Cydney McFarland

All County Picnic combines Sunday outing with preparedness

All County Picnic combines Sunday outing with preparedness

The fifth annual All County Picnic on Sunday will celebrate area first responders and promote emergency preparedness in neighborhoods throughout East Jefferson County.… Continue reading

All County Picnic combines Sunday outing with preparedness
Community portrait to kick off Uptown Fair in Port Townsend

Community portrait to kick off Uptown Fair in Port Townsend

The Port Townsend Main Street Program is calling for community members to come out for this year’s town photo, which will kick… Continue reading

Community portrait to kick off Uptown Fair in Port Townsend
One-boat service returns; damaged MV Salish expected to be out until end of August

One-boat service returns; damaged MV Salish expected to be out until end of August

The Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry route will revert to one-boat service Monday. The MV Salish, which ran aground trying to enter Keystone Harbor… Continue reading

One-boat service returns; damaged MV Salish expected to be out until end of August
Two-boat service out of Port Townsend restored for weekend — but may be back to one boat after that while Salish repaired

Two-boat service out of Port Townsend restored for weekend — but may be back to one boat after that while Salish repaired

Two-boat service will be restored for the route between Port Townsend and Whidbey Island for the weekend. The ferry route between Port… Continue reading

Two-boat service out of Port Townsend restored for weekend — but may be back to one boat after that while Salish repaired
Emergency responders, volunteers practice with sea plane

Emergency responders, volunteers practice with sea plane

Jefferson County officials, emergency responders and area volunteers came together for a drill Wednesday for using sea planes to transport people after… Continue reading

Emergency responders, volunteers practice with sea plane

Port Townsend council committee will seek more public input on ethics rules

The Port Townsend City Council has postponed action on changes to its code of ethics until it hears more public input. The… Continue reading

Water Street planning continues in Port Townsend

Water Street planning continues in Port Townsend

City officials continue to seek public input on the final plan for the $2.8 million Water Street Overlay Project. At an open… Continue reading

Water Street planning continues in Port Townsend
Port Townsend church marks seven years of hot soup

Port Townsend church marks seven years of hot soup

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Port Townsend celebrated seven years of bringing community members together for conversation over hot soup during the… Continue reading

Port Townsend church marks seven years of hot soup
Japanese students tour Port Townsend

Japanese students tour Port Townsend

Students from Ichikawa, Japan, visited their sister city of Port Townsend on Tuesday, despite the city’s current lack of a student exchange… Continue reading

Japanese students tour Port Townsend
Emergency preparedness highlighted at meeting as Jefferson All County Picnic nears

Emergency preparedness highlighted at meeting as Jefferson All County Picnic nears

With the upcoming Jefferson County All County Picnic in mind, community members discussed emergency preparedness and community resilience at this month’s first… Continue reading

Emergency preparedness highlighted at meeting as Jefferson All County Picnic nears

Jefferson County commissioners approve $26,000 in changes to Rick Tollefson Trail

The Jefferson County commissioners approved changes to the Rick Tollefson Memorial Trail due to unforeseen issues in the trail’s construction. The alterations… Continue reading

Health care the focus of Kilmer town hall gathering in Chimacum

Health care dominated the discussion at a town hall with U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer on Sunday, followed by his support of a… Continue reading

New Discovery Bay shop owner hopes to make outdoor gear more affordable

New Discovery Bay shop owner hopes to make outdoor gear more affordable

The North Olympic Peninsula is full of activities for outdoor enthusiasts and the owner of a new store in Discovery Bay is… Continue reading

New Discovery Bay shop owner hopes to make outdoor gear more affordable
Van Hoover, McComas headed for hospital panel election after initial primary count

Van Hoover, McComas headed for hospital panel election after initial primary count

Fewer than 300 votes separated the two top finishers in the initial count of ballots for the Jefferson Healthcare hospital commission seat.… Continue reading

Van Hoover, McComas headed for hospital panel election after initial primary count
Jefferson County voters to decide on levy to create Housing Opportunity Fund

Jefferson County voters to decide on levy to create Housing Opportunity Fund

Voters in Jefferson County will decide in November if they want to create the Housing Opportunity Fund, which would be funded by… Continue reading

Jefferson County voters to decide on levy to create Housing Opportunity Fund

Jefferson voter turnout low for primary election

Quite a few voters didn’t weigh in on primary election ballots on the North Olympic Peninsula. It was the lowest turnout in years in Jefferson… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend grant to fund Quilcene marina study

Port of Port Townsend grant to fund Quilcene marina study

The Port of Port Townsend has received grant money for a feasibility study and a business plan for revitalizing the Herb Beck Marina… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend grant to fund Quilcene marina study
Wilma Hackman

McKay, Hackman tops in initial primary ballot count for Chimacum School District

Jack McKay and Wilma Hackman apparently will face off in November for Position 5 on the Chimacum School District. In the initial count… Continue reading

Wilma Hackman
Maritime center hopes to help find solution to Point Hudson Marina’s woes

Maritime center hopes to help find solution to Point Hudson Marina’s woes

The Northwest Maritime Center hopes to propose a partnership with the Port of Port Townsend as one option for Point Hudson Marina,… Continue reading

Maritime center hopes to help find solution to Point Hudson Marina’s woes

Report: Lacey man attempts to swim away from deputies — into Hood Canal

A man was transported to Harborview Medical Center to be treated for hypothermia after attempting to flee from Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies… Continue reading