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Improved economy saving Jefferson County coffers — for now
PORT TOWNSEND –Jefferson County officials these days are more likely to call the county’s cash-strapped budget outlook a…
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Port Townsend chain-store, street vacation ordinances advance
PORT TOWNSEND — A divided City Council on Monday night took steps toward approving two controversial ordinances: *…
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Flu vaccine should be plentiful this season in Clallam, Jefferson counties
Jefferson and Clallam counties’ health officials are expecting enough vaccine to go around this flu season, which the…
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State parks visitation down since parking fee instituted
NORDLAND — Like so many business owners dependent on visitor traffic, Tom Rose wants to see an end…
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Remote-controlled vehicle to continue search for derelict gear
With shallow-water dives done, the program to retrieve and remove fish-killing derelict gear will once again plunge into…
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WSU Extension Service starts Shore Stewards program in Jefferson County
DISCOVERY BAY — Washington State University’s Extension Service has launched a new program to educate residents about what…
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Memorial Trail stretch nearing completion in Jefferson County
PORT TOWNSEND — A meandering new stretch of Larry Scott Memorial Trail has been cut near Cape George…
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Jefferson commissioners OK excise tax for expanded chemical dependency/mental health services
PORT TOWNSEND — Hearing support from those most likely to benefit from it, Jefferson County commissioners on Monday…
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Judge restricts firearms training to employees only
PORT TOWNSEND — Security Services Northwest can continue to use a firearms range at Fort Discovery Training Center…
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Judge to rule on near-future of homeland security training site
PORT TOWNSEND — A Superior Court judge is expected to issue an order Monday morning that specifically defines…
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Legislators to try to end state parks day-use fee
PORT TOWNSEND — Two North Olympic Peninsula lawmakers said they would support legislation to rescind a $5 state…
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Port of Port Townsend bustling with activity
PORT TOWNSEND — The sign on the door at Townsend Bay Marine could be a sign of the…
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We “did a lousy job” communicating on WRIA 17, Ecology official says
PORT HADLOCK — Following two poundings this month over a maligned and misunderstood proposal to manage water use…
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Convention of ghost hunters to converge on Port Townsend next month
PORT TOWNSEND — Those who fill the Palace Hotel’s rooms the weekend of Nov. 11-13 are looking to…
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Sixth annual Port Townsend film festival features Winger, 50 features
PORT TOWNSEND — The big screen came to Taylor Street this weekend — literally and figuratively — with…
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There’s plenty of free family fun at this year’s Port Townsend film fest
PORT TOWNSEND — The fifth annual Port Townsend Film Festival today through Sunday features a number of family…
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Jefferson: Quilcene takes over Forest Service water system
QUILCENE — Anne Ricker was glad on Wednesday night to see a Jefferson County Public Utility District water…
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Gordon leads Rubert in Superior Court clerk primary
PORT TOWNSEND — Appointed Jefferson County Superior Court Clerk Ruth Gordon held an almost 7 percent lead over…
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Jefferson court clerk race draws nearly $30,000 in campaign funds
PORT TOWNSEND — Even the cost of running for a low-profile county court clerk’s position isn’t cheap these…
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Jefferson: Airport taxiway, hangar construction delayed
PORT TOWNSEND — Although construction of new taxiways and hangar sites at Jefferson County International Airport is delayed…