Erik Hidle

Quilcene man due to answer charges stemming from twin killings, house fire

PORT TOWNSEND -- Michael J. Pierce will be arraigned in Jefferson County Superior Court on Friday on 11 felony charges, including the murders of Patrick… Continue reading

Chimacum man considers running for sheriff

CHIMACUM -- Republican Ken Przygocki said he is exploring the possibility of running for Jefferson County sheriff in 2010. Przygocki, 58, said he won't run… Continue reading

Port Townsend to explore leasing Mountain View site

PORT TOWNSEND -- A new police station? Community gardens? A location for the Port Townsend Farmers Market? These are just a few ideas city of… Continue reading

City close to deal for Port Townsend’s Mountain View Elementary School

PORT TOWNSEND -- The city and the school district may soon come to terms on a deal that would put the Mountain View Elementary campus… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council member loses day job, moving to Idaho

PORT TOWNSEND -- Brent Butler said the economy is the main reason he has resigned from the Port Townsend City Council. Butler, who was elected… Continue reading

Couple slain before house fire mourned by hundreds; log trucks in procession

PORT TOWNSEND -- Horns blaring, a convoy of about 100 log trucks paraded Saturday afternoon from Chimacum to a memorial service at the Jefferson County… Continue reading

‘Icons in timber industry’: Yarrs mourned by 700 after log truck procession

PORT TOWNSEND -- Horns blaring, a convoy of about 100 log trucks paraded Saturday afternoon from Chimacum to a memorial service at the Jefferson County… Continue reading

Port Hadlock man a national hero

PORT HADLOCK -- A 21-year-old man who rushed into a burning building to save a Chimacum woman from the fire 11 months ago has been… Continue reading

Travelers try Port Hadlock-to-Seattle floatplane flight

PORT HADLOCK -- Distance is a matter of perception. Port Townsend businessman Kevin Harris and Kenmore Air proved that to a handful of Port Townsend… Continue reading

Accused killer skimmed jail time

PORT TOWNSEND -- Michael J. Pierce's record is peppered with felony and misdemeanor convictions, but his crimes were never violent enough to warrant a permanent… Continue reading

Port Ludlow Village council backs proposed land swap

CHIMACUM -- At least one group has gotten on board with the idea of Pope Resources owning more land near Port Ludlow. At a public… Continue reading

Man arrested in Quilcene fire deaths claims another man killed couple

PORT TOWNSEND -- Michael J. Pierce didn't flinch Monday afternoon as Clallam County Judge George Wood read off the 11 felony charges he is facing… Continue reading

Man arrested in connection with Quilcene double death, fire allegedly tried to use victims’ debit card

PORT TOWNSEND — A man identified today as Michael J. Pierce of Quilcene was charged in connection with an arson and double homicide in Quilcene… Continue reading

DNR wants to extend buffer around islands

GARDINER -- No decisions were made, but a few opinions were aired at an open house meeting introducing the idea of an aquatic reserve around… Continue reading

Hastings renovation progress hangs on permit ruling

PORT TOWNSEND -- Hastings Estate Co. Inc. owners will know within 14 days if they can move forward with renovation of the historic Hastings Building… Continue reading

Yarr deaths investigated as murder

QUILCENE -- Authorities have confirmed that a fire scene where two burned bodies were found is being investigated as a possible murder. Prosecuting Attorney Julie… Continue reading

Jefferson District Court judge home from hospital after crash

CHIMACUM -- Jefferson County District Court Judge Jill Landes was rushed by ambulance to Jefferson Healthcare hospital on Tuesday afternoon after she was hurt in… Continue reading

Two-county dispatch could serve Jefferson, Clallam

CHIMACUM -- Jefferson and Clallam County officials are discussing the possibility of combining emergency dispatch operations into a regional dispatch center for the whole North… Continue reading

Jefferson District Court Judge Landes injured in car crash

CHIMACUM — Jefferson County District Court Judge Jill Landes is in stable condition after a car crash sent her to the hospital this afternoon. Landes… Continue reading

Mountain View Elementary to close doors when school year ends

PORT TOWNSEND -- Mountain View Elementary school is officially closing. Sandwiched in between discussions on sports teams, extracurricular activities and the updated state testing guidelines,… Continue reading