Jefferson County

A GROWING CONCERN: Get ready for spring’s growing frenzy

WE HAVE ALL enjoyed the amazing blossoms and lovely flower displays appearing here on the Olympic Peninsula, with just enough drizzle to top the days… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: Taking the BART to a birder’s paradise

SAN FRANCISCO IS a big, busy and noisy city. Golden Gate Park plays a large role in keeping the citizens sane. It’s my favorite place… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Opportunities coming to learn more about Medicare

WE HEAR IT all the time, right? “Well, it isn’t rocket science …” Actually, some things are “rocket science,” such as rocket science. Another is… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Remember to provide fresh drinking water for horses

HORSEPLAY: Remember to provide fresh drinking water for horses

IF YOU ASKED me for a glass of water and I handed you a cup that sat in the hot sun a couple of days… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Remember to provide fresh drinking water for horses
Rhody Festival week begins

Rhody Festival week begins

Beginning Monday, the chairs will begin to appear on the sidewalks of Lawrence Street in the uptown district. Not just lawn chairs,… Continue reading

Rhody Festival week begins

Shorter delays expected on Highway 101 around Lake Crescent

The four-hour delays on U.S. Highway 101 around Lake Crescent are over until after Labor Day, but half-hour delays are still… Continue reading

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: Chocolate chip cookies pave the road to happiness

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: Chocolate chip cookies pave the road to happiness

I’M PRETTY SURE I’ve discovered the key to a happy life. It’s simple, inexpensive and delicious. And here it is: Always keep the ingredients for… Continue reading

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: Chocolate chip cookies pave the road to happiness
From left, Owen Hatfield as Sir Toby, Nola Bertucci as Adrian, Gretel Maberry as Fabian, Franco Bertucci (co-director of the play) and Peter Sanok as Julian.

Students to perform Shakespeare classic this weekend, next

Home-schooled students of the Olympic Peninsula Home Connection will perform a Shakespeare comedy this weekend and next in Chimacum and Quilcene. “Twelfth Night”… Continue reading

From left, Owen Hatfield as Sir Toby, Nola Bertucci as Adrian, Gretel Maberry as Fabian, Franco Bertucci (co-director of the play) and Peter Sanok as Julian.
Human error blamed for tsunami warning glitches

Human error blamed for tsunami warning glitches

The false tsunami warning in Clallam County Monday was caused by an official in Jefferson County who was testing a new cellphone… Continue reading

Human error blamed for tsunami warning glitches

Rhododendron Festival Carnival cleared for Memorial Field in Port Townsend

The Rhododendron Festival Carnival is expected to be part of the festivities this year, but its location could change or it could… Continue reading

Olympic National Park counts 3.4 million visits in 2017

Olympic National Park counts 3.4 million visits in 2017

Olympic National Park visitors spent $279 million in neighboring towns last year, supporting 3,556 jobs in gateway communities like Port Angeles and… Continue reading

Olympic National Park counts 3.4 million visits in 2017
Park service releases final goat management plan for Olympic National Park

Park service releases final goat management plan for Olympic National Park

The growth in the population of mountain goats in Olympic National Park will start skidding to a halt this summer. The… Continue reading

Park service releases final goat management plan for Olympic National Park

Chimacum School District investigates loss in student population

CHIMACUM— The reasons for enrollment decline in Chimacum Schools are beginning to become a bit clearer. At Wednesday’s Chimacum School Board meeting, enrollment information about… Continue reading

Contest forms in race for district judge

Contest forms in race for district judge

Attorney Mindy Walker has announced her intention to run for District Court judge, a position currently held by Jill Landes who is… Continue reading

Contest forms in race for district judge
All the world’s a stage: Port Townsend drama director caps 15-year run with ‘As You Like It’

All the world’s a stage: Port Townsend drama director caps 15-year run with ‘As You Like It’

With teenagers and drama, all things are possible. And with Jennifer Nielsen at the wheel, you’ve got Shakespeare’s romantic comedy “As You… Continue reading

All the world’s a stage: Port Townsend drama director caps 15-year run with ‘As You Like It’

Collage event to honor Earth this weekend

The public is invited to join in collective collage making from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Port Townsend Community… Continue reading

Forks history presentation, tour of Chimacum Woods among upcoming activities on Peninsula

A Forks history presentation, a gallery exhibit opening in Port Angeles and a tour of Chimacum Woods are among the upcoming activities on the North… Continue reading

Rhody Fest events planned next week

The Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival has several events scheduled leading up to next weekend. Here is a schedule for next week: • Monday… Continue reading