Jefferson County

LETTER: Be aware of carbon tax initiative proponent’s position on I-732

Bruce Lippke, professor emeritus of the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences of the University of Washington, presented arguments that the forest product producers should… Continue reading

LETTER: Justice Wiggin’s strong moral character merits re-election to state Supreme Court

A political action committee is throwing hundreds of thousands of dollars to defeat Justice Charlie Wiggins’ re-election to the state Supreme Court. The PAC claims… Continue reading

LETTER: Offensive Halloween displays mimic tragedies of the past

I enjoy the displays in front yards getting ready for Halloween but strongly protest the one that has two shrouded bodies hanging by the neck.… Continue reading

LETTER: There’s no comparison between Harriet Tubman and Hillary Clinton; vote Jill Stein instead

Any comparison between Harriet Tubman and Hillary Clinton [“For Clinton,” Peninsula Voices, Oct. 21-22] must acknowledge their single-mindedness. Tubman’s life was devoted to freeing slaves… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Dam removal a whale of an issue

IT WAS ANOTHER tough day for those of us who love the iconic orca, or killer whale. An article, “Scientists: Breach Dams To Save Orcas,”… Continue reading

Olympic Discovery Trail makes headway at two spots around Discovery Bay

The Olympic Discovery Trail is making headway at two spots around Discovery Bay. Two ¾-mile sections could be completed as early as… Continue reading

Port Hadlock lecture’s focus on Wednesday is altering human genetics

Port Hadlock lecture’s focus on Wednesday is altering human genetics

The first of two free lectures on gene science is set for Wednesday.  Rod Mitchell will speak at 6 p.m. at the… Continue reading

Port Hadlock lecture’s focus on Wednesday is altering human genetics

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Ludlow resort earns fifth place on USA Today pet-friendly list … and other items

The Resort at Port Ludlow has announced that the resort came in fifth place in the Best Pet Friendly Hotel competition hosted… Continue reading

Symposium at Olympic Medical Center highlights challenges of electronic medical records systems

More than three years after the implementation of a digital patient-records system called Epic at North Olympic Peninsula hospitals, challenges still remain… Continue reading

Most Howard Street extension work so far underground, Port Townsend officials say

The Howard Street extension project is underway, with most of the progress so far underground. “A lot of the initial work is… Continue reading

Author Daniel James Brown gives insight into ‘The Boys in the Boat’ with talk in Port Angeles

Author Daniel James Brown gives insight into ‘The Boys in the Boat’ with talk in Port Angeles

Judy Willman said she knew her dream of using a time machine to go back… Continue reading

Author Daniel James Brown gives insight into ‘The Boys in the Boat’ with talk in Port Angeles
Quilcene honors students for perfect attendance records

Quilcene honors students for perfect attendance records

Quilcene Elementary School has honored 23 students for perfect attendance so far this year. “We’ve really been working on attendance,” said Principal Gary… Continue reading

Quilcene honors students for perfect attendance records

Last stage of work to temporarily close Coupeville ferry terminal

The ferry system has blocked vehicle reservations, too, for the Port Townsend/Coupeville route Nov. 5 and 6.

BUSINESS BRIEFS: First Federal lists accomplishments of three employees … and other items

First Federal recently recognized the activities of three of its employees. Jeff Davis, executive vice president and chief operating officer, has been… Continue reading

Eye on Jefferson: Marine Resources panel to hear about maritime program

The Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee will hear about the Port Townsend School District Maritime Discovery Program when it meets ­Tuesday. The committee will meet… Continue reading

Joyce residents make filtration system to create emergency water supply

Joyce residents make filtration system to create emergency water supply

Researchers have said it’s not a question of if but when a quake of at least 9.0 magnitude will strike in the Cascadia Subduction Zone.

Joyce residents make filtration system to create emergency water supply
Archaeologists find Sequim girls’ message in a bottle

Archaeologists find Sequim girls’ message in a bottle

More than six years later, one writer recalls the message.

Archaeologists find Sequim girls’ message in a bottle