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Port Townsend’s Palace Hotel a movie set

Port Townsend’s Palace Hotel a movie set

The Palace Hotel was transformed into a movie set this week as stars and crew took over Room 3 for “A Twist… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s Palace Hotel a movie set

Port of Port Townsend aims to develop joint request to help orcas

The three Port of Port Townsend commissioners, concerned about the number of chinook salmon available for the declining southern resident orca population,… Continue reading

The Boiler Room leadership hopes to resume services in Port Townsend

The Boiler Room leadership hopes to resume services in Port Townsend

The Boiler Room has closed while its leadership considers how to continue providing services. For the past 25 years, The Boiler Room… Continue reading

The Boiler Room leadership hopes to resume services in Port Townsend
Gift saves Jefferson Community School’s building

Gift saves Jefferson Community School’s building

Because of an anonymous gift, the Jefferson Community School’s building is no longer for sale. The private school will continue to operate… Continue reading

Gift saves Jefferson Community School’s building
Trash compactors set up at 10 sites in Port Townsend

Trash compactors set up at 10 sites in Port Townsend

Trash disposal and recycling has just gone high tech with the installation of solar powered Big Belly units in high pedestrian traffic… Continue reading

Trash compactors set up at 10 sites in Port Townsend
Voters approve Chimacum schools $7.95M levy for facility upgrades

Voters approve Chimacum schools $7.95M levy for facility upgrades

Chimacum School District voters have approved a $7.95 million capital project levy. In the initial count Tuesday night, 2,504 votes, or 57.68 percent… Continue reading

Voters approve Chimacum schools $7.95M levy for facility upgrades

Port Townsend council OKs housing program

A divided Port Townsend City Council has agreed to adopt a 12-year multi-family tax exemption program. The program designates specific residential target… Continue reading

Firefighter receives new heart after years of giving to community

Firefighter receives new heart after years of giving to community

When there is an emergency, calling 9-1-1 is what we instinctively do. Within minutes, assistance is on its way to help, whether… Continue reading

Firefighter receives new heart after years of giving to community

Peninsula cyclist nears N.Y.: Fundraiser for autism center surpasses goal

What have you done in the past five weeks? For almost every one of the days since June 30, Port Townsend’s Mike… Continue reading

Jefferson County Fair opens for three-day run

Jefferson County Fair opens for three-day run

Mac’s Building to be dedicated with ceremony today

Jefferson County Fair opens for three-day run
Health official watches air quality as Maple Fire continutes to grow

Health official watches air quality as Maple Fire continutes to grow

As the fast-moving Maple Fire continues to torch forestland near Hamma Hamma north of Shelton, initial analysis suggests that it will be burning… Continue reading

Health official watches air quality as Maple Fire continutes to grow
Brinnon command center for Maple Fire

Brinnon command center for Maple Fire

BRINNON— The quickly growing Maple Fire was not close enough to be a threat to residents along the Hood Canal by Tuesday, but smoke from… Continue reading

Brinnon command center for Maple Fire

Jefferson County approves civil fees, hikes for Sheriff’s Office

The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to adopt an ordinance presented by the Sheriff’s Office that changes fees for… Continue reading

Northwest Maritime Center to be publisher of free publication

Northwest Maritime Center to be publisher of free publication

The Northwest Maritime Center has added a marine-related publication to its growing fleet of high-profile adventure races, festivals, educational programs and activities.… Continue reading

Northwest Maritime Center to be publisher of free publication
Transient charged in Port Townsend homeless camp attack

Transient charged in Port Townsend homeless camp attack

A man with no known local address has been charged with attacking a woman with a machete in a transient camp Tuesday… Continue reading

Transient charged in Port Townsend homeless camp attack

Two hurt in separate wrecks on Highway 104

Recent wrecks on state Highway 104 led to one driver being airlifted to a Seattle hospital and another transported to a Bremerton… Continue reading

County eyes increased fees for homeless, housing services

County eyes increased fees for homeless, housing services

The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners met with members of the Port Townsend City Council’s Ad Hoc Housing Committee on Monday and… Continue reading

County eyes increased fees for homeless, housing services
Port delivers rebuke to Maritime Trades, Center tenants

Port delivers rebuke to Maritime Trades, Center tenants

A tense relationship between the Port of Port Townsend and tenants, the marine trades and the community reached a tipping point last… Continue reading

Port delivers rebuke to Maritime Trades, Center tenants
Parking variance for Salish Coast Elementary School based on action in four weeks

Parking variance for Salish Coast Elementary School based on action in four weeks

Parking concerns frustrate neighbors of the close-to-completed Salish Coast Elementary School on Grant Street and Discovery Road. On Monday, Hearing Examiner Emily… Continue reading

Parking variance for Salish Coast Elementary School based on action in four weeks
Port Townsend’s Quimper Sound music store for sale

Port Townsend’s Quimper Sound music store for sale

After 45 years and four locations, Quimper Sound is going strong. There’s a resurgence in vinyl album sales once again. But Mark… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s Quimper Sound music store for sale