Jefferson County

NEWS BRIEFS: Port Townsend group plans sendoff for Standing Rock protesters Monday … and other items

The Standing with Standing Rock Thanksgiving Caravan will leave Port Townsend on Monday to deliver donations and supplies to protesters of the… Continue reading

Time to gobble up community Thanksgiving feasts across the Peninsula

Time to gobble up community Thanksgiving feasts across the Peninsula

Community feasts will celebrate Thanksgiving across the North Olympic Peninsula this week. Some will be a little early. And, in a break with tradition, the… Continue reading

Time to gobble up community Thanksgiving feasts across the Peninsula
Melinda Smyser, one of Idaho’s four presidential electors, poses for a portrait in Boise, Idaho, last Thursday. Smyser, one of Idaho’s four Republican electors, said they have been flooded with emails, telephone calls and Facebook messages from strangers urging them to reconsider their vote. “It’s just not going to work.” (Otto Kitsinger/The Associated Press)

Trump opponents try to beat him at the Electoral College

Grassroots campaigns have sprung up around the country to try to persuade members… Continue reading

Melinda Smyser, one of Idaho’s four presidential electors, poses for a portrait in Boise, Idaho, last Thursday. Smyser, one of Idaho’s four Republican electors, said they have been flooded with emails, telephone calls and Facebook messages from strangers urging them to reconsider their vote. “It’s just not going to work.” (Otto Kitsinger/The Associated Press)

Washington Sea Grant, Port Townsend Maritime Center to host king tide-watching party today

Each winter, king tides — the highest tides of the year — offer a spectacular shoreside show and a sneak preview of… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County commissioners to consider property tax increases

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a public hearing and consider approval of property tax rate increases for the general fund, the road fund… Continue reading

Riding a poetry wave: PT author to read tonight in Chimacum

Riding a poetry wave: PT author to read tonight in Chimacum

Whether riding waves or penning poetry, author Matt Nienow of Port Townsend enjoys exploring the world around him physically and then setting his… Continue reading

Riding a poetry wave: PT author to read tonight in Chimacum
Navy records plan for sonar, explosives training in area waters

Navy records plan for sonar, explosives training in area waters

The U.S. Navy has announced its decision for use of sonar and explosives for training and testing in the Puget Sound, Strait of… Continue reading

Navy records plan for sonar, explosives training in area waters

Port Townsend council to conduct another meeting on proposed pot buffer zone changes

Port Townsend City Council has approved on a first reading an ordinance that would shrink marijuana buffer zones around certain protected areas.… Continue reading

Aldrich’s Market in Port Townsend to close next year unless buyer is found

Aldrich’s Market in Port Townsend to close next year unless buyer is found

There still might be hope for stopping the now impending closure of Aldrich’s Market in uptown Port Townsend, but owner Milton Fukuda… Continue reading

Aldrich’s Market in Port Townsend to close next year unless buyer is found
Clallam EDC director stepping down

Clallam EDC director stepping down

The Clallam County Economic Development Corp. announced its executive director’s retirement following a closed-door session at its board meeting Thursday. Bill Greenwood,… Continue reading

Clallam EDC director stepping down
Ceremony makes it real: Port Angeles girl adopted into permanent home

Ceremony makes it real: Port Angeles girl adopted into permanent home

The wait is finally over for Debby Walter and her 4-year-old daughter. After a two-year process, Walter on Thursday became the adoptive… Continue reading

Ceremony makes it real: Port Angeles girl adopted into permanent home
Motorcycle crash near Port Townsend sends Las Vegas man to Harborview

Motorcycle crash near Port Townsend sends Las Vegas man to Harborview

An unidentified 60-year old Las Vegas man was flown to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle in serious condition after a motorcycle wreck… Continue reading

Motorcycle crash near Port Townsend sends Las Vegas man to Harborview
‘Glamping’ among development ideas considered for Fort Worden

‘Glamping’ among development ideas considered for Fort Worden

The Fort Worden Public Development Authority executive committee is considering the idea of turning Fort Worden into a “glamping” destination for tourists… Continue reading

‘Glamping’ among development ideas considered for Fort Worden
Port Townsend woman to speak of transgender experience

Port Townsend woman to speak of transgender experience

Susan Brittain of Port Townsend once was named Bob. She will talk about her experience along with other members of the Jefferson… Continue reading

Port Townsend woman to speak of transgender experience

Outdoor cleanup projects slated for Peninsula

Rain or shine, several North Olympic Peninsula organizations need volunteers to help out with projects and get dirty this weekend. Why stay warm and dry… Continue reading

Plant-A-Thon tree cards now available

Plant-A-Thon tree cards now available

Honorary tree cards for February’s Plant-A-Thon in the Tarboo Watershed are now available. The image on the cards this year is by… Continue reading

Plant-A-Thon tree cards now available

BUSINESS NEWS: Local nurse set to be interviewed; free exercise class scheduled for seniors in Sequim

Merrily Mount, nurse practitioner at the Jefferson Healthcare South County Clinic, will be interviewed by Chamber Executive Director David Neuenschwander on Monday. Mount… Continue reading

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: Art in the Library event tonight in PT … and other items

The Port Townsend Public Library, 1220 Lawrence St., will host “Art in the Library Talk: Canoe Journeys” at 6 tonight with Marlin… Continue reading

Holiday shopping highlighted with weekend bazaars on Peninsula

With five weeks left until Christmas, many organizations and groups have planned fairs, bazaars and events to help residents prepare for the coming holidays. Here… Continue reading