Jefferson County

Man injured when crane tips over in Port Townsend

Man injured when crane tips over in Port Townsend

A crane collapsed at the Port of Port Townsend, injuring the crane operator but causing no damage to the buildings and boats… Continue reading

Man injured when crane tips over in Port Townsend

NEWS BRIEFS: Sequim City Band concert canceled; next one slated for March … and other items

The Sequim City Band’s holiday concert, “Sounds of the Season,” scheduled for this Wednesday, has been canceled. The auditorium’s heating system needs to… Continue reading

Olympic National Park announces schedule for Lake Crescent road work

Olympic National Park announces schedule for Lake Crescent road work

Drivers can expect delays around Lake Crescent on weekdays during the spring, summer and fall of 2017, 2018 and 2019. Olympic National… Continue reading

Olympic National Park announces schedule for Lake Crescent road work
Clallam County officials urge option 7 for Elwha River bridge

Clallam County officials urge option 7 for Elwha River bridge

Clallam County officials are calling on the state to build a new bridge over the Elwha River with a new approach to… Continue reading

Clallam County officials urge option 7 for Elwha River bridge

Port Hadlock man charged with Little League burglaries

A Port Hadlock man charged with burglarizing the East Jefferson Little League will be arraigned today. James Hansen, 21, has been charged… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioners OK 2017 budget

The Jefferson County commissioners unanimously approved the county’s 2017 budget with only a few technical corrections to the final draft. The now… Continue reading

Volunteers help Peninsula cancer patients get to treatment

Volunteers help Peninsula cancer patients get to treatment

When North Olympic Peninsula cancer patients with no means of transportation need to travel to reach medical treatment, they can turn to… Continue reading

Volunteers help Peninsula cancer patients get to treatment
Report from Standing Rock: Group that visited from Port Townsend to present tales, photos

Report from Standing Rock: Group that visited from Port Townsend to present tales, photos

Members of the Pacific Northwest Stand with Standing Rock group will present photos and stories from their time protesting the Dakota Access… Continue reading

Report from Standing Rock: Group that visited from Port Townsend to present tales, photos

Christmas bird counts flock in on Olympic Peninsula

The annual tradition of tracking down birds as part of a Peninsula-wide census continues Saturday, with organizers seeking volunteers to participate. The 117th Christmas Bird… Continue reading

Holiday events planned on Peninsula

Special holiday events are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula, with many this weekend. Here is a list, by community: PORT ANGELES Holiday pageant PORT… Continue reading

Concerts in the Woods continues with Bread & Gravy on Sunday

Bread &Gravy will perform Sunday at the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center as part of the ongoing Concerts in the Woods series. Bread… Continue reading

Port Townsend author to read from debut poetry collection tonight

Port Townsend author to read from debut poetry collection tonight

Author Matt Nienow will sign copies of his book of poetry, “House of Water,” during a reception this evening at the Northwest… Continue reading

Port Townsend author to read from debut poetry collection tonight
Julie Gertler

Changes announced for Fund for Women & Girls

The Jefferson County Community Foundation Fund for Women &Girls is evolving, according to the new chairwoman. Julie Gertler is taking over as… Continue reading

Julie Gertler

Christmas carols and other holiday events to ring on Peninsula this weekend

Christmas caroling, and other holiday events, as well as a Standing Rock rally and Amnesty International letter-writing are among the weekend’s activities on the North… Continue reading

Holiday sales set this weekend on Peninsula

Seeking ideas for unique gifts to buy at the last minute? Bazaars across the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend offer up a few. PORT TOWNSEND… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Candles of the heart

THE CHRISTMAS AND holiday season is now upon us in earnest. Will this season of celebration only add to the busyness and swirl of your… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Love Is Simple’ topic for Sunday discussion in Sequim … and other items

Spiritual group Eckankar will host a talk, “Love Is Simple,” at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave., from 10 a.m. to 11:15… Continue reading

Port Townsend Stringfest expects 150 kids to learn, perform

Port Townsend Stringfest expects 150 kids to learn, perform

The third annual Winter Stringfest will be onstage in Port Townsend on Saturday with roughly 150 kids from third through 12th grades… Continue reading

Port Townsend Stringfest expects 150 kids to learn, perform
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