Jefferson County

Saturday dinner to fund Mexican women’s scholarships

Saturday dinner to fund Mexican women’s scholarships

Mujeres de Maíz is an organization based in Sequim which supports education for young women in Chiapas, Mexico.

Saturday dinner to fund Mexican women’s scholarships
Nancy Rumbel, seen here, a Grammy award winning multi-instrumentalist, this evening will share the stage with cellist and vocalist Jami Sieber during a concert at the Madrona MindBody Institute, 310 Fort Worden Way. — Nancy Rumbel.

Two musicians to share Port Townsend stage tonight

Nancy Rumbel, a Grammy-award winning multi-instrumentalist, will perform with cellist and vocalist Jami Sieber at the Madrona MindBody Institute.

Nancy Rumbel, seen here, a Grammy award winning multi-instrumentalist, this evening will share the stage with cellist and vocalist Jami Sieber during a concert at the Madrona MindBody Institute, 310 Fort Worden Way. — Nancy Rumbel.
Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center authority hopes for two state grants for Makers Square

Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center authority hopes for two state grants for Makers Square

“However, whether we get that money is dependent on the Legislature appropriating those funds in the next legislative session,” the executive director says.

Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center authority hopes for two state grants for Makers Square
Jefferson County refinances bond to save money on debt service

Jefferson County refinances bond to save money on debt service

The refinance will lower the county’s interest rates, saving the county and JeffCom 911 a combined $153,307 over 14 years, the county treasurer said.

Jefferson County refinances bond to save money on debt service
Two Peninsula schools win grants for student projects

Two Peninsula schools win grants for student projects

Crescent School in Joyce and Blue Heron Middle School in Port Townsend each earned a $4,000 grant.

Two Peninsula schools win grants for student projects

Little change in Peninsula unemployment

The seasonally adjusted statewide jobless rate dipped from a revised 5.7 percent in August to a preliminary 5.6 percent in September.

LETTER: A vote for Jill Stein is a vote for values, not the lesser of two evils

The Green Party candidate has taken no money from Wall Street and supports many of the platforms Bernie Sanders did.

Lawsuits an issue in lands commissioner debate held in Port Angeles

Lawsuits an issue in lands commissioner debate held in Port Angeles

Steve McLaughlin and his opponent, Hilary Franz, squared off during the last of their nine general election campaign forums.

Lawsuits an issue in lands commissioner debate held in Port Angeles

Identity of man whose body was found near Irondale remains a mystery

Officials say the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is awaiting toxicology reports before it determines the cause of death.

Second half of property tax payments due Monday in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Payments must be postmarked, paid in person at the Clallam or Jefferson County courthouses, or dropped into a drop box to avoid delinquent fees.

LETTER: Danille Turissini a fine choice for state Senate

The “independent GOP” candidate agrees with me on two vital things: transgenders in restrooms and no to a state income tax.

LETTER: Initiative 1491 would violate due process

The extreme-risk protection order measure would allow ex-parte hearings that benefit only one person: the accuser.

LETTER: This election may be our last chance to save our country

You may not like our choices, but a Trump win will ensure America’s greatness.

LETTER: We can’t afford not to vote this November

I say enough is enough due to legislative inaction on gun violence since the Sandy Hook shootings.

Initiative 1501 subplot: Fight between union, conservative group

The measure would stiffen penalties for identify theft and consumer fraud against seniors or disabled citizens. Opponents say the real purpose is to change the state Public Records Act.

Applications for Port Townsend historic preservation loans due Friday

Applications for Port Townsend historic preservation loans due Friday

Applicants in historic buildings can get $1,000 to $40,000 through a low interest loan in Port Townsend Main Street HUD program.

Applications for Port Townsend historic preservation loans due Friday