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Incumbents lead in Jefferson County commissioner races

PORT TOWNSEND -- The two Democratic incumbents for Jefferson County commissioner held commanding leads over their respective challengers Tuesday night after the first wave of… Continue reading

Jefferson PUD headed for authority to provide power

PORT TOWNSEND -- A voter measure to grant Jefferson County Public Utility District the authority to provide electric power was leading Tuesday night after the… Continue reading

Mats Mats Bay’s pollution to be studied

PORT TOWNSEND -- Mats Mats Bay, listed as "threatened" by fecal coliform pollution, will be the subject of a three-year study to determine the sources… Continue reading

Port Townsend stadium a field of needs

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County Memorial Field in downtown Port Townsend is the county's facility most in need of access, safety and irrigation improvements --… Continue reading

Algae still plagues Lake Anderson as state park closes for season

PORT TOWNSEND -- Anderson Lake, which has been closed because of toxins since May 30, remains a conundrum for public health officials, since it contains… Continue reading

Fred Hill Materials clears gravel-mine permit hurdle

PORT TOWNSEND -- A visiting Kitsap County Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of a decision that allows Fred Hill Materials to expand gravel… Continue reading

‘Lady in Blue’ cuts a ghostly reputation wandering hotel’s halls

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Palace Hotel may be the most haunted place on the North Olympic Peninsula. Ask the hotel's manager, Gary Schweizer, for some… Continue reading

East Jefferson fire chief finalist list narrowed down to two

PORT TOWNSEND -- After a day of intensive interviews, the East Jefferson Fire Rescue board has narrowed a field of four finalists for the chief… Continue reading

Food bank to begin Saturday distribution

PORT TOWNSEND -- Ten volunteers with St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church will provide a Saturday food distribution program at Port Townsend Food… Continue reading

East Jefferson may pick fire chief today

PORT TOWNSEND -- The East Jefferson Fire-Rescue board may select a fire chief finalist today, the board's chairman said Tuesday night. "We'll have a good… Continue reading

Democrats laud county chairwoman with statewide ‘Maggie’ award

SEATTLE -- Terri Nomura, Jefferson County Democratic Party chairwoman for the past two years and a Port Hadlock resident, received the Warren G. Magnuson Award… Continue reading

200 at hearing on Dabob Bay nature preserve proposal

QUILCENE — Old-timers, shellfish farmers, loggers, conservationists, property owners, government leaders and land-use defenders gathered some 200-strong last week to express a cacophony of views… Continue reading

Signs disavowed by both sides in poke at Jefferson County commissioner candidate

PORT HADLOCK -- A campaign sign mystery has popped up in the Jefferson County commissioners race between incumbent David Sullivan and challenger Sandy Hershelman, with… Continue reading

Proposed Dabob Bay nature preserve explored tonight

QUILCENE -- A Washington Natural Heritage Program proposal to expand the Dabob Bay Natural Area Preserve goes before the public tonight. Jefferson County residents can… Continue reading

Car ferry service promised for Port Townsend through Dec. 31

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Steilacoom II ferry will remain running on the Port Townsend-Keystone route through midnight Dec. 31, the state's ferry director said Tuesday.… Continue reading

Port Townsend maritime center’s big donor: Bill Gates and wife

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed to a $500,000 grant for the Northwest Maritime Center, part of the center's $12.8… Continue reading

‘Deja vu’: Port Townsend holiday ferry woes feared again

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Jefferson County Ferry Advisory Committee chairman urged county commissioners Monday to lobby in Olympia for passenger-only ferry service during the holiday… Continue reading

Jefferson County cautious on donating $5,000 to help keep pool open

PORT TOWNSEND -- Before they float $5,000 to keep Mountain View Pool open until year's end, Jefferson County commissioners have directed their new administrator, Philip… Continue reading

EPA clears gun ranges after lead-poisoning investigation

GARDINER -- A site inspection of Security Services Northwest's shooting ranges has turned up no evidence of lead poisoning near Discovery Bay. Mark Ader, remedial… Continue reading

Businesses prepare for Hood Canal Bridge closure next year

PORT HADLOCK -- Jefferson County business, government and public safety officials are preparing for the worst, but hoping for minimal business impact when the North… Continue reading