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Port Townsend school officials discuss late opening of elementary school

Port Townsend school officials discuss late opening of elementary school

School officials aimed to calm parents’s concerns over the delayed opening of Salish Coast Elementary School during a community meeting that was… Continue reading

Port Townsend school officials discuss late opening of elementary school
Irondale veteran creates memorial of John McCain in Port Townsend

Irondale veteran creates memorial of John McCain in Port Townsend

An Irondale veteran paid tribute to Senator John McCain with a sign that proclaimed him a hero and patriot. Timothy L. Morgan,… Continue reading

Irondale veteran creates memorial of John McCain in Port Townsend
Jefferson museum leaders seek ways to bring history to people

Jefferson museum leaders seek ways to bring history to people

Jefferson County Historical Society’s new executive director and its new manager of the Research Center and Oral History Program have plans to… Continue reading

Jefferson museum leaders seek ways to bring history to people
Jefferson County schools preparing for first day of classes

Jefferson County schools preparing for first day of classes

Most of Jefferson County’s students will bid farewell to summer next week as the 2018-19 school year gets underway. Teachers and administrators… Continue reading

Jefferson County schools preparing for first day of classes
Acoustic performer to play fingerpicking blues in free concert

Acoustic performer to play fingerpicking blues in free concert

The sounds of fingerpicking blues will be presented in a free concert at the Cellar Door on Sunday evening. Guitarist and songwriter… Continue reading

Acoustic performer to play fingerpicking blues in free concert

Strike creates one-week delay for new elementary school in Port Townsend

The 480 students anticipating the first day of classes at the new Salish Coast Elementary School will have to wait until Sept.… Continue reading

Young filmmaker shooting movie in Port Townsend based on possible future self

Young filmmaker shooting movie in Port Townsend based on possible future self

When considering a location for his latest project, filmmaker Robert Harold knew that Port Townsend’s aesthetic was just right. His drama, “Over… Continue reading

Young filmmaker shooting movie in Port Townsend based on possible future self
Final draft of shooting range ordinance presented in Jefferson County

Final draft of shooting range ordinance presented in Jefferson County

A final draft of the proposed Jefferson County commercial shooting facility ordinance proposes regulations for existing and new facilities, including noise regulations… Continue reading

Final draft of shooting range ordinance presented in Jefferson County
PHOTO: Don’t re-invent the wheel, maintain it

PHOTO: Don’t re-invent the wheel, maintain it

Port Townsend Cycle School instructor Ric Hjertberg, left, demonstrates how to straighten bowed spokes to Erik Pugh of Olympia during a wheel building class held… Continue reading

PHOTO: Don’t re-invent the wheel, maintain it
New maps project tsunamis hitting Port Angeles, Port Townsend

New maps project tsunamis hitting Port Angeles, Port Townsend

The state Department of Natural Resources’ latest version of its Tsunami Inundation Hazard Map posits a wall of water that is up to 21 feet… Continue reading

New maps project tsunamis hitting Port Angeles, Port Townsend
Young man threatened in Swaziland arrives in U.S.

Young man threatened in Swaziland arrives in U.S.

Walter Maphalala, 19, flew 40 hours to reach Seattle-Tacoma International Airport from Swaziland, leaving behind a life that put him in jeopardy… Continue reading

Young man threatened in Swaziland arrives in U.S.
Strike could delay Salish Coast Elementary School’s opening day

Strike could delay Salish Coast Elementary School’s opening day

Superintendent John Polm plans to announce on Tuesday if a construction work stoppage will delay the opening of the new Salish Coast… Continue reading

Strike could delay Salish Coast Elementary School’s opening day

Port Townsend man charged with sex crimes

A Port Townsend man is being held in Jefferson County Jail on $100,000 bail after he was charged for investigation of sex… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend seeks more applicants for leasing policy committee

Port of Port Townsend commissioners have extended the application period for a leasing policy advisory committee because they they felt not enough… Continue reading

Lead picked for Port Townsend task force: Panel to focus on finding new city manager

Lead picked for Port Townsend task force: Panel to focus on finding new city manager

Former Port Townsend City Council member Catharine Robinson will serve as lead of the city’s community task force for the replacement of… Continue reading

Lead picked for Port Townsend task force: Panel to focus on finding new city manager

The Brinnon Group appeals of proposed resort action to be heard in different jurisdictions

Kitsap County Superior Judge Sally Olsen has ruled that the appeal of two Jefferson County decisions concerning the proposed Pleasant Harbor Master… Continue reading

Cantwell, Franz address salmon, orcas, wildfires in Port Townsend appearance

Cantwell, Franz address salmon, orcas, wildfires in Port Townsend appearance

The environment took center stage as U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell and state Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz discussed ocean health, orcas… Continue reading

Cantwell, Franz address salmon, orcas, wildfires in Port Townsend appearance
Port of Port Townsend taps known executive for interim director post

Port of Port Townsend taps known executive for interim director post

Port of Port Townsend commissioners reached back to move forward in naming former deputy director Jim Pivarnik as interim executive director for… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend taps known executive for interim director post

Port of Port Townsend commissioners name interim executive director

Port of Port Townsend commissioners today named former port deputy director Jim Pivarnik interim executive director following the resignation of Sam Gibboney… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend director resigns; acting director named

Port of Port Townsend director resigns; acting director named

Port of Port Townsend commissioners unanimously accepted the resignation of Executive Director Sam Gibboney effective immediately, and named Eric Toews, current planning… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend director resigns; acting director named