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Accused multiple burglar forgets court date, goes back to jail

PORT TOWNSEND - A 19-year-old Port Townsend man charged with 32 counts in connection with several burglaries that took place in Jefferson County last May… Continue reading

Ex-PDN reporter, Iraq war veteran added to Port Townsend police force

PORT TOWNSEND - One is a former newspaper reporter and the other recently returned from a stint in Iraq as an Army reservist. They are… Continue reading

Meth trail blocked a bit by arrest, undersheriff says

PORT TOWNSEND - Jefferson County methamphetamine users have had a difficult time finding their drug of choice in recent weeks, law enforcers think. Undersheriff Tim… Continue reading

Five tax measures on ballot in Jefferson County – but not before all voters

Voters in Jefferson County, depending on where they live, will vote on one or more of five tax measures on ballots to be distributed Wednesday… Continue reading

Jefferson to conduct homeless census, too

PORT TOWNSEND - Jefferson County, along with the rest of the country, will participate in the annual point-in-time homeless count the week of Jan. 25.… Continue reading

Just like clockwork: Jefferson County Courthouse gets its gong back

PORT TOWNSEND - Those in and around the Jefferson County Courthouse on Friday heard a familiar sound that's been silent for more than six months.… Continue reading

Teen accused of stabbing man pleads not guilty

PORT TOWNSEND - An 18-year-old Port Townsend man facing an assault charge in the stabbing of another man has pleaded innocent in Jefferson County Superior… Continue reading

Chimacum educator, others follow through on school-funding suit

A group of school districts and pro-education groups headed by Chimacum School District Superintendent Mike Blair filed its previously announced lawsuit Thursday against the state… Continue reading

Slick roads, ferry landing repair in Jefferson County

Snowfall was scant Wednesday in East Jefferson County, but the sinking temperature led to slick roads. As the snow fell, two floating dolphins at the… Continue reading

Courthouse security in the palm of a hand?

PORT TOWNSEND - A representative of Port Townsend-based Mobilisa Inc. has approached Jefferson County officials with an alternative to an extensive metal detector and X-ray… Continue reading

Quilcene’s school dilemma: repair or rebuild?

QUILCENE - Old and outdated school facilities are forcing Quilcene School District representatives to make a difficult decision: renovate or replace? David Andersen, who wears… Continue reading

Owner of security business seeks Clallam law enforcement participation

PORT TOWNSEND - The president of a private homeland security training business on Discovery Bay is seeking Jefferson County action to allow Clallam County law-enforcers… Continue reading

Peninsula superintendent leads charge toward more school funding

A North Olympic Peninsula school superintendent is leading the charge toward what could be the most sweeping lawsuit against the state over education spending in… Continue reading

D’Amico asks for attorney general’s investigation

GARDINER - Security Services Northwest President Joe D'Amico has asked the state Attorney General's Office to investigate Jefferson County officials' conduct in regard to litigation… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Discovery Bay golf course to close

PORT TOWNSEND - The Discovery Bay Golf Club will close the course in the spring. "It's been a couple months since we've been pondering this… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Guilty plea entered in robbery of 75-year-old woman

PORT TOWNSEND - A Port Townsend man has pleaded guilty in Jefferson County Superior Court and been sentenced to 14 months in prison for robbing… Continue reading

It’s a girl! First Jefferson baby of 2007 makes entry

CHIMACUM - After 14 hours of labor, Jefferson County has its first baby born in Jefferson Healthcare hospital in 2007. The title goes to Tessa… Continue reading

PT: Courthouse workers seek increased security

PORT TOWNSEND - A petition with the signatures of 28 Jefferson County Courthouse staff members asking for increased security in the courthouse was delivered to… Continue reading

PT: First degree assault charged in knifing incident

PORT TOWNSEND - An 18-year-old Port Townsend man was formally charged in Jefferson County Superior Court Tuesday with first-degree assault in connection with the stabbing… Continue reading

Are you fuming over all that Christmas packaging foam?

PORT TOWNSEND - Wondering what to do with all the leftover Styrofoam from Christmas gift boxes but don't want to throw it away? A Port… Continue reading