Jefferson County

Port of Port Angeles facilities called instrumental to a Cascadia earthquake response

Port of Port Angeles facilities called instrumental to a Cascadia earthquake response

Port facilities will be important resources when bridges become impassable, electronic communications and electric generation go silent, and schools are severely damaged.

Port of Port Angeles facilities called instrumental to a Cascadia earthquake response
Sequim doll collector leaves behind legacy of love to benefit veterans

Sequim doll collector leaves behind legacy of love to benefit veterans

Longtime friend of Marilyn Andrus to see to woman’s wishes with sale on Aug. 13 in Port Angeles

Sequim doll collector leaves behind legacy of love to benefit veterans
98-year-old boat steals heart of man in Port Townsend — and life savings

98-year-old boat steals heart of man in Port Townsend — and life savings

Seattle Harbor Patrol Boat No. 1 — now in the possession of the Port of Port Townsend — is more than just another project to Marc Landry.

98-year-old boat steals heart of man in Port Townsend — and life savings

Volunteers sought to survey chum salmon in Chimacum Creek

A free training session is set for Thursday, Aug. 18 in Port Townsend

Farmers markets to celebrate on the Peninsula this Saturday

Adults and children are invited to help local farmers markets recognize National Farmers Market Week.

Rare red poll cattle now living on Marrowstone Island; animals to be featured on Jefferson County Farm Tour

Rare red poll cattle now living on Marrowstone Island; animals to be featured on Jefferson County Farm Tour

The herd at Twin Vistas Ranch was a donation — estimated at $25,000 — to the Washington State University Jefferson County Extension Office.

Rare red poll cattle now living on Marrowstone Island; animals to be featured on Jefferson County Farm Tour
AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Mud drags coming to Jefferson County Fair … and other items
AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Mud drags coming to Jefferson County Fair … and other items
Man falls overboard from sailboat, rescued in Port Townsend Bay

Man falls overboard from sailboat, rescued in Port Townsend Bay

Man was shaking, had slurred speech after getting out of water

Man falls overboard from sailboat, rescued in Port Townsend Bay
Shoreline restoration project at Fort Townsend nears completion

Shoreline restoration project at Fort Townsend nears completion

Restoration of a beach at Fort Townsend, slated for completion this week, will provide easier access for both residents and wildlife.

Shoreline restoration project at Fort Townsend nears completion
Juan de Fuca Foundation seeks donations of unwanted stringed instruments to be made into art

Juan de Fuca Foundation seeks donations of unwanted stringed instruments to be made into art

Instruments will be made into decorative pieces and auctioned in January in Port Angeles to help support foundation programs.

Juan de Fuca Foundation seeks donations of unwanted stringed instruments to be made into art
Alex Heilig named as Port Townsend’s head football coach
Alex Heilig named as Port Townsend’s head football coach

ANDREW MAY: Now’s the time to look ahead to fall

What is it you want from the garden, or what do you wish to accomplish? This is the essence of what drives chores that need to be done as the year moves from mid- to a late demarcation.

Building 305 to be central to Makers Square in Fort Worden

Building 305 to be central to Makers Square in Fort Worden

The plan is for the building to be renovated into the predominate structure in a group of at least nine buildings that will be called Makers Square. It would house workshop, classroom and studio spaces.

Building 305 to be central to Makers Square in Fort Worden

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Here are the various business meetings this week across the North Olympic Peninsula.