Jefferson County

Port Townsend man taken to hospital after bicycle-pickup collision

Port Townsend man taken to hospital after bicycle-pickup collision

The wreck took place at Washington and Monroe streets.

Port Townsend man taken to hospital after bicycle-pickup collision
Small brush fire on Four Corners Road stopped

Small brush fire on Four Corners Road stopped

Fire investigators believe a spark from a half-barrel fireplace ignited the blaze.

Small brush fire on Four Corners Road stopped
UPDATE: Search continues for man killed when boat capsizes near La Push

UPDATE: Search continues for man killed when boat capsizes near La Push

Olympic National Park rangers continued to search Friday for the body of Clifford Dopps, 74.

UPDATE: Search continues for man killed when boat capsizes near La Push

Officials on watch for spurt in Olympic National Park fires

The fires are expected to grow with the onset of hot, dry conditions, the National Park Service said.

UPDATE: Port Hadlock home damaged in Thursday evening fire

UPDATE: Port Hadlock home damaged in Thursday evening fire

An elderly couple from Port Hadlock is temporarily homeless after a Thursday evening fire.

UPDATE: Port Hadlock home damaged in Thursday evening fire
Weather expert: Little climate change effect on Peninsula — so far

Weather expert: Little climate change effect on Peninsula — so far

University of Washington professor Cliff Mass predicts the state will warm by 3 to 8 degrees Fahrenheit by 2100.

Weather expert: Little climate change effect on Peninsula — so far
Valley of Trolls run Saturday in Gardiner

Valley of Trolls run Saturday in Gardiner

Hosted are half-marathon and 10-kilometer races, plus a 5-kilometer and a Kid’s Sprint for Health races.

Valley of Trolls run Saturday in Gardiner

Search called off for man who jumps off Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the search for a man who went overboard from a ferry near Whidbey Island.

Shakespeare, pool parties, Rainforest Run on Peninsula this weekend

Various events abound across the North Olympic Peninsula.

Uptown Street Fair to celebrate Port Townsend neighborhood Saturday

Uptown Street Fair to celebrate Port Townsend neighborhood Saturday

The local fair will take over two Port Townsend streets with live music, food and children’s activities

Uptown Street Fair to celebrate Port Townsend neighborhood Saturday

Boomfest continues through Saturday

Gates will open at 9:30 a.m. today and Saturday, with some of the proceeds going to the Jumping Mouse Children’s Center in Port Townsend.

Cascadia Rising drill raises more interest in Sunday’s All-County Picnic in Chimacum

Cascadia Rising drill raises more interest in Sunday’s All-County Picnic in Chimacum

The goal is to heighten awareness of local emergency resources throughout Jefferson County.

Cascadia Rising drill raises more interest in Sunday’s All-County Picnic in Chimacum
Ian McFeron Band to perform in Port Townsend

Ian McFeron Band to perform in Port Townsend

The performance is part of an ongoing tour to promote the release of McFeron’s newest album, “Radio.”

Ian McFeron Band to perform in Port Townsend
Inslee, Bryant differ on minimum wage

Inslee, Bryant differ on minimum wage

Inslee said increases should be spread across the state, while Bryant countered they should vary by region.

Inslee, Bryant differ on minimum wage

ISSUES IN FAITH: Choose moral leaders by applying the Golden Rule

How can we find those who would best navigate us through difficult times with integrity and a firm moral compass? I suggest we choose our leaders as we would our friends.

Kiwanis Car Show revs up this Saturday in Port Townsend

Funds from the show will benefit the local club’s programs, which focus on children.

Paint the Peninsula begins Monday in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Paint the Peninsula begins Monday in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Artists in the annual contest will paint outdoors, attempting to capture light and shadows.

Paint the Peninsula begins Monday in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Port Townsend Bay reopened for shellfish harvesting

Kilisut Harbor and Mystery Bay now are open to all species except butter and varnish clams.