Jefferson County

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County commissoners to urge replacement option for Elwha River bridge

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider a letter to the state Department of Transportation advocating a replacement option for the Elwha River bridge on… Continue reading

Federal investigators headed to Dabob Bay crash site

A team from the National Transportation Safety Board was headed this afternoon to the Dabob Bay-area site of a plane crash where… Continue reading

Forks council joins call for new Elwha bridge, new alignment

Forks council joins call for new Elwha bridge, new alignment

The Forks City Council has joined the chorus of those who are asking the state to replace the battered U.S. Highway 101… Continue reading

Forks council joins call for new Elwha bridge, new alignment
Autopsy: 2½-year-old boy died of blunt-force trauma to the head

Autopsy: 2½-year-old boy died of blunt-force trauma to the head

A 2½-year-old boy allegedly killed last month by a Forks woman who was caring for him died of blunt-force trauma to the… Continue reading

Autopsy: 2½-year-old boy died of blunt-force trauma to the head
Judge: Olympic National Park right to repair cabins

Judge: Olympic National Park right to repair cabins

Olympic National Park had the authority to repair five historic structures in its wilderness area, a federal judge has ruled. A… Continue reading

Judge: Olympic National Park right to repair cabins
More than 100 expected cold plunge in Nordland

More than 100 expected cold plunge in Nordland

More than 100 people are expected to welcome in the New Year with a chilly dip off the dock in Nordland for the… Continue reading

More than 100 expected cold plunge in Nordland
Kelly Matlock, retired health educator with Jefferson County Public Health, was given a lifetime achievement award.

Retired health educator receives lifetime achievement award

A longtime health educator with Jefferson County Public Health has received an Exemplary Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in substance abuse… Continue reading

Kelly Matlock, retired health educator with Jefferson County Public Health, was given a lifetime achievement award.
The Historical Quilts exhibit will be gone in March and is made up of mostly quilts on loan from community members. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)

Museum in Port Townsend expands to bring in more exhibits

The Jefferson County Historical Society has expanded into the basement of historic City Hall to bring in more rotating exhibits to the… Continue reading

The Historical Quilts exhibit will be gone in March and is made up of mostly quilts on loan from community members. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic National Park announces fee-free dates; fee increases also come into effect in 2017

Olympic National Park will offer free admission on nine days in 2017, with the first Jan. 16 for Martin Luther King… Continue reading

Fireworks blast over Port Townsend during last year’s First Night. (Jefferson County Historical Society)

First Night celebration to light up Port Townsend

The Jefferson County Historical Society on Saturday will present the 10th annual edition of First Night, Port Townsend’s alcohol-free New Year’s Eve… Continue reading

Fireworks blast over Port Townsend during last year’s First Night. (Jefferson County Historical Society)

NEWS BRIEFS: Photographer having kids art contest … and other items

Local photographer Roger Mosley is conducting a contest through the Revitalize Port Angeles Facebook page to honor the recent fence art display… Continue reading

Birding, hiking among weekend activities

New Year’s Day birding, hiking and marathon bingo are among the weekend’s activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. For more about the First Night celebration… Continue reading

Discovery run-walk set for New Year’s Day in Port Townsend

Discovery run-walk set for New Year’s Day in Port Townsend

The Peninsula Trails Coalition is bringing back a favorite event, its New Year’s Day Discovery 10K & 5K Run-Walk Fundraiser, for those… Continue reading

Discovery run-walk set for New Year’s Day in Port Townsend

Elections coming up for conservation districts

Candidates for 2017 North Olympic Peninsula Conservation District Board of Supervisors elections must file in February. The deadline for the Jefferson County… Continue reading

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: Interfaith Amigos book reading set … and other items

The Interfaith Amigos will read from their book, “Finding Peace through Spiritual Practice,” at the Jefferson County Library at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.… Continue reading

Jefferson County Land Trust to host open house

The Jefferson County Land Trust will host a holiday open house from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. today. The open house will… Continue reading

Last performances of ‘Spirit of the Yule’ this weekend

The final performances of “Spirit of the Yule,” a Key City Public Theatre production which sets the world of Charles Dickens’ “A… Continue reading

Marine science center plans New Year’s Eve cruise

The Port Townsend Marine Science Center plans a cruise aboard one of Puget Sound Express’ whale-watching boats from 1 p.m. to 4… Continue reading

Snow piling up at Hurricane Ridge ski area

Snow piling up at Hurricane Ridge ski area

With another holiday weekend upon us, it’s a good time to get out of the house and check out the more than… Continue reading

Snow piling up at Hurricane Ridge ski area