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The first half of a special Port Townsend City Council meeting took place Monday afternoon at the cul de sac at the end of Evans Vista, near the homeless encampment scheduled for removal on Monday. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

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Port Townsend City Council modifies permit process

Public opposes timeline to sweep encampment

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Court order would pause sweep

Resident files injunction seeking housing alternative

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Jefferson County working on homeless encampment policy

PORT TOWNSEND — The Board of Jefferson County Commissioners discussed updating its policy on the removal of unauthorized…

DJ Mark Hardy’s newly completed speakers will animate the dance floor at the Memento Mori Party on Oct. 31. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

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Port Townsend DJ builds dream speakers

Hardy to host Halloween party at Manresa Castle

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Public has concerns over Nov. 3 removal

Port Townsend plans to sweep encampment behind DSHS building

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Community development has tough choices ahead

Jefferson County department looks to tighten expenses

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Port Angeles man airlifted following stabbing

Couple allegedly steal car with 7 kids inside

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Crisis team arrests armed man in woods

Port Ludlow man is charged with eluding police

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Options weighed for camp residents

Port Townsend encampment set to close next month

From eft to right, Cadets Emmet Shaw, Madison Boling, Amirrah Woods, Isaac Figueroa, Tyler Matheson and Timmy Manly, along with Brinnon Fire Chief Tim Manly. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

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Cadets graduate from Brinnon fire training

Six teenagers attend twice-monthly events

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Quimper Mercantile purchases land intended for new location

Board president says direct public offering will fund construction

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Central Services projects $5.7M in expenses

Jefferson County department presents 2026 budget

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East Jefferson to host Fire Rescue Fest today

Historical and modern demonstrations, hands-on training slated

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Three juveniles arrested after high-speed chase

PORT TOWNSEND — Two juveniles are in their parents’ custody and one is at Clallam County’s Youth Center…

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Jefferson County department asks for funding for employee training

Six staff members bolstered by several volunteer organizations

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Group adds features to Port Townsend park

City leaders praise organization’s progress

The Production Alliance will press cider on site, boiling it and making hot cider. (Sarah Wright)

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Peninsula apple, cider festival set across multiple locations

Music, dancing, games and a parade highlight event

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Vaccines available for most but not children

Health officer: Feds holding back pediatric doses

White Lotus Farm’s Niall Motson, left, with Jules Spruill-Smith of Space Twins Provisions. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

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One-day pumpkin patch set Sunday

Food, drink music slated for Port Ludlow farm

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Coast Guard to reduce services during shutdown

The U.S. Coast Guard will continue to execute its legally mandated operations through the federal government shutdown.