Jeff Chew

Port of Port Townsend moves action on new marina docks to next week

PORT TOWNSEND -- Saying they need more information before they can make a decision, the Port of Port Townsend commissioners Thursday postponed until next Wednesday… Continue reading

Final plan prepared on expanded Navy test areas

DABOB BAY -- A final plan for the expansion of three underwater test ranges -- on Dabob Bay and Hood Canal, and off the Olympic… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend considers bid to fix Boat Haven docks

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Port of Port Townsend commissioners will consider awarding a contract to rebuild the dilapidated AB Docks at Boat Haven marina, a… Continue reading

Gun-practice range owner on hook for nearly $18,000 more in legal fees

PORT TOWNSEND -- Joe D'Amico, who has long fought Jefferson County over land-use issues surrounding his desire to expand his Gardiner-based Security Services Northwest's operation… Continue reading

Gardiner classic car buff restoring unique World War I Cadillac (**Gallery**)

GARDINER -- Antique car buff Marc Lassen, who in 2006 was casually surfing the Web for a 1929 Cadillac taillight, stumbled upon a big discovery.… Continue reading

Second new Port Townsend roundabout opens in time for holiday weekend

PORT TOWNSEND -- Construction barriers at the city's second roundabout at Sims Way and Thomas Street were taken down and the street was completely opened… Continue reading

Brinnon ShrimpFest offers belt-sander races, 100 vendors and, of course, shrimp

BRINNON -- When it comes to popular events, this two-day festival is anything but shrimpy. The annual Brinnon ShrimpFest -- which will be open from… Continue reading

Port Townsend-Seattle passenger ferry idea backed by most at port meeting

PORT TOWNSEND -- Port of Port Townsend commissioners heard overwhelming support Wednesday for the port's proposal to provide round-trip passenger ferry service from Port Townsend… Continue reading

Jefferson PUD makes progress on electrical power switch

PORT HADLOCK -- Before Jefferson County Public Utility District can get into the power business, it must leap three hurdles. The PUD must reach a… Continue reading

Mystery Bay buoy moratorium extended

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County commissioners have approved a second six-month moratorium on any new boat mooring buoys in Mystery Bay in an effort to… Continue reading

Psychologist to run for Jefferson County commissioner

DABOB BAY -- Diane Johnson, a clinical psychologist with an office in Port Hadlock, has announced she will seek the Jefferson County commissioner seat now… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend to consider passenger ferry idea today

PORT TOWNSEND -- Although two elected officials have expressed opposition to passenger-ferry service between Port Townsend and Seattle, supporters from local government, business and economic… Continue reading

State appellate court rejects long-fought case to expand security gunfire training business

PORT TOWNSEND -- The president of Gardiner-based Security Services Northwest -- who has fought a relentless legal battle against Jefferson County to expand his business… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioners OK economic pact role

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County commissioners approved their leg of a three-pronged agreement between the county, city of Port Townsend and Port of Port Townsend,… Continue reading

Ludlow marina eyes expansion

PORT LUDLOW -- A waiting list for boats 36 feet and longer has led developer Port Ludlow Associates to propose the addition of a new… Continue reading

Cat comes back — 150 postings and three months later

PARADISE BAY -- For those who have missing pets, Paradise Bay resident Jennifer Meeker has three simple words of advice: Never give up. She and… Continue reading

Nine bids received for $3 million Port Townsend Boat Haven project

PORT TOWNSEND -- A contract is expected to be awarded June 15 after Port of Port Townsend leaders on Thursday opened nine contractor bids on… Continue reading

State association honors car club started in 1957

PORT TOWNSEND -- Old-time hot rodders Marvin Miller, Vic Olson and Jim Franklin are celebrating a big honor bestowed on the 53-year-old Rakers Car Club… Continue reading

Anderson Lake closed by toxic algae again

CHIMACUM -- A spring bloom of toxic blue-green algae has closed Anderson Lake after only a three-week opening to boating and fishing. The action portends… Continue reading

New transit chief on job in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND -- Peggy Hanson's first day as Jefferson Transit's new general manager came with a lot of meeting, greeting, listening and questioning. Hanson, who… Continue reading