Tribe fears pollution from temporary ferry during Hood Canal Bridge closure

PORT GAMBLE — Fearing that their historic shellfish beds could be polluted, Port Gamble S'Klallam tribal leaders are working with state Transportation officials to address… Continue reading

Appeal suggested by lawyer of one of two whalers convicted in federal ‘bench trial’

TACOMA — Their defenses quashed by a magistrate and having no argument over facts of the case, the remaining two Makah whaling defendants Tuesday accepted… Continue reading

County commissioners expand no-shooting zone by split vote

PORT TOWNSEND — With Jefferson County Commissioner Phil Johnson holding firm to opposing expansion of the Paradise Bay no-shooting zone, the county commissioners voted 2-1… Continue reading

Kessler defends bill to tape secret meetings in talk before Port Angeles chamber

PORT ANGELES — State Rep. Lynn Kessler vowed Monday to bring back her bill allowing audiotaping of government agencies' executive sessions "again and again and… Continue reading

Port Townsend keeps moratoriums on razing old homes, building new ones

PORT TOWNSEND — A moratorium on the demolition of old homes in the National Landmark Historic District and a freeze on construction of "oversize" homes… Continue reading

Sequim mayor bristles over missive from tax guru Eyman

SEQUIM — Puffs of smoke may have been escaping from Mayor Laura Dubois' e-mail box. "A recent news story reports that you want to take… Continue reading

Trail named in honor of parks, recreation adviser

PORT TOWNSEND — For the Jefferson County commissioners, naming a link of trail for the late Rick Tollefson was as easy as a walk in… Continue reading

Remaining two Makah whalers convicted in bench trial

By Gene Johnson, The Associated Press TACOMA — Two Makah tribal members who led an unauthorized gray whale hunt last September were convicted Monday of… Continue reading

  • Apr 7, 2008
  • By Gene Johnson, The Associated Press

Incoming Port Townsend Paper president looks ahead

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County's largest private employer isn't entirely out of the woods yet, said the incoming president and chief executive officer, but he… Continue reading

Native American Sunday brings message home

PORT TOWNSEND — When Terri McCullough was growing up, she sometimes overhead conversations she wasn't meant to hear. With the Boldt Decision creating discord in… Continue reading

New animal control deputy offers solutions

Your neighbors have told you that your incessantly barking dog drives them crazy. You're sympathetic. Or not. But, truth is, the constant racket wears on… Continue reading

One arrested in Port Angeles jewelry store vandalism

PORT ANGELES — Employees of Fountain Square Jewelers were checking the store's inventory on Sunday to see if anything was stolen after its display window… Continue reading

Ferry cancellations this week in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Low tides and ebb currents have prompted cancellation of some morning sailings of the Steilacoom II today through Thursday, Washington State Ferries… Continue reading

Friends, fellow police officers recall Brian Raymond

PORT ANGELES — Scores of police officers, firefighters and sheriff's deputies — each with a black mourning band over his or her badge — bid… Continue reading

Hundreds remember Port Townsend community volunteer ‘Bonzo’ DeLeo

PORT TOWNSEND — About 400 people gathered at the Port Townsend American Legion Hall on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the life of James "Bonzo" DeLeo.… Continue reading

Judge dismisses three lawsuits filed by woman whose cats were confiscated

PORT ANGELES — A judge has dismissed three civil lawsuits demanding millions of dollars that were filed by a woman whose cats were confiscated in… Continue reading

Port Townsend city manager offers wish list to boost economy

PORT TOWNSEND — City Manager David Timmons has released a $17.65 million wish list of projects to spur the economy in the wake of a… Continue reading

Religious and racial prejudice spurred try to oust Forks chief, investigative documents reveal

FORKS — Religious beliefs, racial bigotry and one sergeant's ambition to be chief were among the reasons three Forks Police Department employees should be fired,… Continue reading

Sequim Chamber of Commerce row comes down to a vote

SEQUIM — The balloting is about to begin in one emotion-ridden election. A fat packet containing a list of 25 candidates for eight Sequim-Dungeness Valley… Continue reading

Electronics recycling company wins Entrepreneur Challenge

PORT ANGELES — A Carlsborg company that aims to reduce, through recycling, the amount of electronic equipment headed to landfills won the top award of… Continue reading