Jefferson County

LETTER: Give credit where credit is due: Thanks, Obama, for GOP’s rise

I never thought I would say this, but I would like to congratulate President Obama on a job well done. After all, his stated goal… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Clallam Bay Library invites gingerbread house entries for Dec. 16 contest … and other items

The Clallam Bay Library will accept homemade gingerbread houses, castles, huts and cabins beginning Dec. 12 for an all-ages gingerbread contest. The… Continue reading

Jewelry, paintings, art show set for Port Townsend gallery walk

Jewelry, paintings, art show set for Port Townsend gallery walk

Shimmering jewelry, paintings of Native Americans in Alaska and a juried art show are on tap this weekend during the Port Townsend… Continue reading

Jewelry, paintings, art show set for Port Townsend gallery walk

Forest Service accepting comments on permit for Navy electronic warfare training

The U.S. Forest Service is accepting comments on its draft decision, announced this week, to grant a special-use permit for the Navy’s… Continue reading

A Great Big Story: Race to Alaska team featured in documentary

A Great Big Story: Race to Alaska team featured in documentary

Team Alula, a team originally composed of three paraplegic sailors, was a crowd favorite in the 2016 Race to Alaska and is… Continue reading

A Great Big Story: Race to Alaska team featured in documentary

Community trees to blaze with lights; Port Townsend, Quilcene, Nordland plan ceremonies

Port Townsend will kick off the holiday season with the annual community Christmas tree lighting Saturday. The event will start at 1… Continue reading

‘Peppy, funny’ singer songwriter to perform in Coyle

‘Peppy, funny’ singer songwriter to perform in Coyle

Singer and songwriter Carrie Clark will perform Sunday afternoon as part of the ongoing Concerts in the Woods series. “She has an amazing… Continue reading

‘Peppy, funny’ singer songwriter to perform in Coyle

Books and coffee, holiday open houses offered this weekend on Peninsula

Sampling books and coffee and attending holiday open houses are among the weekend’s activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. For more about a special Peninsula… Continue reading

Christmas songs to blend together in Port Townsend

Christmas songs to blend together in Port Townsend

It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas on the North Olympic Peninsula. To celebrate the season, the Community Chorus of Port… Continue reading

Christmas songs to blend together in Port Townsend

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: Christmas Chorus tonight in Sequim; memorial dance set for Port Angeles

Sequim Seventh-day Adventist Church, 30 Sanford Lane, will host the 32nd annual Sequim Community Christmas Chorus Christmas Concert at 7:30 tonight. Encore presentations… Continue reading

Holiday sales begin at Olympic National Park visitor centers

Discover Your Northwest’s annual holiday sale at visitor centers in Olympic National Park will begin Saturday. Sales will continue through Dec.… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Reach out to combat the spread of hate

A BASIC PRINCIPLE in Judaism and Kabbalistic tradition is the profound regard for all life and that every soul is a fragment of the divine… Continue reading

LETTER: Obama needs to get the message that his advice, he himself not wanted

I recently heard on the news that Barack Obama said he is not going away after he leaves office. He plans to live in Washington,… Continue reading

LETTER: Port Townsend traffic just one long line of cars entering, exiting

Port Townsend is a small Victorian town at the end of the road. When you drive into town, the road ends at the end of… Continue reading

Musical trio to take the spotlight Saturday in Chimacum

Musical trio to take the spotlight Saturday in Chimacum

Violinist Kristin Smith, cellist Diane Vaux and harpist Janeen Kelm will take the spotlight during a special performance Saturday evening by the Port… Continue reading

Musical trio to take the spotlight Saturday in Chimacum

NEWS BRIEFS: Port Townsend parks commission to meet next week … and other items

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hear about Fort Worden and the Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority… Continue reading

Peninsula-wide holiday bazaars offer unique items for gifts

With just three weeks left to finish holiday shopping, a variety of North Olympic Peninsula bazaars and fairs offer everything from stocking-stuffers to larger gifts… Continue reading

Port Townsend arts school delighted with Giving Tuesday response

Port Townsend arts school delighted with Giving Tuesday response

The Port Townsend School of the Arts surpassed all expectations during its first-ever Giving Tuesday campaign. The school received a challenge from… Continue reading

Port Townsend arts school delighted with Giving Tuesday response

Jefferson County’s voter turnout second highest in state

Jefferson County had the second highest voter participation of any county in the state in the Nov. 8 general election. High voter… Continue reading

Washington presidential elector joins anti-Trump movement

Washington presidential elector joins anti-Trump movement

A Democratic presidential elector from Washington state said Wednesday she is joining a national effort to try… Continue reading

Washington presidential elector joins anti-Trump movement