Jeff Chew

Archaeological tests find no more Beckett Point remains; work to resume

DISCOVERY BAY - Work on a nearly $3 million Jefferson County Public Utility District community septic system at Beckett Point, which stalled in late May… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend doesn’t want state ferry queue in boat yard

PORT TOWNSEND - At least one of six Washington State Ferries vehicle holding sites suggested Tuesday in Port Townsend is off the table, Port of… Continue reading

Collins, Rambo advance to general election in Port of Port Townsend race

PORT TOWNSEND — John Collins will face Forrest Rambo for the Port of Port Townsend District 1 commissioner seat in the Nov. 6 general election.… Continue reading

One-boat Port Townsend ferry runs coming early because of ailing vessels

PORT TOWNSEND - Ferry travelers crossing between Port Townsend and Keystone can expect an earlier-than-normal one-boat run after Sept. 9 - 20 days early, said… Continue reading

Another stolen boat found as authorities continue investigating possible theft ring

PORT TOWNSEND - A $60,000 custom-made aluminum sport-fishing boat stolen in Jefferson County in May was found Friday in Port Gamble, stripped and partially cut… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council backs environmental report on Indian Island Navy installation

PORT TOWNSEND - With a roomful of public support, the City Council voted 5-0 Monday night to redraft a letter asking U.S. Navy officials for… Continue reading

Government considering floating security fence around Indian Island pier

INDIAN ISLAND - The Army Corps of Engineers is considering constructing a floating fence around the munitions pier at Naval Magazine Indian Island in Port… Continue reading

Port Townsend council to reconsider election on ‘strong mayor’ question

PORT TOWNSEND - The City Council will consider rescinding its call for a Nov. 6 election on a proposition to abandon the city manager-council form… Continue reading

Plan to bring aviation industry to Jefferson County airport to take a test flight

QUILCENE - The Jefferson County Economic Development Council will seek aviation industries for the Jefferson County International Airport. Port of Port Townsend commissioners voted on… Continue reading

10-year-old library fans take plea to City Council

PORT TOWNSEND - Many students in a classroom of 10-year-olds at Swan School take their public library seriously. They felt so strongly about it that… Continue reading

Port Townsend council sets election on strong-mayor question

PORT TOWNSEND - The City Council has set a Nov. 6 vote on a proposition to abandon the present council-city manager form of government. Should… Continue reading

Piling removal work to resume in Port Townsend, then move to Port Angeles

PORT TOWNSEND - The company that rebuilt Hudson Point Marina is preparing to resume state-funded pilings removal work on the city's waterfront. "In the next… Continue reading

Sequim, Neah Bay VFW leader Marshall mourned as hero

SEQUIM - Family, friends and veterans from Sequim, Neah Bay and elsewhere honored Robert Peter Marshall on Saturday, remembering the longtime Sequim resident and VFW… Continue reading

Port Townsend Paper unsecured creditors to vote on reorganization plan by Monday

PORT TOWNSEND - The 729 unsecured creditors in Port Townsend Paper Corp.'s Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection reorganization plan have until Monday to vote for or… Continue reading

Unusual waves provide wild ride on Port Townsend tour boat

PORT TOWNSEND - Pete Hanke has seen rogue waves in his long tour-boat career, but none like the set that slammed into his orca-watching tour… Continue reading

Search resumes for Native remains at Beckett Point

DISCOVERY BAY - An archaeological search for Native American remains and artifacts was well under way Wednesday at Beckett Point in an effort to resume… Continue reading

Coast Guard gives reprieve to allow two-vessel ferry runs in Port Townsend — temporarily

PORT TOWNSEND - Full two-ferry service will remain on the Port Townsend-Keystone route today after Coast Guard safety officials agreed to a Washington State Ferries… Continue reading

Signatures sufficient to put Port Townsend proposition on ballot

PORT TOWNSEND - Jefferson County elections officials on Monday validated enough signatures to put a proposition to abandon the Port Townsend City Council-city manager form… Continue reading

Will Port Townsend return to only one ferry?

PORT TOWNSEND - The run between Port Townsend and Keystone Harbor on Whidbey Island is back to two ferries - but could go back to… Continue reading

Cat dies; PT man sues pet food firm

PORT TOWNSEND - A Port Townsend man has filed a lawsuit in Jefferson County Superior Court, seeking $75,000 in damages from Menu Foods Inc. and… Continue reading