Jefferson County

Wine without hassle: Washington state eyes store refills

Wine without hassle: Washington state eyes store refills

A proposed measure in Washington state would allow wine lovers to fill reusable containers known as growlers… Continue reading

Wine without hassle: Washington state eyes store refills
Jefferson Sheriff’s Office aims to expand Project Lifesaver program

Jefferson Sheriff’s Office aims to expand Project Lifesaver program

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is looking to expand its Project Lifesaver program, which helps law enforcement and search and rescue teams… Continue reading

Jefferson Sheriff’s Office aims to expand Project Lifesaver program
Environmental groups want work halted on Snake River dams

Environmental groups want work halted on Snake River dams

Environmental groups are asking a federal court to halt 11 infrastructure projects on four lower Snake… Continue reading

Environmental groups want work halted on Snake River dams
Gov. Inslee says education is the focus for this legislative session

Gov. Inslee says education is the focus for this legislative session

Gov. Jay Inslee told a joint session of the state Legislature on Wednesday that lawmakers must… Continue reading

Gov. Inslee says education is the focus for this legislative session

NEWS BRIEFS: Sequim finance, utility office closed Friday morning … and other items

The city of Sequim’s finance and utility billing office will be closed from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday for a staff planning… Continue reading

Equipment failure leaves thousands in the dark in Port Ludlow area

A regulator failure at the Port Ludlow substation left more than 2,000 people without power in and around Port Ludlow for much… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council, planners get to work on two-year capital projects plan

The Port Townsend City Council and the city’s planning commission have started the first of many meetings meant to prioritize capital projects… Continue reading

Officials urge cautious driving after recent wrecks attributed to speed on ice

Officials urge cautious driving after recent wrecks attributed to speed on ice

Clallam County Fire District No. 2 firefighters have responded to more than six wrecks in the past couple of weeks, many caused… Continue reading

Officials urge cautious driving after recent wrecks attributed to speed on ice

NEWS BRIEFS: Chanteys, maritime songs on tap today in Port Townsend … and other items

Chanteys and maritime songs will be sung at the Northwest Maritime Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. The guest song… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Rest in peace, Granny

THEY SAY THE good die young, but there are exceptions. The oldest orca in Puget Sound is missing and presumed dead. She was nicknamed “Granny”… Continue reading

LETTER: Death penalty is reserved for those who deserve it

I look at my own death with mixed emotions. I would love to live an extremely long life, health permitting, but what if I had… Continue reading

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department hires strategic plan consultant

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department hires strategic plan consultant

After two years of studies, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department has hired a consultant to begin working on the department’s strategic plan.… Continue reading

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department hires strategic plan consultant
Fourth time around for winners of Port Townsend gingerbread house contest

Fourth time around for winners of Port Townsend gingerbread house contest

The Kuzma family and their friends have notched a fourth win in four years by claiming first place in the Port Townsend… Continue reading

Fourth time around for winners of Port Townsend gingerbread house contest
State Senate upgrades tech for first blind lieutenant governor

State Senate upgrades tech for first blind lieutenant governor

As Washington state prepares to swear in its first blind lieutenant governor, the Senate has undergone… Continue reading

State Senate upgrades tech for first blind lieutenant governor
Emergency repair of Port Hudson breakwater to begin Monday

Emergency repair of Port Hudson breakwater to begin Monday

Emergency repairs of the Port Townsend Boat Haven breakwater in Port Townsend are scheduled to begin Monday. Minimal disturbance to the marina’s… Continue reading

Emergency repair of Port Hudson breakwater to begin Monday

Clallam school districts announce schedule changes due to snow

School districts in Clallam County have announced the following schedule changes due to snow Tuesday morning: • Port Angeles School District: Buses on snow routes.… Continue reading

Bipartisan schools funding plan proves elusive as state Legislature convenes

Bipartisan schools funding plan proves elusive as state Legislature convenes

As state lawmakers officially convened their 105-day legislative session Monday, a task force… Continue reading

Bipartisan schools funding plan proves elusive as state Legislature convenes

NEWS BRIEFS: Arts to Elders show slated … and other items

Arts to Elders will present Pami-Sue and the Raindance Kid with special guest star Clarence the Bear today from 2:30 p.m. to… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Community celebrates drugstore owner

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Community celebrates drugstore owner

“STAN THE MAN.” So read the words in the center of a photographic display on a table at the Forks Rainforest Arts Center. The photos… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Community celebrates drugstore owner
Education funding is top priority as state Legislature starts session today

Education funding is top priority as state Legislature starts session today

Lawmakers kick off the 2017 legislative session today with few Capitol watchers expecting that they’ll finish… Continue reading

Education funding is top priority as state Legislature starts session today