Philip Watness

Jefferson: Incumbents lead the way in election filings

PORT TOWNSEND --Twenty-two people filed to run for elected offices countywide Monday, the first day of filing in the fall election cycle. Nearly 50 elected… Continue reading

Port Townsend: City, state agree on water pressure fix

Port Townsend has until December 2003 to fix low water pressure problems under an agreement with the state Department of Health. The City Council authorized… Continue reading

Jefferson: Filing for office begins today

Filing for the fall elections begins today in the auditor's office of the Jefferson County Courthouse. Almost 50 positions -- from city council to cemetery… Continue reading

Jefferson County: Sales tax revenues lower than expected

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County officials are concerned, but not alarmed, by an apparent drop in sales tax revenues. But they are worried about a… Continue reading

Jefferson: Port Hadlock man leads fire fighting effort

Dave Johnson of Port Hadlock sleeps well despite planning firefighting efforts against a blaze in the steep terrain of the William O. Douglas Wilderness area… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Land limited for new business, study says

Few large parcels of land are available for commercial and light industrial developments in Jefferson County. "There's really not that much property zoned for light… Continue reading

Jefferson County: Hadlock Days set for Saturday, Sunday

PORT HADLOCK -- Hadlock Days organizers hope the revamped celebration will revive the good old days when residents and business owners put their hearts into… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Three councilmen decide not to seek reelection

PORT TOWNSEND -- Three city councilmen announced Tuesday that they will not seek re-election. Vern Garrison and Al Frank said they will not run for… Continue reading

Peninsula: Algal bloom adds colorf to Discovery Bay

DISCOVERY BAY -- Bright orange streaks in the gray-green water here made some people think red -- as in red tide. But health and environmental… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Hood Canal Bridge repair surveys returned

PORT TOWNSEND -- State transportation planners will soon have a better idea of what options to provide for motorists when the Hood Canal Bridge temporarily… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Looking into the future of Point Hudson

PORT TOWNSEND -- People attending a forum on the future of Point Hudson gave the Port of Port Townsend commissioners a round of applause. That… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Town meeting tonight on civility in civil discourse

PORT TOWNSEND -- Sick of character attacks and angry talk at government and citizens advisory group meetings? So is Catharine Robinson. Robinson and a group… Continue reading

Brinnon: 18 months later, community plan ready to review

BRINNON -- The hefty tome that's the draft Brinnon Sub-Area Plan is more than heavy reading -- its contents will shape the small town's destiny… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Meeting tonight to discuss Point Hudson future

PORT TOWNSEND -- Revenues from Point Hudson could amount to $500,000 per year for the Port of Port Townsend when it resumes management of the… Continue reading

Port Townsend celebrates 150th anniversary of its founding this year

The sesquicentennial year of Port Townsend will probably be best remembered by the recent visit of actress Jennifer Lopez than any other event, but the… Continue reading

Actress makes time for slain deputy’s daughter

Jessie Davis carefully took down her poster of Jennifer Lopez so she could take it with her to meet the famous actress and singer Saturday.… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Movie chase scenes expanded to show more of the city

PORT TOWNSEND -- Being in the movie business, "Enough" Executive Producer E. Bennett Walsh is probably familiar with the scene in Steve Martin's "L.A. Story"… Continue reading

State’s highest court hears cases in Port Townsend courtroom

PORT TOWNSEND -- It was lights, camera, argument in Jefferson County Superior Court on Thursday -- but not because of filming a movie starring Jennifer… Continue reading

“ER” fans enjoy meeting actor Noah Wylie on “Enough” set

PORT TOWNSEND -- Fans aren't the only ones chasing Jennifer Lopez during filming of "Enough" this week. So is "ER" actor Noah Wylie. But his… Continue reading

Jefferson: State Supreme Court visits today

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County Court Clerk Marianne Walters is getting ready for some very important guests today -- the Washington State Supreme Court. The… Continue reading