Robert Lapham

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Buddhism instructor plans final classes on Peninsula before move to Florida

PORT TOWNSEND — A teacher of Buddhism who has lived and taught in Port Townsend for 11 years…

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Paramedic becomes 3rd fire district commissioner

QUILCENE — After an extended period of political turmoil, the Quilcene fire district board is out of the…

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Port Townsend voters may weigh tough choices

PORT TOWNSEND — City Hall plans to come to voters as many as four times in the coming…

U.S. Rep.-elect Derek Kilmer thanks supporters in Port Townsend on Monday

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Kilmer talks roads, sewers on North Olympic Peninsula

PORT TOWNSEND — Departing U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks built his reputation as an advocate of local infrastructure projects,…

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Intellicheck Mobilisa operational despite SEC probe, CEO says

PORT TOWNSEND — A Securities and Exchange Commission investigation of trading and security practices by Intellicheck Mobilisa will…

The Cupola House recently was home to the Port Townsend Foundry. It is owned by the Port of Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Historical Cupola House might house WSU Extension

PORT TOWNSEND — The distinctive Cupola House at Point Hudson is under consideration as the new home of…

David Moseley

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Ferries chief says larger one-boat scenario possible out of Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — While it is impossible to predict the level of transportation funding to be allocated by…

Amanda Funaro is coordinating the YMCA coat drive in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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YMCA coat drive aims at warming winter’s chill

PORT TOWNSEND — Those who are unprepared for the cold weather will benefit from a coat drive designed…

Michael J. Pierce

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New trial for formerly convicted Quilcene double-murderer — but where?

PORT TOWNSEND — One day after the state Supreme Court declined to overrule a lower court ruling granting…

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State parks commission OK is key step toward local Fort Worden co-management

PORT TOWNSEND — An agreement with the state for some local control of Fort Worden State Park has…

Port Townsend Library Director Theresa Percy

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$500,000 pledge buoys Port Townsend Library effort

PORT TOWNSEND — A $500,000 challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities provides a significant boost…

Carlyle Bishop

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Couple make history by applying for Peninsula’s first same-sex marriage license [Corrected]

PORT TOWNSEND — The North Olympic Peninsula’s first same-sex couple to seek a marriage license in Jefferson or…

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CORRECTED: State Supreme Court won’t hear suit on PUD taxes

PORT TOWNSEND — A challenge to the Jefferson County Public Utility District’s right to levy taxes on Port…

Food spills from a wrecked Safeway truck near Chimacum after Monday's accident. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Food spilled on Highway 19 goes to far-off food bank

CHIMACUM — The food recovered in the dramatic spill of a large supermarket semi this week is going…

Quilcene Fire Department secretary Jean Morris

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Jefferson County names new Quilcene fire commissioner

QUILCENE — One of the vacant positions on the Quilcene Fire District board caused by a successful recall…

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Port Townsend Paper to appeal denial of landfill permit

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend Paper Corp. said it will appeal a decision by the Jefferson County health…

Jim Costello was named as Centrum's interim executive director Tuesday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Centrum names board member as interim chief

PORT TOWNSEND — A member of Centrum Foundation’s board of directors has been chosen to serve as the…

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Dump truck’s mishaps shows vulnerability of East Jefferson telecommunications

PORT TOWNSEND — The dump truck that severed a fiber-optic line, dousing Internet and phone service to thousands…

The rusting hull of the New Star towers over the pleasure craft at Port Ludlow Marina. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Rusty Port Ludlow eyesore might be off to Astoria this week

PORT LUDLOW — A rusted ship docked at the Port Ludlow Marina is due to be moved this…

efferson County Auditor Donna Eldridge

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Board of newly created Brinnon parks district sworn in

PORT TOWNSEND — The five board members of the newly created Brinnon Parks and Recreation District were sworn…