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Port Townsend School District voters approve reapportionment

Voters in the Port Townsend School District overwhelmingly approved the reapportionment of the current five districts into three, with two at-large positions.… Continue reading

Port Townsend council considers transportation, water system plans

PORT TOWNSEND —Port Townsend City Council members heard presentations on the proposed six-year capital improvement plan and the 2018 water system plan, as well as… Continue reading

Port of Kingston director search settles on candidates with Port Townsend ties

Port of Kingston director search settles on candidates with Port Townsend ties

The Port of Kingston has narrowed its search for an executive director to replace Jim Pivarnik to candidates with Port Townsend connections.… Continue reading

Port of Kingston director search settles on candidates with Port Townsend ties

Port of Port Townsend commissioners approve $6.194 million operational budget

The Port of Port Townsend commissioners have unanimously approved a 2019 operational budget of $6.194 million, representing a modest increase in revenues… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners take comment on shooting facility draft ordinance

Jefferson commissioners take comment on shooting facility draft ordinance

Jefferson commissioners heard strong feelings on all sides of the commercial shooting facility draft ordinance debate when 75 Peninsula residents gave public… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners take comment on shooting facility draft ordinance
Port Townsend schools representatives tell of reapportionment measure

Port Townsend schools representatives tell of reapportionment measure

Reapportionment would encourage greater participation on the Port Townsend School Board, advocates said during a forum last week. Proposition 1 on the… Continue reading

Port Townsend schools representatives tell of reapportionment measure
Kids get hands-on lessons in Chimacum mastodon dig

Kids get hands-on lessons in Chimacum mastodon dig

Students from the Windward School were up to their elbows in dirt and mud last week on a local farm as they searched… Continue reading

Kids get hands-on lessons in Chimacum mastodon dig
Historic Monterey cypress removed in Port Townsend’s Uptown

Historic Monterey cypress removed in Port Townsend’s Uptown

A steady stream of neighbors passed by 1310 Clay St., in the uptown district Wednesday to pay their final respects to a… Continue reading

Historic Monterey cypress removed in Port Townsend’s Uptown
Jefferson commissioners to send route concerns to State Ferries

Jefferson commissioners to send route concerns to State Ferries

Jefferson County commissioners have identified several issues that impact the Port Townsend-Coupeville route and voted unanimously to send a letter expressing their… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners to send route concerns to State Ferries
Shed destroyed by fire in Chimacum

Shed destroyed by fire in Chimacum

A storage shed at Evergreen Coho SKP RV Park was destroyed by fire Monday afternoon. There were no injuries and the fire was… Continue reading

Shed destroyed by fire in Chimacum
A view from D.C.: Jefferson County commissioner says content ‘disappointing’

A view from D.C.: Jefferson County commissioner says content ‘disappointing’

Jefferson County Commissioner Kate Dean recently spent time in the other Washington to learn how the administration can help the county through… Continue reading

A view from D.C.: Jefferson County commissioner says content ‘disappointing’
PUD hopefuls discuss background, management in Jefferson

PUD hopefuls discuss background, management in Jefferson

EDTOR’S NOTE: The Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners authorized $4 million to refurbish the district building. Tom Brotherton has approved the correction of his… Continue reading

PUD hopefuls discuss background, management in Jefferson
Port Townsend students make wearable art

Port Townsend students make wearable art

The portable art classroom at Port Townsend High School was abuzz with activity as students put finishing touches on their wearable art… Continue reading

Port Townsend students make wearable art

D’Amico seeks legal action over Jefferson County permit

Joe D’Amico’s Fort Discovery, Inc., has brought legal action against Jefferson County’s Department of Community Development to compel its director, Patty Charnas,… Continue reading

Jefferson County commission candidates compare backgrounds, views

Jefferson County commission candidates compare backgrounds, views

Candidates for the Jefferson County commission, Democrat Greg Brotherton and Republican Jon Cooke, discussed life experiences and goals during a candidate forum.… Continue reading

Jefferson County commission candidates compare backgrounds, views
Grade-school students among those who practice earthquake drill

Grade-school students among those who practice earthquake drill

At 10:18 a.m. Thursday, the tone went off at Salish Coast Elementary School signaling the beginning of the the Great Washington ShakeOut.… Continue reading

Grade-school students among those who practice earthquake drill

Main Street director: Port Townsend retailers survived Water Street makeover well

The year of 2018 was one fraught with challenges for Port Townsend retailers, said the executive director of the Main Street Program.… Continue reading

Port Townsend school personnel train for active shooter

Port Townsend school personnel train for active shooter

Port Townsend School District teachers, administrators and support staff watched a video Wednesday afternoon showing an active shooter situation that took place… Continue reading

Port Townsend school personnel train for active shooter

Sequim woman cited for cellphone use in Jefferson wreck

PORT LUDLOW— The State Patrol said that a woman distracted by answering her cell phone caused a two-vehicle wreck on state Highway 104 about 10… Continue reading

Permit application for work at proposed shooting facility site nets questions

Permit application for work at proposed shooting facility site nets questions

Residents of the Tarboo Lake area are asking why a permit application for work at the site of a proposed shooting facility… Continue reading

Permit application for work at proposed shooting facility site nets questions