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Incumbents lead in Jefferson County commissioner races

PORT TOWNSEND — The two Democratic incumbents for Jefferson County commissioner held commanding leads over their respective challengers…

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Jefferson PUD headed for authority to provide power

PORT TOWNSEND — A voter measure to grant Jefferson County Public Utility District the authority to provide electric…

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Mats Mats Bay’s pollution to be studied

PORT TOWNSEND — Mats Mats Bay, listed as “threatened” by fecal coliform pollution, will be the subject of…

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Port Townsend stadium a field of needs

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Memorial Field in downtown Port Townsend is the county’s facility most in need…

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Fred Hill Materials clears gravel-mine permit hurdle

PORT TOWNSEND — A visiting Kitsap County Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of a decision that…

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Algae still plagues Lake Anderson as state park closes for season

PORT TOWNSEND — Anderson Lake, which has been closed because of toxins since May 30, remains a conundrum…

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‘Lady in Blue’ cuts a ghostly reputation wandering hotel’s halls

PORT TOWNSEND — The Palace Hotel may be the most haunted place on the North Olympic Peninsula. Ask…

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Food bank to begin Saturday distribution

PORT TOWNSEND — Ten volunteers with St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church will provide a Saturday…

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East Jefferson fire chief finalist list narrowed down to two

PORT TOWNSEND — After a day of intensive interviews, the East Jefferson Fire Rescue board has narrowed a…

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East Jefferson may pick fire chief today

PORT TOWNSEND — The East Jefferson Fire-Rescue board may select a fire chief finalist today, the board’s chairman…

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Democrats laud county chairwoman with statewide ‘Maggie’ award

SEATTLE — Terri Nomura, Jefferson County Democratic Party chairwoman for the past two years and a Port Hadlock…

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200 at hearing on Dabob Bay nature preserve proposal

QUILCENE — Old-timers, shellfish farmers, loggers, conservationists, property owners, government leaders and land-use defenders gathered some 200-strong last…

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Signs disavowed by both sides in poke at Jefferson County commissioner candidate

PORT HADLOCK — A campaign sign mystery has popped up in the Jefferson County commissioners race between incumbent…

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Proposed Dabob Bay nature preserve explored tonight

QUILCENE — A Washington Natural Heritage Program proposal to expand the Dabob Bay Natural Area Preserve goes before…

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Port Townsend maritime center’s big donor: Bill Gates and wife

PORT TOWNSEND — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed to a $500,000 grant for the Northwest…

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Car ferry service promised for Port Townsend through Dec. 31

PORT TOWNSEND — The Steilacoom II ferry will remain running on the Port Townsend-Keystone route through midnight Dec.…

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Jefferson County cautious on donating $5,000 to help keep pool open

PORT TOWNSEND — Before they float $5,000 to keep Mountain View Pool open until year’s end, Jefferson County…

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‘Deja vu’: Port Townsend holiday ferry woes feared again

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Ferry Advisory Committee chairman urged county commissioners Monday to lobby in Olympia…

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EPA clears gun ranges after lead-poisoning investigation

GARDINER — A site inspection of Security Services Northwest’s shooting ranges has turned up no evidence of lead…

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Businesses prepare for Hood Canal Bridge closure next year

PORT HADLOCK — Jefferson County business, government and public safety officials are preparing for the worst, but hoping…