Erik Hidle

Port Townsend’s waterfront ‘bowl’: A work of art or a public eyesore?

PORT TOWNSEND — Few know exactly what it is, or what it is supposed to do. Fewer still know the official name of the concrete… Continue reading

Jefferson County clerk wins statewide honor

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Clerk Ruth Gordon is the 2008 Washington State Clerk of the Year. Gordon, who has served since 2006, said she… Continue reading

Recent hot weather, three-day weekend especially incendiary for fireworks, authorities warn

Dry conditions and the fact that this year's Fourth of July falls on a Friday, the beginning of a three-day weekend, has fire officials issuing… Continue reading

Donations of millions make new shelter possible in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — Donations of $2.1 million mean a new house for the Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program of Jefferson County. A new house means shelter… Continue reading

City Hall, not gravity, pulls down rock towers

PORT TOWNSEND — Blyn artist Brent Wickline said he always expected his pillars of rock to come tumbling down when people touched them. Wickline also… Continue reading

Petitions seeking vote on switching East Jefferson electricity to PUD submitted

PORT TOWNSEND — A citizens' group turned in to the auditor's office on Tuesday the 2,152 signatures it had gathered on a petition seeking to… Continue reading

Man who rushed into burning house recognized with awards — and some medical expense money

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County's latest hero was recognized for his bravery Monday night as well as some funds for his medical expenses. One month… Continue reading

West End flagger killed in highway construction accident near Brinnon

BRINNON — A construction flagger was killed Monday when she was struck by a construction dump truck on U.S. Highway 101. The flagger was identified… Continue reading

Kala Point Republican happy to serve as alternate convention delegate

KALA POINT — When asked if she wanted an opportunity to represent Jefferson County at the Republican National Convention, Anne Burkart said she jumped at… Continue reading

Port Townsend woman will go to Democratic National Convention

PORT TOWNSEND — For just the third time since 1960, Jefferson County will be represented at the Democratic National Convention. Last week, Port Townsend resident… Continue reading

A more historical Gateway opens at key highway entrance to Peninsula

PORT LUDLOW — New historical displays at the Olympic Peninsula Gateway Visitor Center, the first North Olympic Peninsula visitor center west of the Hood Canal… Continue reading

Petition for PUD electrical authority vote almost ready, organizer says

PORT TOWNSEND — Steve Hamm said he is "99.99 percent sure" he will have enough signatures to get the question of giving the Jefferson County… Continue reading

PSE cuts ribbon on new downtown Port Townsend office

PORT TOWNSEND — Puget Sound Energy has a new office in downtown Port Townsend. The utility company, which provides electricity to 17,400 customers in East… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council OKs sale of bonds for street, other improvements

PORT TOWNSEND — The city of Port Townsend is one step closer to breaking ground on a series of projects intended to provide economic stimulus… Continue reading

Judge allows proposed library tax measure on Aug. 19 ballot

PORT TOWNSEND — A judge has ruled that Port Townsend residents can vote Aug. 19 whether to raise the "lid" on the tax levy for… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council bans camping around Kah Tai Lagoon

PORT TOWNSEND — There is to be no more camping in the underbrush around Kah Tai Lagoon. The City Council on Monday night approved an… Continue reading

Gardiner fire district recovering after theft

GARDINER — Fire Chief Bob Wilson hopes for a resolution soon in the case of Jefferson County Fire District No. 5's former secretary, who has… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend, tenants hammer out incentive plan

PORT TOWNSEND — New moorage policies approved unanimously by Port of Port Townsend commissioners on Wednesday pleased leaders with both the Port Townsend Moorage Tenants… Continue reading

World traveler comes home to graduate tonight

PORT TOWNSEND — Eighteen-year-old Paljum Tshering has lived in 23 countries, but he wanted to graduate from high school in Port Townsend. It was home.… Continue reading

Classic Boeing plane to fly into Port Townsend airport

PORT TOWNSEND — A piece of history is scheduled to fly into Port Townsend on Saturday morning at about 10:30 a.m. — if the weather… Continue reading