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Port Townsend man pleads not guilty to shooting charges

PORT TOWNSEND -- A 17-year-old who will be tried as an adult on felony charges in the wounding of a Port Townsend man has pleaded… Continue reading

200 mourn death of Port Townsend Film Festival leader

PORT TOWNSEND -- Wednesday's memorial service for the late Peter Simpson, which drew 200 people to the Fort Worden Commons, was true to the way… Continue reading

Hospital, Department of Transportation prepared for medical needs

Hospital personnel and the state Department of Transportation have made preparations to take care of North Olympic Peninsula medical needs during the six-week closure of… Continue reading

Lawmakers eye long-term ferry funding

A federal bill introduced Wednesday could eventually enrich the Washington State Ferries coffers, but won't have any effect on the two boats already in the… Continue reading

State Democrats back measure opposing increased Border Patrol in Washington

Washington State Democrats has jumped on board with the Democratic parties of Jefferson and Clallam counties in passing a resolution opposing increased presence of Border… Continue reading

Law enforcement to step up patrols during extended Hood Canal Bridge closure

If you take U.S. Highway 101 off the North Olympic Peninsula while the Hood Canal Bridge is closed, don't be surprised if you see a… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council applicant drops out

PORT TOWNSEND -- The number of candidates for Brent Butler's vacated council position is down to two. Andrew Reding, 55, said he is withdrawing his… Continue reading

Event focusing on disabilities puts participants in different shoes

PORT TOWNSEND -- For people with physical disabilities, little things can make a big difference. The slightest grade on a sidewalk throws a wheelchair askew,… Continue reading

Team Jefferson: Think Local First

Team Jefferson has one simple request for the community, but it's a request that a national economist feels may be the key to insulating Jefferson… Continue reading

Teen to be tried as adult in shooting

PORT TOWNSEND -- A 17-year-old will be tried as an adult after a shooting at a Port Townsend home Monday morning sent another man to… Continue reading

Youth in custody over Port Townsend shooting

PORT TOWNSEND -- One man is in the hospital and a teenager is in custody as police gather information on an early morning shooting that… Continue reading

Organizers vow to keep Port Townsend Film Festival going after Simpson’s death

PORT TOWNSEND -- Peter Simpson, the driving force behind the Port Townsend Film Festival and a leader in a variety of community projects, has died.… Continue reading

Homicide arraignment postponed

PORT TOWNSEND -- The arraignment of Michael J. Pierce, who is accused of double homicide in the killing of Patrick and Janice Yarr of Quilcene,… Continue reading

Big Brothers, Big Sisters expands west on the North Olympic Peninsula

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Big Brothers Big Sisters program is growing, branching out from Jefferson County to Clallam County, and members want to tell more… Continue reading

Court rules on Iron Mountain quarry

PORT LUDLOW -- Iron Mountain Quarry LLC can begin applying for permits to mine basalt near Port Ludlow. A ruling by Jefferson County Superior Court… Continue reading

Arrests in Jefferson, Kitsap net 150 stolen items — including weapons

PORT HADLOCK -- If your home was recently burglarized, there is a chance the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has recovered your stolen property. The Jefferson… Continue reading

Firearms, other items seized as authorities bust suspected burglary ring

PORT HADLOCK — The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and Kitsap County Sheriff's Office arrested three people on Wednesday afternoon in connection with multiple burglaries across… Continue reading

Port Townsend moves to use eminent domain on Upper Sims Way project

PORT TOWNSEND -- City Council is covering all its bases as it prepares to go to bid for a substantial construction project on Upper Sims… Continue reading

Artist promotes uptown with bird’s-eye view

PORT TOWNSEND -- Local artist Michael Hale hopes to use his most recent painting to benefit his neighborhood. Hale just finished a bird's eye rendering… Continue reading

Arraignment of man suspected in couple’s deaths postponed following police security move

PORT TOWNSEND -- Police barricaded city streets around the Jefferson County Courthouse in preparation for a scheduled arraignment last week of Michael J. Pierce, who… Continue reading