Jefferson County

Holiday events planned on Peninsula

Special holiday events are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula, with many this weekend. Here is a list, by community: PORT ANGELES Holiday pageant PORT… Continue reading

Concerts in the Woods continues with Bread & Gravy on Sunday

Bread &Gravy will perform Sunday at the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center as part of the ongoing Concerts in the Woods series. Bread… Continue reading

Port Townsend author to read from debut poetry collection tonight

Port Townsend author to read from debut poetry collection tonight

Author Matt Nienow will sign copies of his book of poetry, “House of Water,” during a reception this evening at the Northwest… Continue reading

Port Townsend author to read from debut poetry collection tonight
Julie Gertler

Changes announced for Fund for Women & Girls

The Jefferson County Community Foundation Fund for Women &Girls is evolving, according to the new chairwoman. Julie Gertler is taking over as… Continue reading

Julie Gertler

Christmas carols and other holiday events to ring on Peninsula this weekend

Christmas caroling, and other holiday events, as well as a Standing Rock rally and Amnesty International letter-writing are among the weekend’s activities on the North… Continue reading

Holiday sales set this weekend on Peninsula

Seeking ideas for unique gifts to buy at the last minute? Bazaars across the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend offer up a few. PORT TOWNSEND… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Candles of the heart

THE CHRISTMAS AND holiday season is now upon us in earnest. Will this season of celebration only add to the busyness and swirl of your… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Love Is Simple’ topic for Sunday discussion in Sequim … and other items

Spiritual group Eckankar will host a talk, “Love Is Simple,” at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave., from 10 a.m. to 11:15… Continue reading

Port Townsend Stringfest expects 150 kids to learn, perform

Port Townsend Stringfest expects 150 kids to learn, perform

The third annual Winter Stringfest will be onstage in Port Townsend on Saturday with roughly 150 kids from third through 12th grades… Continue reading

Port Townsend Stringfest expects 150 kids to learn, perform
Port Townsend businesses recognized for volunteer efforts

Port Townsend businesses recognized for volunteer efforts

The Port Townsend Main Street Program honored three business owners for their contributions to the community and to the Main Street Program… Continue reading

Port Townsend businesses recognized for volunteer efforts

Jefferson Public Utility District OKs rate hikes for 2017

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners have approved rate increases for 2017. Customers will see an increase in their bills starting Jan.… Continue reading

Clallam County Economic Development Corp. seeks executive director

The Clallam County Economic Development Corp. is advertising its open position for executive director and CEO. The new director will earn between… Continue reading

LETTER: Christ our Savior should be shared more with others

If Jesus is really our best friend, then why is it we rarely speak of him or introduce him to others? If he were really… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEF: PA schools pick board president … and other items

Joshua Jones has been elected the 2017 Port Angeles School Board president. Sarah Methner will continue in her role as vice president.… Continue reading

Help with water heater made all the difference for self-sufficient octogenarian

Help with water heater made all the difference for self-sufficient octogenarian

Caroline Culbertson, 86, has been retired only a short while. She enjoyed… Continue reading

Help with water heater made all the difference for self-sufficient octogenarian
East Jefferson Little League hit with burglaries

East Jefferson Little League hit with burglaries

Members of the East Jefferson Little League are reeling from two burglaries this month that are expected to cost the league thousands… Continue reading

East Jefferson Little League hit with burglaries
Cold to stick around on Peninsula

Cold to stick around on Peninsula

Monday’s snow might not be the last snow of the year. The North Olympic Peninsula is expected to see a cold snap… Continue reading

Cold to stick around on Peninsula

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Business relaunches with new name, look, website … and other items

A longtime Port Angeles business is reframing itself. Previously Karon’s Frame Center, the 17-year-old custom framing business at 625 E. Front St.… Continue reading

LETTER: Jet noise would damage pristine beauty of Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park is a sanctuary for residents like me and the many visitors to our region. Entrepreneurs and locals have worked tirelessly to create… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Delays expected today on U.S. Highway 101 at Elwha River bridge … and other items

Traffic will be cut to one alternating lane at the Elwha River bridge on U.S. Highway 101 today. Drivers can expect the… Continue reading