Jefferson County

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

Drug Take Back Day sites readied in Jefferson County

Sites for East Jefferson County residents to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications will be available in Port Townsend and… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Sometimes one must leave their narrow places

DURING PASSOVER WE celebrate the redemption of our people from slavery and their escape from Egypt. During our Passover seder we are to feel as… Continue reading

May Day celebration of labor at Union Wharf

The Unexpected Brass Band and friends will host a Do-It-Yourself May Day pageant at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Union Wharf at the… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Unity guest speaker set for weekend … and other items

The Rev. Bill Evans will present “Doubting Thomas: I Doubt It!” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Evans will be the guest speaker at… Continue reading

Stand and Sway duo to perform in Port Townsen

Stand and Sway duo to perform in Port Townsen

Northwind Arts Center will welcome Northwest touring duo Stand and Sway — Beth Wood and Ara James — at 7 tonight. Tickets… Continue reading

Stand and Sway duo to perform in Port Townsen

Wine, cider, cheese fest this weekend

Specialty cheeses from area creameries will be paired with wine and cider this weekend during the annual Olympic Peninsula Wine, Cider & Cheese Tour. The… Continue reading

Work of forgotten composers to be performed

The Port Townsend Community Orchestra will present its April concert, “Forgotten Heroes,” at 2 p.m. Sunday. The concert will be in the auditorium… Continue reading

Estuary restoration moving forward on Hood Canal

Federal, state agencies enter design phase on Duckabush project

The essence is joy: Dance for Parkinson’s classes lift spirits in Port Townsend

The essence is joy: Dance for Parkinson’s classes lift spirits in Port Townsend

Rae Kala had her hand slapped while in training. She was being, as she puts it, too much of a therapist-head. Kala… Continue reading

The essence is joy: Dance for Parkinson’s classes lift spirits in Port Townsend

Loyalty Day Parade in Brinnon set for Friday

Tradition has continued since 1958

Jobless rate sinks slightly on Peninsula

Unemployment was down by more than 1.1 percentage points in Clallam County and 0.3 percent points in Jefferson County last month, state officials said. Clallam… Continue reading

Plant-a-Palooza hits Swan School for seventh year May 4-5

The Swan School will hold its seventh Plant-a-Palooza plant sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4 and from 10… Continue reading

Port Townsend library to host autogeography class Saturdays

The Port Townsend library will host a six-week workshop about creating an autogeography from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays starting May… Continue reading

Murray: Proposal would create grants to help rural areas get high-speed internet

Murray: Proposal would create grants to help rural areas get high-speed internet

Hears of challenges students and businesses face during Peninsula visit

Murray: Proposal would create grants to help rural areas get high-speed internet