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Ferris wheel studied after three fall from gondola

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Ferris wheel studied after three fall from gondola

PORT TOWNSEND — A Ferris wheel from which three people fell some 15 feet will be examined for…

Six honored with Jefferson Heart of Service awards; seventh gets surprise recognition

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Six honored with Jefferson Heart of Service awards; seventh gets surprise recognition

PORT TOWNSEND — Six community members, one of them a student at Port Townsend High School, were honored…

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Contested races form for Port of Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Two contested races have shaped up on the Port of Port Townsend commission, with incumbents…

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Few contests emerge as filing week begins in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — Only two positions are contested so far out of the 54 offices open in Jefferson…

Port Townsend moving ahead on Water Street project

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Port Townsend moving ahead on Water Street project

PORT TOWNSEND — The city of Port Townsend is moving forward with a plan to rehabilitate Water Street,…

Divers propose building artificial reef with rocks from old jetty at Point Hudson

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Divers propose building artificial reef with rocks from old jetty at Point Hudson

PORT TOWNSEND — Members of the Washington Scuba Alliance want to build an artificial reef to provide marine…

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PUD seeing fewer than expected sign up for low-income assistance program

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Public Utilities District is seeing fewer people than expected enrolling in its…

Women volunteer work building homes in Port Townsend

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Women volunteer work building homes in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Nearly 50 local women volunteered their time last week building homes in Port Townsend for…

An unaccounted-for fiber-optic line on the corner of Landes and 19th streets slows the moving of a two-story apartment complex in Port Townsend on Thursday. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)

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Apartment building trucked through Port Townsend to provide low-cost housing

PORT TOWNSEND — Traffic was detoured Thursday around the route of a two-story apartment building as the structure…

Wearable Art Show donned this weekend in Port Townsend

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Wearable Art Show donned this weekend in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — This year’s Port Townsend Wearable Art Show will feature 48 creations by 40 artists that…

Port Townsend sisters headed to reptile symposium

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Port Townsend sisters headed to reptile symposium

PORT TOWNSEND — Sisters Lauren and Grace Taracka are heading to New Mexico from Port Townsend to attend…

Power, traffic to make way today in Port Townsend as apartment building is moved

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Power, traffic to make way today in Port Townsend as apartment building is moved

PORT TOWNSEND — Power will be out in some areas of Port Townsend for several hours today and…

Peninsula robotics teams compete in international contest

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Peninsula robotics teams compete in international contest

PORT TOWNSEND — Two high school robotics teams from the North Olympic Peninsula held their own at the…

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Port Townsend council OKs short-term rental changes, with final approval to be considered next week

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend City Council approved on a first reading a city ordinance that changes…

Apartment complex to arrive from Victoria on Wednesday

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Apartment complex to arrive from Victoria on Wednesday

PORT TOWNSEND — A small two-story apartment complex is scheduled to arrive in Port Townsend Bay on Wednesday…

Equine therapy program offered breast cancer survivors in Quilcene

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Equine therapy program offered breast cancer survivors in Quilcene

QUILCENE — Connected Hearts, a equine therapy facility in Quilcene, is starting a program to help breast cancer…

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PT council to consider short-term rental code

PORT TOWNSEND — After months of discussion and deliberation, the Port Townsend City Council will have its first…

Electric taxi service in Port Townsend wins sustainability award

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Electric taxi service in Port Townsend wins sustainability award

PORT TOWNSEND — The PTeRider, a short-distance taxi service and tour company that uses small electric vehicles, was…

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Navy tells public of Jefferson County training proposal

PORT TOWNSEND — The Navy heard concerns about proposed onshore training areas during an open house on plans…

Port Townsend Yacht Club opens season with parade

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Port Townsend Yacht Club opens season with parade

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Yacht Club will kick off the 2017 season Saturday with its annual…