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The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Cuttyhunk pass two dewatering pumps to the crew of the fishing vessel Sunnfjord as their vessel took on water off Cape Alava, Wash., Jan. 31, 2018. Unable to start either pump or keep up with the rising water, the fishermen eventually abandoned ship. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Warriner.

Coast Guard rescues five fishermen from flooding ship near Neah Bay

Coast Guard crews rescued five fishermen who had to abandon ship when it flooded west of Cape Alava. A 47-foot Motor Life… Continue reading

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Cuttyhunk pass two dewatering pumps to the crew of the fishing vessel Sunnfjord as their vessel took on water off Cape Alava, Wash., Jan. 31, 2018. Unable to start either pump or keep up with the rising water, the fishermen eventually abandoned ship. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Warriner.
Retrospective, photographs, nudes among artwork on Port Townsend Gallery Walk

Retrospective, photographs, nudes among artwork on Port Townsend Gallery Walk

A reception for a retrospective of Julia Eastberg’s paintings and the work of sculptor Steve Jensen is set at the Northwind Arts… Continue reading

Retrospective, photographs, nudes among artwork on Port Townsend Gallery Walk
Take heart: Sequim Art Walk features loving theme

Take heart: Sequim Art Walk features loving theme

Art with Heart! An evening of love, red apparel and passionate pursuits incorporates warm hearts, the virtues of fine wine and sweet treats… Continue reading

Take heart: Sequim Art Walk features loving theme
American Muslim life focus of library talk

American Muslim life focus of library talk

University of Washington-Tacoma professor Turan Kayaoglu will talk about the American Muslim experience at the next Inquiring Mind lecture at 6:30 p.m.… Continue reading

American Muslim life focus of library talk
Dolls, teddy bears featured at show on Saturday

Dolls, teddy bears featured at show on Saturday

The Promise of Spring Doll Show will offer antique and modern dolls and teddy bears, along with activities and raffles, from 10… Continue reading

Dolls, teddy bears featured at show on Saturday
Harmonica Pocket to perform at Sequim, PA and Forks libraries

Harmonica Pocket to perform at Sequim, PA and Forks libraries

The Harmonica Pocket will perform free at the Sequim, Port Angeles and Forks public libraries. The Port Townsend duo will appear first at the Sequim… Continue reading

Harmonica Pocket to perform at Sequim, PA and Forks libraries
Rekindling of life theme for storytelling

Rekindling of life theme for storytelling

Allison Cox of Vashon Island will tell “The Quickening: Stories of the Rekindling of Life” during First Friday Story Night from 7… Continue reading

Rekindling of life theme for storytelling

Swan and the Haida Indians featured in Port Townsend

To complement the James Swan exhibit at the Jefferson Museum, February’s First Friday Lecture by Robin Wright will be “Swan and the… Continue reading

Jefferson Community School receives large grant

Jefferson Community School has received a $90,000 grant from an anonymous source — the single largest grant in the school’s history. The… Continue reading

New express clinic in Port Townsend to open Monday

Jefferson Healthcare slated Monday as the opening day for its new Express Clinic. The clinic will provide another option for non-emergent, same-day… Continue reading

Doll, teddy bear show set this Saturday

Doll, teddy bear show set this Saturday

More than 40 vendors are expected at the Promise of Spring Doll Show on Saturday. The 22nd annual show will be from… Continue reading

Doll, teddy bear show set this Saturday

NEW BRIEFS: State lawmakers to hold telephone town hall Thursday … and other items

The three lawmakers representing the 24th Legislative District will host a telephone town hall starting at 6 p.m. Thursday. Sen. Kevin Van De Wege, D-Sequim,… Continue reading

Clallam voter registration deadline approaching

Ballots for the 2018 February special election have been sent out to voters in the Port Angeles and Cape Flattery school districts,… Continue reading

Jefferson County PUD considers rate hikes; hearing set today

The Jefferson County Public Utility District board will conduct a rate hearing today to discuss proposed increases of both electric and water/sewer rates.… Continue reading

Algae blooms continue but toxins decline in Jefferson County lakes

Blue-green algae blooms have been found on Jefferson County lakes in January but toxins in the waters have declined, according to Jefferson… Continue reading

AAUW announces scholarship application deadline

The University Women’s Foundation of Jefferson County, the philanthropic affiliate of AAUW Port Townsend, will offer about $50,000 in scholarships this spring… Continue reading

Port Angeles High School NJROTC to host regional competition

Port Angeles High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) will host the Northwest Drill and Rifle Division Competition on Feb.… Continue reading

Tales for those yearning for spring to be told Friday in Port Townsend

Tales for those yearning for spring to be told Friday in Port Townsend

Allison Cox of Vashon Island will tell “The Quickening: Stories of the Rekindling of Life” during First Friday Story Night this weekend.… Continue reading

Tales for those yearning for spring to be told Friday in Port Townsend

Tickets on sale for GOP’s Lincoln Day dinner

Tickets are on sale now for the Clallam County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner. The event will begin at 5 p.m. Feb.… Continue reading

Van De Wege named legislator of the year by police, sheriffs

Van De Wege named legislator of the year by police, sheriffs

Sen. Kevin Van De Wege has been named 2017 Legislator of the Year by the Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs. He received… Continue reading

Van De Wege named legislator of the year by police, sheriffs