Charlie Bermant

Jefferson County Sheriff Tony Hernandez

Jefferson County sheriff is finalist for Shelton police chief post

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Sheriff Tony Hernandez is one of five finalists for Shelton’s police chief position. Jefferson County Administrator Philip Morley said Hernandez… Continue reading

Jefferson County Sheriff Tony Hernandez
Kinetic Skulpture racers Clif Wiley

WEEKEND: Port Townsend locals to let loose at Uptown Street Fair on Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — Two weeks ago, residents and merchants of the Uptown neighborhood were convinced the annual street fair wasn't going to happen this Saturday.… Continue reading

Kinetic Skulpture racers Clif Wiley

WEEKEND: Preparedness theme of All County Picnic in Port Townsend on Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — The second Jefferson County All County Picnic on Sunday will offer information for connecting neighborhoods and lining up resources in case of… Continue reading

Kinetic Skulpture racers Clif Wiley

WEEKEND: Port Townsend locals to let loose at Uptown Street Fair on Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — Two weeks ago, residents and merchants of the Uptown neighborhood were convinced the annual street fair wasn't going to happen this Saturday.… Continue reading

Kinetic Skulpture racers Clif Wiley
Jefferson PUD commissioner candidates Tony De Leo

Jefferson County Public Utility District candidates criticize electrical service switch during forum

CHIMACUM — The takeover of electrical service by the Jefferson County Public Utility District from Puget Sound Energy was poorly planned and improperly executed, according… Continue reading

Jefferson PUD commissioner candidates Tony De Leo
Jefferson County Sheriff Tony Hernandez

Jefferson County sheriff is finalist for Shelton police chief post

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Sheriff Tony Hernandez is one of five finalists for Shelton’s police chief position. Jefferson County Administrator Philip Morley said Hernandez… Continue reading

Jefferson County Sheriff Tony Hernandez

WEEKEND: Preparedness theme of All County Picnic in Port Townsend on Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — The second Jefferson County All County Picnic on Sunday will offer information for connecting neighborhoods and lining up resources in case of… Continue reading

Chimacum High School sophomores Carter McCleary

Chimacum clothing swap set Saturday; donations taken today, Friday

CHIMACUM — Students have the opportunity for inexpensive school clothing through a Saturday swap that will allow them to economically renew their wardrobes. The sixth… Continue reading

Chimacum High School sophomores Carter McCleary

Two state Supreme Court justices plan talk in Port Townsend on Friday

PORT TOWNSEND — The public has the opportunity to ask questions about the legal system Friday when four sitting justices make themselves available at a… Continue reading

Clallam County PUD trucks drive past a washout on the Upper Hoh Road in January 2009 en route to another washout upstream where power had been knocked out. Lonnie Archibald/Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson commissioners extend consultant deal for aid in tackling Upper Hoh Road woes

PORT TOWNSEND — It's the most expensive road to maintain in Jefferson County. Since 1998, the first 12 miles of Upper Hoh Road in west… Continue reading

Clallam County PUD trucks drive past a washout on the Upper Hoh Road in January 2009 en route to another washout upstream where power had been knocked out. Lonnie Archibald/Peninsula Daily News

Pit-to-pier draft environmental impact statement draws some 260 comments

PORT TOWNSEND — The state and the Navy are among those who criticized a draft environmental impact statement for a project nicknamed “pit-to-pier.” The Jefferson… Continue reading

Deborah Stinson

All-Community Picnic for Jefferson County residents stresses emergency services

PORT TOWNSEND — The second Jefferson County All-Community Picnic seeks to connect neighborhoods and line up resources in the event of a local disaster, the… Continue reading

Deborah Stinson
Jefferson County Planning Manager Stacie Hoskins

Jefferson commissioners OK marijuana grow moratorium in unincorporated areas

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County commissioners on Monday approved a moratorium on marijuana businesses in unincorporated areas, setting aside six months during which the… Continue reading

Jefferson County Planning Manager Stacie Hoskins
Jefferson County Planning Manager Stacie Hoskins

Jefferson commissioners OK marijuana grow moratorium in unincorporated areas

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County commissioners on Monday approved a moratorium on marijuana businesses in unincorporated areas, setting aside six months during which the… Continue reading

Jefferson County Planning Manager Stacie Hoskins

Summer event in Port Townsend helps to change cider’s image, organizers say

PORT TOWNSEND — The fourth annual Summer Cider Day is helping the transition of cider from a boutique beverage to something that could be found… Continue reading

Summer event in Port Townsend helps to change cider’s image, organizers say

PORT TOWNSEND — The fourth annual Summer Cider Day is helping the transition of cider from a boutique beverage to something that could be found… Continue reading

Karley Caseder

Jefferson County Fair offers that real small-town experience; ends today with mud drags, beef barbecue

PORT TOWNSEND — The 77th annual Jefferson County Fair winds up today, providing this year's last chance at its small-town community experience. “This fair is… Continue reading

Karley Caseder
Paul D. Davis

Port Townsend man to serve time in vehicular assault case

PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Townsend man has been sentenced to the maximum recommended sentence after he and two children, one his daughter, were seriously… Continue reading

Paul D. Davis
Paul D. Davis

Port Townsend man to serve time in vehicular assault case

PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Townsend man has been sentenced to the maximum recommended sentence after he and two children, one his daughter, were seriously… Continue reading

Paul D. Davis
Rell Lenox

Family, fun and food this weekend at Jefferson County Fair

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Fair, celebrating its 77th anniversary, offers a weekend of fun, food, animals and community. “People who come here can… Continue reading

Rell Lenox