Jefferson County

Peninsula burn bans modified in time for Labor Day to greenlight campfires

Both counties followed the lead of the state Department of Natural Resources, which reduced campfire restrictions on state lands west of the Cascade Mountains on Thursday.

State ferries expected to be crowded this weekend

State ferries expected to be crowded this weekend

Washington State Ferries urges passengers to arrive early and prepared.

State ferries expected to be crowded this weekend
Not just a drill: Joyce group prepares for the worst

Not just a drill: Joyce group prepares for the worst

Members have worked to gather supplies and food, train residents for an emergency and reduce risks in and around Joyce.

Not just a drill: Joyce group prepares for the worst

Body found on Olympic National Park coastline

Weather conditions have made it difficult to recover the body, rangers said.

Young artist to host show in Port Townsend Saturday

Young artist to host show in Port Townsend Saturday

Aloura is inspired by the natural world, specifically the beaches and ocean near Port Townsend and Sequim, her mother said.

Young artist to host show in Port Townsend Saturday
ARTfusion show slated for Labor Day weekend

ARTfusion show slated for Labor Day weekend

Four of Sequim’s award-winning professional artists will be featured.

ARTfusion show slated for Labor Day weekend

Dance, garden tour, ribbon-cutting on Peninsula

Events taking place across the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend.

Deep Squeeze Accordion Festival set in Port Townsend

Deep Squeeze Accordion Festival set in Port Townsend

Admission to the all-ages performance is free all three days, although canned items or cash donations are encouraged.

Deep Squeeze Accordion Festival set in Port Townsend

ISSUES OF FAITH: The primary purpose of religion

Religion comes on the scene to bring the part back into a proper relationship with the larger whole.

It’s time to close out summer with the gallery walk in Port Townsend

It’s time to close out summer with the gallery walk in Port Townsend

Artists will be on hand Saturday to discuss their works with visitors.

It’s time to close out summer with the gallery walk in Port Townsend

Make.Believe showcases three Kitsap County artists

The Port Townsend show will run through Sept. 25.

Olympic Music Festival to offer chamber music masterpieces in Port Townsend this weekend

Olympic Music Festival to offer chamber music masterpieces in Port Townsend this weekend

The artistic director will be joined by three other artists for the two performances.

Olympic Music Festival to offer chamber music masterpieces in Port Townsend this weekend
Protection Island sail set for Sunday

Protection Island sail set for Sunday

Tickets are $95 for the sail, which leaves from Port Townsend.

Protection Island sail set for Sunday
Tim Bertsch, known as a crowd-pleaser, will perform as part of Coyle’s Concerts in the Woods series

Tim Bertsch, known as a crowd-pleaser, will perform as part of Coyle’s Concerts in the Woods series

The professional musician can switch between jazz, flamenco, classical, blues and gypsy music.

Tim Bertsch, known as a crowd-pleaser, will perform as part of Coyle’s Concerts in the Woods series
PHOTOS: Hundreds take to the street in Overdose Awareness Day walk in Port Angeles

PHOTOS: Hundreds take to the street in Overdose Awareness Day walk in Port Angeles

Love is raised up over judgment amid stories of recovery and mourning.

PHOTOS: Hundreds take to the street in Overdose Awareness Day walk in Port Angeles

Jefferson County seeks grant for Center Road repair

If the project is selected, the state funds could pay for 90 percent of the estimated $710,000 project.

Former Wooden Boat Festival director tells story of her own craft

Former Wooden Boat Festival director tells story of her own craft

Kaci Cronkhite marks the release of her book, “Finding Pax: The Unexpected Journey of a Little Wooden Boat,” with Port Townsend events this month.

Former Wooden Boat Festival director tells story of her own craft
Rescued mallards to be released into Kah Tai Lagoon in Port Townsend

Rescued mallards to be released into Kah Tai Lagoon in Port Townsend

The public is invited to come see the birds “return home” at 4 p.m. today.

Rescued mallards to be released into Kah Tai Lagoon in Port Townsend