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Toxic algae keep some lakes closed for recreational use
PORT TOWNSEND — The status of Jefferson County’s Anderson, Gibbs and Leland lakes remains bleak since toxic blue-green…
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More delays possible on Hood Canal Bridge (and how to sign up for text alerts about closures)
SHINE — The Hood Canal Bridge usually still takes about 30 minutes to open and close, as it…
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State plans to close outer Mystery Bay to shellfish harvest
NORDLAND — The state Department of Health has issued a warning that the outer area of Mystery Bay…
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Fred Hill asks for special designation; Jefferson County reviewing several projects
PORT TOWNSEND — New legislation has prompted Fred Hill Materials representatives to ask Jefferson County to designate the…
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Jefferson County to be fined after ruling on access to phone records
PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County could be fined anywhere from $1,875 to more than $35,000 after a Kitsap…
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Another step forward toward Tri-Area sewer system
PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners on Monday authorized the county Department of Community Development to proceed with…
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Brinnon Group appeals judge’s decision backing big resort
BRINNON — An attorney representing residents opposed to a 252.6-acre master-planned development planned at Black Point has appealed…
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PUD begins talks with Puget Sound Energy about electrical service
PORT HADLOCK — Jefferson County Public Utility District leaders have begun talks with Puget Sound Energy representatives about…
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Maritime center building on track to open for Wooden Boat Festival
PORT TOWNSEND — The Chandler Maritime Education Building — which represents about half of the future Northwest Maritime…
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Lil’ Scuppers maritime program launched in Port Townsend
PORT TOWNSEND — Those “Lil’ Scuppers” won’t be left ashore anymore now that the Northwest Maritime Center has…
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State to stop funding vaccines for children with insurance
Major changes in the state’s childhood vaccine program, the result of state budget cuts, place a larger burden…
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Association supports proposed land swap
PORT LUDLOW — The South Bay Community Association president is urging the Jefferson County commissioners to reconsider their…
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Citizens’ ferry board in formation; panel would advise state commission
PORT TOWNSEND — Washington State Transportation Commission members are in the process of forming a citizen-based advisory panel…
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Kessler says she’s likely to seek 10th term in Legislature
PORT TOWNSEND — After experiencing what she called her toughest legislative session in 17 years, state Rep. Lynn…
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Jefferson PUD, Puget Sound Energy to begin formal discussions on electricity transfer
PORT HADLOCK — Jefferson County Public Utility District and Puget Sound Energy are poised to begin formal discussions…
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Proposed shoreline buffers pit environment against property rights
PORT TOWNSEND — Environmentalists argued for more shoreline protection from development while others urged Jefferson County officials to…
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Bloom reddens Discovery Bay; not harmful
GARDINER — The color of the bloom is red to orange, but experts don’t believe it’s red tide.…
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Update: Hadlock Days lawn mower races go national
Updated 1 p.m. today Information was provided to the Peninsula Daily News for a story on Hadlock Days…
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Group shows support for Dosewallips Road plan; expected foes are no-shows
BRINNON — A group of about 20 Brinnon residents gathered Tuesday afternoon at the river-damaged end of Dosewallips…
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Wilderness plan tops Olympic National Park agenda, superintendent says
PORT TOWNSEND — A wilderness management plan is at the top of Olympic National Park’s list of issues,…