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Search called off for man who jumps off Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the search for a man who went overboard from a ferry near Whidbey Island.

Cascadia Rising drill raises more interest in Sunday’s All-County Picnic in Chimacum

Cascadia Rising drill raises more interest in Sunday’s All-County Picnic in Chimacum

The goal is to heighten awareness of local emergency resources throughout Jefferson County.

Cascadia Rising drill raises more interest in Sunday’s All-County Picnic in Chimacum
Rise seen in North Olympic Peninsula tobacco retailers selling to minors

Rise seen in North Olympic Peninsula tobacco retailers selling to minors

Report points to higher than state average numbers for noncompliance in both Clallam and Jefferson counties.

Rise seen in North Olympic Peninsula tobacco retailers selling to minors
Annual Back to School Clothes Swap accepting donations at Chimacum Elementary

Annual Back to School Clothes Swap accepting donations at Chimacum Elementary

Clothes can be dropped off today and Friday, and coupon-holders can come back for other items Saturday.

Annual Back to School Clothes Swap accepting donations at Chimacum Elementary
U.S. Navy An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 lands on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Ault Field. (U.S. Navy)

Port Townsend City Council to send letter to Navy about Growler noise

The letter will say the area of study for potential effects of increased Growler operations at Whidbey Island is too narrow.

U.S. Navy An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 lands on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Ault Field. (U.S. Navy)
Boomfest returns to Port Townsend starting Thursday

Boomfest returns to Port Townsend starting Thursday

Music and art festival runs through Saturday at the Dragon’s Nest with part of proceeds going to Jumping Mouse Children’s Center.

Boomfest returns to Port Townsend starting Thursday
Fire south of Port Townsend out before firefighters arrive

Fire south of Port Townsend out before firefighters arrive

When firefighters arrived, they found that neighbors had already extinguished the fire using three garden hoses, a fire department spokesman.

Fire south of Port Townsend out before firefighters arrive

Cars to be purchased for Port Townsend police, public works

The total cost for the new vehicles will be $270,000.

Take Back Your Time director underscores need for vacations in American work culture

Take Back Your Time director underscores need for vacations in American work culture

John de Graaf tells Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce of benefits for workers and the state.

Take Back Your Time director underscores need for vacations in American work culture
State Supreme Court justices decry tactics

State Supreme Court justices decry tactics

Justice Mary Yu and Chief Justice Barbara Madsen say opponents focus on the McCleary and other decisions.

State Supreme Court justices decry tactics
Quilcene basketball, tennis courts spruced up with fresh layer of asphalt, new paint job

Quilcene basketball, tennis courts spruced up with fresh layer of asphalt, new paint job

Effort at Quilcene Community Center was led by Clayton White.

Quilcene basketball, tennis courts spruced up with fresh layer of asphalt, new paint job
Race to Alaska from Port Townsend planned for 2017

Race to Alaska from Port Townsend planned for 2017

Expect at least one change to be announced during the Blazer Party on Sept. 9, race officials say.

Race to Alaska from Port Townsend planned for 2017

Jefferson County Fair opens today in Port Townsend

Favorite events are being carried over from last year, including team and breakaway roping events.

New roof to be a historic look for Worthington Mansion in Quilcene

New roof to be a historic look for Worthington Mansion in Quilcene

Once the shingles are up, the roof will be one step closer to being restored to its original glory.

New roof to be a historic look for Worthington Mansion in Quilcene
Windmill goes up in Q Gardens in Quilcene as endeavor develops faster than expected

Windmill goes up in Q Gardens in Quilcene as endeavor develops faster than expected

Structure is the first item in the garden’s kinetic sculpture garden.

Windmill goes up in Q Gardens in Quilcene as endeavor develops faster than expected

State Supreme Court justices to visit Jefferson County on Friday

Chief Justice Barbara Madsen and Justice Mary Yu will present a session on key state Supreme Court decisions.

Scientists are asking the public to watch out for European green crabs in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and in Puget Sound. The Washington Sea Grant crab team has been monitoring for the invasive crab and hasn’t found any. (Washington Sea Grant)

Coast is clear: European green crabs absent from Strait of Juan de Fuca — so far

Scientists and members of the public are on the lookout for the invasive species.

Scientists are asking the public to watch out for European green crabs in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and in Puget Sound. The Washington Sea Grant crab team has been monitoring for the invasive crab and hasn’t found any. (Washington Sea Grant)

Flexible classroom spaces envisioned for new Port Townsend school

Architectural firm Integrus Architecture of Seattle offers new details of what the planned school will likely look like.

Rare red poll cattle now living on Marrowstone Island; animals to be featured on Jefferson County Farm Tour

Rare red poll cattle now living on Marrowstone Island; animals to be featured on Jefferson County Farm Tour

The herd at Twin Vistas Ranch was a donation — estimated at $25,000 — to the Washington State University Jefferson County Extension Office.

Rare red poll cattle now living on Marrowstone Island; animals to be featured on Jefferson County Farm Tour
Man falls overboard from sailboat, rescued in Port Townsend Bay

Man falls overboard from sailboat, rescued in Port Townsend Bay

Man was shaking, had slurred speech after getting out of water

Man falls overboard from sailboat, rescued in Port Townsend Bay