Jesse Major

Sea star wasting syndrome decreasing on Peninsula but not gone yet

Sea star wasting syndrome decreasing on Peninsula but not gone yet

Sea stars appear to be making a comeback on the West Coast four years after a mysterious syndrome killed millions of them,… Continue reading

Sea star wasting syndrome decreasing on Peninsula but not gone yet

Jefferson Healthcare hospital institutes sliding fee scale

Jefferson Healthcare hospital has implemented a new sliding fee scale for charity care that is helping more families pay for their health… Continue reading

Fallen Jefferson County firefighters’ names added to national memorial

Fallen Jefferson County firefighters’ names added to national memorial

Two Jefferson County firefighters who died fighting fires more than 50 years ago are now honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park… Continue reading

Fallen Jefferson County firefighters’ names added to national memorial
Forks man facing federal drug charges

Forks man facing federal drug charges

A Forks man, who police arrested over the summer after finding a golf-ball-sized amount of methamphetamine in a baby’s diaper and the child’s… Continue reading

Forks man facing federal drug charges
Some Clallam, Jefferson 9-1-1 calls going to wrong county

Some Clallam, Jefferson 9-1-1 calls going to wrong county

There’s a chance that 9-1-1 calls made from cellphones across the North Olympic Peninsula will be routed to the wrong dispatch center,… Continue reading

Some Clallam, Jefferson 9-1-1 calls going to wrong county

Women charged with burglary after Christmas morning theft in Port Hadlock

A pair of women accused of burglarizing a Port Hadlock home Christmas morning were charged with residential burglary in Jefferson County Superior… Continue reading

Funtastic responds to lawsuit stemming from Ferris wheel fall in Port Townsend

Funtastic responds to lawsuit stemming from Ferris wheel fall in Port Townsend

The company being sued after three people fell from a Ferris wheel in Port Townsend last spring has officially responded to the federal… Continue reading

Funtastic responds to lawsuit stemming from Ferris wheel fall in Port Townsend
Settlement ends dispute between Jefferson Healthcare, contractor

Settlement ends dispute between Jefferson Healthcare, contractor

The $550,000 settlement Jefferson Healthcare commissioners approved last week ends a dispute with the Bothel contractor for the hospital’s Emergency and Specialty… Continue reading

Settlement ends dispute between Jefferson Healthcare, contractor

Jefferson County eyes social media policy to allow department Facebook pages

Jefferson County is looking at delving into social media, an effort its county administrator says is more complicated than one might think.… Continue reading

‘Champion for Fort Worden’: Plaque honors the late Nora Porter

‘Champion for Fort Worden’: Plaque honors the late Nora Porter

The Fort Worden Commons now bears a plaque honoring the late Nora Porter as a “champion for Fort Worden” after a dedication… Continue reading

‘Champion for Fort Worden’: Plaque honors the late Nora Porter
Excitement builds for Port Townsend gingerbread house contest as deadline is extended

Excitement builds for Port Townsend gingerbread house contest as deadline is extended

Aldrich’s Market learned it’s not a good idea to mess with a tradition, especially when there’s gingerbread, frosting and gumdrops. That’s why… Continue reading

Excitement builds for Port Townsend gingerbread house contest as deadline is extended

Jefferson Healthcare approves settlement

Jefferson Healthcare commissioners have approved a $550,000 settlement after a closed-door meeting, Commissioner Jill Buhler said Thursday. She and other commissioners offered… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare CEO gets cost-of-living raise

Jefferson Healthcare CEO gets cost-of-living raise

Jefferson Healthcare CEO Mike Glenn will receive a 3 percent cost-of-living increase — about $7,000 — in 2018 after action taken during… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare CEO gets cost-of-living raise

Brinnon school seeks levy OK

Brinnon School District is asking its voters to consider continuing to pay a tax levy for the next two years. The measure, which… Continue reading

Firefighters quickly put out blaze in Port Townsend

Firefighters quickly put out blaze in Port Townsend

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue firefighters quickly knocked down a structure fire in Port Townsend before it had a chance to cause much damage.… Continue reading

Firefighters quickly put out blaze in Port Townsend
Volunteers work to sign up Jefferson County residents for health insurance

Volunteers work to sign up Jefferson County residents for health insurance

A group of volunteers is working in Jefferson County to spread the word that it’s not too late to sign up for… Continue reading

Volunteers work to sign up Jefferson County residents for health insurance
Jefferson commissioners approve bid for streaming meetings

Jefferson commissioners approve bid for streaming meetings

The Jefferson County commissioners approved a bid Monday to set up a live-streaming service that will allow people to watch meetings from… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners approve bid for streaming meetings
Port Townsend Main Street plans campaign to help businesses during construction

Port Townsend Main Street plans campaign to help businesses during construction

The Port Townsend Main Street Program has a plan to help downtown businesses thrive during the 6-month Water Street Enhancement Project construction… Continue reading

Port Townsend Main Street plans campaign to help businesses during construction
Chimacum superintendent discusses discipline concerns

Chimacum superintendent discusses discipline concerns

Addressing the discipline issues raised by numerous Chimacum High School parents has become Chimacum School District Superintendent Rick Thompson’s top priority, he said.… Continue reading

Chimacum superintendent discusses discipline concerns
Jefferson County commissioners discuss needs with state lawmakers

Jefferson County commissioners discuss needs with state lawmakers

Jefferson County commissioners told state lawmakers that the county needs help with funding and with affordable housing. They met Wednesday night with… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioners discuss needs with state lawmakers