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‘Glamping’ among development ideas considered for Fort Worden

‘Glamping’ among development ideas considered for Fort Worden

The Fort Worden Public Development Authority executive committee is considering the idea of turning Fort Worden into a “glamping” destination for tourists… Continue reading

‘Glamping’ among development ideas considered for Fort Worden
Port Townsend woman to speak of transgender experience

Port Townsend woman to speak of transgender experience

Susan Brittain of Port Townsend once was named Bob. She will talk about her experience along with other members of the Jefferson… Continue reading

Port Townsend woman to speak of transgender experience
Jefferson County awards $445,000 in lodging tax grants

Jefferson County awards $445,000 in lodging tax grants

The Jefferson County commissioners approved allocations of lodging tax revenue, accepting the recommendations of the county lodging tax advisory committee which reviews… Continue reading

Jefferson County awards $445,000 in lodging tax grants

Troopers seek pickup truck after wreck near Brinnon injures 1

State Patrol troopers are looking for a pickup truck that prompted a wreck on U.S. Highway 101 some 3 miles south of Brinnon.… Continue reading

Outcomes remain the same in fourth, final ballot count in Jefferson County

It’s Kate Dean and Jeff Randall. The fourth and final count of Nov. 8 general election ballots before the election is certified… Continue reading

Business symposium offers free activities throughout Port Townsend on Thursday, Friday

The fifth annual Collaborative Business Symposium will offer activities Thursday and Friday as part of Global Entrepreneurship Month. The event has grown… Continue reading

‘He died for love’: Medal of Honor recipient honored at his grave

‘He died for love’: Medal of Honor recipient honored at his grave

Community members, local veterans and members of the United States Army and Navy gathered on Veterans Day to honor the nation’s only Navy… Continue reading

‘He died for love’: Medal of Honor recipient honored at his grave
Standing Rock protest, benefit variety show planned in Port Townsend this weekend

Standing Rock protest, benefit variety show planned in Port Townsend this weekend

Local activists have organized two more events this weekend to raise money and awareness for protesters rallying against the Dakota Access Pipeline… Continue reading

Standing Rock protest, benefit variety show planned in Port Townsend this weekend
Jacob Soule and Karen Anderson were reunited with their dog Miley thanks to brothers Justin and Adam from Montana, who found the dog while hiking the Mount Walker trail. (Valorie Williams)

Miley’s back home: Dog found after she went missing from wreck near Brinnon

Miley, a dog missing for two days after a vehicle collision near Brinnon, was returned to her owners by two hikers who found… Continue reading

Jacob Soule and Karen Anderson were reunited with their dog Miley thanks to brothers Justin and Adam from Montana, who found the dog while hiking the Mount Walker trail. (Valorie Williams)
Port Townsend’s Maritime Discovery Initiative connecting students, careers

Port Townsend’s Maritime Discovery Initiative connecting students, careers

The Port Townsend School District in now three years into its five-year Maritime Discovery Initiative, which brings place-based learning opportunities to students… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s Maritime Discovery Initiative connecting students, careers
Broken boilers leave Mountain View Common offices without heat, pool closed

Broken boilers leave Mountain View Common offices without heat, pool closed

Mountain Vew Commons is without heat and the municipal pool will be closed for about another three weeks after the boilers were… Continue reading

Broken boilers leave Mountain View Common offices without heat, pool closed
Dean wins Jefferson County commissioner seat

Dean wins Jefferson County commissioner seat

Kate Dean was voted into the Jefferson County commissioner District 1 seat with 66 percent of the vote against opponent Tim Thomas’… Continue reading

Dean wins Jefferson County commissioner seat
Randall ‘pleased and humbled’ to be elected to Jefferson Public Utility District seat

Randall ‘pleased and humbled’ to be elected to Jefferson Public Utility District seat

Jeff Randall has ousted incumbent Barney Burke for Jefferson County Public Utility District Position 1 seat with nearly 62 percent of the… Continue reading

Randall ‘pleased and humbled’ to be elected to Jefferson Public Utility District seat
Port Ludlow residents air logging mediation concerns with Jefferson commissioners

Port Ludlow residents air logging mediation concerns with Jefferson commissioners

More than a dozen Port Ludlow residents at the Jefferson County commissioners’ meeting Monday shared concerns on a perceived lack of progress… Continue reading

Port Ludlow residents air logging mediation concerns with Jefferson commissioners

Port Townsend City Council to hold public hearing on pot shop buffer zones tonight

The Port Townsend City Council will conduct a public hearing on the city Planning Commission’s recommendation to shrink some buffer zones around… Continue reading

Port Townsend theater adds devices for hearing-, vision-impaired

Port Townsend theater adds devices for hearing-, vision-impaired

The historic Rose Theatre in Port Townsend is now equipped with devices to assist the hearing- and vision-impaired, bringing the two theaters… Continue reading

Port Townsend theater adds devices for hearing-, vision-impaired
Brinnon death caused by self-inflicted gunshot wound

Brinnon death caused by self-inflicted gunshot wound

A Brinnon man found dead after a six-hour standoff with law enforcement Thursday died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said. The Jefferson… Continue reading

Brinnon death caused by self-inflicted gunshot wound

Stand with Standing Rock gatherings set in Port Townsend

Stand with Standing Rock Jefferson County will host two events this weekend to raise awareness of the movement against the Dakota Access… Continue reading

Jefferson County Library donates retired bookmobile to Skagit County

Jefferson County Library donates retired bookmobile to Skagit County

The Jefferson County Library found a new home for its old bookmobile at a library in Skagit County. The old bookmobile that… Continue reading

Jefferson County Library donates retired bookmobile to Skagit County
Animals rescued from Gardiner property recovered and ready for adoption

Animals rescued from Gardiner property recovered and ready for adoption

Dogs, chickens and goats found living in squalid conditions in Gardiner earlier this year and taken to area shelters have recovered and are… Continue reading

Animals rescued from Gardiner property recovered and ready for adoption