Jeannie McMacken

Officials: Be aware of scams targetting PUD customers

Officials: Be aware of scams targetting PUD customers

North Olympic Peninsula public utility districts are warning customers to be wary of scammers as fraudulent activity is being seen across the state. Several Jefferson… Continue reading

Officials: Be aware of scams targetting PUD customers
Jefferson County sheriff, prosecuting attorney candidates spar in Port Townsend

Jefferson County sheriff, prosecuting attorney candidates spar in Port Townsend

Sheriff David Stanko and challenger Detective Joe Nole disagreed on a number of issues while County Prosecuting Attorney Michael Haas and challenger… Continue reading

Jefferson County sheriff, prosecuting attorney candidates spar in Port Townsend
Port Townsend Main Street plans program on theft prevention, safety

Port Townsend Main Street plans program on theft prevention, safety

With summer in full swing, downtown stores are experiencing a welcome increase in business due to an influx of tourists. But with… Continue reading

Port Townsend Main Street plans program on theft prevention, safety
Marine trades report to be presented Thursday

Marine trades report to be presented Thursday

The importance of the marine trades sector in Jefferson County and the region will be discussed Thursday at a public meeting at… Continue reading

Marine trades report to be presented Thursday
Pyrotechnician David Chuljian sets firing mechanisms with his team as they prep on Wednesday afternoon for the fireworks display finale of the The Old School 4th of July at Fort Worden. By his count, Chilean said there are 232 large and medium-sized mortars and several smaller ones worth 15 minutes of booms and flash. He’s been lighting off fireworks, legally, for 35 years. (Jeannie McMacken/ Peninsula Daily News)

Pyrotechnican tells of work to prepare for fireworks shows

The man behind Wednesday night’s fireworks display, David Chuljian, has packed and shot his own fireworks for 35 years. His dad was… Continue reading

Pyrotechnician David Chuljian sets firing mechanisms with his team as they prep on Wednesday afternoon for the fireworks display finale of the The Old School 4th of July at Fort Worden. By his count, Chilean said there are 232 large and medium-sized mortars and several smaller ones worth 15 minutes of booms and flash. He’s been lighting off fireworks, legally, for 35 years. (Jeannie McMacken/ Peninsula Daily News)
Stage is set for Port Townsend Fourth of July celebration — thanks to a lot of effort

Stage is set for Port Townsend Fourth of July celebration — thanks to a lot of effort

Fort Worden’s parade grounds will be filled with games, music, vendors and food today, as well as 3,000 or so adults and… Continue reading

Stage is set for Port Townsend Fourth of July celebration — thanks to a lot of effort

Jefferson County approves court system fee

Jefferson County commissioners approved a fee schedule for access to the court’s Odyssey Case Management System. County Clerk Ruth Gordon said that… Continue reading

Port Angeles transient charged with attempted murder in Port Townsend stabbing

A Port Angeles transient was charged with one count of attempted first degree murder Monday after an alleged stabbing attack Sunday morning… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend, boat school to work together on pumpout grant

Port of Port Townsend, boat school to work together on pumpout grant

Port of Port Townsend commissioners have agreed to collaborate with the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding and the University of Washington/Washington Sea… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend, boat school to work together on pumpout grant
Water Street work in Port Townsend expected to be finished soon

Water Street work in Port Townsend expected to be finished soon

The final phase of the Water Street Enhancement Project is on track for completion the week of July 9. A Party at… Continue reading

Water Street work in Port Townsend expected to be finished soon
R2AK race boss awaits last stragglers into Ketchikan

R2AK race boss awaits last stragglers into Ketchikan

After two weeks of long days and nights waiting for his Race to Alaska competitors to reach Ketchikan under wind or human… Continue reading

R2AK race boss awaits last stragglers into Ketchikan

Petition filed against resort plans in Brinnon

The Brinnon Group has filed a land use petition in Kitsap County Superior Court hoping to invalidate the developer agreement and supporting ordinance… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend details cash flow, capital projects

The Port of Port Townsend will see activity through the end of the year as cash flow projections and capital projects in… Continue reading

District 24 candidates talk about positions in Port Townsend

District 24 candidates talk about positions in Port Townsend

More than 100 people heard from candidates for the House of Representatives 24th district positions 1 and 2 at a candidate forum… Continue reading

District 24 candidates talk about positions in Port Townsend
Port Townsend cyclist to raise funds for autism treatment

Port Townsend cyclist to raise funds for autism treatment

Mike Tapogna is an avid cyclist, a skilled mason and an artist who says that his most important role is that of… Continue reading

Port Townsend cyclist to raise funds for autism treatment

Jefferson County fee hike in effect next week

A 5 percent technology fee will be added to fee schedules in the community development department and some in public works starting… Continue reading

Port Townsend artist creates cartoons for Race to Alaska

Port Townsend artist creates cartoons for Race to Alaska

Covering the Race to Alaska through photos, video and podcasts brings fans of the 750-mile non-motorized, unsupported race close to the action.… Continue reading

Port Townsend artist creates cartoons for Race to Alaska
Rower forced to cut short climate change effort in Great Pacific Race

Rower forced to cut short climate change effort in Great Pacific Race

The sea was not kind to Team Ripple Effect earlier this month when rower Eliza Dawson’s quest to study the effects of… Continue reading

Rower forced to cut short climate change effort in Great Pacific Race
Lawsuit alleges public records violations by Jefferson County

Lawsuit alleges public records violations by Jefferson County

Jefferson County faces a lawsuit over 2,353 alleged public records violations by the county sheriff’s office stemming from the case of a… Continue reading

Lawsuit alleges public records violations by Jefferson County
Winner expected today in Race to Alaska

Winner expected today in Race to Alaska

The 750-mile Race To Alaska is expected to crown a victor this morning, one week after the event began its second leg… Continue reading

Winner expected today in Race to Alaska