Jefferson County

LETTER: Hypocrisies of Democratic policies exposed with reaction to Trump’s travel ban

In 1942, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (D) [for Democrat] signs an executive order to round up and imprison Japanese-American citizens. Riots, protests, demonstrations? No. In… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Crews to close lane on Elwha River bridge Monday … and other items

Weather permitting, drivers will encounter a single-lane closure and alternating traffic conditions across the U.S. Highway 101 Elwha River bridge west of… Continue reading

One more day of caution: Authorities warn of possibility of black ice

One more day of caution: Authorities warn of possibility of black ice

Authorities hope drivers continue to drive cautiously even as the snowstorm that hit the North Olympic Peninsula relents. “You’re going to find… Continue reading

One more day of caution: Authorities warn of possibility of black ice

Port Townsend man charged with attempting robbery armed with four-foot stick

A Port Townsend man has been charged with attempted robbery in the first degree after police said he tired to rob a… Continue reading

Port Townsend Library repairs to begin

Port Townsend Library repairs to begin

The first repairs of the Port Townsend Library since the facility was renovated in 2014 are expected to be completed this year.… Continue reading

Port Townsend Library repairs to begin
Film on sexual shaming to be screened on Peninsula

Film on sexual shaming to be screened on Peninsula

The Port Townsend Film Festival brought back a documentary from last year’s film festival to help educate students and adults alike on… Continue reading

Film on sexual shaming to be screened on Peninsula

NEWS BRIEFS: City seeks applicants for committee … and other items

The city of Port Angeles is accepting applications to fill vacancies on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC). The LTAC is an… Continue reading

Pacific Northwest Interfaith Amigos to speak this weekend

The Pacific Northwest Interfaith Amigos will make presentations on the North Olympic Peninsula on Saturday and Sunday. Rabbi Ted Falcon, Pastor Don Mackenzie and Imam… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Cabin fever cure, the alternative

IT’S OFFICIAL. THE cabin-fever season has officially attacked the North Olympic Peninsula in a vise-like grip that shows no sign of weakening in the foreseeable… Continue reading

POINT OF VIEW: A challenging voice among voices

I HAVE TAKEN an internal Hippocratic oath of choir participation: At first, do no harm. The best way to proceed would be quietly, preferably very… Continue reading

Sequim man charged with six child-rape counts

A Sequim man was formally charged Monday with molestation and six child-rape counts involving three girls ages 11-16. Nathan A. Chavez, 30, was… Continue reading

As snow blankets Peninsula, drivers take care; few wrecks reported

As snow blankets Peninsula, drivers take care; few wrecks reported

Snow that blanketed much of western Washington on Monday didn’t create too many problems on the North Olympic Peninsula, officials said. As… Continue reading

As snow blankets Peninsula, drivers take care; few wrecks reported

Jefferson PUD: Hack is ‘digital version of graffiti’

The Jefferson County Public Utility District website was hacked but there is no indication that any consumer or staff information was accessed,… Continue reading

West End emergency response plans to be presented Thursday

Emergency response plans for the West End will be presented and discussed at the Hoh Village Gymnasium on Thursday. Officials with Jefferson and… Continue reading

PT Main Street begins merchant coffees for year

PT Main Street begins merchant coffees for year

The Port Townsend Main Street Program is kicking off its first Merchant Coffee Talk of the year Wednesday with guest speaker Rebekah… Continue reading

PT Main Street begins merchant coffees for year

Port Ludlow Artists’ League to host reception

Port Ludlow Artists’ League will host an artist reception for its February Show, “Mightier than the Sword: A Study in Pen, Pencil… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: New trainer joins Port Angeles gym; Customer Appreciation Day at First Federal

Marnae Flores recently joined Fitness West, 114 S. Lincoln St., as a personal trainer and fitness instructor. Flores leads cardio kickboxing and… Continue reading

LETTER: We need more details on how we’ll pay for Trump’s border wall

President Donald Trump has promised to build a wall along the Mexican border and to get Mexico to pay for it. The two points in… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Sequim event canceled; will be rescheduled … and other items

The North Olympic Women on the Water benefit dinner/dance and silent auction, which was scheduled for Saturday has been canceled. It will be… Continue reading

Seattle Opera preview scheduled at Jefferson County Library this Wednesday

Opera will come back to the Jefferson County Library at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday when Seattle Opera brings a free preview performance of… Continue reading