Jefferson County

Port of Port Townsend: Point Hudson development strategy needed for jetty replacement

The city council heard of the need to quickly come up with a development strategy for Point Hudson to pay for the… Continue reading

Glass art movement pioneer talks about struggles with mental health

Glass art movement pioneer talks about struggles with mental health

The private studio of glass artist Dale Chihuly reflects his long obsession with collecting. Sheets of stamps… Continue reading

Glass art movement pioneer talks about struggles with mental health

LETTER: As in the Bible, media are the false prophets of yesteryear

In the Bible, 2 Peter: Chapter 2, verses 1-2: “There were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among… Continue reading

LETTER: On Paris accords, remember first-world nations had head start on exploiting fossil fuels

When President Donald Trump told us June 1 of his decision to pull out of the Paris climate change agreement, he referred to how China… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Wanted sex offender arrested in Port Hadlock … and other items

Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies have arrested a wanted sex offender from Clallam County who failed to register his whereabouts, according to the… Continue reading

ON THE WATERFRONT: Readers reach out on logs exported to China

EARLIER LAST WEEK, Astoria Bay moored to the Port of Port Angeles’ Terminal 3 to take on a cargo of debarked logs that will be… Continue reading

Brass Screw Confederacy Steampunk Festival to open in Port Townsend this weekend

Brass Screw Confederacy Steampunk Festival to open in Port Townsend this weekend

This weekend, downtown Port Townsend will be a place for people-watching as costume-clad steampunkers take over during the sixth annual Brass Screw… Continue reading

Brass Screw Confederacy Steampunk Festival to open in Port Townsend this weekend
Port Townsend public works director finalists introduced to public

Port Townsend public works director finalists introduced to public

City officials are seeking a new public works director and have narrowed the field to five candidates. The city expects to announce… Continue reading

Port Townsend public works director finalists introduced to public

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: A breath of respite with Raymond Carver

THIS PAST MONTH has been rough on the heart. Reading my newspaper and, OK, my Facebook feed, I feel pain around my chest. But hold… Continue reading

LETTER: Trump budget would slash funding to necessities such as June 4’s CERT training

The Olympic Peninsula News Group story in the June 4 Peninsula Daily News provided comprehensive coverage of the laudable diligence of Community Emergency Response Teams… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: School board considers health center … and other items

The Port Angeles School Board will consider approving the idea of a school-based health center when it meets Thursday. The board will… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Dreamer, bureaucrat and scammer: That’s me

WHILE IT IS true that in describing the dissolution of the Hoh River Trust in my May 31 column, “Lack Of Faith In Hoh River… Continue reading

DNR to launch assistance program today; department chief to visit Port Angeles

DNR to launch assistance program today; department chief to visit Port Angeles

Hilary Franz, the state’s new Department of Natural Resources commissioner, will visit Port Angeles on Thursday. (Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press)

DNR to launch assistance program today; department chief to visit Port Angeles

Navy rescues climbers from cliff near Brinnon

A search and rescue team from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island helped two hikers off a cliff near Brinnon over the weekend. Two… Continue reading

Peninsula reacts to Trump’s decision to pull U.S. from Paris climate accord

Peninsula reacts to Trump’s decision to pull U.S. from Paris climate accord

Olympic Climate Action members joined hands and observed a moment of silence. The 29 citizens in the circle mourned President Donald Trump’s… Continue reading

Peninsula reacts to Trump’s decision to pull U.S. from Paris climate accord
Olympic Music Festival to present season of 13 concerts

Olympic Music Festival to present season of 13 concerts

Superstar violinist Sarah Chang will star in the Olympic Music Festival’s special summer gala kicking off the summer season July 9. Tickets… Continue reading

Olympic Music Festival to present season of 13 concerts
PHOTO GALLERY: Thousands compete in North Olympic Discovery Marathon

PHOTO GALLERY: Thousands compete in North Olympic Discovery Marathon

More than 2,000 runners, some younger than 10 and others well over 70 braved some stiff winds Sunday morning in the 15th North Olympic Discovery… Continue reading

PHOTO GALLERY: Thousands compete in North Olympic Discovery Marathon
Fair weather caps Classic Mariners’ Regatta in Port Townsend

Fair weather caps Classic Mariners’ Regatta in Port Townsend

The 34th annual Classic Mariners’ Regatta ended on a high note with sunny skies and consistent winds for Sunday’s final race. “It… Continue reading

Fair weather caps Classic Mariners’ Regatta in Port Townsend
Suspect in Portland attack made life about hate after prison

Suspect in Portland attack made life about hate after prison

The suspect charged with fatally stabbing two Portland men who tried to stop his anti-Muslim tirade… Continue reading

Suspect in Portland attack made life about hate after prison
Man arrested in theft of Portland train attack victim’s wedding ring

Man arrested in theft of Portland train attack victim’s wedding ring

A homeless man took the wedding ring off the finger of a man who died in… Continue reading

Man arrested in theft of Portland train attack victim’s wedding ring