Port of Port Townsend working to finalize plans for stormwater treatment upgrade

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Port of Port Townsend working to finalize plans for stormwater treatment upgrade

PORT TOWNSEND — Port of Port Townsend commissioners have authorized staff members to advertise for bids on the…

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Comment period extended for proposed marijuana business on Marrowstone Island

NORDLAND — The public comment period on a proposed marijuana growing and processing business on Marrowstone Island has…

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Neighbors of Security Services Northwest in Discovery Bay say noise excessive

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County staff is reviewing information provided by neighbors of Security Services Northwest in the…

Hearing continued on parking for new school in Port Townsend

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Hearing continued on parking for new school in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend hearing examiner will preside over a continued public hearing Friday on a…

Public debates proposed tax levy for affordable Jefferson County housing

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Public debates proposed tax levy for affordable Jefferson County housing

PORT TOWNSEND — Most of the more than 100 people who attended a public hearing on a proposed…

Lady Washington cleared by Coast Guard after running aground in Sequim

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Lady Washington cleared by Coast Guard after running aground in Sequim

PORT TOWNSEND — The tall ship Lady Washington is expected to head to Port Orchard on schedule today…

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Two injured in wreck involving eight people on Highway 104

PORT LUDLOW — A three-car wreck involving eight people blocked state Highway 104 Sunday night, with only two…

Security cameras planned at two Port Townsend School District campuses

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Security cameras planned at two Port Townsend School District campuses

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend School District is planning to implement new security cameras on two of…

ECHHO volunteer Richard Heitman, Executive Director Sarah McMahan, and volunteers Jeffery Hall and Walt Hill sit in a room full of walkers that are lent out for free to ECHHO clients. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)

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ECHHO seeks volunteers to provide free services as demand rises

PORT TOWNSEND — The Ecumenical Christian Helping Hands Organization, or ECHHO, is in need of volunteers to help…

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Hearing set Monday on proposed tax for affordable housing in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — Community members can share their thoughts on a proposed property tax levy aimed at tackling…

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Principal chosen for Blue Heron Middle School

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend School District has hired Patrick Gaffney as the new principal for Blue…

Small boats will take over the Port Townsend waterfront this weekend for the sixth annual Pocket Yacht Palooza, a free event that is open to the public and anyone with a boat under 22 feet. Pictured is last year’s palooza. (Port Townsend Pocket Yachters)

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Pocket Yacht Palooza celebrates small boats

PORT TOWNSEND — The local pocket yacht club is taking over the First Federal Commons at the Northwest…

Port Townsend council amends Water Street plan

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Port Townsend council amends Water Street plan

PORT TOWNSEND — After an extended debate, the Port Townsend City Council approved an amended version of the…

Port Townsend port presents plans for renovation at open house

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Port Townsend port presents plans for renovation at open house

PORT TOWNSEND — About a dozen people attended an open house hosted by the Port of Port Townsend…

Ferris wheel cleared, back in use after Rhody Fest fall

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Ferris wheel cleared, back in use after Rhody Fest fall

PORT TOWNSEND — The Ferris wheel that was shut down at this year’s Rhododendron Festival after three people…

Jefferson commissioners accept $10,000 donation for Olympic Discovery Trail

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Jefferson commissioners accept $10,000 donation for Olympic Discovery Trail

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County commissioners have accepted a donation from the Peninsula Trails Coalition to be…

Port of Port Townsend plans open house on upcoming Boat Haven renovations

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Port of Port Townsend plans open house on upcoming Boat Haven renovations

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port of Port Townsend will conduct an open house Tuesday to provide updates and…

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Port Townsend council approves interim land use rules for Howard Street subarea

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend City Council has approved interim land use regulations for the Howard Street…

Moves eyed for two of three Jefferson County Farmers Market Association sites

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Moves eyed for two of three Jefferson County Farmers Market Association sites

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Farmers Market Association is considering moving two of its three markets, the…

Jefferson Healthcare hospital commission candidates agree on single-payer system

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Jefferson Healthcare hospital commission candidates agree on single-payer system

CHIMACUM — All three Primary Election candidates running for the Jefferson Healthcare hospital commission favor a single-payer system…