Luke Bogues

Jefferson: Tainted feed blamed for cattle deaths

CHIMACUM -- A state report says an inability to recognize noxious weeds in hay is at fault for the death of 14 head of cattle… Continue reading

Port Townsend: City to aid residents displaced by fire

PORT TOWNSEND -- City officials are preparing to provide food and lodging for a half-dozen neighbors displaced by Monday's fire at Aldrich's grocery as Red… Continue reading

Jefferson: County fair, themed SaFAIRi, begins Friday

PORT TOWNSEND -- Can't afford a wildlife-watching trip into the African wilderness? Then stay in Jefferson County and enjoy a saFAIRi at home. SaFAIRi is… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Investigators seeking clues to cause of fire

PORT TOWNSEND -- Some treasured artifacts are being recovered from the charred remains of Aldrich's grocery, 940 Lawrence St. The historic, three-story building that housed… Continue reading

Jefferson: It’s official, mystery star is Shirley Knight

PORT TOWNSEND -- Add one more star to the fourth annual Port Townsend Film Festival's handbill: actress Shirley Knight. The Film Festival will be held… Continue reading

Probe continues into fire that razed PT landmark

PORT TOWNSEND -- Investigators said the fire that destroyed Aldrich's grocery Monday may have started in the northwest basement corner of the three-story building. A… Continue reading

Fire razes historic Port Townsend building

PORT TOWNSEND -- Historic Aldrich's grocery, 940 Lawrence St., was gutted by fire early Monday morning. Owners of the grocery say they will rebuild the… Continue reading

Jefferson: Final day of election filing brings flurry of entries

Final-day candidate filings Friday will cause a Democratic primary election for county commissioner and a five-way nonpartisan challenge for Port of Port Townsend commissioner. Incumbent… Continue reading

Jefferson: 11 seats ignored as candidate filing period nears end

With only one day left for candidates to file for this fall's elections, no one has signed up for 11 seats on boards and commissions… Continue reading

Jefferson: County’s rich history doesn’t go unnoticed by secretary of state

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County and Port Townsend city officials and citizens were lauded by Secretary of State Sam Reed on Thursday for their efforts… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Actor/director Peter Fonda takes role in film fest

PORT TOWNSEND -- Hollywood writers couldn't have penned a better script for this year's Port Townsend Film Festival. While early reports indicated this year's festival… Continue reading

Jefferson: County commissioners fret over possibility of dangerous wildfire

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County commissioners are worried that wildfire hazard conditions in the county are ripe for a devastating blaze. "Eastern Washington is in… Continue reading

Jefferson: County in the center of pilot program to boost marine trades

PORT TOWNSEND -- A pilot program to help promote the marine trades in Jefferson, Clallam and Kitsap counties is envisioned to be a boon to… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Robinson to seek second term on City Council

Port Townsend City Councilwoman Catharine Robinson is seeking a second term in office, she said Monday. Along with the Monday candidacy filing of city Planning… Continue reading

Jefferson: Incumbent will seek third term as Port of Port Townsend commissioner

PORT TOWNSEND -- Incumbent Bob Sokol will seek a third term as Port of Port Townsend commissioner, he announced Friday. Sokol joins the race for… Continue reading

Paddle Journey leaves Peninsula, heads toward Puget Sound and Monday finish

PORT TOWNSEND -- As a thick layer of fog lifted Friday over Port Townsend Bay, the sparkling glimmer of oars could be seen in the… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Former cocaine boat back on the auction block

PORT TOWNSEND -- Two and one-half years after the fishing trawler Western Wind was involved in the Pacific Northwest's largest maritime cocaine bust, the boat… Continue reading

Jefferson: Another Port of Port Townsend commissioner candidate

PORT TOWNSEND -- Former aerospace consultant Bill Miller of Port Townsend has confirmed that he will run for Port of Port Townsend commissioner. Miller joins… Continue reading

Jefferson: Ex-county commissioner to run for Port of Port Townsend commissioner

PORT TOWNSEND -- Former Jefferson County Commissioner Richard Wojt confirmed Tuesday that he will seek election to the Port of Port Townsend board this fall.… Continue reading

Jefferson: Judge irked by no-show jurors plays hardball, issues summonses

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County Superior Court jurors who think they can skip out on jury duty may think again when a sheriff's deputy shows… Continue reading