A homeless man who threatened a stranger with a knife outside a Port Townsend smoke shop was given a reduced sentence for second-degree assault after he accepted a plea offer from … more

In the past year, Chimacum and Port Townsend school districts have been collaborating together on multiple fronts. Whether working together to hire individual superintendents over the summer, or … more

The Rivals dropped their boys basketball game against Cascade Christian School Thursday, with the Cougars winning by thin margins. At the final whistle East Jefferson fell short on their home … more

Jefferson County residents can register to vote all the way up to, and including, Election Day.  Voters must reside at their address at least 30 days prior to the election. To register to … more

Hatch Schneider is the new editor of the Port Townsend and Jefferson County Leader, and he has the newsroom on a tight leash. He has worked as a reporter and editor across the U.S. for more than … more

Washington State Ferry reports for Tuesday, November 26, vehicle reservations are only available for the 8:30 p.m. from Port Townsend and the 9:10 p.m. from Coupeville. There is limited standby … more

My days of anticipation of when the carnival arrived in town have long since passed, but I’ll always remember those days of my youth when Washington Street in downtown Port Townsend was closed … more

Finnriver Farm and Cidery teamed up with the Chimacum Arts and Crafts Fair on a new spring event, just in time for Mother’s Day. more

A Mother’s Day excursion to Anderson Lake proved fatal for one four-legged member of a Jefferson County family. more

Boom times are back again for the residential construction industry, and it could lead to more than 700 new housing units in Port Townsend in the next few years. The City of Port Townsend is … more

Boom times are back again for the residential construction industry, and it could lead to more than 700 new housing units in Port Townsend in the next few years. The City of Port Townsend is … more