Port Townsend – A toxic cyanobacteria (bluegreen algae) bloom that has kept Anderson Lake closed since early June has dissipated. Read on...

Port Townsend – Marine biotoxins that cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) have declined enough to allow recreational shellfish harvesting for oysters, manila clams and mussels at Fort Flagler, Kilisut Harbor and Mystery Bay. Read on...

Port Townsend – High levels of the toxin microcystin were detected in a water sample taken from Lake Leland on Tuesday, October 16th. Read on...

Port Townsend – JCPH reminds everyone that the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 27th. Turn in your unused or expired prescription medications for safe disposal at Port Hadlock's QFC Parking lot from 10 am - 2 pm.

To improve service to the community, Jefferson County Environmental Health is excited to announce that we have decided to re-open our doors to the public on Fridays (9:00am - 1:00pm) effective Friday, October 5, 2018. Read on

Port Townsend – ETC offers Guiding Good Choices, a free 5-week parent enrichment workshop for parents and caregivers of youth - grades 4-8. Meets Wednesdays from 5:30 – 8:00, October 10 – November 7 at Community United Methodist Church in Port Hadlock. Read on