Luke Bogues

Brinnon: Rain or shine, ShrimpFest goes on today

BRINNON -- Rain put a damper on Brinnon's Ninth annual ShrimpFest celebration Saturday. But there's a better chance of sun today, the second and final… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Judge Majhan will preside over murder trial

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County Superior Court Judge Thomas J. Majhan will preside over the trial of Ryan Neil Sorensen. Sorensen, 30, of Spanish Fork,… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Shooting victim’s daughter seeks protection order

PORT TOWNSEND -- The daughter of a man shot to death April 29 is seeking a protection order from her father's alleged killer, her ex-husband… Continue reading

Shrimp a big deal this weekend in Brinnon

BRINNON -- Shrimp is a big deal this weekend. Sponsored by Friends of Brinnon, the ninth annual ShrimpFest takes place Saturday and Sunday just south… Continue reading

Port Townsend: $1.8 million granted for fire station construction

PORT TOWNSEND -- The city has received the last piece of the funding puzzle to build a new 11,500-square-foot fire station. Port Townsend was presented… Continue reading

Port Townsend: City Council vote delayed on massive City Hall project

PORT TOWNSEND -- City Council members Monday night held off voting on a multimillion-dollar City Hall project after recommended staff changes raised more questions. Port… Continue reading

Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival in full-swing this weekend

PORT TOWNSEND -- The 68th Rhododendron Festival is in full swing this weekend. Set-ups for street events are nearly complete, even though most of the… Continue reading

Jefferson: County’s elderly population above state average, life-expectancy below

Jefferson County has twice the state average of people 65 and older. And it has 50 percent more folks 85 and older than the state… Continue reading

Discovery Bay attraction getting face lift from new owners

DISCOVERY BAY -- A popular Jefferson County roadside attraction is getting a facelift thanks to its new owners. Earney and Schen Callahan purchased Eaglemount Rockeries… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Two City Council incumbents won’t seek re-election; two others uncertain

PORT TOWNSEND -- Of four City Council seats up for election in November, there might not be an incumbent in any of them afterward. Two… Continue reading

Jefferson: Health department issues boil advisory for Bridgehaven

SHINE -- E. coli bacteria has been found during a routine test of the Bridgehaven community's water system, and health officials are asking residents there… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Police Department shows off its new colors as part of open house Monday

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Police Department is putting on a bit of a new face, and the public will get to see it close up.… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Council to consider City Hall, annex recommendation May 19

PORT TOWNSEND -- The City Council is expected to vote May 19 on an ambitious plan to renovate the historical City Hall building and build… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Victorian hardware businesses may land on Sims Way parcel

PORT TOWNSEND -- A business owner who previously sought unsuccessfully to rezone a portion of Jefferson Transit's property to allow for his three Victorian home… Continue reading

Chimacum: Tears, emotions flow freely during services for Skip Smith

CHIMACUM -- More than 700 friends and family members gathered Monday to mourn slain tow-truck operator Frank M. "Skip" Smith on Monday. Friends looked back… Continue reading

Kayak park being planned for tip of Marrowstone Island

NORDLAND -- Fort Flagler State Park officials expect to hear by today whether or not they will be issued a conditional use permit to establish… Continue reading

Forum focuses on drug, alcohol use in Jefferson County

CHIMACUM -- Methamphetamine and marijuana are prominent in Jefferson County, but alcohol causes more concern for area health officials. Community members, health officials and law… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Accused killer shot off 2 guns, authorities say

PORT TOWNSEND -- Two tow truck company employees watched in horror as their boss was gunned down in cold blood at his shop on Rhody… Continue reading

Port Hadlock towing company owner gunned down at his business

PORT HADLOCK -- A 63-year-old towing company owner was shot to death Tuesday afternoon in his wrecking yard. Frank "Skip" M. Smith Jr. was pronounced… Continue reading

Spectators line Brinnon street for Loyalty Day Parade

BRINNON -- This year's Loyalty Day Parade started with a jolt. A magnitude 4.8 earthquake centered near Mount Anderson caused no damage. And it didn't… Continue reading