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Gardiner woman’s animal ownership restricted after dogs, goats and chickens seized

GARDINER — The owner of animals seized from a property in Gardiner has entered into a court contract…

Animals rescued from Gardiner property recovered and ready for adoption

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Animals rescued from Gardiner property recovered and ready for adoption

QUILCENE — Dogs, chickens and goats found living in squalid conditions in Gardiner earlier this year and taken…

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Body found in water near Irondale identified as Wisconsin man

IRONDALE — The man whose body was recovered from the water near Irondale has been identified by the…

Quilcene honors students for perfect attendance records

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Quilcene honors students for perfect attendance records

QUILCENE — Quilcene Elementary School has honored 23 students for perfect attendance so far this year.

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Most Howard Street extension work so far underground, Port Townsend officials say

PORT TOWNSEND — The Howard Street extension project is underway, with most of the progress so far underground.

Officials weigh Highway 101 road work impact on tourism

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Officials weigh Highway 101 road work impact on tourism

PORT TOWNSEND — A major impact on tourism to the North Olympic Peninsula is expected to be the…

Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center authority hopes for two state grants for Makers Square

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Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center authority hopes for two state grants for Makers Square

“However, whether we get that money is dependent on the Legislature appropriating those funds in the next legislative…

Jefferson County refinances bond to save money on debt service

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Jefferson County refinances bond to save money on debt service

The refinance will lower the county’s interest rates, saving the county and JeffCom 911 a combined $153,307 over…

Where the money is going: Port Townsend School Board discusses levy funds

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Where the money is going: Port Townsend School Board discusses levy funds

“We’re in the fourth year and a four-year levy with $2 million,” one school board member said. “That…

Peninsula College celebrates grand opening of its newly redone Port Townsend location

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Peninsula College celebrates grand opening of its newly redone Port Townsend location

The $6 million renovation of Building 202 at Fort Worden State Park broke ground last year and is…

Applications for Port Townsend historic preservation loans due Friday

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Applications for Port Townsend historic preservation loans due Friday

Applicants in historic buildings can get $1,000 to $40,000 through a low interest loan in Port Townsend Main…

Chimacum School Board to act on resignation of board member at Wednesday meeting

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Chimacum School Board to act on resignation of board member at Wednesday meeting

Candidates for the remainder of Cammy Brown’s term will be sought after she resigned her position for personal…

Peninsula College to host grand opening of its new Port Townsend campus Monday

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Peninsula College to host grand opening of its new Port Townsend campus Monday

The public, students and staff are invited from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for a brief ceremony, refreshments…

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Port of Port Townsend to hold special meeting Monday to tackle simplified draft budget

This particular draft has summaries of revenue and expenses across the entire organization.

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Jefferson, Clallam see uptick in voter registration

The counties’ election offices are bracing for a busy few weeks as the Nov. 8 voting cutoff date…

Jefferson Healthcare prepares to debut its new facility Sunday

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Jefferson Healthcare prepares to debut its new facility Sunday

The new 50,000-square-foot building will host a new emergency room, medical short-stay areas — including cancer treatment units…

Owner of Port Hadlock restaurant has eyes on future after eatery’s closure

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Owner of Port Hadlock restaurant has eyes on future after eatery’s closure

The Ajax Cafe is looking to overhaul its septic system after Jefferson County ordered the restaurant to close…

Homemade boat sinks after clipping Port Townsend pier

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Homemade boat sinks after clipping Port Townsend pier

“It was a little more horsepower than this boat could handle, and the steering wasn’t there,” the boat…

Port Townsend School of the Arts sets up Day of the Dead altar for community

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Port Townsend School of the Arts sets up Day of the Dead altar for community

The public is invited to decorate it in honor of the Day of the Dead, which is celebrated…

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Jefferson deputies work to confirm ID of body found in Port Townsend Bay last week

Investigators are still awaiting the results of an autopsy.