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Three-way contest forms in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — A three-way contest has developed for a Jefferson County commissioner seat.

Rhody Run marks anniversary on last day of Rhody Fest in Port Townsend

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Rhody Run marks anniversary on last day of Rhody Fest in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Celebrating the Big 4-0 can be a fun time, especially when you invite a crowd…

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One Jefferson candidate files for county office on Wednesday

PORT TOWNSEND — One candidate filed for office Wednesday morning in the Jefferson County races.

Starving animals under the care of rescue facility; Chimacum owner charged

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Starving animals under the care of rescue facility; Chimacum owner charged

CHIMACUM — Seven starving bison are under the care of a Quilcene rescue facility after they were removed…

PHOTO: Rhody carnival coming together

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PHOTO: Rhody carnival coming together

Funtastic Carnival workers begin setting up the Umbrella Ride, one of the attractions for Rhody Week festivities, on…

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Man pulled from water identified as Port Townsend resident, Sequim attorney

PORT TOWNSEND — The man found dead in the Port Townsend Boat Haven on Monday morning has been…

Candidates get early start on filing week in Jefferson

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Candidates get early start on filing week in Jefferson

PORT TOWNSEND — Several candidates got an early start Monday morning at the Jefferson County Courthouse, waiting in…

Body recovered from water at Port Townsend Boat Haven

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Body recovered from water at Port Townsend Boat Haven

PORT TOWNSEND — The body of a man was recovered from the water at the Port Townsend Boat…

Rhody Festival week begins

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Rhody Festival week begins

PORT TOWNSEND — Beginning Monday, the chairs will begin to appear on the sidewalks of Lawrence Street in…

New smooth surface on Water Street

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New smooth surface on Water Street

A new surface of asphalt was applied Thursday to Water Street between Polk and Tyler streets as part…

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Chimacum School District investigates loss in student population

CHIMACUM— The reasons for enrollment decline in Chimacum Schools are beginning to become a bit clearer.

Contest forms in race for district judge

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Contest forms in race for district judge

PORT TOWNSEND — Attorney Mindy Walker has announced her intention to run for District Court judge, a position…

Contest forms for Jefferson PUD seat

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Contest forms for Jefferson PUD seat

PORT TOWNSEND — A contest has shaped up for a seat on the Jefferson County Public Utility Commission.

County committee will study impacts of shooting range facilities

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County committee will study impacts of shooting range facilities

PORT TOWNSEND — Members of the Commercial Shooting Facilities Review Committee held their inaugural, organizational meeting Wednesday afternoon…

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Port of Port Townsend to rethink Point Hudson jetty funds

PORT TOWNSEND — All four bids to replace the Point Hudson south jetty were over cost estimates, so…

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Rhododendron Festival Carnival cleared for Memorial Field in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The Rhododendron Festival Carnival is expected to be part of the festivities this year, but…

Port of Port Townsend opens bids for Point Hudson jetty project

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Port of Port Townsend opens bids for Point Hudson jetty project

PORT TOWNSEND — Four sealed bids were opened Monday afternoon by the Port of Port Townsend for the…

Jefferson County Republican Party chair to run for commissioner post

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Jefferson County Republican Party chair to run for commissioner post

QUILCENE — Jon Cooke, Jefferson County Republican Party chairman, has announced that he will run for Board of…

Parade, blessing of fleet celebrate boating season’s opening day in Port Townsend

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Parade, blessing of fleet celebrate boating season’s opening day in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — On a picture-perfect Saturday afternoon on Port Townsend Bay, 43 vessels and a paddle boarder…

Port Townsend’s Water Street paving to begin Thursday

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Port Townsend’s Water Street paving to begin Thursday

PORT TOWNSEND — The Water Street Enhancement Project team will check one more item off its to-do list…