Whale watching. NOPE By Brett Nunn Masks. Brett Anglin of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said multiple neighbors called 911 about 11:30 a.m. Feb. 19 to report a fight between a man and a woman on a property on Pelican Place. More than 1,900 student-athletes , The 32nd year of sailboat racing throughout the salty blue sea and snow-capped mountain backdrop of Port Townsend Bay is returning soon, with local mariners tuning their rigs, loading their gear, and , With three East Jefferson Rivals wrestlers finishing in the top three of their weight divisions at Regionals, Jameson Henery, Mi Amada Lanphear Ramirez, and Devon Bennett-Anderson are headed for the , The East Jefferson Rivals varsity boys basketball team was eliminated from the first round of the Nisqually League playoffs after losing to Vashon Island High School 57-43 on Saturday. A man said he later encountered the suspected driver on Highway 104 near OLYMPIA Washington fishery managers today unveiled forecasts for salmon returning to state waters in 2023, with some changes expected from 2022, including a predicted increase in many coho returns across the state. The music Calls to police are up 38%. His crime: selling garlic extracts to help ----------------------------------------- UPDATE and CORRECTION: After talking this afternoon with Amy Yaley (JHC Director of Marketing and Communications), it appears likely that your medical data is NOT being sent to Facebook through Jefferson Healthcare's MyChart Last June Jefferson County Emergency Management popped up vax clinics at the Saturday Farmers Market, in those pre-booster days excitedly advertising "Johnson & Johnson vaccineavailable today! Seven people including four from western Washington were arrested and indicted in connection to an investigation that began with a drug trafficking ring in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Attorney Nick Brown announced Friday. At 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, a construction. We recently reported how Chapman's campaign is funded almost entirely, more than 95%, by lobbyists A plea from librarians not to overreact to COVID is now included with Jefferson County library books. Happy Fourth Birthday, Cherry Street Project! In-person viewing is available on the fellowship's large-screen TV. Gen. Milford Beagle Jr. announced Friday that the Army would allow civilian authorities to handle the investigation into a drill sergeant accused of simple assault against a . Homeward Bound is in default on their $1 million loan from the city. Suggest one, Peninsula Daily News Peninsula Daily News - Your #1 News Source for the Olympic Peninsula, Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend and beyond. Limited in-person viewing is available on the fellowship's large-screen TV. Pruiett is a candidate to represent the 24th Legislative District in the Washington State House of Representatives, a position held by long-time incumbent Steve Tharinger. A crew from the Yelm-based company said they were mostly , A mysterious "monolith" has popped up in Port Townsend. As reported previously, Haas dismissed the charges without ever first telling the victim. The Port Townsend City Council has unanimously , received a total of 161 calls between Friday, Feb. 17, and Thursday, Feb. 23. I had scooted across 19th Street, going north on Landes after leaving the Safeway. When the Port Townsend School District reopened the doors in September 2020 my family opted out of in-classroom learning. California had mandated this policy so Washington couldnt be "By the time weekly boosters are mandated, symptoms will be reduced to a mildly ticklish nose & a vague feeling of being conned. comment below a YouTube video Ive just recovered from the Omicron variant of Covid. The owners are now offering a $5,000 reward that leads to the arrest of the suspects involved. Hes something of an anomaly in American politicsbecausehes one of the most honest politicians on the scene, not just today but going back decades. I mentioned in my last opinion piece that the city made a good start by banning the feeding of deer within city limits. He puts With this set of answers from Greg Brotherton we complete our Q&A with the candidates running to replace Kathleen Kler as the Jefferson County District 3 Commissioner. I'm just letting out anger. The coyote was first spotted by Amy Yaley, the hospital's marketing and communications director, around 10:15 a.m. by the Editors | March 1, 2023 | General | 11 Comments, by Bonnie Broders | February 16, 2023 | General | 29 Comments, by Dr. The threat of rain put a damper on what would have been another afternoon of live music at Fort Wordens Littlefield Green. Join us at Vintage by Port Townsend Vineyards where we , Panel discussion: Growing, Harvesting, and Arranging Amazing Local Flowers Daily poll Should prices be capped for insulin? Fort Jackson's Brig. The Great Reopening! Vax Mandate Protests Just Exactly Why the Insults? I look forward to featuring some of them in this monthly article and telling parts of their stories. The service will also stream on Zoom. We had like three panels total damaged, they like pushed in the wall, said Savahanna Korvales, manager at Danks Wonder Emporium. A Free Press reader sent us the following list. At the same time the defense case had gotten weaker. Why are women and children not worthy of protection?" It looked like he had fallen off a new Cannondale road bike. For more information or Zoom links, call Unity at 360-385-6519 or visit www.unitypt.org. 36. The local farmers produce some amazing food. You won't get much detail on the state of the COVID Sue Forde is running to represent the 24th Legislative District in the Washington House of Representatives. 11 Tumwater on Saturday at 8 a.m. to determine fourth/sixth-place. But emphasizing just the number of "cases" is very deceptive. I really enjoy writing about politics in Jefferson County. Those who fan the flames of climate panic are causing real harm. A marijuana licensee agrees to follow these regulations as a condition of the privilege of producing and selling the product. Box 1180, Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-385-0656 info@portofpt.com Get Port News Delivered in Your Inbox It's like deja vu all over again. Lets play a little good news/bad news and find out what they have been up Jefferson County will be alone in its own private State of Emergency if commissioners approve its 13th temporary Covid-19 response policy emergency declaration at their October 24 board meeting. We don't really need the CDC to validate those numbers. The Board of Health needs to look in the mirror. Once frequented by shipwrights and sailors, today the Victorian . We just want to spread it around," replied Melannie Jackson, Executive Pastor of New Life Church as she delivered the days' For years I have been making the Port Townsend to Coupeville ferry crossing often on a weekly basis. He lay on his back, eyes open, skin the color of ash, no sign of breathing. manufactured with at least 1/8 of an inch tread. Traction tires are a special type of tire. It looks like one of the lead organizers of Black Lives Matter of Jefferson County kicked a Hispanic man out of the yoga class he leads at Fort Worden because the Hispanic man's Update as of 4/20/21: The jury has rendered its verdict. LaVerne was born in Port Townsend to Joseph Mosley and Ruth McLean , Doris Merrill, of Poulsbo, Washington, passed away on Feb. 5, 2023 at age 80. Covering its tracks, lawyering up. I am very worried the county is getting set to undermine everything weve hoped for and the financial commitment were ready to make to build the sewer. It happened at Danks Warehouse, a pot shop in Edmondsvideo shows at least two crooks smashing into a business. You've got to watch what you say and nod your head at the right time. Built in 1889 by George Starrett for his wife Ann. We introduced this feature for readers who want to bring up December 31st is the deadline for removal of all streateries remaining in Port Townsend. When John Mauro was hired as i get to have a face. It is in such dire straits the owner has established a Go Fund Me campaign. "Will it be necessary for us to form armed nightly patrols?" It is time to close out this endeavor. We own a house here. Wanting more news coverage from what they perceive as a non-threatening, if not friendly media outlet, Jefferson County Commissioners gave $10,000 to KPTZ to hire a producer/reporter to cover county business. Wire Service. We have recently launched a new and improved website. Elevated Ice Cream Co. is also a supporter of the arts community and highlights a local artist each month. We're headed into the last leg of "The Big Dark" that time of year when you just want to nestle inside, hang out on your couch, cling to your seasonal affective disorder lamp, and wait for the return of warmth, daylight and sunshine. This is an all out street fair with something for everyone. SCRAPE!! Earlier in the week the Governor of California proclaimed that his state will require children to get the Covid-19 shot to attend school in person. With recent news that the crucial overpass will close down for four weekends this summer, local , Because landscapes have been painted since pigment first hit surface, its become one of the most varied themes in art. The people not wearing masks are confounded by the people who are "There is no evidence tourists spread COVID." We made some mistakes. Below are selected reports. A teenage girl called out to ask if she were okay. At 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, a construction site. A spokesperson with the Department of Natural. 2501 Washington St, Port Townsend, WA 98368-4612 +1 360-385-6312 Website. Detective Sgt. We previously reported that the investigation centers Jefferson County Prosecutor Michael Haas is under investigation by the Washington State Bar Association for two ethics violations alleged to have occurred during his term in office. Open mics, church services, street music. Port Townsend Farmers Market 92 Farmers Markets By cohoman The market is pretty close to the old downtown area, so definitely worth a stop by. On June 5 Dr. Thomas Locke, Jefferson County Public Health Officer, issued a directive requiring that masks be worn in all indoor spaces. Have you seen. A Washington native, born January 20, 1984, . A team from the Washington State Patrol's crime lab arrived at the home on Pelican Place about 9 a.m. Monday. The Dark Underbelly of the Trans Movement: YMCA Accused of Expelling Family for Objecting to Child Porn and Sexual Misconduct Against Women and Girls, Came to Listen, Sickened by Mob Violence and Hypocrisy, Reporting from the Frontlines of the Woke Battlefield, Women Seeking Civil Rights Stand Up to Mob Hatred and Intimidation in Port Townsend, Mayor Deflects Backlash Over Men in Womens Showers at YMCA, Virtue Signals About Trans Rights Instead, Council Watch August 1 Road Repair vs Calming, Censored: Mens Eyes in Womens Shower Room, Mountain View Pool Punishes Woman For Her Gender Expression and Identity. Marketing Coordinator Patsene Dashiell says theyve put a lot of work into making this years event bigger and better than ever. The incident occurred on July 26 at the Mountain View pool, which is a City of Port Townsend facility operated by the Olympic Peninsula YMCA, according to local news outlet Port Townsend. Founded in 1987, Sound Publishing, Inc. is the largest community news organization in Washington State with dailies and community news outlets in Washington and Alaska. The Port Townsend City Council has unanimously , received a total of 161 calls between Friday, Feb. 17, and Thursday, Feb. 23. Gov. Port Townsend Speaker set for Unitarian service 100% Right coverage: 1 sources Biggs will speak at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. For we are, as the Psalmist said, like grass: were here today, gone tomorrow. After sustaining severe head injuries preventing an assault that could have killed a Jefferson Healthcare nurse he was never able to resume his full duties. Sure, he didnt get a carbon tax to hold up as an example of the sacrifice his state was willing to make. EDMONDS, Wash. - Investigators are looking into two smash-and-grab burglaries in Snohomish County where crooks targeted ATMs. See all (51) RATINGS. While I immediately loved this place, our proximity to nature and the beach, I found myself having difficulty relating to people in my new home town. News . In Jefferson County all progress Rights not asserted are rights lost. By anyones assessment, traditional electromechanical [analog] meters are an amazing piece of engineering work. It is my strong belief that something else altogether is going on here. Toby Rogers Pride" messaging began as A Port Angeles man claims he and his wife were banned from the Port Angeles YMCA because he objected to the sharing of child porn in the weight room and young men sexually harassing women and girls. We have all heard the stories of rewarding friendships, of lives changed and lives saved. Our Board of County Commissioners declared an Affordable Housing Emergency three years ago. He is serving as the acting managing director of Bayside Housing. Local Health Authorities Ignore Physicians Concerns About Brain and Heart Damage Linked to COVID Vaccines. Jeffco Anti-Racist Literacy Training Pushes Vaccines, Sidesteps Open Bidding Rules, Wastes $14,999, Olympic Pride Doesnt Want You To See What Theyre Promoting to Children. Confess that you are racists. Their lesson will stream on Zoom. Prompted by concerns about Jefferson PUD moving last week toward firing uninjected workers, I made the following public comment to the Jefferson Board of County Commissioners at their October 11 meeting: News roundup: The Seattle Times reports "a chronic crew shortage To be told the DOT requires us to be vaccinated was a huge, confusing shock. Every audit since the FWPDA opened its doors has found inaccuracies, omissions and failures to comply with Fort Worden is in big trouble. Clallam County officials are awaiting final toxicology results, but it appears that two people who were found dead . They called those elections, too. Will Washington State Mandate Covid Shots for School Kids? Below are selected reports. The motorhome appeared to be a late-model tan-and-white camper van, with its top covered by moss. Our children know this. There are also some prepared food venders with amazing products. On multiple occasions he had been What's with white kids and their parents getting down on both knees on our streets and sidewalks and raising their hands over their heads? Last year I sued Jefferson County for violating my First Amendment rights by Four years and $2.3 million in the rearview mirror. Then came a quarantine About 400 cars, trucks, and motorcycles. . "should wear a mask at all times when in an indoor public setting." For more information or the Zoom link, call 360-417-2665 or email admin@olympicuuf.com. The case was being actively investigated Once upon a time the Boiler Room was a good thing for teens and Port Townsend. What will be its position when its First Amendment violations have been corrected. Local 20/20 is excited to announcement that the Port Townsend StyroCyclers, which has been recycling Styrofoam in Jefferson County since 2021 is now part of Local 20/20, a project in our Beyond Waste action group! It is the case of SL, a 21-year old Filipino woman brought into this country by a Brinnon man 26 years older. Expect a long process involving public Jefferson County will be just fine even if the models predicting global warming prove accurate. The rains have begun. Yes, it can be an adventure, Hooray for the the Port Townsend Main Street Program! The motorhome described as police as the location of the stabbing was parked in a driveway to a manufactured home. Rob Rennebohm to Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry and the Jefferson County Board of Health on February 4, 2023. We encouraged readers not to rule out this young couple just because of the hopelessness and despair described in Ravyn's First and Elected officials in Jefferson County, along with all county employees, will no longer swear an oath to support the laws of the United States, according to a recent modification of the oath of office. . Monday,we publishedCraig Durgans answers. Safeway pharmacists will provide vaccinations for , Peninsula College has announced that COVID vaccinations are not needed for students to attend in-person classes. He died at the age of 46 on January 29, 2023 at home in Port Angeles, Wash. from complications of rectal cancer discovered in June 2021 . A story about collecting bags of cash for a previous governor has inspired me to remind whistleblowers they can unburden themselves of this knowledge sooner and perhaps we can do something good with the truth. The Port Townsend Police Department received a total of 124 calls between Friday, Feb. 10, and Thursday, Feb. 16. The screaming woman answered, "Yes! Right off the bat the projections of millions dead were regularly revised downward, though Joe Biden keeps saying things like 200 million Americans will be dead from COVID by the Diversity not welcomed. Port Townsend's most costly public housing project sits empty. A lesbian being shouted down by a mostly male mob decked out in Pride colors. It is families and people who need to work paying the cost in terms of lost jobs, crushed hopes and lost homes so old people can feel safe. The city council approved the measure during its Feb. 21 business meeting, and , The Jefferson County Public Utility District announced that scheduled tree-trimming work on Highway 20 has been postponed. It is tied up in their homes. Another George Floyd demonstration is planned for Friday, June 5. After beating Vashon Island , The East Jefferson Rivals boys basketball teams quest for the postseason was interrupted by Life Christian Academy as the , Lawsuit over Southeast Alaska fisheries makes waves locally, Peninsula businesses react to weekend Hood Canal Bridge shutdowns in summer, New exhibit expands perspectives through place, City of Port Townsend approves $50k software upgrade, Port Townsend Police Log | Downtown window smashed, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office | Unwelcome camper, Port Townsend man faces felony charge for stealing cart, Man accused of selling raven accepts plea deal, Jefferson County Sheriff's Log | The party's over, Brinnon School Districtgets perfect state audit, Seattle singer/songwriter performs in Chimacum, Texan singer/songwriter to play at the Palindrome, Award-winning folk duo plays Concerts in the Woods, Safeway to host drive-up vaccination clinic, Peninsula College adjusts COVID policy as class starts. They have also been sharing information A whole lot of guns. Unlawful arrest, malicious prosecution, making false statements, misleading the prosecutor. This is the second installment in our investigation of how Jefferson County Prosecutor Micahel Haas handled the case of State of Washington v. Patrick J. McAllister. But we have seen no movement on addressing one of the primary causes of our affordable housing shortage: minimum lot size regulations. County Commissioners plan to make it even harder to afford housing in Jefferson County. Calculations are based on the geo co-ordinates of Latitude: 48.0354, Longitude:-122.814 and use the Haversine formula.. Population data is sourced from a variety of national and international databases. Port Townsend is all about local, sustainable and organic. I believe a similar mandate for Local laws can no longer stop religious organizations from hosting the homeless on their property. In Trickle Down Economics the concept is that the rich and/or the government basically spend or invest their money. "First, let me tell you this is not a done deal," says Gary Keister. Realizing that a shrunken Port Townsend Police Department can't protect the city, City Council approved an agreement with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office to rent deputies and their equipment. After moving to , Marcia A. Otteson, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Feb. 4, 2023. The City of Port Townsend did something good. I give Jefferson County Democrats a lot of credit for being on the ball. Seriously, the chances of dying from COVID-19 are remote and not much worse than the flu. Today's cartoon is by Christopher Weyant, CagleCartoons.com. Port Townsend Marine Trades Association * www.ptmta.org | ptmarinetrades@gmail.com. I disembarked to by A Concerened Citizen of Port Townsend | Aug 13, 2020. Northwest Maritime Center 88 Lessons & Workshops By L1770KFpeterw The views of the marina, the sounds, and Mt. Rationales range from increased service demands to vague descriptions of Out of 39 Washington counties, Jefferson County rang in the new year with the dubious distinction of being the only red alert spot for Covid cases in the state. Musk generated wide ranging problems for On any given day, fifty-plus young men and women live locked behind bars in the Jefferson County Jail in Port Hadlock. Do they realize that theyare that system? Human feeding of wild ducks, geese, gulls and deer within the city limits is now listed as a public nuisance. Our first report is here: Part 1. Isaiah Steely Favors was arraigned in , A Jefferson County man accused of first-degree unlawful trafficking in wildlife for trying to sell a wild raven last year pleaded guilty Friday to a reduced charge of second-degree unlawful taking of , The Jefferson County Sheriffs Office received 273 calls for service between Friday, Feb. 10 and Friday, Feb. 17. I am the chair of the landowners committee pushing for construction of the Port Hadlock sewer. Heavy winds Thursday afternoon saw heavy waves crashing against the shoreline bulkhead in front of Vintage wine bar in Port Townsend. At 9:06 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13 in Brinnon, a , The Brinnon School District has passed its audit with the Washington State Auditors Office with flying colors. Port Townsend Free Press has obtained emails between Cameron Jones, who has identified himself You're not going to die. Port Townsend's premiere affordable housing project is an eyesore. (Washington State Patrol) JEFFERSON COUNTY, Wash. - US-101 has reopened near Orcas Drive in Jefferson County, after a semi truck crashed into two cars. NewsBreak provides latest and breaking Mount Vernon, WA local news, weather forecast, crime and safety reports, traffic updates, event notices, sports, entertainment, local life and other items of interest in the community and nearby towns. On Friday, July 24th the citizens and businesses of Seattle were told by their police chief Carmen Best that because of Seattle City Council decisions, they would be without law enforcement protection if a peaceful protest/riot occurred in their neighborhood. Feed archives can be found by clicking the additional feed details icon for each feed. Port Townsend police received the call for a boat sunk near the city dock at 7:06 a.m. , Lynn Beaushaw of Keystone Masonry replaces bricks on the front of the 1st Security Bank building on Water Street in downtown Port Townsend. Population, from the 2018 U.S. Census: Poulsbo 10,927 people. Sequim, 7,481 and Port Townsend, 9,704. Why are trans rights and trans feelings more important than any woman's? Ten-year veteran Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff Brandon Przygocki holds the wheel. Energized Democrats in Jefferson County delivered commanding victories up and down the ticket Tuesday, with Greg Brotherton winning a landslide victory for the open seat on the Board of County Commissioners and Joe Nole unseating incumbent Sheriff Dave Stanko. 1-360-385-2900, Representatives from Jefferson County businesses and organizations warned of catastrophic financial impacts from the planned four-weekend closure of the Hood Canal Bridge during a special meeting , A legal battle over Alaskan waters is creating a stir in Port Townsend. Homeowners don't have cash to pay higher property taxes. News about Port Townsend Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Port Townsend, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. Northwest Man. It took growing up around people of every race and nationality to recognize systemic racism. The Center. The Port Townsend Athletic Club has been closed since March. Based on unsubstantiated assertions about the lawsuits basis, and guesses from an uninvolved third party, the Peninsula Daily News discounted A common feature at the weekly Monday morning Board of County Commissioner (BOCC) meetings in these Covid times is a number of public comments aimed at the disconnect between public health policies dictated by local authorities and the data coming from "In the very rare occasions where myocarditis occurs as a result of the vaccine, it is most commonly mild and generally resolves without treatment. Jefferson County Public Health "The blood test for heart injury with the vaccine myocarditis elevations is ten to a 451 children. The Frosty Moss Relay is the first race of the season put on by Peninsula Adventure Sports. Who is John Mauro, Port Townsends City Manager? What do patients say about Jefferson Healthcare-Port Townsend ? In the realm of policymaking, global to local, predicted costs of measures taken today often bear little resemblance to the reality that unfolds. Just look at the city and county elected officials in every office. If you're a print subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Easy peasy. This seems to be a sad reality. Desperate addicts began breaking into local pharmacies, stealing whatever inventories of medicinal narcotics they could get their hands on, and once again the papers were full of lurid, drug-related crime stories. Until the story of Julie Jamans ban from the YMCA pool broke, I had no idea that so much trans-activist venom and vitriol had infected our community. They urge all "to use reliable sources of data that follows the preponderance of evidence" because "there are some people in [This piece was submitted to the Leader and rejected by them. Tweets & replies. This item is available in full to subscribers. I like Bernie Sanders. The question for today is whether their voice will continue to be disregarded by the Port Townsend political elite. Port Townsend is often called the City of Dreams. We were warned that those reckless and irresponsible people on the steps of the Capitol in mid-April protesting the statewide lockdown would cause a spike in COVID cases. . If you go to Silverdale you can hit Lowe's. I've got a list." The tree has stood just outside Eissinger's Blue Gull Bed and Breakfast for 150 years. Current weather in Port Townsend, WA. Over nineteen million Black Americans have been intentionally killed. The study revealed that 353 counties across the $100 million, that is the amount of the claims by Joe D'Amico and two of his companies against Jefferson County and former Sheriff David Stanko. In a bizarre reversal of reality, Mann blames lockdown Public radio compromised by government money. The coyote was first spotted by Amy Yaley, the hospital's marketing and communications director, around 10:15 a.m. The specter of totalitarianism has revived the Port Townsend Free Press. Behind the scenes they have been wrestling with the realization that the original cost estimate appears to have been unrealistic. The public development authority that runs the commercial operations at the state park is teetering on the brink of financial collapse. Live music downtown is back! 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