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Quilcene-Snow Watershed News

The Quilcene-Snow watershed is facing increasing water demand for new residents and local agriculture. Streams in the watershed have chronic low flows in the late summer and early fall. Increases in water use can affect already threatened salmon and other fish and wildlife that depend on adequate water. After many years of working closely with local and state governments and this community, The Washington State Department of Ecology is proposing to adopt a rule that will help manage water to meet the current and future needs of people, farms and fish.  Click here to view proposed ruling.

Free Tax Preparation  Service In Brinnon and Quilcene

Free income tax preparation and filing

service is offered for residents of the Brinnon and Quilcene areas. Rude Accounting Services (RAS) is providing free personal tax preparation assistance and electronic filing for low to moderate-income taxpayers, particularly those eligible to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

 Bob Rude, President of RAS, is providing these volunteer services at the Quilcene Community Center and the Brinnon Community Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following schedule: Quilcene: Thursdays: February 5th and 19th, March 5th and 19th, April 2nd. Call 765-3321 for an appointment Brinnon: Saturdays: January 31st, February 14th and 28th, March 14th and 28th, April 11th. Call 796-4350 for an appointment. 

Taxpayers are encouraged to bring a copy of their 2007 tax return, photo ID and social security card for themselves and their dependents, W-2s, 1099s and any statement reporting income, dividends or interest.

Hollingsworth Family Tragedy

Scott and Kathy Hollingsworth had a total loss from a house fire on January 23.   For the community that pulls together.....a donation account has been opened at USBank in Quilcene for the Hollingsworth family.