Jefferson County

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
Officials weigh Highway 101 road work impact on tourism

Officials weigh Highway 101 road work impact on tourism

A major impact on tourism to the North Olympic Peninsula is expected to be the rehabilitation of U.S. Highway 101 around Lake… Continue reading

Officials weigh Highway 101 road work impact on tourism

A GROWING CONCERN: A blooming-great time to plant bulbs

Here’s a list of 12 mandatory bulbs to buy to help make us “Flower Peninsula USA.”

BIRD WATCH: Table manners particular to each species

This is the perfect time to watch birds that have settled in for the winter.

Coast Guard suspends search for missing boater

The Coast Guard on Saturday suspended a search for a man missing from his boat in Shilshole Bay near Seattle since Friday. Missing… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Here are the various business meetings this week across the North Olympic Peninsula.

HELP LINE: Instead of falling for scams, ask for advice

Con artists abound, trying to steal information or gain money. Be cautious.

LETTER: Are you really OK with a Trump-Putin bromance?

The Russian dictators’ actions are both deplorable and highly foreboding of Trump’s leadership if elected.

LETTER: Help turn this blue state red Nov. 8

Hillary Clinton’s governance machine would control us in a matter of weeks.

LETTER: Vote Tim Thomas for a fiscally responsible Jefferson commissioner

Past commissioners have been negligent in getting a Tri-Area sewer project to break ground.

LETTER: Wake up, America, and see the difference between Bible, government

One recent example: The Bible says marriage between same sexes is an abomination, yet the Supreme Court recently make it the rule of the land.

Olympia initiative called test case for state income tax

Olympia initiative called test case for state income tax

Washington voters have rejected personal income tax-related measures at the statewide ballot several times over the past eight decades. Now voters in the… Continue reading

Olympia initiative called test case for state income tax
Scientists call for breaching dams to save Southern Resident orcas

Scientists call for breaching dams to save Southern Resident orcas

Researchers who track the endangered population of orcas that frequent Washington state waters said three whales are… Continue reading

Scientists call for breaching dams to save Southern Resident orcas
Spooky sights to haunt Peninsula downtowns Halloween afternoon

Spooky sights to haunt Peninsula downtowns Halloween afternoon

Little monsters decked out in costumes and seeking treats will swarm with their parents through downtown streets in Port Townsend, Sequim and Port Angeles on… Continue reading

Spooky sights to haunt Peninsula downtowns Halloween afternoon