Cydney McFarland

Robotics team fundraising: Gift-wrapping to help students build robots

Robotics team fundraising: Gift-wrapping to help students build robots

Jefferson County students, supported by the Applied Education Foundation, are wrapping gifts to raise money to buy equipment for underwater robots in… Continue reading

Robotics team fundraising: Gift-wrapping to help students build robots

Trial set in burglaries; Little League loses $5,000 in gear, electronics

A Port Hadlock man charged with burglarizing the East Jefferson Little League office faces a March trial. James Hansen, 21, has pleaded… Continue reading

Ship named after astronaut John Glenn at Indian Island

Ship named after astronaut John Glenn at Indian Island

The USNS John Glenn, named for the recently deceased astronaut, made its first visit to Naval Magazine Indian Island for… Continue reading

Ship named after astronaut John Glenn at Indian Island
Man injured when crane tips over in Port Townsend

Man injured when crane tips over in Port Townsend

A crane collapsed at the Port of Port Townsend, injuring the crane operator but causing no damage to the buildings and boats… Continue reading

Man injured when crane tips over in Port Townsend

Port Hadlock man charged with Little League burglaries

A Port Hadlock man charged with burglarizing the East Jefferson Little League will be arraigned today. James Hansen, 21, has been charged… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioners OK 2017 budget

The Jefferson County commissioners unanimously approved the county’s 2017 budget with only a few technical corrections to the final draft. The now… Continue reading

Report from Standing Rock: Group that visited from Port Townsend to present tales, photos

Report from Standing Rock: Group that visited from Port Townsend to present tales, photos

Members of the Pacific Northwest Stand with Standing Rock group will present photos and stories from their time protesting the Dakota Access… Continue reading

Report from Standing Rock: Group that visited from Port Townsend to present tales, photos
Port Townsend businesses recognized for volunteer efforts

Port Townsend businesses recognized for volunteer efforts

The Port Townsend Main Street Program honored three business owners for their contributions to the community and to the Main Street Program… Continue reading

Port Townsend businesses recognized for volunteer efforts

Jefferson Public Utility District OKs rate hikes for 2017

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners have approved rate increases for 2017. Customers will see an increase in their bills starting Jan.… Continue reading

East Jefferson Little League hit with burglaries

East Jefferson Little League hit with burglaries

Members of the East Jefferson Little League are reeling from two burglaries this month that are expected to cost the league thousands… Continue reading

East Jefferson Little League hit with burglaries
Grant given to Quilcene museum for fireplace tiles

Grant given to Quilcene museum for fireplace tiles

The Quilcene Historical Museum received a grant from the Washington Trust for Historical Preservation to help with its restoration of the historic Hamilton-Worthington… Continue reading

Grant given to Quilcene museum for fireplace tiles
Pipeline expansion worries some on behalf of southern resident orcas

Pipeline expansion worries some on behalf of southern resident orcas

Environmental activists from the United States and Canada are expressing concerns over a newly approved expansion of a Canadian oil pipeline, saying it could threaten… Continue reading

Pipeline expansion worries some on behalf of southern resident orcas
Gingerbread House Contest relocated; Aldrich’s Market expects to host it again next year

Gingerbread House Contest relocated; Aldrich’s Market expects to host it again next year

Port Townsend’s annual gingerbread house contest is moving downtown this year. The contest has traditionally been held uptown at Aldrich’s Market, which… Continue reading

Gingerbread House Contest relocated; Aldrich’s Market expects to host it again next year

Port Townsend approves $38.7 million budget

The Port Townsend City Council approved a city budget for 2017 with a slight increase from last year, despite fewer capital expenses.… Continue reading

Navy says jet increase would mean noise more often for Port Townsend

Navy says jet increase would mean noise more often for Port Townsend

Whichever alternative the Navy chooses for adding EA-18G Growler jets and training flights to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Port Townsend residents… Continue reading

Navy says jet increase would mean noise more often for Port Townsend

Jefferson County commissioners hear comments on 2017 budget

The 2017 budget for Jefferson County will be unchanged after a mandatory public hearing and is scheduled to be put to a… Continue reading

New Old Time Chautauqua to honor former Flying Karamazov Brothers member

New Old Time Chautauqua to honor former Flying Karamazov Brothers member

The New Old Time Chautauqua is bringing back its annual benefit show to Port Townsend with special performances this year to honor… Continue reading

New Old Time Chautauqua to honor former Flying Karamazov Brothers member
Jefferson County to get funds for Undie Road

Jefferson County to get funds for Undie Road

Jefferson County will receive more than $1 million in reimbursement for the Undie Road project in West Jefferson County. The money has… Continue reading

Jefferson County to get funds for Undie Road

County to consider budget of nearly $55 million

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the county’s proposed 2017 budget of nearly $55 million this morning.… Continue reading

Port Townsend group dubbed salmon camp returns from pipeline protest

Port Townsend group dubbed salmon camp returns from pipeline protest

A group of activists who took food and other supplies to protesters at the Standing Rock Sioux reservation in North Dakota over… Continue reading

Port Townsend group dubbed salmon camp returns from pipeline protest