Jefferson County

A GROWING CONCERN: The three tenets of pruning

Last week we learned the seven reasons to prune; now we whittle that number further, to the three ever-present tenets of pruning. 1. Have confidence.… Continue reading

BACK WHEN: The history of the historians of Jefferson County: Part I

BACK WHEN: The history of the historians of Jefferson County: Part I

EDITOR’S NOTE: This month’s Jefferson County history column is the first in a series of three about local history resources in the county. This month… Continue reading

BACK WHEN: The history of the historians of Jefferson County: Part I

BIRD WATCH: Birds of a feather flock together

what do they have in common? They’re cousins. They are also among the most captivating members in the… Continue reading

Capital budget signed: Long-delayed funding freed for projects

Capital budget signed: Long-delayed funding freed for projects

Gov. Jay Inslee has signed both a $4.2 billion capital budget that pays for construction projects… Continue reading

Capital budget signed: Long-delayed funding freed for projects

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Twice-monthly breakfast meetings are held at 11:45 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at… Continue reading

HELP LINE: It’s time to talk filing taxes

TAXES. TAXES. TAXES. Yes, I was hoping to get your attention, on the off chance that you might still be groping around for a doable… Continue reading

Marchers filling Pope Marine Park in Port Townsend listen to speeches during the 90-minute program. (Jeannie McMacken/for Peninsula Daily News)

Thousands turn out for Peninsula Women’s March in Port Townsend

Nearly 4,000 women, men, and children joined in the 2018 Women’s March in Port Townsend on Saturday. The Women’s March PT Steering… Continue reading

Marchers filling Pope Marine Park in Port Townsend listen to speeches during the 90-minute program. (Jeannie McMacken/for Peninsula Daily News)
U.S. government shuts down; Dems, GOP blame each other

U.S. government shuts down; Dems, GOP blame each other

The federal government shut down at the stroke of midnight Friday,… Continue reading

U.S. government shuts down; Dems, GOP blame each other

State Legislature passes capital budget

The state Legislature approved more than $4 billion in construction projects across the state after reaching… Continue reading

McEntire to run against Tharinger for state rep seat

McEntire to run against Tharinger for state rep seat

Jim McEntire has heeded the call of the state House Republican Caucus. He’s running for office again. McEntire, a former Republican Clallam County… Continue reading

McEntire to run against Tharinger for state rep seat
Draft plan reviewed for proposed Brinnon resort

Draft plan reviewed for proposed Brinnon resort

The Jefferson County commissioners and planning commissioners took a look at a draft development agreement for the long-planned resort in Brinnon this… Continue reading

Draft plan reviewed for proposed Brinnon resort
New missile magazines proposed for Naval Magazine Indian Island

New missile magazines proposed for Naval Magazine Indian Island

The U.S. Navy is asking for public comment on its plans to build new missile magazines at Naval Magazine Indian Island. The… Continue reading

New missile magazines proposed for Naval Magazine Indian Island
Brinnon Shrimpfest called off this year due to workloads, lack of volunteers

Brinnon Shrimpfest called off this year due to workloads, lack of volunteers

Brinnon’s annual Hood Canal Shrimpfest is canceled this year with its lead organizers citing increased workloads and lack of volunteers as the top… Continue reading

Brinnon Shrimpfest called off this year due to workloads, lack of volunteers

Quilcene Fair and Parade canceled this year

The annual Quilcene Fair and Parade is canceled this year after seeing a decline in volunteers, said Greg Brotherton, president of the fair.… Continue reading

Port Townsend native to tell of plans for Pacific trek

Port Townsend native to tell of plans for Pacific trek

Eliza Dawson is a scientist who is passionate about the health of the planet. She’s also an NCAA championship athlete. And she… Continue reading

Port Townsend native to tell of plans for Pacific trek
Young Artist Competition set for Saturday

Young Artist Competition set for Saturday

A new name, 14 competitors and a day of live music. All are part of a public event Saturday. The Nico Snel… Continue reading

Young Artist Competition set for Saturday

America’s librarian featured speaker at Port Townsend Public Library

Author Nancy Pearl, known as “America’s librarian,” will speak at 7 p.m. Monday. She will present a free talk in the Carnegie… Continue reading

Duo featured at Concerts in the Woods

Duo featured at Concerts in the Woods

The acoustic duo of songwriter and guitarist Dan Sherrill and singer Jacqui Aubert will perform at Concerts in the Woods at 3 p.m.… Continue reading

Duo featured at Concerts in the Woods

ISSUES OF FAITH: Getting to know God might make eternity heavenly

I VISIT MY mom as often as I can as she lives in an assisted living place in Bellevue. The thing you notice right away… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Unity speaker slated for Sunday in PA … and other items

Unity in the Olympics’ 10:30 a.m. Sunday service speaker will be the Rev. Donna Little. Her lesson at the church at 2917… Continue reading