Jefferson County

Port Townsend ferry awaits new food vendor

Its previous vendor walked off the job a month earlier than anticipated after being replaced.

DNR updates Jefferson County on year’s timber sales revenue

Projection of $1.6 million represents an increase over last year.

Lummi Nation takes totem on protest against fossil fuel projects

Lummi Nation takes totem on protest against fossil fuel projects

The 5,000-mile journey marks the fourth year the tribe has launched a trip to create a unified front among tribes that are fighting plans for coal terminals and crude oil pipelines.

Lummi Nation takes totem on protest against fossil fuel projects

Jefferson commissioners approve grants for Olympic Discovery Trail

Funding for trail segments totals well over $1 million.

Sequim to wrap up Music in the Park series tonight

A show is also planned in Port Angeles on Wednesday, as well as in Port Townsend on Thursday for the final Concert on the Dock.

Port Townsend couple ejected from garden for Victorian dress

Port Townsend couple ejected from garden for Victorian dress

Gabriel and Sarah Chrisman were asked to leave Butchart Gardens in Victoria because of “costumes.”

Port Townsend couple ejected from garden for Victorian dress

LETTER: Attack on state Supreme Court justices is unwarranted

They were correct in ruling on the unconstitutionality of funding charter schools as common schools.

NEWS BRIEFS: Clallam health official to talk on opioid use … and other items

News items for the North Olympic Peninsula

Obstruction Point Road reopens in Olympic National Park

Minimal activity from the Cox Valley fire allows for change in status on route.

British royalty to visit Victoria in September

An official welcome is planned Sept. 24 for Prince William and his wife Kate.

Peninsula firefighters arrive at Eastern Washington blazes

Peninsula firefighters arrive at Eastern Washington blazes

Clallam Fire District Nos. 2 and 3 helping out in Spokane area.

Peninsula firefighters arrive at Eastern Washington blazes

NEWS BRIEFS: Class of 2020 Rider Day set Wednesday … and other items

News items for the North Olympic Peninsula

Andrew May/for Peninsula Daily News                                A peek at the display at the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles last weekend.
Andrew May/for Peninsula Daily News                                A peek at the display at the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles last weekend.

BIRD WATCH: ‘Walking the edge’ produces prime pickings in late summer

Late August to September are the best times to get up and get out.

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

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

Firefighters protect structures quarter-mile from Olympic National Park fire

Firefighters protect structures quarter-mile from Olympic National Park fire

“We have people in place now, and structure protection in place ready to turn on,” a fire spokesperson said.

Firefighters protect structures quarter-mile from Olympic National Park fire

HELP LINE: Take part in opportunities to learn more about Medicare

Workshops across the North Olympic Peninsula will provide information and answers to questions about Medicare.

Howard Street Extension in Port Townsend on its way

Howard Street Extension in Port Townsend on its way

The groundbreaking Friday, with construction to start Monday, was the culmination of more than 20 years of planning.

Howard Street Extension in Port Townsend on its way

LETTER: Assault weapons need to be banned, not encouraged

The Second Amendment was written when our country didn’t have a standing army, like it does now.