Jefferson County

Tribes to tell of gaps in health, education and justice on reservations

The panel discussion will provide input for an updated report on federal investments in the Native American tribes.

Birthday party, free entry at Olympic National Park to mark Park Service centennial

Birthday party, free entry at Olympic National Park to mark Park Service centennial

The event celebrates the establishment of the National Park Service on Aug. 25, 1916.

Birthday party, free entry at Olympic National Park to mark Park Service centennial

Paint the Peninsula artists capture outdoor beauty

Tickets to the reception and awards ceremony are $30 in advance or $35 at the door.

State finds deficiencies in Jefferson County PUD audit

State finds deficiencies in Jefferson County PUD audit

Among the recommendations was replacing outdated accounting software that wasn’t fit for the electrical utility.

State finds deficiencies in Jefferson County PUD audit
Brush fire ignites reminder of burn bans on North Olympic Peninsula

Brush fire ignites reminder of burn bans on North Olympic Peninsula

The blaze was caused by a section of a tree falling into power lines.

Brush fire ignites reminder of burn bans on North Olympic Peninsula

National park fires calm

Although Olympic National Park fires have calmed, rising temperatures and winds could increase them.

First Federal Community Foundation elects member to board of directors

First Federal Community Foundation elects member to board of directors

Craig A. Curtis is an architect from Kitsap County, where he has been employed since 1987.

First Federal Community Foundation elects member to board of directors

Authorities say man and his dog were shot and injured in Port Ludlow

Reports detail a fight between friends that reportedly ended in shots fired.

Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor St., will host a concert at 7 p.m. Thursday featuring cellist Madelyn Kowalski, seen here, as part of the ongoing Candlelight Concert Series. (Deja Webster)

Cellist Madelyn Kowalski to be featured in concert

For 18-year-old Kowalski, this will be the sixth annual concert.

Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor St., will host a concert at 7 p.m. Thursday featuring cellist Madelyn Kowalski, seen here, as part of the ongoing Candlelight Concert Series. (Deja Webster)

LETTER: It’s your duty to vote in November’s election

You’re not voting for a political party; you’re voting for an individual’s actions.

PAT NEAL: Really, how unique are Elwha steelhead?

You have to wonder if hatchery steelhead are really so bad for native ones.

Spike in fire activity in Olympic National Park closes a section of Elwha River Trail

Spike in fire activity in Olympic National Park closes a section of Elwha River Trail

Park Service officials have moved to suppress Godkin fire flames a quarter mile from park camp structures.

Spike in fire activity in Olympic National Park closes a section of Elwha River Trail
New postmaster now on the job in Port Townsend

New postmaster now on the job in Port Townsend

Eastern Washington native Larry Dekker was drawn to community’s proximity to the water.

New postmaster now on the job in Port Townsend
Eastern Washington fires destroy homes, force evacuations in Spokane region

Eastern Washington fires destroy homes, force evacuations in Spokane region

One fire jumped the Spokane River and threatened a small community on the Spokane Indian Reservation.

Eastern Washington fires destroy homes, force evacuations in Spokane region
Senator aims to increase affordable housing

Senator aims to increase affordable housing

Maria Cantwell makes a visit to Port Townsend

Senator aims to increase affordable housing
Largest of Olympic National Park fires now tops 700 acres

Largest of Olympic National Park fires now tops 700 acres

Officials expect moderated fire activity with lower termperatures following warm spell.

Largest of Olympic National Park fires now tops 700 acres