Jefferson County

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.

Boomfest returns to Port Townsend starting Thursday

Boomfest returns to Port Townsend starting Thursday

Music and art festival runs through Saturday at the Dragon’s Nest with part of proceeds going to Jumping Mouse Children’s Center.

Boomfest returns to Port Townsend starting Thursday
Fire south of Port Townsend out before firefighters arrive

Fire south of Port Townsend out before firefighters arrive

When firefighters arrived, they found that neighbors had already extinguished the fire using three garden hoses, a fire department spokesman.

Fire south of Port Townsend out before firefighters arrive

Cars to be purchased for Port Townsend police, public works

The total cost for the new vehicles will be $270,000.

Bereavement support workshops offered in Port Townsend

Registration begins Sept. 8 at Jefferson Healthcare.

Jury sides with University of Washington surgeon in bone cement trial

Jurors ruled that the doctor did not act below the standard of medical care when he used Norian bone cement.

PAT NEAL: In the future, these will be the good ol’ days of salmon fishing

The corrupt and incompetent mismanagement of our fisheries will lead to fishing’s demise.