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The Jefferson County commissioners have unanimously approved an ordinance to ban fireworks in the county.
06/17/2026

The Jefferson County commissioners have unanimously approved an ordinance to ban fireworks in the county.

County ordinance to take effect in 2027

The Brinnon Fire Association will host the Brinnon Shrimp Festival from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.
06/16/2026

The Brinnon Fire Association will host the Brinnon Shrimp Festival from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.

BRINNON — The Brinnon Fire Association will host the Brinnon Shrimp Festival from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.

Jefferson County is developing a comprehensive safety action plan to help reduce fatal and serious injury crashes on roa...
06/16/2026

Jefferson County is developing a comprehensive safety action plan to help reduce fatal and serious injury crashes on roads and streets throughout the county.

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County is developing a comprehensive safety action plan to help reduce fatal and serious injury crashes on roads and streets throughout the county.

Beaches in the Hood Canal, Port Ludlow and Mats Mats bays have been closed for recreational shellfish harvesting due to ...
06/16/2026

Beaches in the Hood Canal, Port Ludlow and Mats Mats bays have been closed for recreational shellfish harvesting due to high paralytic shellfish poison levels in shellfish samples sent to the state Department of Health.

PORT TOWNSEND — Beaches in the Hood Canal, Port Ludlow and Mats Mats bays have been closed for recreational shellfish harvesting due to high paralytic shellfish poison levels in shellfish samples sent to the state Department of Health.

A Port Townsend man pleaded guilty last week to third-degree felony assault after a confrontation in which he smashed a ...
06/16/2026

A Port Townsend man pleaded guilty last week to third-degree felony assault after a confrontation in which he smashed a firearm through a car window and pointed it at the driver’s face.

Gets 14 months in custody plus 12 months probation

Discovery Behavioral Healthcare has announced that CEO Jim Novelli will retire at the end of June.
06/16/2026

Discovery Behavioral Healthcare has announced that CEO Jim Novelli will retire at the end of June.

Scott Blakley set to replace Jim Novelli

The Port Townsend Kiwanis Club — Meets in person at noon Wednesdays at the Highway 20 Roadhouse Restaurant, 2152 W. Sims...
06/13/2026

The Port Townsend Kiwanis Club — Meets in person at noon Wednesdays at the Highway 20 Roadhouse Restaurant, 2152 W. Sims Way, Port Townsend.

• Port Angeles Business Association — Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held at 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 Del Guzzi Drive (off U.S. Highway 101) in east Port Angeles.

Peninsula board and commissions will consider the appointment of a coroner, banning fireworks in unincorporated Jefferso...
06/13/2026

Peninsula board and commissions will consider the appointment of a coroner, banning fireworks in unincorporated Jefferson County and interviewing candidates to fill an open port commission seat next week.

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

The Jefferson County commissioners have postponed deciding on sending any letters of support regarding a proposed land t...
06/13/2026

The Jefferson County commissioners have postponed deciding on sending any letters of support regarding a proposed land transfer to the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe.

Board members ask for conversation with tribe, state agency

Concerts, art and historic speeches highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula.
06/12/2026

Concerts, art and historic speeches highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Concerts, art and historic speeches highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula.

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