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The U.S. House Committee on Appropriations has advanced on new funding championed by U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer to support two key infrastructure projects in Port Townsend and Port Hadlock.
Kilmer, a …
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A range of new ideas are teed up for public comment on the fate of the Port Townsend Golf Course.
Stakeholders for the project met Tuesday, Dec. 20 to discuss design ideas and how …
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With restoration crews still trying to restore power in Jefferson County after last weekend's wicked winds, county commissioners unanimously approved a "Declaration of Emergency" Monday.
The …
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A woman drove through the Papa Murphy’s door and into the lobby around noon on Tuesday, Aug. 29.
According to Deputy Chief Jeff Thaxton, the woman lost control of her vehicle; she …
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The Port Townsend City Council unanimously approved an ordinance allowing streateries — open-air, tent-like structures used for outdoor dining — as a long-term part of the …
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When the Port Townsend City Council discussed alternatives for the Cherry Street property Oct. 16, their conflicting priorities were twofold.
The City Council …
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The city of Port Townsend's crackdown on the Raccoon Lodge, an artwork attached to an old tree stump in Uptown, continues to stoke public outcry against city officials who have told Kevin Mason, the …
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Current Civic Poet of Seattle Shin Yu Pai knows disconnect. But she also knows belonging.
“My interest in writing poetry stemmed from finding that language in which I could express …
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U.S. Senator Patty Murray was leading the pack in a crowded field for the U.S. Senate, according to early vote returns in the 2022 Primary Election.
Murray, a Democrat, is seeking her sixth …
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It appears the city of Port Townsend is expecting to move on from the Cherry Street Project and part ways with the property by selling it on the market.
The Port Townsend City Council discussed …
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It can finally be said: The port has bought the farm.
A unanimous decision for the Port of Port Townsend to spend $1.4 million to buy the Short’s Family Farm was passed at a special meeting …
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Jefferson Healthcare is pulling out of its previously planned bond measure to raise funds for a hospital expansion project, which is currently expected to cost around $70 million without bond …
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Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro received exemplary marks, but drew some criticism from councilmembers following his yearly performance evaluation.
The evaluation instructed members of the …
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“It’s as if the PDA (Fort Worden Public Development Authority) got sprayed by a skunk and there wasn’t enough tomato juice. Rightly or wrongly, mistakes had been made and they kind …
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A school-wide mask mandate was imposed at Chimacum Junior/Senior High School Monday.
The requirement for masks was announced Friday by Dr. Allison Berry, public health officer for Jefferson and …
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Naval Magazine Indian Island will have a training exercise on the installation Thursday, Aug. 11, the Navy has announced.
Residents near the installation may hear blank ammunition …
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After being presented with two options, the Port Townsend City Council unanimously agreed to develop a new, third alternative plan for the Port Townsend Golf Course after a nearly five-hour public …
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Hundreds of attendees came out to give their opinions on the golf course on Wednesday, Jan. 11 only to end up seeing dots.
More than 200 people showed up to the packed event at the Fort Worden …
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A 34-year-old homeless man was arrested after he allegedly stole money off the walls at Fat Smitty’s restaurant and used the cash to go shopping at a nearby cannabis store.
Jordan W. Durkin …
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Voters are about to have several irons added to the fire before the upcoming special election in February.
To educate voters on operations at East Jefferson Fire Rescue and its funding measures in …
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