Luke Bogues

Jefferson: First permit sought in “pit-to-pier” project

SHINE -- Fred Hill Materials Inc. has filed its first permit application tied to its plan to construct a four-mile conveyor belt leading to a… Continue reading

Chimacum schools chief headed to Blaine

CHIMACUM -- Chimacum School District Superintendent Mary Lynne Derrington will take over the Blaine School District superintendent's job July 1. She was offered the job… Continue reading

Port Ludlow: Fund-raising for Beach Club remodeling under way –

PORT LUDLOW -- Work is under way to raise funds to help pay for a $1.4 million remodeling of the Beach Club. A fund-raising kick-off… Continue reading

Trial dates set for alleged assailants in Idaho beating of – Port Townsend woman

Trial dates have been set for two people charged in the Idaho assault of Port Townsend resident Linda LeBrane. Four people beat LeBrane, 56, and… Continue reading

Hearing on noise rules draws few in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- The meeting was moved to the high school gymnasium, but only about 20 people turned out to the City Council's noise ordinance… Continue reading

PORT TOWNSEND: TRIAL SET FOR ANTI-WAR ACTIVIST

PORT TOWNSEND -- The pacifist who blocked the entrance to Naval Magazine Indian Island was arraigned Monday in Jefferson County District Court. Anna Bachmann, 40,… Continue reading

Newspapers win access to public records

PORT TOWNSEND -- A Jefferson County Superior Court judge has ordered that the personnel file of former fireman Jon A. Schmucker be made available to… Continue reading

Ethics board to meet with Fenn over complaint Monday

PORT TOWNSEND -- The ethics board reviewing a complaint against City Councilwoman Freida Fenn will face Fenn on Monday. The board will speak directly with… Continue reading

B.C. man killed in crash near Chimacum

CHIMACUM -- A British Columbia man was killed and two area women injured when two cars collided Tuesday afternoon on state Highway 20. The wreck… Continue reading

Jefferson: Supporters of developmentally disabled plead with county commissioners to extend recycling contract

Jefferson County commissioners received an earful from the community over what company they should choose for its recycling operations. The county is considering whether to… Continue reading

PENINSULA COLLEGE GETS STRONG RECEPTION IN JEFFERSON

PORT TOWNSEND -- Peninsula College's presence in east Jefferson County continues to grow by leaps and bounds. So much so that new facilities are being… Continue reading

Investigation into deadly hay continues

CHIMACUM -- State officials are continuing their investigation into how hay contaminated with a toxic weed poisonous to some livestock was sold to rancher Gerald… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Ethics board will investigate councilwoman, but not for conflict of interest

PORT TOWNSEND -- An investigation into whether City Councilwoman Freida Fenn violated Port Townsend's ethics code will start next Wednesday. On Thursday, a three-member board… Continue reading

Indian Island: War protester blocks Navy gate, arrested on purpose

INDIAN ISLAND -- The North Olympic Peninsula war protester who spent three weeks in Iraq last month sat down for her principles Monday. And Anna… Continue reading

State investigating tainted hay killing cattle in Chimacum

CHIMACUM -- A state Department of Agriculture official confirmed Saturday that a formal investigation is under way in the deaths of eight Beaver Valley dairy… Continue reading

Winter finally arrives on North Olympic Peninsula

More than 2 inches of snow blanketed the little town of Joyce on Saturday, limiting visibility and making roads treacherous. Other areas in Jefferson and… Continue reading

Chimacum cattle herd poisoned, dying

CHIMACUM -- As Gerald Bishop fed his cows hay -- like he's done for a half-century -- he had no idea it was killing them.… Continue reading

Indian Island: Families gather to say good-bye to Navy ship bound for Gulf region

INDIAN ISLAND -- Watching a loved one ship out on a Navy vessel for six months or longer isn't easy. Although Jessica Kaufman of Chimacum… Continue reading

East Jefferson group organizes to improve fishing

PORT TOWNSEND -- Local officials, business leaders and residents are banding together to improve sport fishing opportunities in east Jefferson County. More than 100 people… Continue reading

PT, North Kitsap students face off during mock trial

PORT TOWNSEND -- In the fictitious Washington county of Maradona, a heinous crime has occurred. Or was it a tragic accident? The state files charges… Continue reading