Hoodsport News

Couple marry, have child on same day: Shawnee Rose and Anthony Johnson of the Hoodsport area had planned to marry about three weeks before Rose was set to give birth to their daughter.

State officials are working on a plan to contract out the operation of a Hood Canal salmon hatchery - an effort that could lead to private operation of other hatcheries throughout the state.

Q: I had a blast fishing for chum salmon this year and am looking forward to trying it again next year.

Another Western Washington hatchery could be on the chopping block due to the state Fish and Wildlife's budget shortfalls, according to a news release sent out this week.

The state Department of Fish and Wildlife will hold a public meeting in Hoodsport on Monday to review criteria for establishing a public/private partnership to operate the McKernan Hatchery.

Mike Ahrenius, president of the Friday Harbor Port Commission, was elected president of the Washington Public Ports Association for 2010.

We are longtime recyclers and were very excited to finally receive the notice that curbside recycling was coming countywide to Mason County.

Hilary Humphrey displays the fruits of the hunt, an 8-foot-tall Douglas fir. While skimpy in the middle section, this tree is much beloved by the whole Humphrey family as they celebrate Hilary's successful first hunt.

Follow the Washington State Birding Trail, with tips from Audubon Washington. PREV of NEXT JEFF LARSEN/JEFFLARSEN.COM At Potlatch State Park, look for waterfowl such as these horned grebes accompanied by a surf scoter and a pair of goldeneyes.

A number of power outages in Western Washington have thousands of residents in the dark Tuesday morning.

What: This Rotary Club fundraiser gives local high school jazz bands get a chance to play on a big stage and get professional feedback.

A storm that kicked up Monday evening caused mudslides, flooding, cut power in several counties and blocked a major highway in Mason County.

The National Weather Service says the winds and rain splashing Western Washington eased Tuesday as a storm system moved inland.

The National Weather Service says the winds and rain splashing Western Washington eased Tuesday as a storm system moved inland.But the fall storms aren't over.

Maps of Olympic National Forest routes that are open to motor vehicles will be available at ranger stations beginning Nov.

HOODSPORT About a year ago, following a routine mammogram, Barbara Gray was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Peninsula Daily News Christmas tree-cutting permits are now available for Olympic National Forest.

Go to the mobile version of Kitsapsun.com. Web Search powered by YAHOO! By Kitsap Sun staff Originally published 07:03 p.m., October 17, 2009 Updated 08:13 p.m., October 17, 2009 A 52-year-old Silverdale man was in serious condition Saturday afternoon after his motorcycle hit a car making a U-turn near Potlatch in Mason County.

Although it's late in the season, there are still plenty of opportunities to see the fall leaves in their full colorful glory.

Although it's late in the season, there are still plenty of opportunities to see the fall leaves in their full colorful glory.