A Port Townsend man is suing the City of Port Townsend and one of its police officers, alleging the officer illegally entered his home without a warrant and arrested him following a traffic stop that later led to a dismissed DUI case. In his lawsuit filed Tuesday in Tacoma federal court, Jacobb Markel alleges Port…
A $750,000 budget can still buy a house in Seattle. But depending on where you look in Washington, that same money can buy something dramatically different. These two listings — one in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood and the other in Port Townsend’s Kala Point community — highlight the tradeoffs buyers are making between location, space, and…
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning an old police cruiser, a retired ambulance or a random piece of government equipment, Jefferson County may have exactly what you’re looking for. The county’s Board of Commissioners has declared dozens of county-owned vehicles and equipment surplus and authorized their sale through public online auctions throughout 2026. The move…
A pilot safely landed a small aircraft in a Jefferson County field after reporting an engine failure. The incident happened around 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, when the pilot of a single-propeller plane contacted air traffic control to report engine trouble, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said. The pilot initially told controllers they would attempt…
Families looking to move within Jefferson County — or deciding where to put down roots on the Olympic Peninsula — often weigh school quality heavily when comparing communities. Newly released rankings offer a closer look at how local districts stack up in academics, teacher quality, college prep, extracurriculars, and overall student experience. According to Niche’s…
There’s something about the Washington coast that makes you slow down in the best way. If you’ve been searching for the best coastal towns in Washington for a quiet, cozy escape, you’re in the right place. Think charming waterfront streets, misty mornings, and the kind of small towns where you can wander without a plan…
A Jefferson County jury convicted a Port Ludlow man of two counts of child molestation following an investigation involving an 11-year-old girl. George Joseph Golay was found guilty in Jefferson County Superior Court on Tuesday, April 21. Jurors also determined that Golay abused a position of trust to carry out the crimes. The case began…
A man was taken into custody after allegedly fleeing a Washington State Patrol trooper and being found with large quantities of drugs and a modified shotgun in Jefferson County, authorities said. The incident began around 6 p.m. Friday, April 10, near the intersection of State Route 104 and Rocktogo Road, where a trooper made contact…
Five Seattle high school students are preparing to take on one of North America’s most grueling boat races — a 750-mile journey to Alaska with no engine, no support, and no margin for error. The team, known as Darwin’s Interns, plans to compete in the 2026 Race to Alaska, a rugged, self-supported race that stretches…
A Port Townsend couple is receiving an outpouring of community support after a sudden medical emergency led to a major, life-saving surgery and months of recovery ahead. Friends, family, and neighbors are stepping up to help Corey Knudson and his wife, Corrie Black Knudson, as they navigate a long recovery following Corey’s recent abdominal aortic…
