Erik Hidle

Family, school associates mourn Quilcene teacher

CHIMACUM — The death of a Quilcene teacher has left two families mourning in Jefferson County. Terry Heineman died March 10 at his home in… Continue reading

Man who ‘lived and breathed community service’ dead at 85

PORT TOWNSEND — Civic icon James "Bonzo" DeLeo, who volunteered for everything from Easter egg hunts to veterans' ceremonies, died Tuesday at Jefferson Healthcare Hospital.… Continue reading

Death of camper in Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park raises Port Townsend issue of homelessness again

PORT TOWNSEND — The death of a man whose body was found with tarps and a sleeping bag in Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park on… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council to explore means of electricity other than PSE

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council took the first step toward establishing a public utility district on Monday with a unanimous decision to investigate the… Continue reading

Peninsula skipper likes new law keeping boats 100 feet from orcas

PORT TOWNSEND — The operator of North Olympic Peninsula's only whale watching tour service, Puget Sound Express, says he favors new state legislation requiring a… Continue reading

Federal jury clears Jefferson County in lawsuit

PORT TOWNSEND — No liability was assigned and no financial settlement was awarded in Richard Brees' lawsuit against Jefferson County, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office,… Continue reading

GOP governor candidate Rossi makes first North Olympic Peninsula campaign swing of 2008

PORT TOWNSEND — Washington state is going to get a second chance, Republic candidate Dino Rossi told a packed house Saturday afternoon. "We are going… Continue reading

Fat cats and scorpions aid better writing at Port Townsend elementary school

PORT TOWNSEND — A student at Grant Street Elementary is selling her little sister. Another student is selling her cat, while a classmate is selling… Continue reading

Fort Worden State Park’s long-range future vision: a learning center

PORT TOWNSEND — An assessment of Fort Worden State Park, which will be used in a long-range plan to make the park a lifelong learning… Continue reading

More chlorine added to Port Townsend water as a precaution after failed tests for bacteria

PORT TOWNSEND — If you drink water from the tap here, there is a chance you may have smelled or tasted more chlorine in it… Continue reading

Original century-old fountain statue, in hiding for 15 years, comes out at Port Townsend museum

PORT TOWNSEND — Fresh off a yearlong restoration process, the original, 102-year-old Haller Fountain statue is back in the public eye after resting in obscurity… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend approves moorage rate increase

PORT TOWNSEND — Port commissioners approved a 4 percent moorage rate increase on Wednesday in a split-decision despite opposition from dock users who spoke out… Continue reading

Flashing light wasn’t a cop: Port Townsend police warn of man impersonating an officer

PORT TOWNSEND — If the flashing blue beacon light behind you on the highway is from a "bubble" light atop the vehicle, beware. It's unlikely… Continue reading

Quilcene, Brinnon school levies pass

Voters approved school levies in both Brinnon and Quilcene school districts on Tuesday. Jefferson County Auditor Donna Eldridge called the election shortly after 8 p.m.… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners fine-tune critical areas ordinance for passage

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Commissioners on Monday night fine-tuned a controversial 42-page proposed critical areas ordinance that has been debated since 2006, bringing… Continue reading

Sign of spring: Port Townsend shelter closes for the season

PORT TOWNSEND —Jefferson County's emergency winter shelter for the homeless has packed up for the season and won't be back until late this year. The… Continue reading

Meeting on Port Townsend’s future goes SRO

PORT TOWNSEND — So many people showed up to Port Townsend's town meeting last week that an overflow area was set up in the hallway… Continue reading

Quilcene, Brinnon school district voters considering tax levies

Proposed levies to funds schools in Brinnon and Quilcene will be decided by voters in the two communities in an election that ends Tuesday. The… Continue reading

Students, teachers hurt slightly in Jefferson County school bus crash

QUILCENE — Six Quilcene students and two teachers were transported to Jefferson Healthcare hospital in Port Townsend Thursday morning as a precaution after a school… Continue reading

Lawsuit against Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office to get airing in court

PORT TOWNSEND — Richard Brees will get his day in court in Olympia on Monday. Brees' lawsuit against the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and three… Continue reading