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Port Townsend Community Read to feature local athlete

Fourteen events in March will highlight accessibility, getting outside

Veterinarians discovered a bullet in a female harbor seal found in Quilcene last week. The photo is from the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, NOAA permit #24359. (Stephanie Porter)

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Seal found shot in Quilcene stabilized in Des Moines

Herb Beck Marina staff members report emaciated animal

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Appeal filed for Port Townsend housing plan

Affordable housing inadequately addressed, group says

Richard Tucker will retire after 11 years as executive director of the Jefferson Land Trust. (Hal Everett)

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Jefferson Land Trust director to retire

Richard Tucker says the job has been a dream

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Port Townsend group seeking volunteer scientists

Job would be to interpret data, develop recommendations

Susan Ferentinos.

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Port Townsend historian appointed to Smithsonian board

Woman brings underrepresented perspective, scholarly expertise

Breaking News

Port Townsend plans to solicit project developers

City would prioritize those interested in affordability

Comedian Scott Losse with his beloved chihuahua Turnip.

Entertainment

Comedian and grunge legend to perform in Quilcene

Shows on Friday and Saturday nights

News

Sheriffs oppose Senate proposal

Bill would give powers to unelected commission

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Port Hadlock housing awarded grants

Funds to help keep project on schedule

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Chimacum Creek early education program could see cuts this year

Governor’s budget says reducing slots could save state $19.5 million

Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding Board President Richard Schwarz gets a rundown of the systems installed in a lobster boat built on campus by Iain Rainey, a recent graduate and current Marine Systems Prothero intern. (Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding)

News

Port Hadlock boatbuilding school sees leadership shift

Organization welcomes interim director as well as new board members

Jefferson County Auditor Brenda Huntingford, right, watches as clerk Ronnie Swafford loads a stack of ballots that were delivered from the post office on Tuesday into a machine that checks for signatures. The special election has measures affecting the Port Townsend and Brinnon school districts as well as East Jefferson Fire Rescue. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Jefferson County voters supporting school district measures, fire lid lifts

Port Townsend approving 20-year, $99.25 million construction bond

Rob Birman has served as Centrum’s executive director for 14 years. When the arts nonprofit completes its search for its next leader, Birman will transition into a role focused on capital fundraising and overseeing capital projects for buildings Centrum oversees. (Centrum)

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Centrum signs lease to remain at Fort Worden for next 35 years

Executive director will transition into role focused on fundraising

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Jefferson considering new site for solid waste

Commissioners direct further exploration

Poet John Delaney with Ramen the cat. Delaney’s collection “Catechisms” is based on their relationship. (John Delaney)

Entertainment

‘Catechisms’ decribes relationship between poet, cat

Delaney calls his collection a tribute to animals

News

Fire protection may impact insurance rates

New protection class considers nuanced data

Port Townsend High School graduates Bryce Harbin and Benja Greene spent their senior year documenting the wrestling season for local athletes from three schools in Jefferson County. (“Tougher: A Wrestling Documentary”)

Entertainment

Festival to showcase young filmmakers

Three-day event will run from Friday through Sunday

News

Climate action group is guiding reduction goals

Reduced emmissions require reduced transportation footprint

Crime

Woman gets 10 years for first-degree assault

Young previously found guilty in hatchet attack