Jefferson County

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
Retiring Jefferson County emergency management director attends last J-PREP meeting

Retiring Jefferson County emergency management director attends last J-PREP meeting

Robert “Bob” Hamlin attended his last meeting as the director of the Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management and was met with… Continue reading

Retiring Jefferson County emergency management director attends last J-PREP meeting
New $18 million medical office building almost finished

New $18 million medical office building almost finished

Olympic Medical Center’s new $18 million medical office building is nearing completion. “We’re heading toward the home stretch,” CEO Eric Lewis told… Continue reading

New $18 million medical office building almost finished

Free holiday meals served on Peninsula

Free holiday meals are planned on the North Olympic Peninsula on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The dinners are arranged by community. CHIMACUM Free Christmas… Continue reading

Peninsula lights up for the holidays

Peninsula lights up for the holidays

Families packing into cars this Christmas Eve to participate in the age-old pasttime of viewing displays of holiday lights have plenty of options for across… Continue reading

Peninsula lights up for the holidays

Peninsula unemployment down slightly

Unemployment rates dipped slightly on the North Olympic Peninsula in November while the region’s labor force grew by 165 workers, state officials… Continue reading

Study explores how ancient First Nations gardened the ocean on B.C.’s coast

An ancient wetland-gardening site unearthed during a road-building project in British Columbia is as culturally important… Continue reading