Suspect arrested after climbing 80 feet up WA tree

A man was arrested after 8 hours of negotiations from a tree with deputies, following his escape from a Department of Corrections facility in Jefferson County.

New orca calf spotted in Washington
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Puget Sound whale watching groups are celebrating the new sighting of a new orca calf. The first sighting was near Port Townsend on Thursday, but was last seen off Port Angeles.

Winds cause roadway injuries, take down trees and power lines
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Western Washington residents are keeping alert this weekend as high wind gusts move through the area. FOX 13 has team coverage out of Seattle looking at top wind speeds in the Puget Sound region, along with checking in on local residents who saw damage. Dave Detling and Ilona McCauley report.

Haunting history of Port Townsend's 'Manresa Castle'
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The historic Manresa Castle doesn't need to do much to get into the Halloween spirit. FOX 13 Seattle photojournalist Adam Sotelo takes you inside its haunted past.

2 WA beaches named among 25 best in US by Travel and Leisure

Two Washington beaches are recognized as some of the best beaches in the US by Travel and Leisure, joining the ranks of popular beaches in Hawaii, Florida and California.

Jefferson Co. prosecutor blames law for death of Port Townsend infant; lawmaker disagrees

The Jefferson County Prosecutor blames a new state law as the reason a baby who died last week was left in the custody of a reportedly known drug user, with a lengthy criminal record. The law's sponsor says people are misunderstanding the bill.

Port Townsend father arrested for allegedly concealing infant's dead body in bushes

The infant who was initially reported as kidnapped by his father, 37-year-old Jordan Sorensen, was found dead on Saturday, according to the Port Townsend Police Department (PTPD). 

Sea Critter Rescue: Divers save thousands of creatures from certain death during Port Townsend jetty removal

When you think of saving sea life, you may think of protecting the larger residents of Puget Sound, such as sea lions or orcas. But it's the small and vitally important creatures that are the focus of one dedicated group of divers, who are on a mission to "Save the Sea Creatures."

Port Townsend man sentenced for raping 6-year-old child

A 63-year-old Port Townsend man was sentenced Monday to more than eight years in prison and 10 years of supervised release for raping a 6-year-old child while on a vacation in Canada.

High Wind Warning issued in Port Townsend area has residents bracing for blustery weather

Blustery weather swept through communities across western Washington on Thursday. Port Townsend saw wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour, the highest in the state. A High Wind Warning was issued in the Admiralty Inlet area from 10 a.m. Thursday to 10 a.m. Friday.

Man who abandoned overdosing man sentenced on fed charges

A man who abandoned an fatally overdosing man in a Port Townsend hospital parking lot has been sentenced on related federal charges.

Person stabbed aboard Port Townsend ferry, two suspects taken into custody

One person was stabbed aboard a Port Townsend ferry and both suspects are now in custody, according to Washington State Patrol Trooper Chelsea Hodgson.