Jefferson County

Annual Unity of Effort event in Gardiner recognizes military, first responders

Annual Unity of Effort event in Gardiner recognizes military, first responders

The annual summer picnic and patriotic celebration will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Fort Discovery.

Annual Unity of Effort event in Gardiner recognizes military, first responders
The war (re-enactment) has started: The British — and the Colonials — are coming this weekend

The war (re-enactment) has started: The British — and the Colonials — are coming this weekend

For the second year, the Northwest Colonial Festival is returning to Agnew.

The war (re-enactment) has started: The British — and the Colonials — are coming this weekend

Duathlon, 5K races set for Sequim this Sunday

The duathlon starts with a 5K on the Dungeness Recreational Area Road and Trail, then transitions to a 21.6-mile bike ride.

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: 16th annual Summer Studio Tour … and other items
ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: 16th annual Summer Studio Tour … and other items

ISSUES IN FAITH: World Youth Day a lesson in trust, community

It’s natural to have high hopes for World Youth Day, but when they are exceeded, it’s humbling.

U.S. government won’t reclassify marijuana, allows research

U.S. government won’t reclassify marijuana, allows research

The Obama administration isn’t removing marijuana from the list of most dangerous drugs.

U.S. government won’t reclassify marijuana, allows research
Windmill goes up in Q Gardens in Quilcene as endeavor develops faster than expected

Windmill goes up in Q Gardens in Quilcene as endeavor develops faster than expected

Structure is the first item in the garden’s kinetic sculpture garden.

Windmill goes up in Q Gardens in Quilcene as endeavor develops faster than expected

State Supreme Court justices to visit Jefferson County on Friday

Chief Justice Barbara Madsen and Justice Mary Yu will present a session on key state Supreme Court decisions.

West End entrepreneurs in final round of sustainable small-business competition

The finalists will present their ideas to a panel of judges in mid-September, and the winners will be announced in October.

Lawsuit: State does too little for developmentally disabled

Filing alleges that the state’s failure to place the developmentally disabled in the living arrangements they seek violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.

University of Washington regents accused of violating state transparency law

Lawsuit cites email exchanges between university officials that indicate the board picked the school’s president before taking a public vote.

Scientists are asking the public to watch out for European green crabs in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and in Puget Sound. The Washington Sea Grant crab team has been monitoring for the invasive crab and hasn’t found any. (Washington Sea Grant)

Coast is clear: European green crabs absent from Strait of Juan de Fuca — so far

Scientists and members of the public are on the lookout for the invasive species.

Scientists are asking the public to watch out for European green crabs in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and in Puget Sound. The Washington Sea Grant crab team has been monitoring for the invasive crab and hasn’t found any. (Washington Sea Grant)

New trial dates expected for man accused of attack on Port Angeles bus

Riley Edge White posted a $20,000 bail bond July 28, missed a court appearance last Friday, was booked into jail on a $120,000 bench warrant, and released Monday.

Flexible classroom spaces envisioned for new Port Townsend school

Architectural firm Integrus Architecture of Seattle offers new details of what the planned school will likely look like.

Candidates for 24th District state Senate seat clash on minimum wage

Candidates for 24th District state Senate seat clash on minimum wage

Kevin Van De Wege said he supports statewide Initiative 1433, while Danille Turissini is against it.

Candidates for 24th District state Senate seat clash on minimum wage
Port of Port Angeles facilities called instrumental to a Cascadia earthquake response

Port of Port Angeles facilities called instrumental to a Cascadia earthquake response

Port facilities will be important resources when bridges become impassable, electronic communications and electric generation go silent, and schools are severely damaged.

Port of Port Angeles facilities called instrumental to a Cascadia earthquake response
Sequim doll collector leaves behind legacy of love to benefit veterans

Sequim doll collector leaves behind legacy of love to benefit veterans

Longtime friend of Marilyn Andrus to see to woman’s wishes with sale on Aug. 13 in Port Angeles

Sequim doll collector leaves behind legacy of love to benefit veterans