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Port of Port Townsend considers Northwest Maritime Center management of Point Hudson

Port of Port Townsend considers Northwest Maritime Center management of Point Hudson

The Port of Port Townsend and the Northwest Maritime Center are considering a lease that would allow the maritime center to manage… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend considers Northwest Maritime Center management of Point Hudson
Community outreach: Most calls off base for Indian Island firefighters

Community outreach: Most calls off base for Indian Island firefighters

Crews at the Naval Magazine Indian Island fire station would have very few calls if they weren’t committed to helping the outside… Continue reading

Community outreach: Most calls off base for Indian Island firefighters
Tacoma man charged after chase, search in Jefferson County

Tacoma man charged after chase, search in Jefferson County

A Tacoma man accused of attempting to elude authorities in Jefferson County over the weekend faces several charges. Hugo Madriz, 39, was… Continue reading

Tacoma man charged after chase, search in Jefferson County
Crowd at Port Angeles bridges vigil mourns, calls for action, after suicides

Crowd at Port Angeles bridges vigil mourns, calls for action, after suicides

Residents gathered at the Valley Creek Eighth Street bridge, not only to mourn community members who have taken their own lives, but… Continue reading

Crowd at Port Angeles bridges vigil mourns, calls for action, after suicides
Port of Port Townsend commissioners to ask for bids for two start dates for jetty

Port of Port Townsend commissioners to ask for bids for two start dates for jetty

Port of Port Townsend commissioners decided in a split decision — during the first of two last-minute special meetings Wednesday — to… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend commissioners to ask for bids for two start dates for jetty
Two charged with maple theft in Jefferson County

Two charged with maple theft in Jefferson County

Two Port Townsend men were charged Tuesday in Jefferson County Superior Court with felling nearly $7,000 worth of figured maple trees on… Continue reading

Two charged with maple theft in Jefferson County
Deputies capture Tacoma man who evaded law enforcement in Port Townsend area

Deputies capture Tacoma man who evaded law enforcement in Port Townsend area

Deputies have arrested a man they said evaded law enforcement several times near Port Townsend on Sunday after a brief foot pursuit… Continue reading

Deputies capture Tacoma man who evaded law enforcement in Port Townsend area
Couple honored, surprised by 2017 Marrowstone Island Citizens of the Year award

Couple honored, surprised by 2017 Marrowstone Island Citizens of the Year award

A Marrowstone Island couple said they were “honored” and “flabbergasted” that they received the 2017 Marrowstone Island Citizens of the Year award. Nicole… Continue reading

Couple honored, surprised by 2017 Marrowstone Island Citizens of the Year award
New approach to funding schools concerns officials in Chimacum

New approach to funding schools concerns officials in Chimacum

Chimacum School District, which has been central to the state Supreme Court’s landmark McCleary decision, is feeling budgetary pressures as enrollment declines, the… Continue reading

New approach to funding schools concerns officials in Chimacum
Portion of West Uncas Road to be closed for several months during bridge construction

Portion of West Uncas Road to be closed for several months during bridge construction

A portion of West Uncas Road will be closed for several months starting June 1 to allow the culvert at Salmon Creek… Continue reading

Portion of West Uncas Road to be closed for several months during bridge construction

Meeting set to discuss potential for this year’s Quilcene Fair

The Quilcene Fair and Parade might happen this year after all, though nothing is set in stone yet. Fair President Greg Brotherton announced… Continue reading

Port Townsend lodging tax funds allocated; lack of application process questioned

The Port Townsend City Council unanimously approved $557,338 in lodging tax funding for this year, nearly 60 percent of which will go… Continue reading

Jefferson residents required to register alarm systems

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to register their alarm systems with the county now that a new ordinance is… Continue reading

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hires new director

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hires new director

The Jefferson County Chamber has hired an Arizona woman as its new executive director, effective April 1, it was announced Wednesday. Arlene… Continue reading

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hires new director
Quilcene seeks new school superintendent

Quilcene seeks new school superintendent

Quilcene School District is searching for a new superintendent after its school board decided not to renew Superintendent Wally Lis’ contract. School Board… Continue reading

Quilcene seeks new school superintendent
UPDATE: Quick response from drivers gives family more time with man after heart attack

UPDATE: Quick response from drivers gives family more time with man after heart attack

UPDATE: Edwin DeRousie died Tuesday night of unexpected complications at Harrison Medical Center, his son, Mike DeRousie, assistant chief for Clallam Fire District No. 2,… Continue reading

UPDATE: Quick response from drivers gives family more time with man after heart attack
Jefferson commissioners worry over military, land-use bills

Jefferson commissioners worry over military, land-use bills

Jefferson County commissioners expressed concern Monday over state legislation they said would allow commanders of military bases to veto county and city… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners worry over military, land-use bills
‘See people live again’: Peninsula wig craftsman transforms clients

‘See people live again’: Peninsula wig craftsman transforms clients

A Port Townsend man who spent much of his career handcrafting hair pieces for bigwigs in show business has discovered he can… Continue reading

‘See people live again’: Peninsula wig craftsman transforms clients
Draft plan reviewed for proposed Brinnon resort

Draft plan reviewed for proposed Brinnon resort

The Jefferson County commissioners and planning commissioners took a look at a draft development agreement for the long-planned resort in Brinnon this… Continue reading

Draft plan reviewed for proposed Brinnon resort
New missile magazines proposed for Naval Magazine Indian Island

New missile magazines proposed for Naval Magazine Indian Island

The U.S. Navy is asking for public comment on its plans to build new missile magazines at Naval Magazine Indian Island. The… Continue reading

New missile magazines proposed for Naval Magazine Indian Island