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New transit chief on job in Jefferson County
PORT TOWNSEND — Peggy Hanson’s first day as Jefferson Transit’s new general manager came with a lot of…
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Man gets 7 1/2 years following conviction
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Northwest Maritime Center chief to retire
PORT TOWNSEND — After taking the helm of the Northwest Maritime Center and the Wooden Boat Foundation 3…
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Mother-in-law cottages not vacation rentals, Port Townsend city says; some landlords outraged
PORT TOWNSEND — To Sharon and Jerry Kania, their rental, Birds Nest Cottage next to their U Street…
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Whidbey Island chamber pushes for ferry terminal name change
COUPEVILLE — The Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce in Coupeville is pushing the state to change the name…
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Ferries’ names to come from list of seven; one will be on Port Townsend-Keystone route
PORT TOWNSEND — The second and third 64-car Kwa-di Tabil-class ferries — one of which will serve the…
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Plan would enlarge Dosewallips State Park; groups work to secure grant for 1,300 acres
BRINNON — A proposal that could expand Dosewallips State Park by up to 1,300 acres is in the…
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Jefferson County clerk announces re-election bid
BRINNON — Jefferson County Clerk Ruth Gordon announced her plans to run for a second four-year term during…
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Horse park proponents note benefits for Jefferson County
PORT TOWNSEND — “If we build it, they will come.” That’s what Christina Pivarnik — Jefferson Equestrian Association…
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Four honored as community heroes in Jefferson County
PORT TOWNSEND — Four hardworking, dedicated volunteers and community heroes were honored Tuesday with the Jefferson County Heart…
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Port Townsend steps on path to hire development consultant; partners with port, county
PORT TOWNSEND — In an ongoing effort to get on the same page with economic development and avoid…
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Retired astronaut in Port Ludlow among Puget Sound Legacy recipients
PORT LUDLOW — Retired astronaut John Fabian’s view of Earth from the Challenger space shuttle served as a…
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Jefferson County broadband grant application gets governor’s thumbs up
PORT TOWNSEND — Gov. Chris Gregoire has given top ranking to Northwest Open Access Network’s application for federal…
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Volunteers sought for Longest Day of Trails
DISCOVERY BAY — As the Larry Scott Memorial Trail route of Olympic Discovery Trail slowly turns south and…
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Judge pulled off Iron Mountain lawsuit after Jefferson County complains
PORT TOWNSEND — A Superior Court judge, or judges, from a pool of 11 — three in Clallam…
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Jefferson County PUD maps out transition from PSE; electricity bills should be same or lower
CHIMACUM — Expect power bills on par with existing Puget Sound Energy rates or lower when Jefferson County…
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Aquatic center, nature park agreement in Port Townsend likely this year
PORT TOWNSEND — An agreement to establish a conservation easement around the proposed Port Townsend Make Waves! aquatic…
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First Federal to close branch at Aldrich’s in Port Townsend
PORT TOWNSEND — First Federal plans to close its 2-year-old bank branch upstairs at Aldrich’s Market this summer…
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Reservations technology key to cutting ferry congestion
PORT TOWNSEND — Anticipating the first of two new 64-car ferries coming to the Port Townsend-Keystone route in…
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Jefferson Public Utility District plans to take over PSE electrical system in 3 years
PORT HADLOCK — Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners on Monday unanimously voted to go into the public…
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Jefferson County PUD votes to buy PSE facilities, go into power business
PORT HADLOCK — The Jefferson County Public Utility District will buy the Puget Sound Energy’s electrical system and…