Jefferson County

Seed Library teaming up with bookmobile

Jefferson County’s Seed Library is about to hit the road. The Washington State University Extension Master Gardener Seed Library is partnering with… Continue reading

Old visitor center building to be torn down in Port Townsend

Old visitor center building to be torn down in Port Townsend

The long-vacant blue building on West Sims Way in front of the Chamber of Jefferson County’s current office in Port Townsend is… Continue reading

Old visitor center building to be torn down in Port Townsend
Jefferson Healthcare chief medical officer wins state award

Jefferson Healthcare chief medical officer wins state award

Dr. Joseph Mattern, Jefferson Healthcare chief medical officer and primary care physician, has been recognized for his work by the Washington Rural… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare chief medical officer wins state award
FREDS Guns owner offering $5,000 reward following handgun theft
FREDS Guns owner offering $5,000 reward following handgun theft

State lawmakers view new affirmative-action initiative

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe among supporters of measure

Family looking for information after Port Townsend woman goes missing

Family looking for information after Port Townsend woman goes missing

Kimberly McHone, 54, was last seen Wednesday in the Uptown area

Family looking for information after Port Townsend woman goes missing

LETTER: Stop marijuana facilities in Jefferson rural residential areas

The Jefferson County commissioners allow the location of industrial marijuana facilities in rural residential areas. Marrowstone recently faced this issue when a 10,000-plus square-foot greenhouse… Continue reading

PHOTO: Thorough search in Port Townsend Easter egg hunt

PHOTO: Thorough search in Port Townsend Easter egg hunt

Mika Diaz, 4, of Marrowstone Island looks for a hidden egg with her father, Chris, during an Easter Egg hunt Sunday at St. Paul’s Episcopal… Continue reading

PHOTO: Thorough search in Port Townsend Easter egg hunt

ON THE WATERFRONT: New site for local company

EARLIER THIS WEEK I met with Dave Hagiwara, the general manager of Westport Shipyards, at the former site of the WalMart store on U.S. Highway… Continue reading

PHOTO: Americorps removes poison hemlock in Port Townsend

PHOTO: Americorps removes poison hemlock in Port Townsend

Americorps members have been working in Port Townsend this week to rid the roadsides of the invasive poison hemlock. On Thursday, Caitlynn Hall (left) Washington… Continue reading

PHOTO: Americorps removes poison hemlock in Port Townsend
Trial date set for Kelly in death of Port Townsend musician

Trial date set for Kelly in death of Port Townsend musician

Adam Michael Kelly, who is charged with 10 felony counts including controlled substances homicide in the death of Port Townsend musician Jarrod… Continue reading

Trial date set for Kelly in death of Port Townsend musician

A GROWING CONCERN: Break out the baskets for Easter

SEVERAL OF MY friends brought an extension ladder over last week to help me off my “high horse” and down from an exceedingly tall “soapbox.”… Continue reading

Easter egg hunts set today in Port Townsend

The oldest continuous Easter egg hunt on the Peninsula will begin at 8 a.m. today. The 89th hunt, hosted by the Port… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Twice-monthly luncheon meetings are held at 11:45 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Medicare Savings Programs are designed to help

MONEY. MONEY. MONEY. I’m hoping to get your attention. How did I do? Some of you, with better long-term memories than mine (which is almost… Continue reading

Naval flight operations schedule set

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex for this week. There will… Continue reading

State parks hears public on Fort Worden changes

State parks hears public on Fort Worden changes

Three alternatives presented at public meeting

State parks hears public on Fort Worden changes

Volunteers sought for Kitsap and Olympic Peninsula Chapter of Red Cross

The Kitsap and Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to help people affected by disasters. The chapter will present introductory… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County to consider pact with city for prosecution services

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider an agreement for prosecution services with the city of Port Townsend when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday.… Continue reading

Port Townsend class connects at-risk youth with real-world skills

Port Townsend class connects at-risk youth with real-world skills

Northwest Martime Center, court system partner for program

Port Townsend class connects at-risk youth with real-world skills