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PSE threatens lawsuit if Jefferson voters, PUD opt to take over electrical service
CHIMACUM — A Puget Sound Energy official threatened Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners with legal action if…
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Port Townsend nearer new visitor center at park and ride
PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce’s Visitor Information Center is another step closer to a new…
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Port Townsend attorney to challenge Rep. Dicks for Democratic nomination
PORT TOWNSEND — Activist lawyer Paul Richmond made it official on the Jefferson County Courthouse steps Tuesday morning:…
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Jefferson County’s long-debated environmental protection ordinance adopted
PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners unanimously adopted the county’s controversial update of its critical areas ordinance on…
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United Good Neighbors $33,000 short of goal despite corporate gifts
PORT TOWNSEND — United Good Neighbors of Jefferson County has received several corporate donations that have driven up…
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Jefferson County commissioners doing critical thinking on proposed areas law
PORT TOWNSEND — The three Jefferson County commissioners could take action on all or part of a controversial…
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Siren works, but voice transmission bad in warning tower test
PORT TOWNSEND — This week’s tests of the Fort Worden State Park All Hazards Alert Broadcast tsunami warning…
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Port Townsend ferry construction top priority of new state ferries chief
SEATTLE — Getting three new Port Townsend-Keystone ferries constructed and boosting ferry service between Edmonds and Kingston this…
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Port Townsend residents zero in on paper mill’s emissions, social impact
PORT TOWNSEND — Residents called for more studies on the health and environmental effects of Port Townsend Paper…
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Long-awaited Port Hadlock sewer project in preliminary design phase
PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County officials have entered the preliminary design phase of the Port Hadlock urban growth…
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Activist attorney from Port Townsend considering challenge as a Democrat against Dicks
PORT TOWNSEND — Ask Paul Richmond if he thinks a run against U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks is a…
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More than 75 gather to hear about study of Port Townsend Paper mill’s effects
PORT TOWNSEND — A survey of Port Townsend Paper mill’s “industrial footprint” may fall short of representing a…
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At long last, land ho for long-awaited Northwest Maritime Center: Bids to be opened today
PORT TOWNSEND — Bids on a long-awaited Northwest Maritime Center project are expected to be opened today, and…
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Jefferson County residents stir passions over property rights vs. environment
CHIMACUM — The political line between environmental protection and property rights was clearly drawn Wednesday night when more…
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‘He went that way’: Witnesses see alleged bank robber flee to his own apartment
PORT TOWNSEND — A 40-year-old Port Townsend man was arrested Monday, less than a half-hour after a brazen…
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Port Hadlock businesswoman to make independent try at county commissioner
PORT HADLOCK — Saying Jefferson County needs to focus on jobs and affordable housing to economically survive, county…
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Appointee Hays won’t run for Jefferson PUD post
PORT HADLOCK — Saying he is ready to retire again, M. Kelly Hays has announced he will not…
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Jefferson County electrifies travel with no-gasoline car
PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County has acquired its first electric car. The acquisition is intended to help cut…
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Controversial Jefferson County septic program — including higher fees — delayed for year or more
PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Board of Health on Thursday delayed for at least a year the launch…
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Health board will consider cutting septic fees in Jefferson County
PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Board of Health will consider how to make a proposed septic system…