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Three Jefferson County graduations this weekend

Three unique commencement ceremonies are coming up this weekend in East Jefferson County, with Port Townsend, Quilcene and…

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Port Townsend annexation into fire district moves step forward to ballot

PORT TOWNSEND — An interlocal agreement between the City Council and East Jefferson Fire-Rescue could be approved within…

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Jefferson County shoreline plan to address fin fish farming

PORT TOWNSEND — Public officials hope they will soon be able to write “fin” — or “the end”…

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Students ‘brainstorm’ on their own toward practical knowledge

PORT TOWNSEND — A teaching relationship that began with math tutoring has evolved into an innovative education program…

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Diver tells of visits to SS Governor wreck

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a two-part series about the wreck of the SS Governor in…

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Small submarine used to investigate Admiralty Inlet shipwreck of 90 years ago

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a two-part series about the wreck of the SS Governor in…

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Hotel owner not giving up: Bankruptcy hearing nears for Port Townsend businessman

PORT TOWNSEND — The owner of the Clam Cannery Hotel considers a bankruptcy hearing set for June 10…

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Set your sails for Port Townsend Bay: Mariners’ Regatta, Rendevous docks this weekend

PORT TOWNSEND — Landlubbers and sea salts can mingle ashore or afloat during the 28th annual Classic Mariners’…

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Jefferson: County appeals hearings board ruling

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County may have lost one battle over its development regulations, but commissioners aren’t ready…

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Port Townsend: Plenty of construction jobs out there, Chamber of Commerce told

PORT TOWNSEND — Any signs of a lagging economy haven’t hit the construction industry yet, so contractors are…

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Chimacum: Teacher pleads guilty to stealing school band money

PORT TOWNSEND — Former Chimacum High School band teacher David R. Jones will be confined to his residence…

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Port Townsend: Two Jefferson Transit workers to drive buses for 2002 Winter Olympics

PORT TOWNSEND — Two Jefferson Transit bus drivers who are used to long stops and sparse passengers will…

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Jefferson: Public records, meetings laws discussed

PORT TOWNSEND — About 70 elected and appointed public officials and government watchdogs attended a workshop Wednesday about…

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Jefferson: Officials say response plans exempt from public disclosure laws

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County has decided to use an untested law to keep secret emergency preparedness plans…

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Port Townsend: City Council members unveil “wish lists”

PORT TOWNSEND — Although the new City Council outlined its top priorities for the coming year during a…

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Port Ludlow: Chimney fire linked to soot buildup

PORT LUDLOW — Firefighters extinguished a chimney fire Tuesday afternoon before it could severely damage a home on…

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Jefferson: survey shows how residents would pay for parks

A random survey of more than 100 Jefferson County residents reveals they would be willing to pay for…

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Jefferson: Officials discuss tsunami risk, disaster response

Jefferson County, Port Townsend and Port of Port Townsend officials met Monday to discuss preliminary data regarding tsunami…

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Port Townsend: Appointments issue splits council

PORT TOWNSEND — City Councilman Geoff Masci Monday accused his fellow council members of attempting to stack the…

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Port Townsend: City Council prioritizes goals for coming year — including minting its own “money”

PORT TOWNSEND — City Council members identified and outlined their top priorities for the coming year during a…