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Jefferson County adds Larry Scott Trail extension to six-year transportation plan

PORT TOWNSEND — An extension of the Larry Scott Trail is now included in Jefferson County’s six-year Transportation…

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Weekend rains have official reconsidering Port Townsend water restrictions

PORT TOWNSEND — Five inches of rain over the weekend in the Quilcene watershed could alleviate this year’s…

A stretch of the Oil City Road was washed out by the Hoh River this week

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Jefferson County declares state of emergency to speed repairs for washed-out Oil City Road

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County commissioners have approved a resolution declaring a state of emergency after weekend…

Northwest Maritime Center Waterfront Programs Manager Carolyn Spragg tests the Pilothouse Simulator in advance of Wednesday’s public program. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Northwest Maritime Center’s piloting simulator open to the public Wednesday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — You’re piloting a ship. Suddenly 14 other vessels are coming right at you. You roll…

YMCA Development Director Erica Delma

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Jefferson County YMCA leader takes over development direction for planned new facility

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County YMCA’s executive director has become the agency’s development director to shepherd the…

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Senate hearing to explore DNR easement to Navy that blocks pit-to-pier — corrected

EDITOR’S NOTE: This report has been corrected to reflect that Mark Miloscia is a state senator. OLYMPIA —…

The Port Townsend School District has temporarily abandoned demolishing the Lincoln Building to study the prospects of its conversion to a low-cost housing facility. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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WEEKEND REWIND: Lincoln Building demolition postponed by Port Townsend School District to evaluate structure’s potential for housing

PORT TOWNSEND — A historic building scheduled for demolition this fall got a two-year stay of execution while…

Chimacum kindergarteners

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WEEKEND REWIND: Chimacum developing school bond proposal for February in order to fund facility’s transition

CHIMACUM — A facilities bond measure that the Chimacum School District is considering for the Feb. 9 ballot…

A drawing of what a new school could look like will be presented at public meetings Saturday and next Wednesday on hopes for replacing Grant Street Elementary School in Port Townsend. — Integrus Architecture

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Port Townsend schools to present plans for new Grant Street Elementary in meetings Saturday, Wednesday

PORT TOWNSEND — Public meetings on a proposed bond measure to finance replacement of aging Grant Street Elementary…

Honor Guard members Bruce “Ziggy” Schupp

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USO director to Port Townsend audience: Appreciate veterans every day, not just on holiday

PORT TOWNSEND — Veterans Day is always a special time to recognize the service of those in the…

The Port Townsend School District has temporarily abandoned demolishing the Lincoln Building to study the prospects of its conversion to a low-cost housing facility. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Lincoln Building demolition postponed by Port Townsend School District to evaluate structure’s potential for housing

PORT TOWNSEND — A historic building scheduled for demolition this fall got a two-year stay of execution while…

Chimacum kindergarteners

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Chimacum developing school bond proposal for February in order to fund facility’s transition

CHIMACUM — A facilities bond measure that the Chimacum School District is considering for the Feb. 9 ballot…

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce staffers

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Web list calling Port Townsend worst in state for job prospects draws criticism from business leaders

PORT TOWNSEND — A website’s designation of Port Townsend as the worst place in Washington state to find…

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce staffers

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Web list calling Port Townsend worst in state for job prospects draws criticism from business leaders

PORT TOWNSEND — A website’s designation of Port Townsend as the worst place in Washington state to find…

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce staffers

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Web list calling Port Townsend worst in state for job prospects draws criticism from business leaders

PORT TOWNSEND — A website’s designation of Port Townsend as the worst place in Washington state to find…

Woodworkers John Marckworth

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Area artisans on display in Port Townsend as Woodworkers Show returns for 10th year

PORT TOWNSEND — Over the past decade, the annual Port Townsend Woodworkers Show has only improved, said one…

Port Townsend city officials eye Lords Lake level, now at 11 feet; a drop to 3 feet would increase restrictions

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Port Townsend city officials eye Lords Lake level, now at 11 feet; a drop to 3 feet would increase restrictions

PORT TOWNSEND — The city’s water supply reservoir has fallen to about 11 feet, coming closer to a…

Rabies virus New York State Department of Health

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Pet cat from Chimacum area found to have rabies; discovery marks first time in state since 2002

CHIMACUM — A pet cat from the Chimacum area has been found with rabies, the first time the…

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JEFFERSON COUNTY ELECTION UPDATE: Winners announced after count of 2,000 more ballots

PORT TOWNSEND — The final Jefferson County results of Tuesday’s general election are in. Kees Kolff, 70, a…

Port Townsend city officials eye Lords Lake level, now at 11 feet; a drop to 3 feet would increase restrictions

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Port Townsend city officials eye Lords Lake level, now at 11 feet; a drop to 3 feet would increase restrictions

PORT TOWNSEND — The city’s water supply reservoir has fallen to about 11 feet, coming closer to a…