Jefferson County

Ships slowing in busy channel to protect endangered orcas

Ships slowing in busy channel to protect endangered orcas

Ships moving through a busy channel off Washington state’s San Juan Island are slowing down this summer… Continue reading

Ships slowing in busy channel to protect endangered orcas

State says judge erred in dismissing Tesoro refinery fines

State regulators said a judge erred when he overturned $2.39 million in penalties against Tesoro following the… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Keeping it simple and cool on the West End

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Keeping it simple and cool on the West End

A YOUNG BLACK dog named Poncho was lying in the shade created by the underbelly of a dusty van. Propped on the back of the… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Keeping it simple and cool on the West End
Inslee declares state of emergency for wildfire worries; red flag warning issued

Inslee declares state of emergency for wildfire worries; red flag warning issued

As the growing Jolly Mountain Fire in Kittitas County threatens thousands of homes in Ronald and Roslyn, Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed… Continue reading

Inslee declares state of emergency for wildfire worries; red flag warning issued

Delays to lengthen around Lake Crescent starting Thursday

Come Thursday, it’s going to get a lot harder to travel to and from the West End. The first planned four-hour delay… Continue reading

Registration open for the 2017 International Coastal Cleanup

Registration is open now for volunteers who want to participate in the 2017 International Coastal Cleanup on Sept. 16. Volunteers can select from among 16… Continue reading

Port Townsend magician competes on national stage

Port Townsend magician competes on national stage

Joey Pipia doesn’t buy his props from magic supply stores. So, when the Port Townsend magician took the stage at the North… Continue reading

Port Townsend magician competes on national stage
Marine science center displays bones of gray whale destined to become a new exhibit

Marine science center displays bones of gray whale destined to become a new exhibit

The public on Friday had a chance to see the bones of a gray whale that will some day be a new… Continue reading

Marine science center displays bones of gray whale destined to become a new exhibit

Buffalo Ruckus to perform at Fort Worden on Thursday

Rainshadow Recording Studio’s bound to raise some ruckus Thursday with its choice of musical act. Buffalo Ruckus, a roots/Americana/southern experimental band, will… Continue reading

Preview of films for Port Townsend festival screen on Bainbridge Island

Looking to curb your anticipation for the Port Townsend Film Festival for just a couple weeks? The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art,… Continue reading

Finnriver fetes Labor Day with Red Wine, fare

Finnriver Farm &Cidery will celebrate Labor Day with Red Wine, an Italian bluegrass band; wild king and coho salmon; and homemade pies. On… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Use Alzheimer’s walk to fight back against death

DEATH AND I have met on numerous occasions, although I’m happy to report that we haven’t been formally introduced. As is the case for many… Continue reading

Makers Square funding plan in works

Makers Square funding plan in works

The Fort Worden Public Development Authority is moving forward with a plan to fund the Makers Square project, which is expected to… Continue reading

Makers Square funding plan in works

A GROWING CONCERN: Phosphorous, the miracle drug of bulbs and perennials

IT IS SO appropriate that as we all begin our first week of September and the month of autumn officially begins, I write an article… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: Kingfishers carry their dogfights into yard’s territory

THE YARD HAD gone totally quiet. There wasn’t a breath of air. The 2017 eclipse was underway, and then a familiar sound was heard. A… Continue reading

Deputies seek vehicle that fled wreck

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations that another vehicle fled the scene of a rollover wreck in Port Townsend that… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Twice-monthly luncheon meetings usually are held on the first Monday at noon at the Port Townsend Elks Lodge, 555… Continue reading

Fort Worden Public Development Authority pursues ‘glamping’ sites

Fort Worden Public Development Authority officials plan to build “glamping” sites as new attractions to draw visitors. Fort Worden would be one… Continue reading

LETTER: Cooke Aquaculture’s flimsy excuse for net pen failure shows lack of competence, integrity

We should not forget that after their fish net pen failed in the San Juans, the owner [Cooke Aquaculture] tried to blame the eclipse (“Atlantic… Continue reading