Jefferson County

Fireworks blast over Port Townsend during last year’s First Night. (Jefferson County Historical Society)

First Night celebration to light up Port Townsend

The Jefferson County Historical Society on Saturday will present the 10th annual edition of First Night, Port Townsend’s alcohol-free New Year’s Eve… Continue reading

Fireworks blast over Port Townsend during last year’s First Night. (Jefferson County Historical Society)

NEWS BRIEFS: Photographer having kids art contest … and other items

Local photographer Roger Mosley is conducting a contest through the Revitalize Port Angeles Facebook page to honor the recent fence art display… Continue reading

Birding, hiking among weekend activities

New Year’s Day birding, hiking and marathon bingo are among the weekend’s activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. For more about the First Night celebration… Continue reading

Discovery run-walk set for New Year’s Day in Port Townsend

Discovery run-walk set for New Year’s Day in Port Townsend

The Peninsula Trails Coalition is bringing back a favorite event, its New Year’s Day Discovery 10K & 5K Run-Walk Fundraiser, for those… Continue reading

Discovery run-walk set for New Year’s Day in Port Townsend

Elections coming up for conservation districts

Candidates for 2017 North Olympic Peninsula Conservation District Board of Supervisors elections must file in February. The deadline for the Jefferson County… Continue reading

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: Interfaith Amigos book reading set … and other items

The Interfaith Amigos will read from their book, “Finding Peace through Spiritual Practice,” at the Jefferson County Library at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.… Continue reading

Jefferson County Land Trust to host open house

The Jefferson County Land Trust will host a holiday open house from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. today. The open house will… Continue reading

Last performances of ‘Spirit of the Yule’ this weekend

The final performances of “Spirit of the Yule,” a Key City Public Theatre production which sets the world of Charles Dickens’ “A… Continue reading

Marine science center plans New Year’s Eve cruise

The Port Townsend Marine Science Center plans a cruise aboard one of Puget Sound Express’ whale-watching boats from 1 p.m. to 4… Continue reading

Snow piling up at Hurricane Ridge ski area

Snow piling up at Hurricane Ridge ski area

With another holiday weekend upon us, it’s a good time to get out of the house and check out the more than… Continue reading

Snow piling up at Hurricane Ridge ski area

Wine and magic planned New Year’s Eve

Joey Pipia will bring a little magic to the end of 2016 with a full performance of The Magic Chamber at the… Continue reading

Peninsula Home Fund: Twosome stick together through illness, poverty

Peninsula Home Fund: Twosome stick together through illness, poverty

In their 26 years married, Louise and David Mitchell have lived the… Continue reading

Peninsula Home Fund: Twosome stick together through illness, poverty
Teri Nomura, center, recipient of American Association of University Women of Port Townsend’s Woman of Excellence award, poses with AAUW PT co-presidents Jean Stastny, left, and Lynn Meyer, right. (AAUW PT)

AAUW Port Townsend chooses 2017 Woman of Excellence

Teri Nomura, a local real estate agent and long-time advocate for affordable housing, has been chosen the 2017 Woman of Excellence by… Continue reading

Teri Nomura, center, recipient of American Association of University Women of Port Townsend’s Woman of Excellence award, poses with AAUW PT co-presidents Jean Stastny, left, and Lynn Meyer, right. (AAUW PT)
Monologues sought for winter festival at Peninsula College

Monologues sought for winter festival at Peninsula College

Straight from the heart and onto the stage: This is the first-ever festival of monologues, written by and for the people of… Continue reading

Monologues sought for winter festival at Peninsula College
Deadline nears for Port Townsend Arts Commission award nominations

Deadline nears for Port Townsend Arts Commission award nominations

The Port Townsend Arts Commission is having a final call for nominations for its Angel of the Arts award, a tradition since… Continue reading

Deadline nears for Port Townsend Arts Commission award nominations

Sequim man in Seattle hospital after collision

A Sequim man was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after another vehicle failed to yield to oncoming traffic on state Highway 104… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Free advance directives clinic slated; Chimacum cidermaker chosen to go to Europe

Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers will present a free drop-in advance directives clinic at The Landing mall Saturday, Jan. 14 from noon… Continue reading

Jefferson County Land Trust to host open house

The Jefferson County Land Trust on Friday will host a holiday open house to celebrate the accomplishments of 2016. The open house… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Convention of States talk scheduled … and other items

A meeting of the Convention of States Project is planned at the Port Angeles Library from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,… Continue reading

Tacoma man creates ‘boom box’ to deter package thefts

Tacoma man creates ‘boom box’ to deter package thefts

After the fourth time it happened in recent months, Jaireme Barrow was tired of people… Continue reading

Tacoma man creates ‘boom box’ to deter package thefts