Jeff Chew

Port Townsend city officials to ask public for ideas on financing road repair, other services

PORT TOWNSEND — City leaders are calling a town meeting March 6 to explain the city's fiscal challenges and ask residents how best to prop… Continue reading

Port Townsend names Citizen of Year, Business Leader of Year

PORT TOWNSEND — Saying he was "shocked" by the honor, Port Townsend Paper Corp. General Manager Bruce McComas received the 2007 Port Townsend Citizen of… Continue reading

Kessler wants no more delays in building new ferrys for Port Townsend route

PORT TOWNSEND — While some lawmakers are reluctant to commit to a design for three new 54-car ferries for the Port Townsend-Keystone route until the… Continue reading

Port Townsend to increase pool user fees 30 percent

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council has unanimously approved on first reading a 30-percent increase in public pool fees and for programs. The action is… Continue reading

He’s a temporary interim county administrator

PORT TOWNSEND — Frank Gifford reluctantly accepted the call of duty Tuesday when the Jefferson County commissioners named him temporary interim Jefferson County administrator. Gifford's… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council votes to ban camping in parks

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council on Tuesday night approved 6-1 on first reading a proposal to ban camping in city parks after hearing concerns… Continue reading

Jefferson sets hearing on septic systems rules

PORT TOWNSEND — After a tense, stormy session last week on controversial on-site septic system regulations, Jefferson County Public Health officials are regrouping. There are… Continue reading

Beckett Point residents flush with excitement now that community septic system almost finished

DISCOVERY BAY — Beckett Point resident Bill Smith was among 40 happy homeowners who could flush their toilets with a clear conscience last week after… Continue reading

Port Townsend, Jefferson County officials meet with state legislators over ferry losses

PORT TOWNSEND — A possible return of Port Townsend-Seattle foot ferry service has got Lynn Kessler's attention. Port Townsend Mayor Michelle Sandoval says Kessler, the… Continue reading

Septic hearing turns hostile, then it’s postponed after crowd fills room

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Board of Health directors faced a hostile crowd Thursday, as people jammed into the health department conference room to… Continue reading

Groups seeking FM radio stations clear the air

PORT TOWNSEND — Groups proposing community FM radio stations in East Jefferson and Clallam counties have cleared the airwaves of conflict and are awaiting Federal… Continue reading

Jefferson County, public defenders reach agreement

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners heave approved a new public defenders' pact that increases the contract cost for 2008 and 2009 to handled increasing… Continue reading

Port Ludlow woman — ‘real, great, lovely lady’ — killed when tree falls on car

PORT LUDLOW — A 74-year-old Port Ludlow woman was killed during Monday evening's windstorm when an 80-foot tree came crashing down on her car. Suzanne… Continue reading

Pro-pool group wants Port Townsend aquatic center on transit, port property

PORT TOWNSEND — A group with plans to build a 40,000 square foot aquatic recreational center approached Jefferson Transit board Tuesday with a proposal to… Continue reading

Fischbach to resign as Jefferson County administrator

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Administrator John Fischbach announced Monday that he will resign, effective Feb. 15. He cited personal reasons at the meeting of… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners approve rezoning for big Brinnon development; permits next

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners Monday night unanimously approved a master-planned resort zoning designation for the 256-acre Brinnon-Pleasant Harbor destination resort and golf course.… Continue reading

New restaurant planned at Hudson Point

PORT TOWNSEND — A new restaurant is in the works at Hudson Point. Port of Port Townsend commissioners have called for bids on renovation of… Continue reading

Students invite Port Townsend City Council to Global Awareness Day

PORT TOWNSEND — Students at Port Townsend High School care about what the global future brings. It's their future, after all. "I'm concerned with global… Continue reading

Big Brinnon resort zoning decision expected Monday

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners are expected to make a decision Monday on a highly scrutinized proposal to develop a 251-acre Brinnon-Pleasant Harbor resort… Continue reading

Visitor center near Hood Canal Bridge to add museum pieces

PORT LUDLOW — Olympic Peninsula Gateway Visitor Center is about to take a step back in time and a step forward in providing tourist information.… Continue reading