Kay Frances Hall (Dowd), 88, of Port Ludlow, Washington, passed away on May 15, 2025, while under hospice care at Jefferson ...

Employees at one of Washington state’s largest health agencies are bracing for layoffs due to ongoing funding challenges.

Employees at one of Washington state’s largest health agencies are bracing for layoffs due to ongoing funding challenges. Though how many could lose their jobs and when aren’t known ...

The Jefferson County Library District Bookmobile is off the road and out of service following a crash July 24, that scattered books over the roadway, left the vehicle a total loss, but the ...

Good news for Port Townsend residents, some of whom are dedicated enough to have stock-piled glass since pickup was discontinued. Curbside glass recycling has returned following a unanimous vote ...

With summer temperatures on the rise and wildfire activity increasing across the Olympic Peninsula, residents of Jefferson County are being warned to remain vigilant. Smoke from the Bear Gulch and … ...

The Bear Gulch Fire in Mason County has reached 4,936 acres and as of Aug. 5 is just 3% contained. Burning since July 6 on the north side of Lake Cushman near Mount Rose in the Olympic … ...

Compromise. It’s not a dirty word — and it might be the only way out of the current polarizing and dangerous morass in which we now find ourselves. It will in my opinion take more than ...

Lawsuit targeting WA law meant to protect trans youth in crisis is dismissed on appeal Parents sued, arguing it infringed on their rights. Washington’s attorney general said it was an “attempt ...

Brien Murray (Francis O’Brien formally) was born on July 23, 1945, in Newburyport, Massachusetts. He passed away on Sunday July 6th, 2025. He was just days away from his 80th birthday. … ...

The Paws-N-Claws 4-H Club of Jefferson County will again hold its fundraiser raffle in the 4-H cat building during the Jefferson County Fair from Aug. 8-10. Laurie Hampton, main club leader for ...