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Federal EPA targets Port Townsend Paper’s air-emissions permit
PORT TOWNSEND – An Environmental Protection Agency official with oversight of a state Department of Ecology air-emissions permit…
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Ferry’s fractures assessed; Klickitat deemed safe for service
PORT TOWNSEND – The Klickitat, the lone Steel Electric ferry serving the Port Townsend-Keystone route, is operating with…
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PT homeless shelter to extend season
PORT TOWNSEND – Thanks to more volunteer help than ever, Jefferson County’s winter homeless shelter can remain in…
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Challenged ballots could swing Fire District 1 race
PORT TOWNSEND – Zane Wyll’s lead over Pete Langley for a Jefferson County Fire Protection District 1 commissioner…
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Decision on PT-Keystone ferry delayed
PORT TOWNSEND – A decision on the aging Nisqually’s future on the Port Townsend-Keystone ferry run has been…
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Navy calls off exercises off Indian Island
INDIAN ISLAND – A naval exercise planned off Indian Island in Port Townsend Bay has been canceled. Naval…
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Medal of Honor awardee’s widow joins praise
GARDINER – Joan Shields Bennett held back tears of gratitude Monday as cold, relentless rain pelted those honoring…
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Jefferson weathers 60-mph winds
Power was expected to be restored to all areas of East Jefferson County today after wind gusts of…
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Elderly face critical change of rules at PT center
PORT TOWNSEND – At 96, legally blind and nearly deaf, Luella Campbell had every expectation of living her…
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Memorial service honors hero
BRINNON – Korean War veteran Paul Price says he owes his life to John Agostini. “He never did…
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PT electrifies PUD, county partnership for power service
PORT HADLOCK – Port Townsend city representatives gave a boost on Wednesday to discussion that could lead to…
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Medlicott dominates Port Townsend City Council race
PORT TOWNSEND – Incumbent City Councilwoman Laurie Medlicott jumped well ahead of Richard Wiener for the Position 3…
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Collins holds lead over Rambo for Port of Port Townsend commissioner
PORT TOWNSEND – John Collins held a solid lead over Forrest Rambo for the Port of Port Townsend…
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Ex-Port Townsend mayor tells chamber about global warming
PORT TOWNSEND — When it comes to global warming, one door closes and another opens, says Jefferson County’s…
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Contract to recruit aviation-related business to airport pondered
PORT TOWNSEND – The Jefferson County Economic Development Council board is expected to approve a contract Nov. 15…
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Football game canceled after player contracts MRSA; campus to be disinfected this weekend
PORT TOWNSEND – The Port Townsend High School football season ended early Thursday after a player was diagnosed…
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Port Townsend, Jefferson County leaders disappointed by Navy’s Indian Island rejection
PORT TOWNSEND – Port Townsend and Jefferson County leaders joined activists in expressing disappointment Wednesday over the Navy’s…
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Jefferson PUD leaders to look at taking over electricity service from PSE
PORT HADLOCK – Jefferson County Public Utility District leaders see Friday’s acquisition of Puget Energy Inc., parent company…
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Quilcene solar pair becomes utility’s 200th to feed power to grid
QUILCENE – David Haakenson jokes about moving backwards by having a solar panel installed before building a permanent…
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Property rights group forms to fight Upper Sims project in Port Townsend
PORT TOWNSEND – A property rights group has formed to fight a proposed redesign of Upper Sims Way…