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Three-way contest forms in Jefferson County

A three-way contest has developed for a Jefferson County commissioner seat. Ryan McAllister, 30, filed for the Position 3 seat Thursday as… Continue reading

Rhody Run marks anniversary on last day of Rhody Fest in Port Townsend

Rhody Run marks anniversary on last day of Rhody Fest in Port Townsend

Celebrating the Big 4-0 can be a fun time, especially when you invite a crowd to help fete the milestone — and… Continue reading

Rhody Run marks anniversary on last day of Rhody Fest in Port Townsend
Starving animals under the care of rescue facility; Chimacum owner charged

Starving animals under the care of rescue facility; Chimacum owner charged

Seven starving bison are under the care of a Quilcene rescue facility after they were removed from a Chimacum Valley field last month.… Continue reading

Starving animals under the care of rescue facility; Chimacum owner charged

One Jefferson candidate files for county office on Wednesday

One candidate filed for office Wednesday morning in the Jefferson County races. Tom Brotherton, 72, of Quilcene, filed for the District 3… Continue reading

PHOTO: Rhody carnival coming together

PHOTO: Rhody carnival coming together

Funtastic Carnival workers begin setting up the Umbrella Ride, one of the attractions for Rhody Week festivities, on Tuesday morning in Port Townsend. Memorial Field’s… Continue reading

PHOTO: Rhody carnival coming together

Man pulled from water identified as Port Townsend resident, Sequim attorney

The man found dead in the Port Townsend Boat Haven on Monday morning has been identified as Anthony Philip Mauhar Jr., a… Continue reading

Body recovered from water at Port Townsend Boat Haven

Body recovered from water at Port Townsend Boat Haven

The body of a man was recovered from the water at the Port Townsend Boat Haven on Monday morning. The identity of… Continue reading

Body recovered from water at Port Townsend Boat Haven
Candidates get early start on filing week in Jefferson

Candidates get early start on filing week in Jefferson

Several candidates got an early start Monday morning at the Jefferson County Courthouse, waiting in line to file to run for county… Continue reading

Candidates get early start on filing week in Jefferson
Rhody Festival week begins

Rhody Festival week begins

Beginning Monday, the chairs will begin to appear on the sidewalks of Lawrence Street in the uptown district. Not just lawn chairs,… Continue reading

Rhody Festival week begins

Rhododendron Festival Carnival cleared for Memorial Field in Port Townsend

The Rhododendron Festival Carnival is expected to be part of the festivities this year, but its location could change or it could… Continue reading

Chimacum School District investigates loss in student population

CHIMACUM— The reasons for enrollment decline in Chimacum Schools are beginning to become a bit clearer. At Wednesday’s Chimacum School Board meeting, enrollment information about… Continue reading

Contest forms in race for district judge

Contest forms in race for district judge

Attorney Mindy Walker has announced her intention to run for District Court judge, a position currently held by Jill Landes who is… Continue reading

Contest forms in race for district judge
New smooth surface on Water Street

New smooth surface on Water Street

A new surface of asphalt was applied Thursday to Water Street between Polk and Tyler streets as part of the $2.7 million Water Street enhancement… Continue reading

New smooth surface on Water Street
County committee will study impacts of shooting range facilities

County committee will study impacts of shooting range facilities

Members of the Commercial Shooting Facilities Review Committee held their inaugural, organizational meeting Wednesday afternoon to outline plans for the next six… Continue reading

County committee will study impacts of shooting range facilities
Contest forms for Jefferson PUD seat

Contest forms for Jefferson PUD seat

A contest has shaped up for a seat on the Jefferson County Public Utility Commission. Tom Brotherton of Quilcene and Dan Toepper… Continue reading

Contest forms for Jefferson PUD seat

Port of Port Townsend to rethink Point Hudson jetty funds

All four bids to replace the Point Hudson south jetty were over cost estimates, so Port of Port Townsend commissioners delayed action… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend opens bids for Point Hudson jetty project

Port of Port Townsend opens bids for Point Hudson jetty project

Four sealed bids were opened Monday afternoon by the Port of Port Townsend for the Point Hudson south jetty replacement project. American… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend opens bids for Point Hudson jetty project
Jefferson County Republican Party chair to run for commissioner post

Jefferson County Republican Party chair to run for commissioner post

Jon Cooke, Jefferson County Republican Party chairman, has announced that he will run for Board of County Commissioners, District 3, the seat currently… Continue reading

Jefferson County Republican Party chair to run for commissioner post
Parade, blessing of fleet celebrate boating season’s opening day in Port Townsend

Parade, blessing of fleet celebrate boating season’s opening day in Port Townsend

On a picture-perfect Saturday afternoon on Port Townsend Bay, 43 vessels and a paddle boarder celebrated opening day of the 2018 boating… Continue reading

Parade, blessing of fleet celebrate boating season’s opening day in Port Townsend
Port Townsend’s Water Street paving to begin Thursday

Port Townsend’s Water Street paving to begin Thursday

The Water Street Enhancement Project team will check one more item off its to-do list this week as the first stage of… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s Water Street paving to begin Thursday