Sep 29, 2009 | Peninsula Daily News
Park closures part of money-saving plan in Jefferson County
Citing a more than $100,000 deficit, Jefferson County Parks Director Matt Tyler outlined a proposal to close four park facilities, cut almost three part-time staff positions and become heavily dependent on volunteers to maintain most other county parks.
Rushing Receiving Jason Haley, Bain 9 144 16.0 - Tackles Player Solo Ast Total Interceptions Player Total Cameron Johnson, PT 2 John Textor, Seq 2 Billy Davenport, Brem 2 C. Wilson, Brem 2 Nathan Stover, Oly 2 Dillon Douglas, NM 2 Stats reported by : Bainbridge, Bremerton, Chimacum, Kingston, North Kitsap, North Mason, Olympic, Port Townsend, ...
East Jefferson Fire-Rescue chief resigns after only eight months on job
Chuck Tandy resigned Tuesday as chief of East Jefferson Fire-Rescue after eight months as head of Jefferson County's largest fire district, citing family issues.
Man who pulled woman from fire still humble as he gets another heroism award
As Greg Bryant, holder of the national Carnegie Medal for heroism, was honored with an award from Port Townsend Kiwanis last week, he was more concerned about the man whose wife died after he pulled her from a burning building.
Demonstration to promote dream of Peninsula meat production
Imagine going to the farmers' market and picking up a couple of local steaks to go with your local potatoes and salad fixings.
Seattle's Correo Aereo bring their Latin rhythms and vocal and multi-instrumental talents to Collective Visions Art Gallery, 331 Pacific Ave.
'Couchsurfing' new way to see the world
While many people tout travel Web sites as the way to go for finding cheap lodging, millions of people around the world have discovered a form of lodging that is both free and enriching.
Park namesake H.J. Carroll remembered
A covered kiosk contains a map of H.J. Carroll Park features and a listing of all the people who contributed time, money, equipment and material to build them.
Most North Olympic Peninsula students missed Obama's speech
President Obama's speech to schoolchildren was not widely viewed live in many districts on the North Olympic Peninsula on Tuesday.
Late Hadlock business founder remembered with gift to school
The founder of Hadlock Building Supply died one year ago, but his community spirit lives on at the business he owned and operated for 24 years.
Chimacum park built in old quarry a true community labor of love
Marjorie Rogers, left, and Virginia Baker, both members of the Tri-Area Garden Club, look over the lawn in front of the H.J. Carroll Park playground and picnic grove, which was created by garden club members.
Three days of music, Highland games set at Mackie festival in Port Townsend
A three-day festival this Labor Day weekend will celebrate the musical accomplishments of children while offering adults both entertainment and a way to contribute to a foundation that has provided thousands of children with instruments and lessons.
Chimacum's Huntingford clan wins $2.1 million lottery jackpot
George Huntingford Sr., 92, played the same lottery numbers for about 18 years before they won him $2.1 million.
Bottomfeeder: Special 'Minimoon'/Out-of-Town/Online-Only Edition
All photos by Li'l Scoop. So, I got married this past weekend. The ceremony was very DIY .