Jeff Chew

Federal EPA targets Port Townsend Paper’s air-emissions permit

PORT TOWNSEND - An Environmental Protection Agency official with oversight of a state Department of Ecology air-emissions permit issued this year to Port Townsend Paper… Continue reading

Ferry’s fractures assessed; Klickitat deemed safe for service

PORT TOWNSEND - The Klickitat, the lone Steel Electric ferry serving the Port Townsend-Keystone route, is operating with 35 hull fractures, but Washington State Ferries… Continue reading

PT homeless shelter to extend season

PORT TOWNSEND - Thanks to more volunteer help than ever, Jefferson County's winter homeless shelter can remain in operation about four additional weeks this season,… Continue reading

Challenged ballots could swing Fire District 1 race

PORT TOWNSEND - Zane Wyll's lead over Pete Langley for a Jefferson County Fire Protection District 1 commissioner seat narrowed to 11 votes on Wednesday… Continue reading

Decision on PT-Keystone ferry delayed

PORT TOWNSEND - A decision on the aging Nisqually's future on the Port Townsend-Keystone ferry run has been delayed for at least a month, a… Continue reading

Navy calls off exercises off Indian Island

INDIAN ISLAND - A naval exercise planned off Indian Island in Port Townsend Bay has been canceled. Naval Coastal Warfare Squadron 33, based in Everett… Continue reading

Jefferson weathers 60-mph winds

Power was expected to be restored to all areas of East Jefferson County today after wind gusts of up to 60 mph hammered the area… Continue reading

Medal of Honor awardee’s widow joins praise

GARDINER - Joan Shields Bennett held back tears of gratitude Monday as cold, relentless rain pelted those honoring her late husband, Navy Seabee Marvin Glenn… Continue reading

Elderly face critical change of rules at PT center

PORT TOWNSEND - At 96, legally blind and nearly deaf, Luella Campbell had every expectation of living her final days in the Victoria House assisted… Continue reading

Memorial service honors hero

BRINNON - Korean War veteran Paul Price says he owes his life to John Agostini. "He never did say how many [he saved]," said the… Continue reading

PT electrifies PUD, county partnership for power service

PORT HADLOCK - Port Townsend city representatives gave a boost on Wednesday to discussion that could lead to a partnership among the city, Jefferson County… Continue reading

Collins holds lead over Rambo for Port of Port Townsend commissioner

PORT TOWNSEND - John Collins held a solid lead over Forrest Rambo for the Port of Port Townsend District 1 commissioner seat on Tuesday night,… Continue reading

Medlicott dominates Port Townsend City Council race

PORT TOWNSEND - Incumbent City Councilwoman Laurie Medlicott jumped well ahead of Richard Wiener for the Position 3 council seat on Tuesday night, after the… Continue reading

Ex-Port Townsend mayor tells chamber about global warming

PORT TOWNSEND -- When it comes to global warming, one door closes and another opens, says Jefferson County’s Climate Protection Campaign facilitator. “There are local… Continue reading

Contract to recruit aviation-related business to airport pondered

PORT TOWNSEND - The Jefferson County Economic Development Council board is expected to approve a contract Nov. 15 allowing the nonprofit job-creating organization to recruit… Continue reading

Football game canceled after player contracts MRSA; campus to be disinfected this weekend

PORT TOWNSEND - The Port Townsend High School football season ended early Thursday after a player was diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening, antibiotic-resistant strain of… Continue reading

Port Townsend, Jefferson County leaders disappointed by Navy’s Indian Island rejection

PORT TOWNSEND - Port Townsend and Jefferson County leaders joined activists in expressing disappointment Wednesday over the Navy's rejection of their requests for an environmental-impact… Continue reading

Jefferson PUD leaders to look at taking over electricity service from PSE

PORT HADLOCK - Jefferson County Public Utility District leaders see Friday's acquisition of Puget Energy Inc., parent company of Puget Sound Energy, as a possible… Continue reading

Quilcene solar pair becomes utility’s 200th to feed power to grid

QUILCENE - David Haakenson jokes about moving backwards by having a solar panel installed before building a permanent home. He and his wife, Kathleen Kler… Continue reading

Property rights group forms to fight Upper Sims project in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND - A property rights group has formed to fight a proposed redesign of Upper Sims Way and creation of a taxing district to… Continue reading