Jefferson County

HELP LINE: Senior citizens are not the problem

The Baby Boomers could be part of the solution.

Public meetings set for proposed Brinnon parks district levy

It’s the first time the board of the district has asked for a levy since voters approved the creation of the district in November 2012.

Sequim veterinarian wins environmental award

Sequim veterinarian wins environmental award

Dr. Pete Schroeder was given the Eleanor Stopps Award for helping to protect the marine environment of the Salish Sea.

Sequim veterinarian wins environmental award
State Legislature hopefuls disagree on school funding, other issues at forum

State Legislature hopefuls disagree on school funding, other issues at forum

While both men said funding public schools is a priority, they disagreed on ways to provide the money.

State Legislature hopefuls disagree on school funding, other issues at forum

Asbestos dumped illegally in Jefferson County

Local, state and federal agencies are trying to discover who dumped the bags and currently have no leads.

Communication is biggest lesson from mass-rescue drill near Port Angeles

Communication is biggest lesson from mass-rescue drill near Port Angeles

The Coast Guard worked with local agencies and Canadian first responders to simulate rescuing 60 people from the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Communication is biggest lesson from mass-rescue drill near Port Angeles
Port of Port Townsend says there is no plan for selling Quilcene Marina

Port of Port Townsend says there is no plan for selling Quilcene Marina

Officials look to dispell rumors while an online petition shows hundreds against idea of sale.

Port of Port Townsend says there is no plan for selling Quilcene Marina
“By Us” at Port Townsend Film Festival details struggles of local small businesses

“By Us” at Port Townsend Film Festival details struggles of local small businesses

The Ron Colby film focuses on the city and the surrounding communities and features many local businesses.

“By Us” at Port Townsend Film Festival details struggles of local small businesses
Kinetic skulptures to race through Port Townsend

Kinetic skulptures to race through Port Townsend

34th annual race to feature human-powered kooky creations that move.

Kinetic skulptures to race through Port Townsend
Mass casualty marine rescue drill challenged agencies

Mass casualty marine rescue drill challenged agencies

The drill tested American and Canadian agencies’ abilities to work together in an emergency.

Mass casualty marine rescue drill challenged agencies
Memorial concert to be a tribute to Peninsula’s music man

Memorial concert to be a tribute to Peninsula’s music man

Dewey Ehling died Aug. 7 of pneumonia at the age of 87.

Memorial concert to be a tribute to Peninsula’s music man
Calvin Taylor, acclaimed pianist, to play Sequim Adventist Church

Calvin Taylor, acclaimed pianist, to play Sequim Adventist Church

Taylor has toured throughout the world, performing in many countries and continents.

Calvin Taylor, acclaimed pianist, to play Sequim Adventist Church

Department of Justice awards grant to study fines, fees in state justice system

“Equal justice and due process are critical elements in the assessment of fines and fees in state and local courts,” the U.S. attorney said.

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: CD release party set for tonight in PT … and other items
ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: CD release party set for tonight in PT … and other items

History tales, a cookoff and dances set for weekend

Events across the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend.

ISSUES OF FAITH: Know you are not alone in your pain

Cry out for help and watch your Father show you his love as he supplies you his miracles.

LETTER: Jeff Randall for Jefferson Public Utility District commissioner

Jeff’s leadership, teammwork and willingness to listen to others’ perspectives will get my vote.