Community portrait to kick off Uptown Fair in Port Townsend

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Community portrait to kick off Uptown Fair in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Main Street Program is calling for community members to come out for…

New chapter for a famous boat: Felicity Ann to be used for maritime education

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New chapter for a famous boat: Felicity Ann to be used for maritime education

PORT HADLOCK — The Community Boat Project in Port Hadlock is taking over the restoration of the historic…

One-boat service returns; damaged MV Salish expected to be out until end of August

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One-boat service returns; damaged MV Salish expected to be out until end of August

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry route will revert to one-boat service Monday.

Two-boat service out of Port Townsend restored for weekend — but may be back to one boat after that while Salish repaired

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Two-boat service out of Port Townsend restored for weekend — but may be back to one boat after that while Salish repaired

PORT TOWNSEND — Two-boat service will be restored for the route between Port Townsend and Whidbey Island for…

Water Street planning continues in Port Townsend

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Water Street planning continues in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — City officials continue to seek public input on the final plan for the $2.8 million…

Emergency responders, volunteers practice with sea plane

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Emergency responders, volunteers practice with sea plane

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County officials, emergency responders and area volunteers came together for a drill Wednesday for…

Port Townsend church marks seven years of hot soup

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Port Townsend church marks seven years of hot soup

PORT TOWNSEND — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Port Townsend celebrated seven years of bringing community members together…

Japanese students tour Port Townsend

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Japanese students tour Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Students from Ichikawa, Japan, visited their sister city of Port Townsend on Tuesday, despite the…

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Port Townsend council committee will seek more public input on ethics rules

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend City Council has postponed action on changes to its code of ethics…

Emergency preparedness highlighted at meeting as Jefferson All County Picnic nears

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Emergency preparedness highlighted at meeting as Jefferson All County Picnic nears

PORT TOWNSEND — With the upcoming Jefferson County All County Picnic in mind, community members discussed emergency preparedness…

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Jefferson County commissioners approve $26,000 in changes to Rick Tollefson Trail

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County commissioners approved changes to the Rick Tollefson Memorial Trail due to unforeseen…

New Discovery Bay shop owner hopes to make outdoor gear more affordable

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New Discovery Bay shop owner hopes to make outdoor gear more affordable

DISCOVERY BAY — The North Olympic Peninsula is full of activities for outdoor enthusiasts and the owner of…

Politics

Health care the focus of Kilmer town hall gathering in Chimacum

PORT TOWNSEND — Health care dominated the discussion at a town hall with U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer on…

Politics

Jefferson voter turnout low for primary election

Quite a few voters didn’t weigh in on primary election ballots on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Van Hoover, McComas headed for hospital panel election after initial primary count

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Van Hoover, McComas headed for hospital panel election after initial primary count

PORT TOWNSEND — Fewer than 300 votes separated the two top finishers in the initial count of ballots…

Wilma Hackman

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McKay, Hackman tops in initial primary ballot count for Chimacum School District

CHIMACUM — Jack McKay and Wilma Hackman apparently will face off in November for Position 5 on the…

Port of Port Townsend grant to fund Quilcene marina study

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Port of Port Townsend grant to fund Quilcene marina study

QUILCENE — The Port of Port Townsend has received grant money for a feasibility study and a business…

Crime & Justice

Report: Lacey man attempts to swim away from deputies — into Hood Canal

PORT LUDLOW — A man was transported to Harborview Medical Center to be treated for hypothermia after attempting…

Jefferson County voters to decide on levy to create Housing Opportunity Fund

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Jefferson County voters to decide on levy to create Housing Opportunity Fund

PORT TOWNSEND — Voters in Jefferson County will decide in November if they want to create the Housing…

Maritime center hopes to help find solution to Point Hudson Marina’s woes

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Maritime center hopes to help find solution to Point Hudson Marina’s woes

PORT TOWNSEND — The Northwest Maritime Center hopes to propose a partnership with the Port of Port Townsend…