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…
Jefferson Healthcare is planning to expand medical services in Port Ludlow by converting a former bank building into a new clinic focused on specialty care and advanced diagnostics. The healthcare provider recently purchased the former Kitsap Bank building across the street from its existing Port Ludlow clinic and pharmacy, according to an announcement from Jefferson…
A 17-year-old Poulsbo student remembered for her artistic talent, humor, and love of animals is being mourned after a fatal crash earlier this month. Pelilu Wines died Tuesday, March 3, following a collision with a Jefferson Transit bus and another car on State Route 104 near Beaver Valley Road in Port Ludlow, according to authorities….
A Port Townsend man who strangled his girlfriend, prevented her from escaping during a violent confrontation, and later tried to mislead authorities about his identity has been sentenced to more than two years in prison, prosecutors said. Pedro Francisco Munoz-Renteria was sentenced Friday, March 13, in Jefferson County Superior Court to 29 months in custody…
