Jefferson County

Port Townsend businesses recognized for volunteer efforts

Port Townsend businesses recognized for volunteer efforts

The Port Townsend Main Street Program honored three business owners for their contributions to the community and to the Main Street Program… Continue reading

Port Townsend businesses recognized for volunteer efforts

Jefferson Public Utility District OKs rate hikes for 2017

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners have approved rate increases for 2017. Customers will see an increase in their bills starting Jan.… Continue reading

Clallam County Economic Development Corp. seeks executive director

The Clallam County Economic Development Corp. is advertising its open position for executive director and CEO. The new director will earn between… Continue reading

LETTER: Christ our Savior should be shared more with others

If Jesus is really our best friend, then why is it we rarely speak of him or introduce him to others? If he were really… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEF: PA schools pick board president … and other items

Joshua Jones has been elected the 2017 Port Angeles School Board president. Sarah Methner will continue in her role as vice president.… Continue reading

Help with water heater made all the difference for self-sufficient octogenarian

Help with water heater made all the difference for self-sufficient octogenarian

Caroline Culbertson, 86, has been retired only a short while. She enjoyed… Continue reading

Help with water heater made all the difference for self-sufficient octogenarian
East Jefferson Little League hit with burglaries

East Jefferson Little League hit with burglaries

Members of the East Jefferson Little League are reeling from two burglaries this month that are expected to cost the league thousands… Continue reading

East Jefferson Little League hit with burglaries
Cold to stick around on Peninsula

Cold to stick around on Peninsula

Monday’s snow might not be the last snow of the year. The North Olympic Peninsula is expected to see a cold snap… Continue reading

Cold to stick around on Peninsula

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Business relaunches with new name, look, website … and other items

A longtime Port Angeles business is reframing itself. Previously Karon’s Frame Center, the 17-year-old custom framing business at 625 E. Front St.… Continue reading

LETTER: Jet noise would damage pristine beauty of Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park is a sanctuary for residents like me and the many visitors to our region. Entrepreneurs and locals have worked tirelessly to create… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Delays expected today on U.S. Highway 101 at Elwha River bridge … and other items

Traffic will be cut to one alternating lane at the Elwha River bridge on U.S. Highway 101 today. Drivers can expect the… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Harkening back to the Christmas letter

THIS IS A special time of year when the joy and warmth of the holiday season can drive you right over the brink. The end… Continue reading

Special DUI patrols set for holiday season

Law enforcement agencies across the state are participating in extra patrols aimed at getting DUI drivers off the roads over this holiday season from Thursday… Continue reading

Standing with Standing Rock group to give presentation in Port Townsend

A group that traveled to the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota in November to support the tribe in its effort… Continue reading

People line up since McMorris Rodgers a candidate for cabinet

People line up since McMorris Rodgers a candidate for cabinet

With Republican U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington a candidate to be a member of… Continue reading

People line up since McMorris Rodgers a candidate for cabinet
Preventing not-so-happy holidays fraud

Preventing not-so-happy holidays fraud

there’s no time like the holidays for fraud.… Continue reading

Preventing not-so-happy holidays fraud

NEWS BRIEFS: Fort Worden committee meetings set … and other items

Two Fort Worden committees will meet Wednesday. The Fort Worden Public Development Authority executive committee will review the draft 2017 budget when it meets at… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Holiday displays light up West End

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Holiday displays light up West End

THE SUN HAS set, darkness has overcome the road. Coming up Fairholm Hill from Lake Crescent, the rain gives itself up for actual snow. Streetlights… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Holiday displays light up West End
Peninsula Home Fund helps budding photographer as she grapples with health issues

Peninsula Home Fund helps budding photographer as she grapples with health issues

Ask Stacy Eastman how things are going, and she’ll answer “Really well!”… Continue reading

Peninsula Home Fund helps budding photographer as she grapples with health issues
Grant given to Quilcene museum for fireplace tiles

Grant given to Quilcene museum for fireplace tiles

The Quilcene Historical Museum received a grant from the Washington Trust for Historical Preservation to help with its restoration of the historic Hamilton-Worthington… Continue reading

Grant given to Quilcene museum for fireplace tiles