Jefferson County

Hurricane Ridge Road project begins Monday

Hurricane Ridge Road project begins Monday

A weekday trip to Hurricane Ridge will take a bit longer than normal this year. Crews on Monday will begin a five-month,… Continue reading

Hurricane Ridge Road project begins Monday
Memorial service set for Biery, state and regional political strategist

Memorial service set for Biery, state and regional political strategist

A memorial service has been set for Nancy Biery, a strategist and consultant whose influence was felt in political circles across the… Continue reading

Memorial service set for Biery, state and regional political strategist
One-of-a kind collaboration expected to train health care workers on Peninsula

One-of-a kind collaboration expected to train health care workers on Peninsula

Peninsula College is teaming up with health care providers from Clallam and Jefferson counties in a wide-ranging $1 million effort funded by… Continue reading

One-of-a kind collaboration expected to train health care workers on Peninsula
THE COOKING HOBBYIST: A dinner even a dinner-despiser can love

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: A dinner even a dinner-despiser can love

I DESPISE DINNER. It’s not that I mind eating the meal. It’s just such a hassle to plan, prepare and serve dinner. I don’t know… Continue reading

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: A dinner even a dinner-despiser can love

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County to consider Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider approving a development agreement and development regulations for the Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort at 6 p.m. Monday.… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge closures canceled

SHINE – Night work scheduled Saturday and Sunday on the Hood Canal Bridge has been canceled due to predictions of inclement weather. Work and closures… Continue reading

Hip hop performed in Port Townsend on Saturday

A hip-hop concert featuring Ces Cru and G-Mo Skee, will stop at the Highway Twenty Roadhouse at 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are… Continue reading

Port Townsend Saturday Market to open for the season

Port Townsend Saturday Market to open for the season

Goats will take their traditional walk down the market stall aisles Saturday morning beginning at 9 a.m. to signal the start of… Continue reading

Port Townsend Saturday Market to open for the season
Chapman rails at House GOP, takes issue with leaders who visited area recently

Chapman rails at House GOP, takes issue with leaders who visited area recently

Rep. Mike Chapman on Tuesday fired back at state House Republican leaders who visited Port Angeles last week. “Don’t come into my… Continue reading

Chapman rails at House GOP, takes issue with leaders who visited area recently
Nurse to challenge Chapman for district state rep seat

Nurse to challenge Chapman for district state rep seat

A licensed practical nurse who spearheaded the successful drive against an affordable housing initiative in Jefferson County last November announced her candidacy… Continue reading

Nurse to challenge Chapman for district state rep seat
Naval Magazine Indian Island holding exercises this week

Naval Magazine Indian Island holding exercises this week

Naval Magazine Indian Island is conducting exercises this week in and around its facility and in Port Townsend Bay near the installation’s… Continue reading

Naval Magazine Indian Island holding exercises this week
Sequim man awarded Carnegie Medal for role in saving woman on Hood Canal Bridge

Sequim man awarded Carnegie Medal for role in saving woman on Hood Canal Bridge

A Sequim man who risked his life preventing a woman from jumping off the Hood Canal Bridge last year has recently earned a… Continue reading

Sequim man awarded Carnegie Medal for role in saving woman on Hood Canal Bridge
Kilmer talks with students: 6th District representative discusses congressional inaction

Kilmer talks with students: 6th District representative discusses congressional inaction

Many who attended U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer’s town hall meeting at Peninsula College expressed frustration with a congressional lack of action on… Continue reading

Kilmer talks with students: 6th District representative discusses congressional inaction

Colorado man charged in Washington Net Nanny sting

A 62-year-old Colorado man has been charged with child sex crimes through a Washington state internet sting. Ten people were arrested between… Continue reading

Kent man charged in fatality in which woman stopped to help stranded motorist

A 33-year-old Kent man has been charged with felony hit and run in the fatality of a Belfair resident who had stopped to… Continue reading

Police step up distracted driving patrols

The Clallam and Jefferson County Target Zero Task Force is participating in a statewide effort to crackdown on distracted driving. Extra patrols from the Port… Continue reading

Olympic National Forest plans to reopen campgrounds for season

The Olympic National Forest plans to reopen campgrounds for the summer season this month and next. The Hood Canal Ranger District will open… Continue reading

Film about suicide to be screened free on Saturday

“The S Word,” a film about suicide, will be screened free at noon Saturday. The documentary, which follows people who have attempted… Continue reading

Buddhist teacher to lead retreat in Port Townsend

Buddhist teacher to lead retreat in Port Townsend

Buddhist teacher Tuere Sala is returning to Port Townsend to lead a weekend meditation retreat Saturday and Sunday. Sala also will offer… Continue reading

Buddhist teacher to lead retreat in Port Townsend

Candidate forum, ‘Catnip and Sip,’ barn dance among activities on Peninsula

A candidate forum, a “Catnip and Sip” event and a free barn dance in Nordland are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading