April Fools Day
Mysterious Piper Agrees to Fund Rec Center
Promises new flute and rodent-based youth programs
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Washington Highway Patrol
Community Mourns Beloved OCEAN Student
One dead, three injured in collision involving Jefferson Transit bus.
Youth Reporting Lab
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Centrum
Centrum Signs 35 Year Lease with State Parks
As part of Centrum’s long-term planning, Executive Director Rob Birman plans a shift to a new role .
Humane Society of Jefferson County
Letter to the Editor: Veterinarian Dr. Kraft's Open Letter on the Humane Society's Actions
To the Residents of Jefferson County: During the second week of January, 2026, as onsite Shelter Veterinarian, I requested a meeting with the HSJC Board of Directors (BOD) to present multiple concerns regarding the practices of the current HSJC Executive Director (ED) along with information on present day veterinary medical
Humane Society of Jefferson County
Letter to the Editor: Former Humane Society ED Tammy Hanks Speaks Out
Hi, my name is Tammy Hanks. I was the first paid Executive Director at Jefferson County Humane Society. I was hired in September 2022, and resigned in September 2023. I have no idea why the board and the new ED have conveniently forgotten to mention me. I can only assume