Jefferson County

Midori Farm of Quilcene protected through land trust with community’s help

Midori Farm of Quilcene protected through land trust with community’s help

Farmers Marko Colby and Hanako Myers have permanently protected their 29-acre Quilcene farm, with the help of donations from the community, in a… Continue reading

Midori Farm of Quilcene protected through land trust with community’s help
Stolli the dog statue stolen from Sequim memorial and found in pieces

Stolli the dog statue stolen from Sequim memorial and found in pieces

A popular icon once again left the corner of Hendrickson and Priest roads. The Cassidy Family, owners of A2Z Fencing at 1162 W.… Continue reading

Stolli the dog statue stolen from Sequim memorial and found in pieces

Federal court sentences Kingston man for child molestation

A Kingston man will serve eight years in prison for molesting a young child. Gary Clyde Wellman Jr., 28, was sentenced in U.S.… Continue reading

LETTER: Whose side are you on?

Having been born in 1950, I have never witnessed in my life an American president endure the racial and ethnic vitriol that Barack Obama did… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Elwha River Bridge to close Wednesday; Jefferson County burn ban upgraded

The Elwha River Bridge on U.S. Highway 101 west of Port Angeles will be closed to all traffic for roughly two hours… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Highway stands sprout with essentials, more

I WILL NEVER forget the time we were camping on the south end of Lake Ozette by Baby Island for a few days. It was… Continue reading

Searchers find Forks woman who disappeared picking mushrooms

Searchers find Forks woman who disappeared picking mushrooms

A rescue team on Saturday found a Forks woman who disappeared Thursday evening after going into the woods to pick mushrooms. Longtime Forks… Continue reading

Searchers find Forks woman who disappeared picking mushrooms
Navy exercise illustrates how it could help after major quake

Navy exercise illustrates how it could help after major quake

A U.S. Navy amphibious exercise might have been a catalyst for three North Olympic Peninsula emergency planning officials to reconsider how to supply… Continue reading

Navy exercise illustrates how it could help after major quake

Health care the focus of Kilmer town hall gathering in Chimacum

Health care dominated the discussion at a town hall with U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer on Sunday, followed by his support of a… Continue reading

New Discovery Bay shop owner hopes to make outdoor gear more affordable

New Discovery Bay shop owner hopes to make outdoor gear more affordable

The North Olympic Peninsula is full of activities for outdoor enthusiasts and the owner of a new store in Discovery Bay is… Continue reading

New Discovery Bay shop owner hopes to make outdoor gear more affordable
Deadly bat disease found in state; data, samples collected in Clallam

Deadly bat disease found in state; data, samples collected in Clallam

Biologists are gathering field data in Clallam County about bat populations as a deadly disease has made its mark on the West Coast starting near… Continue reading

Deadly bat disease found in state; data, samples collected in Clallam

NEWS BRIEFS: Practice times set for naval landings … and other items

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island at the outlying field late evening… Continue reading

Van Hoover, McComas headed for hospital panel election after initial primary count

Van Hoover, McComas headed for hospital panel election after initial primary count

Fewer than 300 votes separated the two top finishers in the initial count of ballots for the Jefferson Healthcare hospital commission seat.… Continue reading

Van Hoover, McComas headed for hospital panel election after initial primary count

Tonight’s Hood Canal Bridge closure to start early; other closings slated

Sunday’s scheduled closure of the Hood Canal Bridge will start an hour earlier than previously announced, according to the state Department of Transportation.… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: As season evolves, so must your chores

WE’RE SOON ON the backside of the midsummer season, so now is the time to start making many decisions regarding the garden. These decisions mostly… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: Water provides the action for bird activity

I HOPE EVERYONE reading this has a birdbath in their yard or in another spot where it can be observed on a regular basis. That’s… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Monthly luncheon meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:15 a.m. in the second-floor… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Seek information to help with dementia

A LOT OF us know a lot about dementia. It’s not necessarily because we’ve studied it, but more often than not, because we’ve lived it… Continue reading

LETTER: Discipline and respect should begin at the home

Many of us from the older generation are witnessing too many of our younger people lacking in self-control, respect for others and not taking responsibility… Continue reading

LETTER: Election victory doesn’t mean we should ignore abuse of power

Regarding the Aug. 3 letter “Get over it, ignoring Donald Trump’s present behavior and his abuse of power as president is not a responsible citizen’s… Continue reading