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New Jefferson PUD general manager arriving in April

New Jefferson PUD general manager arriving in April

Larry Dunbar has been hired as the new general manager of the Jefferson County Public Utility District. His first day at work… Continue reading

New Jefferson PUD general manager arriving in April
Port of Port Townsend approves Sept. 13 start date for Point Hudson jetty work

Port of Port Townsend approves Sept. 13 start date for Point Hudson jetty work

As an overflow crowd of some 300 people watched and commented, Port of Port Townsend commissioners, in a 2-1 vote, approved Tuesday… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend approves Sept. 13 start date for Point Hudson jetty work

Jefferson officials to urge lawmakers to work against gun violence

According to the Jefferson County Board of Health, gun violence is a public health issue. “This is a preventable source of mortality,”… Continue reading

Chimacum Schools puts levy on Aug. 7 ballot

A $7.95 million replacement levy for Chimacum School District capital improvements will be on the Aug. 7 primary election ballot. The School Board… Continue reading

Chimacum students treated to Museum of Flight program

Chimacum students treated to Museum of Flight program

When Chimacum Creek Primary School students arrived at school on Friday they found a pop-up purple planetarium in their school’s gym. The 7-meter… Continue reading

Chimacum students treated to Museum of Flight program

Meetings to focus on possible Port Townsend annexation to East Jefferson Fire District

City officials are considering placing a measure on an upcoming ballot asking residents if they want to be annexed into the East… Continue reading

Northwest Maritime Center offers plan to Port of Port Townsend for Point Hudson

Northwest Maritime Center offers plan to Port of Port Townsend for Point Hudson

The Northwest Maritime Center has proposed to the Port of Port Townsend that the nonprofit maritime center manage the day-to-day operations of… Continue reading

Northwest Maritime Center offers plan to Port of Port Townsend for Point Hudson
Businessman announces plan to run for Jefferson County commissioner

Businessman announces plan to run for Jefferson County commissioner

Local businessman Greg Brotherton has announced his plan to run for the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners, District 3 post. Brotherton is the… Continue reading

Businessman announces plan to run for Jefferson County commissioner
Port Townsend lawyer announces bid for judge’s post

Port Townsend lawyer announces bid for judge’s post

Local attorney Noah Harrison has announced he is running for Jefferson County District Court judge. He hopes to succeed Judge Jill Landes,… Continue reading

Port Townsend lawyer announces bid for judge’s post
Millennials gather at symposium to discuss future of small towns

Millennials gather at symposium to discuss future of small towns

Rural communities are becoming the preferred living place for millennials, according to the co-founder of an organization that hosted a symposium at… Continue reading

Millennials gather at symposium to discuss future of small towns
Treasures, deal available at Community Garage Sale and Flea Market

Treasures, deal available at Community Garage Sale and Flea Market

Thousands of shoppers from around the North Olympic Peninsula are expected to descend upon the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Saturday to find… Continue reading

Treasures, deal available at Community Garage Sale and Flea Market
Students walk out against gun violence in Jefferson County

Students walk out against gun violence in Jefferson County

Students at Port Townsend High School, Blue Heron Middle School and the Chimacum School District participated in the National School Walkout on… Continue reading

Students walk out against gun violence in Jefferson County

Man in custody after attempted assault on popular Port Townsend trail

A local man is in custody following an attempted assault on the popular Larry Scott Memorial Trail. Mohabo Boughton, 24, of Port… Continue reading

Jefferson County District 3 commissioner won’t run again

Jefferson County District 3 commissioner won’t run again

Kathleen Kler tells of husband’s health issues

Jefferson County District 3 commissioner won’t run again
New Jefferson PUD manager expected to start in April

New Jefferson PUD manager expected to start in April

Negotiations are progressing toward hiring Larry Dunbar as the new general manager of the Jefferson County Public Utilities District. Commissioners Jeff Randall and… Continue reading

New Jefferson PUD manager expected to start in April
Jefferson employees ask commissioners for help on contract issues

Jefferson employees ask commissioners for help on contract issues

An overflow crowd of Jefferson County employees appeared before the county commissioners to express their concerns about mediated bargaining of their contract,… Continue reading

Jefferson employees ask commissioners for help on contract issues

Jefferson County PUD puts smart meters on hold

The Jefferson County Public Utility District’s much-debated meter replacement program has been stopped for the time being. Commissioners agreed Monday that the Smart… Continue reading

Walking tours explore Port Townsend’s past

Walking tours explore Port Townsend’s past

As Water Street continues to experience the big dig and a new chapter of the city’s history is being written, free walking… Continue reading

Walking tours explore Port Townsend’s past
Port Townsend council drops dog park designation of two neighborhood areas, looks at another

Port Townsend council drops dog park designation of two neighborhood areas, looks at another

The Port Townsend City Council, in response to residents’ concerns, has dropped the idea of using two neighborhood areas as off-leash dog… Continue reading

Port Townsend council drops dog park designation of two neighborhood areas, looks at another
Taking flight: Port Townsend students expand skills during mentoring program

Taking flight: Port Townsend students expand skills during mentoring program

On the past four Wednesday afternoons, a small group of enthusiastic students have looked up during Blue Heron Middle School’s early release… Continue reading

Taking flight: Port Townsend students expand skills during mentoring program