News
Marine science center displays bones of gray whale destined to become a new exhibit
PORT TOWNSEND — The public on Friday had a chance to see the bones of a gray whale…
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Deputies seek vehicle that fled wreck
PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations that another vehicle fled the scene of…
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Fort Worden Public Development Authority pursues ‘glamping’ sites
PORT TOWNSEND — Fort Worden Public Development Authority officials plan to build “glamping” sites as new attractions to…
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NEWS BRIEFS: Applications open for free, reduces lunches at Port Angeles schools … and other items
PORT ANGELES — Parents can apply now for Port Angeles School District students’ free and reduced-price lunches.
Life
HELP LINE: Use Alzheimer’s walk to fight back against death
DEATH AND I have met on numerous occasions, although I’m happy to report that we haven’t been formally…
Life
A GROWING CONCERN: Phosphorous, the miracle drug of bulbs and perennials
IT IS SO appropriate that as we all begin our first week of September and the month of…
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EYE ON JEFFERSON: County considers contract for Quilcene drop box site improvements
The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider executing a $180,829.91 construction contract with low bidder Robert Coultas Construction…
Sports
PREP FOOTBALL: Chimacum comes together in win over Neah Bay
PORT TOWNSEND — When Neah Bay’s Logan Halttunnen returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown in…
News
Makers Square funding plan in works
PORT TOWNSEND — The Fort Worden Public Development Authority is moving forward with a plan to fund the…
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Port Townsend woman hurt in crash at Cape George, Nelson’s Landing roads
PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Townsend woman was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after a rollover…
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NEWS BRIEFS: Campfire restrictions begin today in park, forest … and other items
Campfire restrictions begin in Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest today.
Arts & Entertainment
Port Townsend jazz concert looks to benefit Social Justice Camp for teens
PORT TOWNSEND — Jazz singer Carla Main will share her singing talents in a concert at 7 p.m.…
Arts & Entertainment
Story of Destruction Island lighthouse keeper lures writers
PORT TOWNSEND — The image of May Macleod Pitt and her family working as isolated lighthouse keepers on…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Remembering our history doesn’t mean glorifying traitors
One of the most controversial issues today is whether or not memorials, including statues, to Confederate leaders and…
Arts & Entertainment
Living history group sets up Civil War encampment at Fort Worden
PORT TOWNSEND — The Washington Civil War Association will roll into Port Townsend today to set up camp…
Arts & Entertainment
Concerts in the Barn offers musicians ‘right at home’ venue
QUILCENE — Festival favorites Charles Wetherbee, Korine Fujiwara, Walter Gray and David Korevaar will perform for the fourth…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: More respect for our First Amendment rights is needed
I was peacefully eating my lunch at a local restaurant when some fellow walking behind my chair said,…
Arts & Entertainment
Feel the squeeze: Port Townsend accordion festival not ‘guys playing polka’
PORT TOWNSEND — If you harbor any misconceptions about the accordion, prepare to release them this weekend with…
Life
Outdoor concerts, a garden show in week ahead
Outdoor concerts and a garden tour are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.