Cydney McFarland

Jefferson PUD plans to replace old power meters throughout county

Jefferson PUD plans to replace old power meters throughout county

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners have approved a proposal that will replace all of the mechanical meters currently used by its… Continue reading

Jefferson PUD plans to replace old power meters throughout county
Port Townsend board gathers input for new school name

Port Townsend board gathers input for new school name

Chetzemoka Elementary is seeing some support as the name of Port Townsend’s planned new school. The Port Townsend School Board held a… Continue reading

Port Townsend board gathers input for new school name

Port Townsend couple volunteering on abortion ship reportedly heading home

A Port Townsend couple is reportedly heading home after volunteering on an “abortion ship” operated by a nonprofit landed them in hot… Continue reading

Navy fields photos of its four-legged neighbors in Indian Island wildlife survey

Navy fields photos of its four-legged neighbors in Indian Island wildlife survey

The U.S. Navy’s natural resource managers have been conducting a wildlife survey at Naval Magazine Indian Island in order to gather up-to-date… Continue reading

Navy fields photos of its four-legged neighbors in Indian Island wildlife survey
State official urges Port Townsend students toward maritime industry opportunities

State official urges Port Townsend students toward maritime industry opportunities

The state lead for maritime sector economic development wants students to know there are opportunities waiting for them on and around the… Continue reading

State official urges Port Townsend students toward maritime industry opportunities
In face of delays, finicky wind, Shipwrights Regatta kicks off sailing season

In face of delays, finicky wind, Shipwrights Regatta kicks off sailing season

Despite delays and changing winds, the 26th annual Shipwrights’ Regatta kicked off the sailing season on Port Townsend Bay, with local boats… Continue reading

In face of delays, finicky wind, Shipwrights Regatta kicks off sailing season

Public hearing set in March for Port Townsend short-term rentals

The Port Townsend City Council has set a public workshop for March to further discuss no-occupant short-term rentals. The council debated the… Continue reading

Port Townsend Paper mill, union working under new contract

Port Townsend Paper mill, union working under new contract

Port Townsend Paper Corp. and United Steelworkers Local 175 have come to an agreement on a five-year contract after minor revisions to… Continue reading

Port Townsend Paper mill, union working under new contract
Sails unfurl Saturday for 26th Shipwrights’ Regatta on Port Townsend Bay

Sails unfurl Saturday for 26th Shipwrights’ Regatta on Port Townsend Bay

Local sailors will kick off the sailing season Saturday with the 26th annual Shipwrights’ Regatta in Port Townsend Bay. “It’s a small,… Continue reading

Sails unfurl Saturday for 26th Shipwrights’ Regatta on Port Townsend Bay
Fort Worden volunteers win big in State Parks awards

Fort Worden volunteers win big in State Parks awards

Volunteers from Fort Worden were well-represented in this year’s Washington State Parks Volunteer Awards, earning accolades for the thousands of hours they… Continue reading

Fort Worden volunteers win big in State Parks awards
Jefferson Sheriff’s Office investigating burglary at recreational pot shop

Jefferson Sheriff’s Office investigating burglary at recreational pot shop

An investigation is underway after the North Olympic Peninsula’s first recreational marijuana retailer was burglarized, losing thousands of dollars in product. Sea… Continue reading

Jefferson Sheriff’s Office investigating burglary at recreational pot shop

Jefferson Public Utility District works out the kinks on low-income rates program

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners are still working out the final details on a program to help low-income residents of Jefferson… Continue reading

Jefferson Transit adjusts budget for software purchase

The Jefferson Transit Board has approved an amendment to the Transit Department’s capital budget for 2017, enabling upgrades in software and technology.… Continue reading

Port Townsend woman remains in intensive care following head-on wreck

A Port Townsend woman who was airlifted to Seattle last week after a head-on collision was still in the intensive care unit… Continue reading

Port Townsend event today to focus on sanctuary city information

Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will hold an information session today on what it means to be a sanctuary city and what people… Continue reading

Gathering celebrates ongoing restoration of Western Flyer

Gathering celebrates ongoing restoration of Western Flyer

Scientists, educators, shipwrights and artists gathered at the Shipwrights Co-Op in Port Townsend to see the partial restoration of the Western Flyer… Continue reading

Gathering celebrates ongoing restoration of Western Flyer
With Chimacum school levy passed, superintendent waits on Olympia

With Chimacum school levy passed, superintendent waits on Olympia

The Chimacum School District’s replacement levy has passed with 61.42 percent of the vote in the first count of ballots, which is a… Continue reading

With Chimacum school levy passed, superintendent waits on Olympia
Port Townsend crafters put needles together to help others

Port Townsend crafters put needles together to help others

Local crafters are nearing their goal of 100 warm hats for Port Townsend’s homeless population, one of many charity knitting projects they’ve… Continue reading

Port Townsend crafters put needles together to help others
Port Townsend woman in critical condition after head-on wreck with dump truck

Port Townsend woman in critical condition after head-on wreck with dump truck

A Port Townsend woman was in critical condition Wednesday after a head-on collision between a small pickup truck and a dump truck… Continue reading

Port Townsend woman in critical condition after head-on wreck with dump truck
Port Townsend debates sanctuary city status; new draft resolution to be considered later this month

Port Townsend debates sanctuary city status; new draft resolution to be considered later this month

A three-member City Council subcommittee will draft a new resolution that would, if approved, declare Port Townsend a sanctuary city. The draft… Continue reading

Port Townsend debates sanctuary city status; new draft resolution to be considered later this month