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Investigators probing Quilcene Hotel fire focus on clothes dryer
QUILCENE — Investigators examining the smoldering remains of the Quilcene Hotel on Tuesday think that the fire originated…
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Fire razes landmark Quilcene Hotel
QUILCENE — Fire destroyed the 89-year-old Quilcene Hotel on Monday despite the efforts of crews from five fire…
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Raging Grannies take traditional view of Mother’s Day
PORT TOWNSEND — While mothers across the country were served breakfasts in bed Sunday or received beautiful bouquets…
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Port Townsend residents worried about Sims Way traffic if ferry terminal expanded
PORT TOWNSEND — Washington State Ferries is trying to increase the capacity of cars at its ferry landing…
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Jury clears Jefferson County, jail boss in ex-inmate’s civil suit
TACOMA — A federal jury needed only one hour Thursday to reach consensus clearing Jefferson County and Jail…
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Trial continues in former inmate’s civil suit against Jefferson County, jail superintendent
TACOMA — An infection that led to the amputation of a Jefferson County jail inmate’s little finger was…
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Showers dampen farmers market, but not the spirit
PORT TOWNSEND — Despite blustery wind and falling raindrops, crowds turned out with excitement on the opening day…
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Sheriff takes stand in federal civil trial over former jail inmate’s treatment
TACOMA — On the witness stand Wednesday in U.S. District Court, Jefferson County Sheriff Mike Brasfield said jail…
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Port Ludlow Associates reaches settlement regarding Olympic Terrace II
PORT LUDLOW — After a month of negotiations with developer Port Ludlow Associates, appellants against the Olympic Terrace…
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Rash of burglaries hit Port Townsend medical offices over past two weeks
PORT TOWNSEND — A string of medical office building burglaries over the past two weeks has Port Townsend…
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Impassioned pleas on both sides of proposed no-shoot zone made to county commissioners
PORT TOWNSEND — Impassioned opinions both for and against a no-shooting zone in the Paradise Bay area were…
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Jefferson: Sheriff to seek re-election
PORT HADLOCK — Jefferson County Sheriff Mike Brasfield announced his candidacy for re-election over the weekend. “I had…
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Peninsula cleans up during Earth Day 2006
Earth Day 2006 — the 36th such celebration designed to put the spotlight on the planet’s environment —…
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PUD commissioners posthumously honor man who sold them his lake
EAGLEMOUNT — Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners spent Saturday afternoon at the recently purchased Peterson Lake following…
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Brasfield to testify next week in lawsuit against Jefferson County jail; trial resumes today
TACOMA — Jefferson County Sheriff Mike Brasfield is expected to take the stand next week in a federal…
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Projections show Jefferson County headed toward deficit spending
PORT TOWNSEND –Budget projections for Jefferson County’s general fund, which finances most of the county’s mandated services, show…
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Jefferson: Citizens may not need petition to end shooting near homes
PORT HADLOCK — Jefferson County officials are looking into options to establish a no-shooting zone in the Tri-Area…
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Federal trial begins Monday against Jefferson County over jail issue
TACOMA — A federal trial begins Monday in which Jefferson County is being sued for allegedly neglecting the…
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Residents concerned about Jefferson County clocktower renovation noise.
PORT TOWNSEND — About 25 residents who live within a couple of blocks of the county courthouse attended…
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Fund to provide help to Jefferson County kids who need Children’s Hospital services
PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Townsend family has established a fund to help families in Jefferson County which…