Jefferson County

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County to issue call for bids for Olympic Discovery Trail segment

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider issuing a call for bids on a segment of the Olympic Discovery Trail when they meet Tuesday. The… Continue reading

Olympic National Park spokeswoman Barb Maynes

Verizon to study Hurricane Ridge cell equipment under agreement with park

Olympic National Park has agreed to allow Verizon to study the effects of installing cellular equipment at Hurricane Ridge. The park, which… Continue reading

Olympic National Park spokeswoman Barb Maynes
Breakwater repair is first item on Port of Port Townsend’s $16 million capital projects list

Breakwater repair is first item on Port of Port Townsend’s $16 million capital projects list

The Port of Port Townsend checked one capital project off its list as construction crews began on an emergency repair to the… Continue reading

Breakwater repair is first item on Port of Port Townsend’s $16 million capital projects list
Beached sea lion is cause for concern for Feiro Marine Life Center

Beached sea lion is cause for concern for Feiro Marine Life Center

Feiro Marine Life Center staff are asking people to stay away from a beached Steller sea lion at the Nippon Paper Industries… Continue reading

Beached sea lion is cause for concern for Feiro Marine Life Center
Shipshape service: Adventuress maintenance to extend over three-day weekend

Shipshape service: Adventuress maintenance to extend over three-day weekend

The crew of the schooner Adventuress is extending its January work weekend by including the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service… Continue reading

Shipshape service: Adventuress maintenance to extend over three-day weekend

Martin Luther King remembered this weekend

Martin Luther King Jr. will be remembered during assemblies and community service this weekend and Monday. King’s birthday will be celebrated Monday. The civil rights… Continue reading

Singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff to perform at Fort Worden

Singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff to perform at Fort Worden

Singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff, a musicians’ musician, will perform at Fort Worden Commons on Saturday night. An Evening with Karla Bonoff, presented by… Continue reading

Singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff to perform at Fort Worden
Benefit concert features area singers

Benefit concert features area singers

The Port Townsend Friends Meeting is hosting a benefit concert featuring seven local singers this Saturday. The concert will be from 7… Continue reading

Benefit concert features area singers

Concert and participatory sing planned in Port Townsend

Songlines choir will conduct its Winter Concert and Participatory Sing at 7 p.m. Sunday. The concert will be in the Cotton Building,… Continue reading

Elvis evening, student play among weekend events

An Elvis dance and auction in Port Angeles and the performance of a student-written play in Port Townsend are among the weekend’s activities on the… Continue reading

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: Application deadline set for showcase; Art studio to have brief closure

The Northwind Arts Center is accepting 2D and 3D artwork to be considered for inclusion in the Artist Showcase. The Artist Showcase,… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Don’t lose sense of the days of our lives

So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. (Psalm 90:12 ESV) IN 1522, THE journey begun by Ferdinand… Continue reading

LETTER: Action is needed to help save the Affordable Care Act

On Dec. 28, U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi addressed a letter to their colleagues in Congress calling… Continue reading

LETTER: Demand that politicians support basic standards of public service

Get ready, you tens of millions of people in the U.S. who are enrolled in the health care system. The Republicans, who can hardly wait,… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: MV Coho to take two-week break starting Tuesday … and other items

Black Ball Ferry Line’s MV Coho ferry, which runs daily between Victoria and Port Angeles, will take its annual maintenance break from… Continue reading

Northwind to open two shows this weekend

Northwind Arts Center will open two shows this Saturday. The art center at 701 Water St., will host a two-week pop-up show… Continue reading

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