Jefferson County

West End entrepreneurs in final round of sustainable small-business competition

The finalists will present their ideas to a panel of judges in mid-September, and the winners will be announced in October.

Lawsuit: State does too little for developmentally disabled

Filing alleges that the state’s failure to place the developmentally disabled in the living arrangements they seek violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.

University of Washington regents accused of violating state transparency law

Lawsuit cites email exchanges between university officials that indicate the board picked the school’s president before taking a public vote.

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)

New trial dates expected for man accused of attack on Port Angeles bus

Riley Edge White posted a $20,000 bail bond July 28, missed a court appearance last Friday, was booked into jail on a $120,000 bench warrant, and released Monday.

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.

Candidates for 24th District state Senate seat clash on minimum wage

Candidates for 24th District state Senate seat clash on minimum wage

Kevin Van De Wege said he supports statewide Initiative 1433, while Danille Turissini is against it.

Candidates for 24th District state Senate seat clash on minimum wage
Port of Port Angeles facilities called instrumental to a Cascadia earthquake response

Port of Port Angeles facilities called instrumental to a Cascadia earthquake response

Port facilities will be important resources when bridges become impassable, electronic communications and electric generation go silent, and schools are severely damaged.

Port of Port Angeles facilities called instrumental to a Cascadia earthquake response
Sequim doll collector leaves behind legacy of love to benefit veterans

Sequim doll collector leaves behind legacy of love to benefit veterans

Longtime friend of Marilyn Andrus to see to woman’s wishes with sale on Aug. 13 in Port Angeles

Sequim doll collector leaves behind legacy of love to benefit veterans
98-year-old boat steals heart of man in Port Townsend — and life savings

98-year-old boat steals heart of man in Port Townsend — and life savings

Seattle Harbor Patrol Boat No. 1 — now in the possession of the Port of Port Townsend — is more than just another project to Marc Landry.

98-year-old boat steals heart of man in Port Townsend — and life savings

Volunteers sought to survey chum salmon in Chimacum Creek

A free training session is set for Thursday, Aug. 18 in Port Townsend

Farmers markets to celebrate on the Peninsula this Saturday

Adults and children are invited to help local farmers markets recognize National Farmers Market Week.

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
AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Mud drags coming to Jefferson County Fair … and other items
AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Mud drags coming to Jefferson County Fair … and other items
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