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Jefferson County District 3 Commissioner Kathleen Kler was elected as the board's first female chair Monday. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

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WEEKEND REWIND: Kathleen Kler elected as first female chair of Jefferson County Board of Commissioners

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners on Monday elected its first female board chair. District…

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Port Townsend seeks $3 million line of credit during water treatment facility construction

PORT TOWNSEND — The city is seeking to establish a $3 million line of credit to manage its…

a rendering of Pleasant Harbor Resort. ()

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Pros, cons argued on Pleasant Harbor Resort plans for Brinnon

BRINNON — The proposed Pleasant Harbor Resort would either be an economic boom for Brinnon or destroy its…

Gary Buckman

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Film fest director: “The Cherokee Word for Water” screening in Port Townsend, Port Angeles will inspire action

PORT TOWNSEND — A film that tells the story of a Native American activist will inspire people to…

Port Townsend Police Detective Luke Bogues reads a report about a recent mental health-related police action. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

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Jefferson public safety agencies’ protocol aims to calm aggressive behavior without injury

PORT TOWNSEND — Two public safety agencies have collaborated on a process for dealing with people determined to…

Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival Director Barb Trailer inspects some of the art that will be used to promote this year’s event. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

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Organizers in search of stories, photos for Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival’s 40th anniversary

PORT TOWNSEND — The sponsors of this fall’s Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival are looking for stories and…

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Port Townsend City Council elects Deborah Stinson as mayor and Catharine Robinson as deputy

PORT TOWNSEND — City Council member Deborah Stinson has been elected by her colleagues on the council to…

Jeff Randall spoke at the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Monday in support of a bond issue to build a new Grant Street Elementary School in Port Townsend. Randall chairs It’s Elementary

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Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce told of benefit to city from proposed Port Townsend school bond

PORT TOWNSEND — The passage of a $40.9 million bond issue for the construction of a new Grant…

Jefferson County District 3 Commissioner Kathleen Kler was elected as the board’s first female chair Monday. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

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Kathleen Kler elected as first female chair of Jefferson County Board of Commissioners

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners on Monday elected its first female board chair. District…

Tom Wilson ()

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Late artist Tom Wilson remembered for contributions, ‘professional renewal’ in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The late artist Tom Wilson was among those responsible for the artistic growth of Port…

Meghan Corotsby of Seattle dries her daughter Campbell

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Polar bears make the New Year’s plunge in Jefferson; Mystery Bay cold dip attracts 87

NORDLAND — The 22nd annual Mystery Bay Polar Bear plunge on New Year’s Day may have drawn fewer…

Port Townsend Parks and Facilities Manager Alex Wisniewski discusses the improvements made during the recent Mountain View Pool closure. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

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Port Townsend’s public pool to reopen Saturday after maintenance closure

PORT TOWNSEND — The Mountain View Pool will reopen Saturday after a two-week maintenance period that is scheduled…

Public Development Authority General Manager Todd Gubler

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WEEKEND REWIND: Fort Worden PDA plans changes to become dining and holiday destination

PORT TOWNSEND — The Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority is working to make the former…

Commissioner David Sullivan said he supports a proposed homeless housing project but thinks the Chimacum Park and Campground

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WEEKEND REWIND: Tiny houses for homeless good idea but park wrong place, commissioner says

PORT TOWNSEND — An advocacy group seeking to create a development of tiny houses — each less than…

Councilwoman Deborah Stinson ()

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WEEKEND REWIND: Port Townsend council considers next mayor; vote scheduled for Jan. 4

PORT TOWNSEND — Although the Port Townsend City Council won’t elect the city’s next mayor until Jan. 4,…

Port Townsend Parks and Facilities Manager Alex Wisniewski discusses the improvements made during the recent Mountain View Pool closure. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

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Port Townsend’s public pool to reopen Saturday after maintenance closure

PORT TOWNSEND — The Mountain View Pool will reopen Saturday after a two-week maintenance period that is scheduled…

Public Development Authority General Manager Todd Gubler

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Fort Worden PDA plans changes to become dining and holiday destination

PORT TOWNSEND — The Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority is working to make the former…

Public Development Authority General Manager Todd Gubler

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Fort Worden PDA plans changes to become dining and holiday destination

PORT TOWNSEND — The Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority is working to make the former…

Commissioner David Sullivan said he supports a proposed homeless housing project but thinks the Chimacum Park and Campground

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Tiny houses for homeless good idea but park wrong place, commissioner says

PORT TOWNSEND — An advocacy group seeking to create a development of tiny houses — each less than…

Councilwoman Deborah Stinson

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Port Townsend council considers next mayor; vote scheduled for Jan. 4

PORT TOWNSEND — Although the Port Townsend City Council won’t elect the city’s next mayor until Jan. 4,…