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PUD, Navy quarrel over water line easement

PORT HADLOCK — Angered Jefferson County Public Utility District leaders will run a new water line outside Naval…

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Schuessler gains a few votes more against opponent in Port of Port Townsend race

PORT TOWNSEND — Retired harbormaster Bob Schuessler now leads educator and consultant David Whipple by seven votes in…

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Schuessler pulls ahead of Whipple in Port of Port Townsend primary race

PORT TOWNSEND — Bob Schuessler pulled ahead of David Whipple in the District No. 2 Port of Port…

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Port of Port Townsend incumbents in November race

PORT TOWNSEND — Two Port of Port Townsend incumbent commissioners will defend their seats in November, according to…

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Health care plan ‘a work in progress,’ Dicks tells Port Townsend audience

PORT TOWNSEND — U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks addressed a relatively easy audience Monday when it came to health…

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MoveOn.org moves in to counter GOP protests in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — About 50 health care reform supporters and detractors lined the walkway to Fort Worden State…

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Sagging Quincy Dock eyed by developer sized up for hazards

PORT TOWNSEND — Quincy Dock is falling down, and Port of Port Townsend officials are weighing whether the…

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Ferry out of service two trips Thursday

PORT TOWNSEND — Engine troubles put the Steilacoom II out of service Thursday at peak summer season, but…

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Quilcene Marina to be dredged; incentives extended to more boat owners

PORT TOWNSEND — Port of Port Townsend leaders on Wednesday committed to dredging Quilcene Marina and extended storage…

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Jefferson OKs fee for clean water district

PORT TOWNSEND — Despite vocal opposition, a $5 annual fee to fund a clean water district will be…

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Money woes jeopardize Jefferson County parks, recreation

PORT TOWNSEND — Unrelenting budget challenges could lead revenue-starved Jefferson County to close some parks. County Administrator Philip…

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Golf tourney highlights Port Ludlow Days

PORT LUDLOW — The first Port Ludlow International Open Championship of Golf tournament highlights this year’s Port Ludlow…

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Sowing for the future: Seed farmers join to grow special strains

PORT TOWNSEND — Organic Seed Alliance representatives say conditions are ripe for a new breed of seed growers…

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West Nile virus crosses Hood Canal

East Jefferson and Clallam counties are poised to step up efforts to track the West Nile virus, which…

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Port of Port Townsend to replace pumps

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port of Port Townsend commissioners met in special session last week to approve the…

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West Nile Virus found in Mason County

A dead crow found in Mason County near Shelton that has tested positive for West Nile Virus is…

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Port of Port Townsend discounts get cheers

PORT TOWNSEND — Marine trades operators and boat owners are praising the Port of Port Townsend’s economic stimulus…

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Old Steel Electric ferries prepared for final journey

Two of the four Steel Electric ferries that served the Port Townsend-Keystone route for much of 80 years…

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Shoreline program updates OK’d

PORT TOWNSEND — After months of review and revision, Jefferson County commissioners accepted the county Planning Commission’s proposed…

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Three bids evaluated for wastewater plant

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County has received three bids for the design and membrane reactor equipment to support…