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Port of Port Townsend considers Northwest Maritime Center management of Point Hudson
PORT TOWNSEND — The Port of Port Townsend and the Northwest Maritime Center are considering a lease that…
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Port of Port Townsend commissioners to ask for bids for two start dates for jetty
PORT TOWNSEND — Port of Port Townsend commissioners decided in a split decision — during the first of…
Crime
Two charged with maple theft in Jefferson County
PORT TOWNSEND — Two Port Townsend men were charged Tuesday in Jefferson County Superior Court with felling nearly…
Crime
Tacoma man charged after chase, search in Jefferson County
PORT TOWNSEND — A Tacoma man accused of attempting to elude authorities in Jefferson County over the weekend…
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Community outreach: Most calls off base for Indian Island firefighters
PORT HADLOCK — Crews at the Naval Magazine Indian Island fire station would have very few calls if…
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Couple honored, surprised by 2017 Marrowstone Island Citizens of the Year award
NORDLAND — A Marrowstone Island couple said they were “honored” and “flabbergasted” that they received the 2017 Marrowstone…
Crime
Deputies capture Tacoma man who evaded law enforcement in Port Townsend area
DISCOVERY BAY — Deputies have arrested a man they said evaded law enforcement several times near Port Townsend…
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New approach to funding schools concerns officials in Chimacum
CHIMACUM — Chimacum School District, which has been central to the state Supreme Court’s landmark McCleary decision, is…
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Jefferson residents required to register alarm systems
PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to register their alarm systems with the…
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Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hires new director
PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Chamber has hired an Arizona woman as its new executive director, effective…
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Quilcene seeks new school superintendent
QUILCENE — Quilcene School District is searching for a new superintendent after its school board decided not to…
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Portion of West Uncas Road to be closed for several months during bridge construction
PORT TOWNSEND — A portion of West Uncas Road will be closed for several months starting June 1…
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UPDATE: Quick response from drivers gives family more time with man after heart attack
UPDATE: Edwin DeRousie died Tuesday night of unexpected complications at Harrison Medical Center, his son, Mike DeRousie, assistant…
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Jefferson commissioners worry over military, land-use bills
PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners expressed concern Monday over state legislation they said would allow commanders of…
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Meeting set to discuss potential for this year’s Quilcene Fair
QUILCENE — The Quilcene Fair and Parade might happen this year after all, though nothing is set in…
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Port Townsend lodging tax funds allocated; lack of application process questioned
PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend City Council unanimously approved $557,338 in lodging tax funding for this year,…
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‘See people live again’: Peninsula wig craftsman transforms clients
PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Townsend man who spent much of his career handcrafting hair pieces for bigwigs…
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Draft plan reviewed for proposed Brinnon resort
PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County commissioners and planning commissioners took a look at a draft development agreement…
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New missile magazines proposed for Naval Magazine Indian Island
PORT HADLOCK — The U.S. Navy is asking for public comment on its plans to build new missile…
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Six Port Townsend schools staff members receive national certification
PORT TOWNSEND — Five Port Townsend teachers and a counselor who earned National Board Certification recently will be…