations among weekend activities on Peninsula

A high school comedy production, a presentation on the legacy of Teddy Roosevelt and another on the history of aprons are among the weekend’s activities… Continue reading

More than 51 percent return ballots in Jefferson County

More than 51 percent of registered voters in Jefferson County have returned ballots in the Nov. 8 general election. The Jefferson County… Continue reading