Jeff Chew

Jefferson: Fares likely to go up to 75 cents on transit buses

PORT TOWNSEND -- New bus fares, intended to simplify Jefferson Transit's rate structure, will boost the fixed-route bus fare from 50 to 75 cents and… Continue reading

Jefferson: “Anomaly” found in hand recounting

PORT TOWNSEND -- An "anomaly" in Jefferson County's Thursday hand recount of ballots in the razor-thin state governor's race made County Auditor Donna Eldridge a… Continue reading

Port Hadlock: Popular boat ramp to be replaced with better one

PORT HADLOCK -- The popular Port of Port Townsend Water Street boat ramp in Port Hadlock, often buried in silt and sand, will be replaced… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioners poised to adopt $40.9 million budget

With fears of a state tax initiative "budget train wreck" threat behind them, Jefferson County commissioners are less than a week from adopting a proposed… Continue reading

Port Townsend: County administrator glad to be here after dealing with floods, heavy snows and Mr. T

PORT TOWNSEND -- When you look at what County Administrator John Fischbach faced as city manager in Fort Collins, Colo., Jefferson County so far looks… Continue reading

Port Ludlow: Investigators pinpoint origin of $1 million condo fire to garaged car

PORT LUDLOW -- Federal and local fire investigators have pinpointed a car garaged beneath an Admiralty Condominiums fourplex as the source of a $1 million… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Farmers market participants told theirs is most successful on Peninsula

PORT TOWNSEND -- Sales at the uptown farmers market lead all farmers markets across the North Olympic Peninsula and beyond, a WSU Extension official reports.… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Port commissioners approve marina fee increases

PORT TOWNSEND -- After a last gasp of opposition Monday from Boat Haven boat owners, Port of Port Townsend commissioners approved a controversial three-year plan… Continue reading

Port Townsend: State parks and recreation director gets “payment” for Fort Worden parking fees

PORT TOWNSEND -- The state parks and recreation director gladly accepted a city of Port Townsend check for $6,373 on Monday to help keep parking… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Owners of burned store continue civil suit against families of teens

PORT TOWNSEND -- Having put the criminal case to rest, the co-owner of Aldrich's grocery store says a civil suit is still necessary to recover… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Felony charges dropped against teens in Aldrich’s Grocery fire

PORT TOWNSEND -- A visiting Clallam County Superior Court judge has dismissed felony charges against two teenagers in an accidental fire that destroyed Aldrich's grocery… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Boat Haven tenants face Port commissioners over moorage fees

PORT TOWNSEND -- Facing many of about 40 Boat Haven marina boat owners during a special meeting Monday, Port of Port Townsend commissioners voiced support… Continue reading

Shine: State board rejects bid to reconsider mineral overlay at gravel pit

SHINE -- The Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board has rejected a motion to reconsider its decision supporting Jefferson County commissioners' mineral overlay on land… Continue reading

Port Townsend: First phase ferry terminal project could begin next month

PORT TOWNSEND -- The first phase in a state ferry terminal preservation project -- $580,000 in emergency repairs to the Water Street terminal's ferry tie-up… Continue reading

Take a walking tour of Port Townsend movie history

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Key City became a part of celluloid history in 1981 when Hollywood rolled into town, then rolled the cameras. After two… Continue reading

Racy mural, star of bar, screen and Port Townsend legend, will return to its rightful place

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Merx Mural, a Port Townsend landmark that for more than 20 years hung over the bar at the former Town Tavern… Continue reading

Comprehensive growth management plan handed to Jefferson County commissioners

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County planners on Monday handed over close to a year's worth of work to county commissioners, asking them to review and… Continue reading

Lucky Jefferson: “We’re the county with the vaccine” — including some for Clallam

QUILCENE -- If you fit the high-risk flu category, Merrily Mount is happy and ready to get right to the point with you. And you… Continue reading

Jefferson: Airport overlay boundaries recommended to county commissioners

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County Planning Commissioners have recommended establishment of two overlay boundaries, along with policies and development regulations, for Jefferson County International Airport.… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend mapping out revamped Point Hudson Marina

PORT TOWNSEND -- A Port of Port Townsend advisory group working with Port officials and an Everett-based engineering firm has come up with four Point… Continue reading