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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)

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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)

Arts & Entertainment

‘Catechisms’ decribes relationship between poet, cat

Delaney calls his collection a tribute to animals

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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”)

Arts & Entertainment

Festival to showcase young filmmakers

Three-day event will run from Friday through Sunday

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Climate action group is guiding reduction goals

Reduced emmissions require reduced transportation footprint

Crime & Justice

Woman gets 10 years for first-degree assault

Young previously found guilty in hatchet attack

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Respiratory viruses are rising on the Peninsula

Health officer attributes increase to mutation of type of flu in circulation

An Olympic marmot near Cedar Lake in the Olympic National Park. (Matt Duchow)

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Olympic marmots under review

Fish and Wildlife considering listing them as endangered

Jefferson County Commissioner Heather Dudley Nollette works to complete the Point In Time Count form with an unsheltered Port Townsend man on Thursday. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

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Homeless count provides snapshot for needs of unsheltered people

Jefferson County undergoes weeklong documentation period

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Department of Natural Resources’ plan aims to uphold forest health

Agency attempting to balance conservation, socioeconomic consideration

A sign is placed at the entrance of the Border Patrol Station in Port Angeles during a protest on Sunday. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

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PTPD, sheriff address concerns over ICE

Agencies centralize separation of parties

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Jefferson board rates areas of economic development

Commissioners discuss goals for coming year

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$99M bond to go before Port Townsend voters

District looking for renovations to campus

Poulsbo three-piece Key Party will headline the Quilcene Lantern’s second annual Bomb Cyclone Shred Fest on Saturday. (Matt Koroulis)

Arts & Entertainment

One-day Shred Fest to play at The Lantern

Quilcene venue to host four bands on Saturday

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Jefferson County board sets annual goals

Discussions include housing, pool, artificial intelligence