Jefferson County

Voter turnout at more than 23 percent in Jefferson as Election Day looms

Voters have three days left to return their ballots in Tuesday’s primary election. The Jefferson County Auditor’s Office had received a total… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County considers housing fund ballot measure

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider declaring an emergency in the availability of affordable housing and placing a property tax levy on the Nov.… Continue reading

Two Victoria women plan to swim across Strait of Juan de Fuca

Two Victoria women plan to swim across Strait of Juan de Fuca

Two Victoria women, one with multiple sclerosis and another recovering from a recent leg surgery, plan to swim about 18.5 miles from the… Continue reading

Two Victoria women plan to swim across Strait of Juan de Fuca

Neighbors of Security Services Northwest in Discovery Bay say noise excessive

Jefferson County staff is reviewing information provided by neighbors of Security Services Northwest in the Discovery Bay area after they submitted a… Continue reading

Woman survives 6 days in wilderness thanks to rough shelter, nearby stream, insects — and Yoda

Woman survives 6 days in wilderness thanks to rough shelter, nearby stream, insects — and Yoda

Sajean Geer had taken her terrier-Chihuahua, Yoda, with her to Obstruction Point Road, one of her husband’s favorite places in the world,… Continue reading

Woman survives 6 days in wilderness thanks to rough shelter, nearby stream, insects — and Yoda
Public debates proposed tax levy for affordable Jefferson County housing

Public debates proposed tax levy for affordable Jefferson County housing

Most of the more than 100 people who attended a public hearing on a proposed property tax levy agreed that Jefferson County… Continue reading

Public debates proposed tax levy for affordable Jefferson County housing
Lady Washington cleared by Coast Guard after running aground in Sequim

Lady Washington cleared by Coast Guard after running aground in Sequim

The tall ship Lady Washington is expected to head to Port Orchard on schedule today despite running aground in Sequim and having… Continue reading

Lady Washington cleared by Coast Guard after running aground in Sequim

Comment period extended for proposed marijuana business on Marrowstone Island

The public comment period on a proposed marijuana growing and processing business on Marrowstone Island has been extended to Monday. The Department of… Continue reading

Jacob Gray

Search on Saturday will seek hiker missing since April

Search and rescue crews from across Western Washington will search the Sol Duc River on Saturday with hopes of finding Jacob… Continue reading

Jacob Gray

Port Angeles Library covers the eclipse during Aug. 7 presentation

North Olympic Peninsula residents can begin now to prepare for a partial eclipse Aug. 21. The total eclipse will be viewable on… Continue reading

State ferry fare increases to rise starting in October

Fares on Washington State Ferries are going up Oct. 1. The state Transportation Commission took final action Wednesday on ferry fare increases that… Continue reading

Jazz Port Townsend presents music all over town

Jazz Port Townsend presents music all over town

In its 43rd year, internationally attended Jazz Port Townsend will feature three mainstage concerts tonight and Saturday. And that doesn’t include the… Continue reading

Jazz Port Townsend presents music all over town

Car show, veterans standdown this coming week on Peninsula

A legal justice fundraiser, a car show and a veterans stand down are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is… Continue reading

First concert in Acoustic Blues Festival set Wednesday

Got the summer blues? The Acoustic Blues Festival might be the solution to your prognosis. The first performance of Centrum’s festival will… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: What do we truly have to worry about?

GERMAN CARDINAL GERHARD Müller was not pushed out, despite international news reports. The Associated Press said in a story I read July 2 that “Pope… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Port Angeles pool commission to mull ballot measure today … and other items

William Shore Memorial Pool District commissioners will consider approving a ballot measure today. They will meet at 1:30 p.m. in the county… Continue reading

Tribute to Pete Seeger sounds out tonight at Port Townsend Library

Musical duo Hank and Claire will perform a tribute to folk singer Pete Seeger with stories, historic photographs and singalong songs related… Continue reading

Hearing continued on parking for new school in Port Townsend

Hearing continued on parking for new school in Port Townsend

The Port Townsend hearing examiner will preside over a continued public hearing Friday on a conditional use permit for a parking lot… Continue reading

Hearing continued on parking for new school in Port Townsend
Security cameras planned at two Port Townsend School District campuses

Security cameras planned at two Port Townsend School District campuses

The Port Townsend School District is planning to implement new security cameras on two of its campuses before school starts in September.… Continue reading

Security cameras planned at two Port Townsend School District campuses

PAT NEAL: Making the rain more palatable

THIS PAST WEEKEND saw a chain reaction of tragic events that might have marred the image of the North Olympic Peninsula as a vacation wonderland… Continue reading