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Popular Jefferson County trail to get longer
PORT TOWNSEND — Nine-year-old Madeline Holland-Jackson loves riding her miniature horse, Willy, on the new section of Larry…
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Port Townsend names Citizen of Year, Business Leader of Year
PORT TOWNSEND — Saying he was “shocked” by the honor, Port Townsend Paper Corp. General Manager Bruce McComas…
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Kessler wants no more delays in building new ferrys for Port Townsend route
PORT TOWNSEND — While some lawmakers are reluctant to commit to a design for three new 54-car ferries…
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Port Townsend to increase pool user fees 30 percent
PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council has unanimously approved on first reading a 30-percent increase in public pool…
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He’s a temporary interim county administrator
PORT TOWNSEND — Frank Gifford reluctantly accepted the call of duty Tuesday when the Jefferson County commissioners named…
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Port Townsend City Council votes to ban camping in parks
PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council on Tuesday night approved 6-1 on first reading a proposal to ban…
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Jefferson sets hearing on septic systems rules
PORT TOWNSEND — After a tense, stormy session last week on controversial on-site septic system regulations, Jefferson County…
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Beckett Point residents flush with excitement now that community septic system almost finished
DISCOVERY BAY — Beckett Point resident Bill Smith was among 40 happy homeowners who could flush their toilets…
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Port Townsend, Jefferson County officials meet with state legislators over ferry losses
PORT TOWNSEND — A possible return of Port Townsend-Seattle foot ferry service has got Lynn Kessler’s attention. Port…
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Septic hearing turns hostile, then it’s postponed after crowd fills room
PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Board of Health directors faced a hostile crowd Thursday, as people jammed…
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Groups seeking FM radio stations clear the air
PORT TOWNSEND — Groups proposing community FM radio stations in East Jefferson and Clallam counties have cleared the…
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Jefferson County, public defenders reach agreement
PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners heave approved a new public defenders’ pact that increases the contract cost…
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Port Ludlow woman — ‘real, great, lovely lady’ — killed when tree falls on car
PORT LUDLOW — A 74-year-old Port Ludlow woman was killed during Monday evening’s windstorm when an 80-foot tree…
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Pro-pool group wants Port Townsend aquatic center on transit, port property
PORT TOWNSEND — A group with plans to build a 40,000 square foot aquatic recreational center approached Jefferson…
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Jefferson commissioners approve rezoning for big Brinnon development; permits next
PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners Monday night unanimously approved a master-planned resort zoning designation for the 256-acre…
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Fischbach to resign as Jefferson County administrator
PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Administrator John Fischbach announced Monday that he will resign, effective Feb. 15. He…
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New restaurant planned at Hudson Point
PORT TOWNSEND — A new restaurant is in the works at Hudson Point. Port of Port Townsend commissioners…
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Students invite Port Townsend City Council to Global Awareness Day
PORT TOWNSEND — Students at Port Townsend High School care about what the global future brings. It’s their…
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Big Brinnon resort zoning decision expected Monday
PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners are expected to make a decision Monday on a highly scrutinized proposal…
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Visitor center near Hood Canal Bridge to add museum pieces
PORT LUDLOW — Olympic Peninsula Gateway Visitor Center is about to take a step back in time and…