Port Ludlow News

A project to restore dwindling native Olympia oyster populations has shifted from planting oyster seeds to monitoring what remains of the silver-dollar-size mollusks nearly wiped out by overharvesting, pollution and loss of habitat during the past two centuries.

Four candidates seeking two open spots on the Port of Port Townsend Board of Commissioners squared off for one final debate, primarily on the port's finances and infrastructure.

Jim Burnett, co-owner of Iron Mountain Quarry LLC, stood before 150 residents of Jefferson County on Wednesday night and told them exactly how he felt about his company's proposed quarry operation a mile and a half from Port Ludlow.

A Port Hadlock man on Friday pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to a 2004 Port Ludlow arson that caused more than $2 million in damages at a condominium complex.

THE REGION Mayor rolls out Vancouver, B.C.'s new green strategy: Saying it's time for Vancouver to shake off its image as laidback la-la land by the sea, mayor Gregor Robertson pitched a "Vancouver Green Capital" economic strategy that would feature "low carbon economic development zones" aimed at luring cutting-edge businesses and jobs.

Philip D. Hansten's New Book, Published by Philoponus Press, Explores Premature Factulation-its Origins, Manifestations, and Prevalence-and Ways to Recognize and Avoid the Ignorance of Certainty PORT LUDLOW, WA, October 02, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Democratic politician William Gibbs McAdoo once said, "It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man ...

A Silverdale businessman believed to have taken untold thousands of dollars from clients he filed taxes for has been arrested, according to the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office.

SHINE a 'A A 35-year-old Shelton man was taken to Harrison Medical Center, Bremerton, Wednesday morning after falling from a ladder on the Hood Canal Bridge.

Chirgilchin, master throat-singing musicians from Tuva, perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct.

Tom McCay is surprised by what he sees in the drainage pond below his house in the South Bay Community.

The North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce is interested in cooperation and collaboration, but when it comes to joining a proposed countywide chamber of commerce, it will pass.

A covered kiosk contains a map of H.J. Carroll Park features and a listing of all the people who contributed time, money, equipment and material to build them.

In exchange for spending a full academic year without a car, four freshmen at Central Washington University are receiving free bikes.

The cougar terrorizing domestic animals on the Toandos Peninsula is taking on a mythical status.

The membership of the North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce, which represents the communities of Brinnon and Quilcene, is considering joining a proposed countywide chamber of commerce.

Jefferson Transit has proposed service changes such as cutting the downtown shuttle and retaining but paring back Sunday service.

The Port Townsend, Tri-Area and Port Ludlow chambers of commerce will unite in 2010 for a trial relationship.

Stephanie McDonald is looking for business owners who could use some help and for young people who could use an open door.

Tim Perry, former police officer, college professor and undersheriff for Jefferson County, looks at the product of his newest profession: fiction writer.

The odds of winning $10,000 in Washington state's "Match 4" lottery game, according to the state Web site: 1 in 10,626. The odds of winning $10,000 in the East Jefferson Rotary's raffle: 1 in 500.