Future to be discussed of historic sloop Felicity Ann

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Future to be discussed of historic sloop Felicity Ann

PORT HADLOCK — The Community Boat Project is seeking input from the public on what should be done…

Marine Trades Association members speak up on Port Townsend port hikes

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Marine Trades Association members speak up on Port Townsend port hikes

PORT TOWNSEND — More than 120 people crowded in and around the Port of Port Townsend administrative building…

Murray stumps for child care: Senator visits Hadlock center to hear about cost

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Murray stumps for child care: Senator visits Hadlock center to hear about cost

PORT HADLOCK — U.S. Sen. Patty Murray visited the Cedarbrook Early Learning Center in Port Hadlock to talk…

Hopefuls for Port of Port Townsend, Chimacum School District speak at forum

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Hopefuls for Port of Port Townsend, Chimacum School District speak at forum

CHIMACUM — Port of Port Townsend commissioner candidates answered questions about how the port plans to carry out…

Olympic Peninsula Apple and Cider Festival planned this weekend in Port Townsend

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Olympic Peninsula Apple and Cider Festival planned this weekend in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend will host the inaugural Olympic Peninsula Apple and Cider Festival this weekend.

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Revenue offsets increases; fourth quarter might not go as well, Jefferson commissioners say

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners have approved $249,275 in budget appropriations and extensions for a number of…

Jefferson approves $50,000 deal aimed at curbing tobacco, vaporizer and marijuana use

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Jefferson approves $50,000 deal aimed at curbing tobacco, vaporizer and marijuana use

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County commissioners have approved an agreement that would fund the development of intervention…

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Port of Port Townsend sets Wednesday workshop meeting in response to comments

PORT TOWNSEND — In response to comments from members of the Port Townsend Marine Trades Association, the Port…

Ecology says weather likely culprit in rise in Port Townsend Paper mill odor complaints

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Ecology says weather likely culprit in rise in Port Townsend Paper mill odor complaints

PORT TOWNSEND — The state Department of Ecology has seen a significant increase in complaints about odor from…

Jefferson Healthcare commission hopefuls tell of skills, goals at forum

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Jefferson Healthcare commission hopefuls tell of skills, goals at forum

QUILCENE — Candidates for the Jefferson Healthcare hospital commission talked about the skills they could bring to the…

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Panel sets new public meeting on Port Townsend ethics code

PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Townsend City Council ad hoc committee working on proposed changes to the city’s…

Ready, set, go kosmik!: Kinetic Skulpture race jets off Saturday

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Ready, set, go kosmik!: Kinetic Skulpture race jets off Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — Preparations for the Kinetic Skulpture Race are in full swing in Port Townsend, with volunteers…

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Reorganized Port Townsend housing group hopes for local impact

GARDINER — With the election of 12 new board members Homeward Bound, previously known as the Olympic Housing…

Kween Caption: Reigning Kinetic Kween and first year sculpture racer Lisa Doray of Port Townsend dances in the Uptown Street Fair with her team IPA. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)

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Kontestants ready for kinetic skulpture race this weekend

PORT TOWNSEND — The annual Kinetic Skulpture Race brings in teams from Oregon, California and Washington, with some…

Caption: Retired NASA astronaut John Fabian was awarded the 2017 Eleanor Stopps Environmental Leadership award by the Port Townsend Marine Science Center for his work with the Hood Canal Coalition. (Port Townsend Marine Science Center)

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John Fabian wins Eleanor Stopps award for Hood Canal Coalition work

PORT TOWNSEND — Retired astronaut turned activist John Fabian of Port Ludlow was awarded the Eleanor Stopps Environmental…

Housing measure debated: More forums planned for affordable housing measure on Nov. 7 ballot

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Housing measure debated: More forums planned for affordable housing measure on Nov. 7 ballot

CHIMACUM — Proponents of Proposition 1, which would tax property owners for seven years to raise money for…

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Passenger in plane crash that killed pilot listed in satisfactory condition

QUILCENE — The passenger who survived a plane crash near Quilcene on Friday has been identified by authorities…

Fire damages Kala Point home; occupant goes to hospital

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Fire damages Kala Point home; occupant goes to hospital

PORT TOWNSEND — An unidentified elderly woman suffered minor injuries in a fire that heavily damaged her Kala…

Jefferson commissioners approve deal with Ecology to monitor algae in Anderson Lake

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Jefferson commissioners approve deal with Ecology to monitor algae in Anderson Lake

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County commissioners approved an agreement with the state Department of Ecology to help…

Mountain View Commons as community resilience center topic of workshops

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Mountain View Commons as community resilience center topic of workshops

PORT TOWNSEND — Community members and local leaders attended a two-day workshop to jump-start work on upgrading the…