Jeff Chew

Sequim man allegedly involved in knife incident jailed for burglary

SEQUIM — A 57-year-old man jailed for allegedly pulling a pocketknife on a Sequim merchant over a pack of cigarettes is being investigated for first-degree… Continue reading

Sequim plans to aim classical music at loitering kids

SEQUIM — Youths who hang out at Sequim’s so-called “Half Block” soon will hear the strains of Mozart, Brahms and Bach piped in over speakers… Continue reading

Man in custody after incident with knife at Sequim shop

SEQUIM — A 58-year-old Sequim man was in custody Wednesday after a confrontation with the owner of a West Washington Street tobacco shop in which… Continue reading

Robber flees with $300 from Carlsborg mini-market

CARLSBORG — ­Clallam County Sheriff’s Office investigators Wednesday were seeking a man who fled Tuesday night with about $300 in cash after brandishing a gun… Continue reading

Robber sought after armed holdup in Carlsborg

CARLSBORG — Clallam County Sheriff’s Office investigators are looking for a robber who fled Tuesday night with about $300 in cash after brandishing a gun… Continue reading

Fuel tanks, asbestos found at Sequim sites

SEQUIM — Consultants for the city of Sequim using ground-penetrating radar and boring into the ground have uncovered two underground fuel tanks, but no leaks… Continue reading

Sequim approves critical-areas ordinance

SEQUIM — The City Council has approved a critical-areas ordinance after taking into consideration concerns from developer John Wayne Enterprises, Sequim Senior Activity Center officials,… Continue reading

Fort Worden development authority proposal growth potential touted to Chamber of Commerce

PORT TOWNSEND — Fort Worden Public Development Authority leaders who want to take the management reins of Fort Worden State Park and redevelop it as… Continue reading

Jefferson County sets public hearing on sexually oriented business law

PORT TOWNSEND — An ordinance regulating sexually oriented businesses in Jefferson County appears to be headed for approval next month after nearly seven years of… Continue reading

State delays decision on Fort Worden future until Port Townsend meeting

PORT TOWNSEND — State Parks and Recreation commissioners favor the lifelong learning center concept for Fort Worden but want more information before considering transferring the… Continue reading

Floating luxury home hits the water, now moored at Point Hudson [**Video**]

PORT TOWNSEND — A 400,000-pound floating home was moored in Point Hudson Marina early Thursday morning after it was painstakingly moved from the shipyard where… Continue reading

State parks commission delays decision on handing Fort Worden to Port Townsend authority

PORT TOWNSEND — The state Parks and Recreation Commission delayed action Thursday on a proposed resolution that would give the Port Townsend Public Development Authority… Continue reading

UPDATED — State parks panel delays action on proposal to transfer Fort Worden to Port Townsend control

PORT TOWNSEND — The state Parks and Recreation Commission delayed action Thursday on a proposed resolution that would give the Port Townsend Public Development Authority… Continue reading

Floating home moved out from Port Townsend shipyard

PORT TOWNSEND — Carlsborg-based Monroe House Moving's crew raced and beat the incoming tide late Wednesday night, successfully moving a 400,000-pound floating home built by… Continue reading

Spectators cheer as crew strains to move floating home into Port Townsend Bay

PORT TOWNSEND — The launch of a two-story floating home, the first built by Port Townsend’s Little & Little Construction, became a major spectator event… Continue reading

‘Fair’s going to go on’: Jefferson County Fair officials plead for state funds

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Fair officials fear the loss of $33,000 from the state Department of Agriculture — a loss anticipated because of state… Continue reading

Merchants look for help during huge Port Townsend downtown sidewalk project

PORT TOWNSEND — Mark Hering said he sees business challenges ahead at Quimper Sound on Taylor Street, one of the last surviving music stores in… Continue reading

Jefferson County OKs franchise agreement with Wave Broadband

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners approved a temporary franchise agreement with Wave Broadband cable TV service, which is buying the county’s cable system from… Continue reading

Workers prepare to launch floating home by rolling it into bay today

PORT TOWNSEND — Carlsborg-based Monroe House Moving on Monday was preparing a launch that will be used today to roll a 600,000-pound floating home from… Continue reading

Fundraiser plans in place for Sequim Museum and Arts Center

SEQUIM — For DJ Bassett, 2011 was a year for learning the challenges ahead, strategic planning and reorganizing The Museum and Arts Center of the… Continue reading