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Port Townsend council OKs loan extension for Homeward Bound

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend City Council has approved a payment deadline extension for the Homeward Bound…

Security staff considered for new system at Jefferson County Courthouse

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Security staff considered for new system at Jefferson County Courthouse

PORT TOWNSEND — Plans to implement tighter security at the Jefferson County Courthouse are moving forward, and with…

Jefferson commissioners approve $494,000 in lodging tax funds

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Jefferson commissioners approve $494,000 in lodging tax funds

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County commissioners approved $494,343 in lodging tax funds to a number of local…

Apartment project: Port Townsend City Council to consider loan payment extension

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Apartment project: Port Townsend City Council to consider loan payment extension

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend City Council tonight will consider approving a payment extension for Homeward Bound…

Heroic actions of Medal of Honor recipient recounted

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Heroic actions of Medal of Honor recipient recounted

GARDINER — More than 100 community members, local veterans and members of the Army and Navy stationed in…

Race to Alaska teams compete for full funding sponsorship

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Race to Alaska teams compete for full funding sponsorship

PORT TOWNSEND — One team of Race to Alaska hopefuls could win full funding for the 2018 race…

Port Townsend mill to install silencer after nearby residents complain of noise

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Port Townsend mill to install silencer after nearby residents complain of noise

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend Paper Co. is planning to install a silencer to quell noise after residents…

Politics

Leads narrow but outcomes unchanged after second count of ballots in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — Leads narrowed in contested races for the Jefferson Healthcare hospital and the Port of Port…

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One incumbent in, the other teeters in port races

PORT TOWNSEND — Incumbent Pete Hanke apparently will keep his seat as a commissioner for the Port of…

McComas ahead in Jefferson Healthcare board race; Van Hoover awaits next count

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McComas ahead in Jefferson Healthcare board race; Van Hoover awaits next count

PORT TOWNSEND — Bruce McComas holds a narrow lead over Cheri Van Hoover in the contest for a…

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Levy for housing goes down; both advocates, foes say some solution to housing crunch is needed

PORT TOWNSEND — Voters in Jefferson County rejected Proposition 1, which would levy property tax to establish a…

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Port Townsend City Council considers amended version of tax increase

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend City Council has approved on a first reading an amended version of…

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue delays on hiring new chief

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East Jefferson Fire-Rescue delays on hiring new chief

PORT TOWNSEND — It will likely be weeks before East Jefferson Fire-Rescue picks a replacement for Chief Gordon…

Jefferson County commissioners clear changes to Chimacum Creek no-shooting area

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Jefferson County commissioners clear changes to Chimacum Creek no-shooting area

IRONDALE — The Jefferson County commissioners approved changes to a no-shooting ordinance already in place around lower Chimacum…

Jefferson County group to donate $10,000 to Planned Parenthood after fundraiser

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Jefferson County group to donate $10,000 to Planned Parenthood after fundraiser

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Advocates for Better Health plans to deliver more than $10,000 raised by Jefferson…

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue mulls hiring new chief after interviews

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East Jefferson Fire-Rescue mulls hiring new chief after interviews

PORT TOWNSEND — East Jefferson Fire-Rescue could have a new fire chief as early as today, which would…

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Chimacum High School graduation rates on the rise

CHIMACUM — Chimacum High School saw growth in its graduation rates and held rates higher than the state…

Port of Port Townsend debates combining existing plans

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Port of Port Townsend debates combining existing plans

PORT TOWNSEND — Combining the Port of Port Townsend’s strategic plan and comprehensive scheme of harbor improvements is…

Port Townsend winter shelter opens for first day of service

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Port Townsend winter shelter opens for first day of service

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend’s winter shelter had its first day of service Wednesday afternoon, and people were…

Port Townsend’s new Rainier Street opens as part of Howard Street project

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Port Townsend’s new Rainier Street opens as part of Howard Street project

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend’s Rainier Street, formally known as Howard Street, is officially open to traffic and…