News
Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center authority hopes for two state grants for Makers Square
“However, whether we get that money is dependent on the Legislature appropriating those funds in the next legislative…
News
Jefferson County refinances bond to save money on debt service
The refinance will lower the county’s interest rates, saving the county and JeffCom 911 a combined $153,307 over…
News
Two Peninsula schools win grants for student projects
Crescent School in Joyce and Blue Heron Middle School in Port Townsend each earned a $4,000 grant.
News
Joyce residents make filtration system to create emergency water supply
Researchers have said it’s not a question of if but when a quake of at least 9.0 magnitude…
Business
Little change in Peninsula unemployment
The seasonally adjusted statewide jobless rate dipped from a revised 5.7 percent in August to a preliminary 5.6…
News
NEWS BRIEFS: Fall vintage market offered in Port Angeles this weekend … and other items
News items on the North Olympic Peninsula.
Politics
More than 19 percent of Jefferson County ballots returned
Voting continues until 8 p.m. Nov. 8.
News
NEWS BRIEFS: Benson Road neighborhood watch meeting set today in Port Angeles … and other items
News items for the North Olympic Peninsula.
News
Identity of man whose body was found near Irondale remains a mystery
Officials say the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is awaiting toxicology reports before it determines the cause of death.
News
Where the money is going: Port Townsend School Board discusses levy funds
“We’re in the fourth year and a four-year levy with $2 million,” one school board member said. “That…
Politics
Lawsuits an issue in lands commissioner debate held in Port Angeles
Steve McLaughlin and his opponent, Hilary Franz, squared off during the last of their nine general election campaign…
News
Second half of property tax payments due Monday in Clallam, Jefferson counties
Payments must be postmarked, paid in person at the Clallam or Jefferson County courthouses, or dropped into a…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: We can’t afford not to vote this November
I say enough is enough due to legislative inaction on gun violence since the Sandy Hook shootings.
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Initiative 1491 would violate due process
The extreme-risk protection order measure would allow ex-parte hearings that benefit only one person: the accuser.
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Danille Turissini a fine choice for state Senate
The “independent GOP” candidate agrees with me on two vital things: transgenders in restrooms and no to a…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: This election may be our last chance to save our country
You may not like our choices, but a Trump win will ensure America’s greatness.
News
Archaeologists find Sequim girls’ message in a bottle
More than six years later, one writer recalls the message.
Business
BUSINESS BRIEFS: Nearly 900 vaccinated for flu during two clinics; Orthopedic seminar set
Business news items for the North Olympic Peninsula.
Politics
Initiative 1501 subplot: Fight between union, conservative group
The measure would stiffen penalties for identify theft and consumer fraud against seniors or disabled citizens. Opponents say…