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Port of Port Townsend rethinks rule changes

PORT TOWNSEND – Following a heat wave of opposition, Port of Port Townsend commissioners voted Wednesday to continue…

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Hood Canal Bridge will be out, and state will stick to mitigation plans

PORT TOWNSEND — The state Department of Transportation will hold fast to its original plan to move traffic…

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Plans growing for huge new state park

DIAMOND POINT – State planners will present four alternatives for the Miller Peninsula State Park to the state…

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Community leaders ponder incorporation for Port Ludlow

PORT LUDLOW – Should this wealthy master-planned resort community of about 4,000 incorporate to become Jefferson County’s second…

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Community leaders ponder incorporation for Port Ludlow

PORT LUDLOW — Should this wealthy master-planned resort community of about 4,000 incorporate to become Jefferson County’s second…

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Plans growing for huge new state park

DIAMOND POINT — State planners will present four alternatives for the Miller Peninsula State Park to the state…

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Port Townsend votes utility tax rate increases

PORT TOWNSEND — After a dozen budget workshops and without more deliberations, City Council members voted 5-1 —…

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Port Townsend City Council puts utility tax increase on February ballot

PORT TOWNSEND — A City Council majority has voted to call for a Feb. 6 special election to…

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Port Townsend Paper’s bid for air permit reviewed by EPA

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend Paper Corp.’s application for renewal of its air quality permit has passed state…

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At last — warmer temperatures and melting ice

Like relatives who came for Thanksgiving and wouldn’t leave, the snow and ice glaze over the North Olympic…

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Groups work to open shelter for homeless in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — Snow, ice and bone-chilling temperatures only serve to further drive home the point with Alison…

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Port Townsend poised to piggyback on Kitsap foot ferry service — if Kitsap voters agree

PORT TOWNSEND — With Kitsap Transit floating a Feb. 6 sales tax vote in Kitsap County to finance…

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Port Townsend carpenter recognized for extra activities

PORT TOWNSEND — Despite his contributions to building affordable housing for Port Townsend families, Fred Kimball was surprised…

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State grants millions to ease PT’s Sims Way traffic

PORT TOWNSEND — A $2.1 million state grant will fund improvements of Upper Sims Way, now considered the…

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Port Townsend attempts to put speed bump in two proposed off-road sites

PORT TOWNSEND — City leaders oppose two proposed off-highway vehicle riding areas, saying such use would threaten Port…

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Defeat of pool measures in Port Angeles, Forks creates hesitancy in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — YMCA officials are uncertain about approaching Jefferson County voters with a pool bond proposal because…

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Port Townsend: Council to take up PTTV issue

PORT TOWNSEND — Mayor Mark Welch has amended his proposal for PTTV. The Producers Guild board on Monday…

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Port Townsend: New director tapped for maritime center

PORT TOWNSEND — The Northwest Maritime Center and Wooden Boat Foundation has selected an executive director to guide…

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Jefferson: PT Farmers Market reports growth

PORT TOWNSEND — Fresh high-quality produce, musical entertainment and fun things for the kids to do — that’s…

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Port Townsend: City, state officials discuss ferry project concerns

PORT TOWNSEND — Deputy Mayor Michelle Sandoval says she came away satisfied that lawmakers and ferry system officials…