Jefferson County

Peninsula College lists announced for winter

Peninsula College has announced the names of students who made the President’s List and the Honor Roll for the winter 2018 quarter.… Continue reading

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Pickled halibut can be used for future meals

THE PHONE RANG around 6 p.m. last Saturday. The guy on the phone was a fisherman and he had a halibut for us. He would… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend turns down stormwater grant for Boat Haven

Port of Port Townsend turns down stormwater grant for Boat Haven

Port of Port Townsend commissioners have declined a $200,000 grant from the state Department of Ecology, citing expense and a lack of… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend turns down stormwater grant for Boat Haven
RainShadow Chorale to sing Broadway tunes

RainShadow Chorale to sing Broadway tunes

RainShadow Chorale on Broadway is planned at 4 p.m. next Saturday, Sunday and May 11 at the Old Alcohol Plant. Admission to… Continue reading

RainShadow Chorale to sing Broadway tunes

Schedule set for flight operations

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex for the week of Monday… Continue reading

Western Governors University names recent graduates

Western Governors University has announced the following Port Angeles residents have earned degrees. The online, nonprofit university held commencement ceremonies last… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Commissioners to hear of Rhody carnival site

The three Jefferson County commissioners will hear an update on the Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival carnival siting when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday. The… Continue reading

Winds of the baroque Salish Sea Early Music Festival in Port Townsend

The Salish Sea Early Music Festival will continue its season at 2 p.m. Sunday. The… Continue reading

Dean’s list, honor roll named for fall

Peninsula College has announced the names of students who made the President’s List and the Honor Roll for the Fall 2018 quarter.… Continue reading

Net Nanny accused sentenced

Net Nanny accused sentenced

A 67-year-old Hoodsport man, arrested in Jefferson County in 2018 in a region-wide child-sex sting operation, has been sentenced to 7½ years… Continue reading

Net Nanny accused sentenced

Teachers union votes ‘no confidence’ in Chimacum superintendent

Concerns include declining enrollment, lack of vision

‘THING’ festival lineup announced

‘THING’ festival lineup announced

Fort Worden to host two-day event in August

‘THING’ festival lineup announced
Memorial draws throng to fairgrounds in Port Townsend

Memorial draws throng to fairgrounds in Port Townsend

‘Testament of love’ for Jarrod Paul Bramson

Memorial draws throng to fairgrounds in Port Townsend

Change could cut funding for mental health services

Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap counties could lose more than $1 million per year

OlyCAP proposes affordable housing project in Port Townsend

Olympic Community Action Programs has a preliminary plan for building affordable housing in Jefferson County. The plan is to build 44 units… Continue reading

Founder of first Maasai school for girls tells of her life

Founder of first Maasai school for girls tells of her life

Nakaji Lukumai stood in her Maasai shuka, a traditional dress that represents her people in northern Tanzania. The eldest of 56 children, she… Continue reading

Founder of first Maasai school for girls tells of her life
War cartoonist-journalist Peninsula College’s writer in residence

War cartoonist-journalist Peninsula College’s writer in residence

Joe Sacco, hailed as the creator of war reportage comics, is Peninsula College’s 2019 Writer in Residence. The cartoonist and journalist will… Continue reading

War cartoonist-journalist Peninsula College’s writer in residence

Chimacum schools to cut staff

Plans: 1.4 in administration and 2.0 in certificated staff

The ferry that runs between Port Townsend and Coupeville enters Keystone Harbor on April 22. (Jessie Stensland / Whidbey News-Times)

State ferries plans to be discussed at Coupeville meeting

Keystone Harbor on Whidbey Island will be the primary topic of concern for the chairman of the Jefferson County Ferry Advisory Committee when… Continue reading

The ferry that runs between Port Townsend and Coupeville enters Keystone Harbor on April 22. (Jessie Stensland / Whidbey News-Times)

Theater, Loyalty Day Parade and rocks in coming week

A production of “Men on Boats,” the annual Loyalty Day Parade, and a Gem and Mineral Association open house are among the upcoming activities on… Continue reading