Jefferson County

Uptown Street Fair to celebrate Port Townsend neighborhood Saturday

Uptown Street Fair to celebrate Port Townsend neighborhood Saturday

The local fair will take over two Port Townsend streets with live music, food and children’s activities

Uptown Street Fair to celebrate Port Townsend neighborhood Saturday

Boomfest continues through Saturday

Gates will open at 9:30 a.m. today and Saturday, with some of the proceeds going to the Jumping Mouse Children’s Center in Port Townsend.

Cascadia Rising drill raises more interest in Sunday’s All-County Picnic in Chimacum

Cascadia Rising drill raises more interest in Sunday’s All-County Picnic in Chimacum

The goal is to heighten awareness of local emergency resources throughout Jefferson County.

Cascadia Rising drill raises more interest in Sunday’s All-County Picnic in Chimacum
Ian McFeron Band to perform in Port Townsend

Ian McFeron Band to perform in Port Townsend

The performance is part of an ongoing tour to promote the release of McFeron’s newest album, “Radio.”

Ian McFeron Band to perform in Port Townsend
Inslee, Bryant differ on minimum wage

Inslee, Bryant differ on minimum wage

Inslee said increases should be spread across the state, while Bryant countered they should vary by region.

Inslee, Bryant differ on minimum wage

ISSUES IN FAITH: Choose moral leaders by applying the Golden Rule

How can we find those who would best navigate us through difficult times with integrity and a firm moral compass? I suggest we choose our leaders as we would our friends.

Kiwanis Car Show revs up this Saturday in Port Townsend

Funds from the show will benefit the local club’s programs, which focus on children.

Paint the Peninsula begins Monday in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Paint the Peninsula begins Monday in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Artists in the annual contest will paint outdoors, attempting to capture light and shadows.

Paint the Peninsula begins Monday in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Port Townsend Bay reopened for shellfish harvesting

Kilisut Harbor and Mystery Bay now are open to all species except butter and varnish clams.

Rare Tyrannosaurus rex skull arrives at Seattle museum

Rare Tyrannosaurus rex skull arrives at Seattle museum

The skull, measuring in at longer than 4 feet, is that of a T-Rex that lived for about 15 years.

Rare Tyrannosaurus rex skull arrives at Seattle museum
Rise seen in North Olympic Peninsula tobacco retailers selling to minors

Rise seen in North Olympic Peninsula tobacco retailers selling to minors

Report points to higher than state average numbers for noncompliance in both Clallam and Jefferson counties.

Rise seen in North Olympic Peninsula tobacco retailers selling to minors
Cherie Kidd

Port Angeles City Council outlaws profanity from its members

Deputy Mayor Cherie Kidd’s suggestion prompted by Councilman Lee Whetham’s words.

Cherie Kidd
Annual Back to School Clothes Swap accepting donations at Chimacum Elementary

Annual Back to School Clothes Swap accepting donations at Chimacum Elementary

Clothes can be dropped off today and Friday, and coupon-holders can come back for other items Saturday.

Annual Back to School Clothes Swap accepting donations at Chimacum Elementary
Tharinger, Alger opposed on capital gains tax, minimum wage

Tharinger, Alger opposed on capital gains tax, minimum wage

Position 2 state Rep. Steve Tharinger, 67, the longtime incumbent Democrat, said he’s for the increases, while John Alger, 62, who filed as an “independent-GOP party” candidate, said he’s opposed.

Tharinger, Alger opposed on capital gains tax, minimum wage
U.S. Navy An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 lands on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Ault Field. (U.S. Navy)

Port Townsend City Council to send letter to Navy about Growler noise

The letter will say the area of study for potential effects of increased Growler operations at Whidbey Island is too narrow.

U.S. Navy An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 lands on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Ault Field. (U.S. Navy)

Free outdoor concerts set this week in Port Angeles, Port Townsend

In Port Angeles, the Ian McFeron Band will perform folksy rock ‘n’ roll at 6 p.m. today at City Pier.