Jefferson County

Warm, dry weather raises concern of fire spread in Olympic National Park

With warm weather forecast, fires could surge, fire officials say.

Salal foliage with berries. (U.S. Forest Service)

Salal permits in Olympic National Forest to be sold beginning in September

A total of 100 permits will be issued, with a maximum of 15 permits for each harvest unit.

Salal foliage with berries. (U.S. Forest Service)
Woman’s disappearance from Port Angeles 30 years ago remains a mystery

Woman’s disappearance from Port Angeles 30 years ago remains a mystery

A lie detector test has made a 30-year-old cold case even more of a mystery in Clallam County.

Woman’s disappearance from Port Angeles 30 years ago remains a mystery

NEWS BRIEFS: Free concerts set for Port Angeles this summer … and other items

News items for the North Olympic Peninsula

Resurfacing scheduled to start today on some Olympic National Park roads

Hurricane Ridge Road work starts today while Hurricane Hill Road is set to close Tuesday.

PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Moving homes creates changes, challenges for family

PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Moving homes creates changes, challenges for family

Life-changing events have necessitated the need for my family to downsize and simplify.

PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Moving homes creates changes, challenges for family

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

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

Festival in Agnew recreates colonial America

Festival in Agnew recreates colonial America

The four-day fest continues today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the George Washington Inn at 939 Finn Hall Road.

Festival in Agnew recreates colonial America

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Taste-testing muffins prompts recipe

I HAD THE very distinct honor two weeks ago of helping taste muffins made by the summer culinary arts students at the North Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council to discuss Growler noise

The council will meet at 6:30 p.m. at historic City Hall, 540 Water St. … and other meetings.

Race to Alaska from Port Townsend planned for 2017

Race to Alaska from Port Townsend planned for 2017

Expect at least one change to be announced during the Blazer Party on Sept. 9, race officials say.

Race to Alaska from Port Townsend planned for 2017
Special programs in Olympic National Park will celebrate National Park Service’s 100th anniversary
Special programs in Olympic National Park will celebrate National Park Service’s 100th anniversary

LETTER: Boat to Gaza aims to challenge Israeli blockade

Amal-Hope will set sail from Barcelona, Spain, in mid-September.

Jazz Noir comes to Port Townsend with performance by Dmitri Matheny and his quartet Saturday at The Cellar Door

Jazz Noir comes to Port Townsend with performance by Dmitri Matheny and his quartet Saturday at The Cellar Door

Dmitri Matheny will explore 1940s-era gangster flicks through jazz during a performance at The Cellar Door on Saturday in Port Townsend.

Jazz Noir comes to Port Townsend with performance by Dmitri Matheny and his quartet Saturday at The Cellar Door
Nippon paper mill, cogeneration plant in Port Angeles for sale

Nippon paper mill, cogeneration plant in Port Angeles for sale

There is no sign the Ediz Hook facility would close, officials say.

Nippon paper mill, cogeneration plant in Port Angeles for sale

Jefferson County Fair opens today in Port Townsend

Favorite events are being carried over from last year, including team and breakaway roping events.

North Olympic Peninsula’s ‘music man’ dies; Dewey Ehling left mark on myriad groups

North Olympic Peninsula’s ‘music man’ dies; Dewey Ehling left mark on myriad groups

Longtime conductor of the Peninsula Singers and Port Townsend CommunityOrchestra died Sunday of pneumonia.

North Olympic Peninsula’s ‘music man’ dies; Dewey Ehling left mark on myriad groups
New roof to be a historic look for Worthington Mansion in Quilcene

New roof to be a historic look for Worthington Mansion in Quilcene

Once the shingles are up, the roof will be one step closer to being restored to its original glory.

New roof to be a historic look for Worthington Mansion in Quilcene