Thud. My jaw hit the table as I listened to the League of Women Voters and heard Joe Nole confess that the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) has no strategic plan.  Instead, Nole … more

I read the levy proposals concerning the Jefferson County fire department. The proposal combining East Jefferson Fire Rescue and Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue seems like a good idea. The … more

Dear Editor: They move among us day and night, mostly unseen and unknown to most, yet they are a vital part of our community. They are wingless angels who serve the infirm, the weak, and … more

Solid citizens pay taxes Your article about property tax due dates should have included a reminder that property taxes are not just a chore that needs to get done on time, but part of our … more

I am a former Chimacum School Board director, serving two terms from 2013 to 2021. Over my years on the board, I had the pleasure of working with a number of remarkable student directors. The two … more

Sunday, June 12, is Race Amity Day: A day to reflect on the need to reach out to the many diverse races and people in our very divided nation.   Today our nation, society, and government … more

There is a mantra I hear after disaster strikes in so many places now. Government officials in Vermont, Maui, etc. all say, “This is unprecedented, we were not prepared. We thought it could … more

In Hawaii, Aloha means both “hello,” and “goodbye,” and is used as a greeting when seeing someone for the first time and wishing them well at parting. We, here, must bear … more

I am in awe of businesses that can somehow rise above the goal of just making money and make closely held values the core inspiration for business choices. Friends have suggested I check out … more

We live in a beautiful location with so many people working to help it be a generous and compassionate community. The costs around some of the golf course plans and the proposed swimming pool … more

Fossils were shaped long ago and their shape stays fixed despite compelling natural forces. Politicians who continue to support natural gas and other fossil fuels are just like fossils. The … more