Erik Hidle

Couple died before fire, investigators into Quilcene blaze say

QUILCENE -- The couple whose charred bodies were discovered inside their burned home last week were dead before the fire started, investigators said Monday. And… Continue reading

Quilcene couple in fire killed beforehand, investigators say

QUILCENE — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has identified Patrick and Janice Yarr as the two individuals who were found dead in a fire in… Continue reading

Kenmore’s planes to skip Port Townsend, but will go to Ports Hadlock, Ludlow

PORT TOWNSEND -- A plan to land Kenmore Air passenger floatplanes in Port Townsend Bay isn't going to take off in time for the Hood… Continue reading

Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce, executive director agree to ‘mutual separation’

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Chamber of Commerce is now calling the departure of Executive Director Roderick Davis a "mutual separation." A day after announcing that… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council becoming computerized

PORT TOWNSEND -- Who says you can't byte City Hall? A new computer system being installed in the City Council chambers will help citizens get… Continue reading

Quilcene bodies burned beyond recognition; Seattle coroners asked to help

QUILCENE -- Undersheriff Tony Hernandez said it will take time to identify the two people who died in a Wednesday night house fire on Boulton… Continue reading

Davis to leave post as Port Townsend chamber director, disputes resignation

PORT TOWNSEND -- Roderick Davis, executive director of the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce, is leaving his position just short of six months on the… Continue reading

Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce executive director to depart after only five months

PORT TOWNSEND — Roderick Davis, executive director of the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce, is leaving his position just short of six months on the… Continue reading

Sandwich-board signs — Cute or clutter?

PORT TOWNSEND -- The City Council plans to move forward with an ordinance banning "sandwich board" style signs from city streets. On Monday night, the… Continue reading

Volunteer firefighters will be put to the test

If you want to be a firefighter in Jefferson County, you better be ready to compete -- East Jefferson Fire-Rescue is adding some twists to… Continue reading

Port Townsend planner says downtown face lift to go beyond Tidal Clock replacement

PORT TOWNSEND -- City Planner Rick Sepler said if there is one lesson to be learned from the current state of the Tidal Clock and… Continue reading

50 years of service to Red Cross honored

PORT LUDLOW -- Bob Helander tried to retire once. It didn't work. Fifteen years ago, Helander ended his career with Union Oil in Orange County,… Continue reading

Pope Resources, state agree on changes to land swap near Port Ludlow

PORT LUDLOW -- Pope Resources and the state Department of Natural Resources have come to an agreement on changes in a proposed land swap in… Continue reading

Spaeth to take helm of Jefferson Land Trust next month

PORT TOWNSEND -- A new leader, but one well-known to those who have worked with the Jefferson Land Trust, soon will take over the agency.… Continue reading

Popular Port Townsend watering hole raises funds to pay taxes

PORT TOWNSEND -- Water Street Brewing and Ale House is looking at better times after an auction last weekend helped the owners move closer to… Continue reading

Airline announces stops in Port Ludlow, Port Hadlock and maybe Port Townsend during bridge closure

Kenmore Air will fly passengers between Jefferson County and Lake Union during the Hood Canal Bridge closure, the firm announced, and has planned stops in… Continue reading

Coast Guardsmen rescue own in choppy waters of Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- A Coast Guard training exercise in a choppy eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca on Monday afternoon ended with other Coast Guardsmen… Continue reading

Public development authority could save Port Townsend historical icon, city manager says

PORT TOWNSEND -- City Manager David Timmons plans eventually to ask the City Council to create a public development authority to help keep the Customs… Continue reading

City, county join forces on issues

PORT TOWNSEND -- One thing the top representatives from Jefferson County and Port Townsend have is consensus. At their joint meeting on Thursday night, the… Continue reading

Pope Resources peppered with questions from Port Ludlow residents about quarry plans

PORT LUDLOW -- The residents of Port Ludlow say they just want a good neighbor. Pope Resources officials said they are working on being that.… Continue reading