Village News

The Port Ludlow Village Council (PLVC) monthly board meeting, held on February 5, served as a critical forum for multi-agency reporting and community discourse. Key updates from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and East Jefferson Fire Rescue highlighted localized public safety trends, including a significant focus on traffic management and specialized emergency responses. Administratively, the Council successfully moved to adopt its updated Policy and Procedure Manual, s

by Mike Wilson, General Manager As we begin 2026, several important initiatives are underway at the Beach Club. We recently welcomed our new Accounting Manager Kathi Pugh, who has already made valuable contributions by refining our accounting processes. I appreciate the time and expertise she has dedicated to improving our operations. We are also preparing to launch our new HOA software for residents in the coming months. Phil Racine, Bob Shaw, and Kathi Pugh have invested ex

by Carolyn O’Keeffe, President, SBCA Board of Directors Welcome to February 2026! Our Activities Committee’s subcommittee on ‘Informational and Educational Presentations’ has put together quite a stellar list of presentations scheduled for the rest of the year. Continuing with us through May will be David Brownell’s presentations on the First Nations. His presentations are free to all and open to the greater Port Ludlow community. Added to our schedule will be presentation

by Gary Hammond, Treasurer, Port Ludlow Village Council I am the Treasurer for the Port Ludlow Village Council (PLVC), and I am a volunteer. Everyone on the PLVC is a volunteer. The Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Not only are the Council members volunteers, but everyone who contributes to our committees are also volunteers. You probably know our Trails Committee best as they work tirelessly to keep the Port Ludlow trails safe for us all, but all of our committ

This briefing synthesizes the critical information presented at the Port Ludlow Village Council meeting on January 6. Jefferson County PUD Update ● Power Grid Update: Weathering the atmospheric rivers ○ Widespread Impact: At the peak of the storm, over 10,200 homes, more than 50% of all PUD customers, lost power. ○ Understanding Repair Times: The complexity of the damage determines how long repairs take. A standard utility pole takes 6-8 hours to repair, whil

by Mike Wilson, General Manager After 20 years of dedicated service to our community, Brian Belmont has retired. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Brian for his graciousness and support during this transition. I will truly miss our daily conversations and the opportunity to learn from his deep knowledge of the Port Ludlow area. As your new General Manager, I am excited, a little anxious, and eager to begin this journey with you. I believe in open and honest communic

by Geoff Lang, President, Port Ludlow Village Council Happy New Year! As the Holidays begin to fade into the background and we welcome the slowly lengthening days, I am remembering the warmth and graciousness of our Thanksgiving. We were invited to our dear friend's home for dinner who, when hearing we had family in town, extended the invitation saying, “There is always room at our table!” We had a wonderful meal, engaging conversation, and camaraderie with their friends and

This briefing synthesizes the critical information presented at the Port Ludlow Village Council meeting on December 4, 2025. Key developments include a major proposed surcharge for a wastewater treatment plant upgrade, significant updates on local electrical infrastructure, a new push to schedule Hood Canal Bridge openings, and a stark warning about the Jefferson County budget crisis. Port Ludlow Associates (PLA) Wastewater Project: PLA announced a multi-phase project to upg

Do you have what it takes to cook the best chili? Sign up in advance at the Beach Club to participate as one of the entrants in this year’s competition. If cooking isn’t your strength, but you enjoy tasting chili, you can also sign up to attend the event. Please bring a side dish that serves 8 – 10 people to share with others. During the event, guests will have an opportunity to taste all the chili entries and vote for their favorite. Prizes will be awarded to the winners, ma

by Carolyn O’Keeffe, President, SBCA Board of Directors Happy New Year, and welcome to January 2026! We made it through the winter holidays and all the activities, family and joy they bring. Shopping with my 7-year-old and 9-year-old grandsons to find toys for the Toys for Tots drive gave me a glimpse into words in their vocabularies, games they love and nonstop energy! Lunch was a welcome reprieve. At the Bay Club, our Activities Team of volunteers created a magical place