Cydney McFarland

Port Townsend council approves interim land use rules for Howard Street subarea

The Port Townsend City Council has approved interim land use regulations for the Howard Street subarea to promote mixed use buildings through… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioners set hearing for housing tax levy

The Jefferson County commissioners have approved a public hearing to get input on a proposed property tax levy aimed at tackling the… Continue reading

Boat-building school aims to save Port Hadlock’s Ajax Cafe

Boat-building school aims to save Port Hadlock’s Ajax Cafe

The Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building plans to purchase a small piece of property in Port Hadlock that includes the now… Continue reading

Boat-building school aims to save Port Hadlock’s Ajax Cafe

Public to meet two who hope to replace Jefferson County Library director

The Jefferson County Library will host two open houses to give the public an opportunity to meet the final candidates for the… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s Concerts on the Dock offer upgrades in bid to reduce waste

Port Townsend’s Concerts on the Dock offer upgrades in bid to reduce waste

The Port Townsend Main Street Program’s annual summer concert series is going green with stainless steel and clay cups. “Recycling has always… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s Concerts on the Dock offer upgrades in bid to reduce waste

Forum to air primary candidate views tonight in Chimacum

Candidates for the Chimacum School Board and Jefferson Healthcare hospital commission will answer questions from the community at an open forum tonight. Hosted… Continue reading

Sheriff’s Office: Shot fired at PUD building in Hadlock likely unintentional

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has said it is unlikely that a shot fired at the Jefferson County Public Utility District building… Continue reading

Last team makes it over the finish line in Race to Alaska

Last team makes it over the finish line in Race to Alaska

The last boat in the race, Team Oaracle, has crossed the finish line in Ketchikan, Alaska, marking the end of the third… Continue reading

Last team makes it over the finish line in Race to Alaska

Jefferson PUD seeks to return to hydrant maintenance

The Jefferson County Public Utility District is looking for new ways to work with local government and fire districts to ensure that… Continue reading

Puffin cruises to circle Protection Island

Puffin cruises to circle Protection Island

The Port Townsend Marine Science Center is bringing back its annual Puffin Cruises beginning Saturday. The cruises will run every Saturday night… Continue reading

Puffin cruises to circle Protection Island

Volunteers hand out information to aid crabbing

Two organizations are teaming up to help educate crabbers to cut back on the number of crab pots that are lost each… Continue reading

Highway lane blocked after small fire breaks out

A small fire along state Highway 19 in Irondale led to the shutting down of one lane for about an hour and a… Continue reading

Behind the scenes: Pyrotechnician tells of prep for Port Townsend fireworks show

Behind the scenes: Pyrotechnician tells of prep for Port Townsend fireworks show

Port Townsend’s third annual Old School 4th of July fireworks are a summer staple for families in Jefferson County, but the show… Continue reading

Behind the scenes: Pyrotechnician tells of prep for Port Townsend fireworks show
Port Townsend start-up tops Silicon Valley business competition

Port Townsend start-up tops Silicon Valley business competition

A Port Townsend start-up that connects local growers to local customers won first place at the Silicon Valley Business Plan Competition. In… Continue reading

Port Townsend start-up tops Silicon Valley business competition
Neighbors speak at hearing about pot grow plans on Marrowstone Island

Neighbors speak at hearing about pot grow plans on Marrowstone Island

A public hearing on a proposed marijuana growing and processing operation on Marrowstone Island included hours of testimony against the operation by… Continue reading

Neighbors speak at hearing about pot grow plans on Marrowstone Island
Command changes at Naval Magazine Indian Island

Command changes at Naval Magazine Indian Island

Cmdr. Nick Vande Griend turned over command of Naval Magazine Indian Island to Cmdr. Rocky Pulley on Thursday. Vande Griend turned over… Continue reading

Command changes at Naval Magazine Indian Island
Port Townsend workshop takes input on Upper Sims Way, Howard Street subarea

Port Townsend workshop takes input on Upper Sims Way, Howard Street subarea

Community members, city officials and business owners are working together to hone the city’s final plan for the Upper Sims Way and… Continue reading

Port Townsend workshop takes input on Upper Sims Way, Howard Street subarea
Brian McKenzie

Two step into principal positions in Chimacum

Chimacum schools will be under new leadership in the 2017-18 school year with two new principals, one for the high school and another… Continue reading

Brian McKenzie

Property tax levy proposed to tackle lack of affordable housing in Jefferson County

Jefferson County commissioners will be briefed Monday about a property tax levy proposed to tackle the county’s rising housing and rental costs… Continue reading

Orcas Island man becomes first ever to finish R2AK on paddle board

Orcas Island man becomes first ever to finish R2AK on paddle board

After just over two weeks of paddling, Karl Kruger has become the first person to complete the 750-mile Race to Alaska on a… Continue reading

Orcas Island man becomes first ever to finish R2AK on paddle board