Jefferson County

ECHHO volunteers help those in need: Transportation to medical care is among most popular services

ECHHO volunteers help those in need: Transportation to medical care is among most popular services

The Ecumenical Christian Helping Hands Organization, or ECHHO, is filling a need for East Jefferson County’s aging population by providing transportation and… Continue reading

ECHHO volunteers help those in need: Transportation to medical care is among most popular services

Necropsy on southern resident orca shows animal suffered blunt-force trauma

A necropsy on a dead killer whale found floating off the coast of British Columbia showed the animal had blunt-force trauma to… Continue reading

Four Washington electors to be fined $1,000 for their vote

The secretary of state’s office said that four electors who cast their vote for someone other than Democrat Hillary Clinton… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: An Olympic Peninsula pioneer’s Christmas

SOMETIMES, WHEN FEELING overwhelmed by the stress of the modern holiday season, I think of a story that was told to me by an old… Continue reading

State order protects nearly 4,000 more acres of Dabob Bay

State order protects nearly 4,000 more acres of Dabob Bay

OLYMPIA – The outgoing commissioner of public lands has added nearly 4,000 acres to the Dabob Bay Natural Resource Conservation Area. Peter Goldmark signed on… Continue reading

State order protects nearly 4,000 more acres of Dabob Bay

A GROWING CONCERN: How to make the cut in winter pruning

THE END OF this year has been interesting to say the least. First, an unseasonably warm frost-free October and November, with dahlias in bloom past… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: ‘Tis the season for a Christmas walk

FOR MANY, CHRISTMAS is the season when cherished traditions envelop us. They make the season special. One of the more simple traditions is a Christmas… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: PABA officers, directors elected … and other items

The Port Angeles Business Association elected its officers and directors for 2017. They are: President — Kevin Hoult, certified business adviser, Washington… Continue reading

CoastSaver of the Year named

CoastSaver of the Year named

Volunteer Liam Antrim has been named CoastSaver of the Year by Washington CoastSavers. Antrim, who lives in Sequim, is the resource protection specialist… Continue reading

CoastSaver of the Year named
Doctor: Officer shot in Mount Vernon gradually improving

Doctor: Officer shot in Mount Vernon gradually improving

A Mount Vernon police officer who was shot in the head while responding to a call last week is… Continue reading

Doctor: Officer shot in Mount Vernon gradually improving

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Twice-monthly breakfast meetings usually are held at 11:45 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at… Continue reading

Free public feasts offered today on Peninsula

Free public feasts offered today on Peninsula

Free holiday meals are planned on the North Olympic Peninsula on Christmas Day today. The dinners are arranged by community. CHIMACUM Tri-Area meal CHIMACUM —… Continue reading

Free public feasts offered today on Peninsula

HELP LINE: Not feeling merry? Try faking it

IT’S CHRISTMAS DAY 2016, which is a rather big deal, regardless of your religious or philosophical orientation. At best, it’s a joy-filled day of significant… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Family tradition continues on

HORSEPLAY: Family tradition continues on

who’ve traveled the country to participate in breed… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Family tradition continues on

NEWS BRIEFS: Flight operations slated; representative wanted

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

GNU Snowboards team rider Temple Cummins snowboards at Hurricane Ridge on Sunday. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

Snow for the holidays: Hurricane Ridge offers skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowshoe walks

Once the gifts are open and everyone has eaten a big holiday dinner, family members are sure to look for something else… Continue reading

GNU Snowboards team rider Temple Cummins snowboards at Hurricane Ridge on Sunday. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County corrections officers get raises

The Fraternal Order of Police reached an agreement with Jefferson County officials for a raise in 2017 for corrections officers. The bargaining… Continue reading

Three drug stores on the brink: Deal to involve Rite Aids

Three drug stores on the brink: Deal to involve Rite Aids

The sale of the North Olympic Peninsula’s only Rite Aid Corp. stores — two in Port Angeles and one in Sequim —… Continue reading

Three drug stores on the brink: Deal to involve Rite Aids
Settlement reached in Port Ludlow timber harvest issue

Settlement reached in Port Ludlow timber harvest issue

After months of negotiations, Jefferson County and Port Ludlow Associates have approved a settlement agreement for contested timber harvests inside the Port… Continue reading

Settlement reached in Port Ludlow timber harvest issue
An EA-18G Growler aircraft is displayed for a media availability at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., December 5, 2016. Photo by Michael Watkins/Whidbey News-Times

Navy to resume EA-18, F/A-18 flight operations

Naval Air Forces directed EA-18 Growler and F/A-18 Super Hornet squadrons to resume normal operations Monday after an operational… Continue reading

An EA-18G Growler aircraft is displayed for a media availability at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., December 5, 2016. Photo by Michael Watkins/Whidbey News-Times