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Proposed Jefferson County shooting range law hearing draws overflow crowd

Proposed Jefferson County shooting range law hearing draws overflow crowd

Sixty-eight people told Jefferson County commissioners their views on a proposed shooting range law during a packed public hearing that drew some… Continue reading

Proposed Jefferson County shooting range law hearing draws overflow crowd
PHOTO: Bags packed for Port Townsend’s Girls Night Out

PHOTO: Bags packed for Port Townsend’s Girls Night Out

Main Street volunteer Lorilee Houston, left, board member Wendy Duede and Executive Director Mari Mullen finish filling 600 swag bags for Girls… Continue reading

PHOTO: Bags packed for Port Townsend’s Girls Night Out
Public hearing on proposed Jefferson County shooting range law set for Monday

Public hearing on proposed Jefferson County shooting range law set for Monday

Some 400 people are expected at a public hearing Monday on a draft ordinance regulating commercial shooting ranges, a document that has… Continue reading

Public hearing on proposed Jefferson County shooting range law set for Monday
2018 Eleanor Stopps Environmental Leadership Awards were presented to Sarah Doyle (left), stewardship coordinator for the North Olympic Salmon Coalition and Dr. Eloise Kailin, Olympic Environmental Council co-founder. Port Townsend Marine Science Center Executive Director Janine Boire (center) presented the awards. Dr Kailin who was not present was represented by Darlene Schanfald, her fellow board member from Protect the Peninsula’s Future. (Jeannie McMacken/Peninsula Daily News)

Kailin, Doyle honored with Eleanor Stopps environmental award

Dr. Eloise Kailin of Blyn and Sara Doyle of Port Townsend have been awarded the 2018 Eleanor Stopps Environmental Leadership Award from… Continue reading

2018 Eleanor Stopps Environmental Leadership Awards were presented to Sarah Doyle (left), stewardship coordinator for the North Olympic Salmon Coalition and Dr. Eloise Kailin, Olympic Environmental Council co-founder. Port Townsend Marine Science Center Executive Director Janine Boire (center) presented the awards. Dr Kailin who was not present was represented by Darlene Schanfald, her fellow board member from Protect the Peninsula’s Future. (Jeannie McMacken/Peninsula Daily News)
Director: New venue boon for Port Townsend Wednesday Farmers Market

Director: New venue boon for Port Townsend Wednesday Farmers Market

A new location spurred participation by both vendors and shoppers at the Wednesday Farmers Market, said Amanda Milholland, director of Jefferson County… Continue reading

Director: New venue boon for Port Townsend Wednesday Farmers Market

Port Townsend School District, Fort Worden ink pact for outdoor learning

Port Townsend students will again have access to a living outdoor classroom, the result of a memo of understanding between the Port… Continue reading

End of a tour: Restored Felicity Ann pulled from water after voyage

End of a tour: Restored Felicity Ann pulled from water after voyage

The SEA Marine lift hoisted a carefully cradled Felicity Ann out of the water Wednesday morning at Point Hudson, concluding a victory… Continue reading

End of a tour: Restored Felicity Ann pulled from water after voyage
Hastings Landing work progressing in Port Townsend

Hastings Landing work progressing in Port Townsend

Work is progressing this week on a Hastings Building project on Taylor Street next to Union Wharf. Scott Nollette, site manager for… Continue reading

Hastings Landing work progressing in Port Townsend
Jefferson commissioners hear ferries plan update as Port Townsend boat resumes service

Jefferson commissioners hear ferries plan update as Port Townsend boat resumes service

September has not been kind to Washington State Ferries and the Port Townsend-Coupeville route. On Sept. 9, the MV Salish experienced either… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners hear ferries plan update as Port Townsend boat resumes service

Port Townsend amends business licensing regulations

The Port Townsend City Council has amended current business licensing regulations to establish a threshold exemption for businesses located outside of the… Continue reading

Port Townsend expects strong financial showing at year’s end

Port Townsend’s 2018 financial projections are strong, buoyed by new construction, property valuations and an increase in sales tax revenues, said Finance… Continue reading

Jefferson County PUD eyes $4 million expansion

Jefferson County PUD eyes $4 million expansion

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners and staff plan a $4 million facility remodeling and expansion project at its Four Corners Road… Continue reading

Jefferson County PUD eyes $4 million expansion
D’Amico files lawsuit against Jefferson County sheriff

D’Amico files lawsuit against Jefferson County sheriff

Joe D’Amico, owner of Security Services Northwest Inc., has filed a lawsuit against Jefferson County Sheriff David Stanko alleging a public records… Continue reading

D’Amico files lawsuit against Jefferson County sheriff
Jefferson County airport runway to get funding, facelift

Jefferson County airport runway to get funding, facelift

The Jefferson County International Airport runway will be redesigned using a $414,328 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration. Interim Executive Director Jim… Continue reading

Jefferson County airport runway to get funding, facelift
Jefferson Healthcare: Planning essential for emergency response

Jefferson Healthcare: Planning essential for emergency response

Jefferson Healthcare workers have been practicing for emergencies and continue to prepare for small, local events or regional major catastrophes. “Every hospital… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare: Planning essential for emergency response

Homeless pacts extended to give more time for consideration

Interlocal agreements between Jefferson County and the city of Port Townsend for homeless housing and affordable housing that were set to expire… Continue reading

PHOTO: New gravel going in at Port of Port Townsend

PHOTO: New gravel going in at Port of Port Townsend

Regraveling at the Port of Port Townsend began this week and is expected to direct water flow into filtration systems and create a hard surface… Continue reading

PHOTO: New gravel going in at Port of Port Townsend
Chimacum Backpacks For Kids program starts another season of boosting nutrition

Chimacum Backpacks For Kids program starts another season of boosting nutrition

A new season of helping the Chimacum Backpacks For Kids program is underway after a couple dozen volunteers got to work filling… Continue reading

Chimacum Backpacks For Kids program starts another season of boosting nutrition

Hearing on Jefferson shooting facility ordinance delayed

A public hearing on a draft commercial shooting facility ordinance has been postponed to Oct. 1 after originally being set for Monday,… Continue reading

Man arrested for investigation of Port Townsend arson

A man with no known address has been arrested for investigation of arson and other crimes. Jay A. Baker, 56, remained Saturday… Continue reading