Jefferson County

ON THE WATERFRONT: New site for local company

EARLIER THIS WEEK I met with Dave Hagiwara, the general manager of Westport Shipyards, at the former site of the WalMart store on U.S. Highway… Continue reading

PHOTO: Americorps removes poison hemlock in Port Townsend

PHOTO: Americorps removes poison hemlock in Port Townsend

Americorps members have been working in Port Townsend this week to rid the roadsides of the invasive poison hemlock. On Thursday, Caitlynn Hall (left) Washington… Continue reading

PHOTO: Americorps removes poison hemlock in Port Townsend
Trial date set for Kelly in death of Port Townsend musician

Trial date set for Kelly in death of Port Townsend musician

Adam Michael Kelly, who is charged with 10 felony counts including controlled substances homicide in the death of Port Townsend musician Jarrod… Continue reading

Trial date set for Kelly in death of Port Townsend musician

A GROWING CONCERN: Break out the baskets for Easter

SEVERAL OF MY friends brought an extension ladder over last week to help me off my “high horse” and down from an exceedingly tall “soapbox.”… Continue reading

Easter egg hunts set today in Port Townsend

The oldest continuous Easter egg hunt on the Peninsula will begin at 8 a.m. today. The 89th hunt, hosted by the Port… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Twice-monthly luncheon meetings are held at 11:45 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Medicare Savings Programs are designed to help

MONEY. MONEY. MONEY. I’m hoping to get your attention. How did I do? Some of you, with better long-term memories than mine (which is almost… Continue reading

Naval flight operations schedule set

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex for this week. There will… Continue reading

State parks hears public on Fort Worden changes

State parks hears public on Fort Worden changes

Three alternatives presented at public meeting

State parks hears public on Fort Worden changes

Volunteers sought for Kitsap and Olympic Peninsula Chapter of Red Cross

The Kitsap and Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to help people affected by disasters. The chapter will present introductory… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County to consider pact with city for prosecution services

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider an agreement for prosecution services with the city of Port Townsend when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday.… Continue reading

Port Townsend class connects at-risk youth with real-world skills

Port Townsend class connects at-risk youth with real-world skills

Northwest Martime Center, court system partner for program

Port Townsend class connects at-risk youth with real-world skills

Broadband speed action taken by PUD for Marrowstone Island

Marrowstone Island residents are another step closer to high-speed broadband internet service, according to a letter of intent with CenturyLink approved by… Continue reading

FREDS Guns erects barriers while theft investigation continues

FREDS Guns erects barriers while theft investigation continues

Official: Nationwide increase in number of vehicles used to smash into firearms licensees

FREDS Guns erects barriers while theft investigation continues
Dungeness Valley Creamery’s raw milk recall continues
Dungeness Valley Creamery’s raw milk recall continues

Residents tell commission to say ‘no’ to pot production in rural residential areas

Almost all of the comments from 18 people to the Jefferson County Planning Commission during a public hearing were about marijuana production in… Continue reading

Jefferson County Historical Society to celebrate 140th anniversary

Jefferson County Historical Society to celebrate 140th anniversary

The Jefferson County Historical Society is gearing up to celebrate 140 years of its history since its founding. The historical society plans… Continue reading

Jefferson County Historical Society to celebrate 140th anniversary

Bramson memorial service moved

The memorial service for Jarrod Paul Bramson has been moved to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The service is planned from 3 p.m.… Continue reading

Bird sketching, roller derby, dances scheduled

Live bird sketching, a roller derby match and a variety of dances are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is… Continue reading