Philip Watness

Port Townsend: Hundreds line up for chance at a bit part in movie

PORT TOWNSEND -- Nearly twice as many people as hoped for turned out Thursday to be considered as extras in the DreamWorks SKG movie, "The… Continue reading

Casting call today for extras to appear in movie

PORT TOWNSEND -- Dust off those publicity shots and get back in line today to be considered as an extra in a major motion picture.… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Council candidates square off at forum

PORT TOWNSEND -- City Council candidates advocated hiring grant writers, holding town meetings and setting aside land for affordable housing during a forum Monday. The… Continue reading

Gin, talcum powder prompts scare in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- Powder-covered tape and discolored stains on a green envelope prompted a scare at the Jefferson County Treasurer's Office in the County Courthouse.… Continue reading

Jefferson: Critic airs complaints about Brinnon plan

PORT TOWNSEND -- Mark Rose of Brinnon sought redress Monday for a dozen grievances he brought before Jefferson County commissioners concerning the Brinnon Sub-Area Plan,… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Relatives pitch in to help proprietor of new business

PORT TOWNSEND -- When Maxwell's Brewery and Pub reopens Thursday, owner Chris Sudlow will owe his family big-time. That's because they helped Sudlow renovate the… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Forum backs YMCA plan

PORT TOWNSEND -- A proposal to contract city recreation services out to a Jefferson County YMCA received unanimous approval from two dozen participants a community… Continue reading

Jefferson: Extended college learning opportunities celebrated

PORT TOWNSEND -- Tears welled up in Katherine Baril's eyes as she listened to Cara Leckenby of Port Townsend say how thankful she is she… Continue reading

Port Townsend: City, PUD trade water systems

PORT TOWNSEND -- History was made this week, but few people noticed. The City Council and the Jefferson County Public Utility District Commission decided Monday… Continue reading

Port Townsend post office reopens after yellow substance tests benign

PORT TOWNSEND -- The state public health lab gave the post office -- sealed since Saturday morning over a contamination scare -- a clean bill… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Authorities get a lesson in communications during ferry drill

PORT TOWNSEND -- The auto ferry Klickitat struck a rock and began taking on water. What do the passengers do? A group of 55 people… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Murderer sentenced to more than 28 years in prison

PORT TOWNSEND -- No one stepped forward to speak on behalf of convicted murderer Robert J. Stoner of Quilcene during his sentencing Thursday before Jefferson… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Rising costs to be absorbed into new city budget, manager says

PORT TOWNSEND -- City Hall faces higher health insurance and employee costs in 2002, but City Manager David Timmons said those costs can be absorbed… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Library “marriage” could cost city money

PORT TOWNSEND -- A marriage between the Port Townsend and Jefferson County libraries could require an annual $200,000 dowry from city coffers. The City Council… Continue reading

Jefferson: New county building in front of old courthouse proposed again

PORT TOWNSEND -- An idea rejected three years ago to expand administrative offices at the Jefferson County Courthouse could be revived on a far smaller… Continue reading

Chimacum: Middle school to receive grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

CHIMACUM -- Chimacum Middle School will have an additional $400 per student to spend over the next three years, thanks to a grant announced Thursday… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Kinetic madness erupts anew this weekend

The Great Port Townsend Bay Kinetic Skulpture Race is: * Kids leaping into a mud pit while their parents scorn. * Respectable business people cross-dressing.… Continue reading

Jefferson: Fund-raising efforts hampered by terrorist attacks?

Money flowing out of Jefferson County for victims of the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks could put a damper on local fund-raising efforts. Bob… Continue reading

Port Ludlow: Residents irked over paying taxes for services they don’t get

PORT LUDLOW -- Some residents want to know why they're paying property taxes for services they don't receive from the Jefferson County Public Utility District.… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Sister city pact inked with Ichikawa

PORT TOWNSEND -- A group of Port Townsend High School students could be the first official sister city delegation to visit Ichikawa, Japan following signing… Continue reading