Jeff Chew

PSE threatens lawsuit if Jefferson voters, PUD opt to take over electrical service

CHIMACUM — A Puget Sound Energy official threatened Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners with legal action if county voters give the district the authority… Continue reading

Port Townsend nearer new visitor center at park and ride

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce's Visitor Information Center is another step closer to a new location at the southeast corner of Jefferson… Continue reading

Port Townsend attorney to challenge Rep. Dicks for Democratic nomination

PORT TOWNSEND — Activist lawyer Paul Richmond made it official on the Jefferson County Courthouse steps Tuesday morning: He's challenging longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Norm… Continue reading

Jefferson County’s long-debated environmental protection ordinance adopted

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners unanimously adopted the county's controversial update of its critical areas ordinance on Monday. Immediately, at least one observer said… Continue reading

United Good Neighbors $33,000 short of goal despite corporate gifts

PORT TOWNSEND — United Good Neighbors of Jefferson County has received several corporate donations that have driven up contributions, but the social services program is… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioners doing critical thinking on proposed areas law

PORT TOWNSEND —  The three Jefferson County commissioners could take action on all or part of a controversial proposed ordinance to regulate buffer zones for… Continue reading

Siren works, but voice transmission bad in warning tower test

PORT TOWNSEND — This week's tests of the Fort Worden State Park All Hazards Alert Broadcast tsunami warning tower revealed an audible siren tone but… Continue reading

Port Townsend ferry construction top priority of new state ferries chief

SEATTLE — Getting three new Port Townsend-Keystone ferries constructed and boosting ferry service between Edmonds and Kingston this summer are at the top of the… Continue reading

Port Townsend residents zero in on paper mill’s emissions, social impact

PORT TOWNSEND — Residents called for more studies on the health and environmental effects of Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill on the community, recommending such… Continue reading

Long-awaited Port Hadlock sewer project in preliminary design phase

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County officials have entered the preliminary design phase of the Port Hadlock urban growth area sewer project, which is expected to… Continue reading

Activist attorney from Port Townsend considering challenge as a Democrat against Dicks

PORT TOWNSEND — Ask Paul Richmond if he thinks a run against U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks is a David-versus-Goliath challenge, and he kicks back a… Continue reading

At long last, land ho for long-awaited Northwest Maritime Center: Bids to be opened today

PORT TOWNSEND — Bids on a long-awaited Northwest Maritime Center project are expected to be opened today, and that could lead to a contract to… Continue reading

More than 75 gather to hear about study of Port Townsend Paper mill’s effects

PORT TOWNSEND — A survey of Port Townsend Paper mill's "industrial footprint" may fall short of representing a true community cross-section of residents, but it… Continue reading

Jefferson County residents stir passions over property rights vs. environment

CHIMACUM — The political line between environmental protection and property rights was clearly drawn Wednesday night when more than 30 people spoke out about a… Continue reading

‘He went that way’: Witnesses see alleged bank robber flee to his own apartment

PORT TOWNSEND — A 40-year-old Port Townsend man was arrested Monday, less than a half-hour after a brazen midmorning robbery at a downtown bank a… Continue reading

Port Hadlock businesswoman to make independent try at county commissioner

PORT HADLOCK — Saying Jefferson County needs to focus on jobs and affordable housing to economically survive, county building-industry representative and marketing professional Sandy Hershelman… Continue reading

Appointee Hays won’t run for Jefferson PUD post

PORT HADLOCK — Saying he is ready to retire again, M. Kelly Hays has announced he will not seek election to the District 2 position… Continue reading

Jefferson County electrifies travel with no-gasoline car

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County has acquired its first electric car. The acquisition is intended to help cut emissions and save money on gasoline. County… Continue reading

Controversial Jefferson County septic program — including higher fees — delayed for year or more

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Board of Health on Thursday delayed for at least a year the launch of a state-mandated septic system operations and… Continue reading

Health board will consider cutting septic fees in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Board of Health will consider how to make a proposed septic system program more affordable for homeowners at a… Continue reading