Women’s March set for Saturday on Peninsula

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Women’s March set for Saturday on Peninsula

PORT TOWNSEND — This year’s Women’s March in Port Townsend is shaping up to be larger than last…

Jefferson County approves mediation over D’Amico’s Tarboo Lake plans

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Jefferson County approves mediation over D’Amico’s Tarboo Lake plans

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners unanimously agreed to enter into mediation with Fort Discovery Inc., over what…

Kitchen as classroom: Quilcene pupils make meals from scratch for fellow students

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Kitchen as classroom: Quilcene pupils make meals from scratch for fellow students

QUILCENE — Students at Quilcene School eat food prepared by their classmates for lunch, and much of it…

Brinnon Shrimpfest called off this year due to workloads, lack of volunteers

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Brinnon Shrimpfest called off this year due to workloads, lack of volunteers

BRINNON — Brinnon’s annual Hood Canal Shrimpfest is canceled this year with its lead organizers citing increased workloads…

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Quilcene Fair and Parade canceled this year

QUILCENE — The annual Quilcene Fair and Parade is canceled this year after seeing a decline in volunteers,…

Donations to keep Chimacum teen center open

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Donations to keep Chimacum teen center open

CHIMACUM — The Jefferson Teen Center was set to close for good Friday. Funding had dried up and…

Lawsuit accuses Port Townsend police; allegations stem from 2014 incident

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Lawsuit accuses Port Townsend police; allegations stem from 2014 incident

PORT TOWNSEND — A man who accuses a Port Townsend police officer of breaking his wrist in 2014…

Water Street work in Port Townsend necessary but slowing business, owners say

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Water Street work in Port Townsend necessary but slowing business, owners say

PORT TOWNSEND — Downtown business owners worried about their future say they already have seen significant drops in…

Port to move ahead on bond for breakwater repair

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Port to move ahead on bond for breakwater repair

PORT TOWNSEND — Port of Port Townsend commissioners Wednesday directed the port to work toward securing a $3.2…

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Jefferson County questions noxious weed board’s goals since funding increase

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County officials questioned the Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control Board’s priorities during the board’s…

Port Townsend urged to delay city manager search

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Port Townsend urged to delay city manager search

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend’s city manager is prepared to delay his retirement — originally slated for the…

Canine companions offer more to readers than ‘see Spot run’ at Port Hadlock school

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Canine companions offer more to readers than ‘see Spot run’ at Port Hadlock school

PORT HADLOCK — Dogs and students walk side-by-side through the halls of Chimacum Creek Primary School.

A new year’s baby: Son is first child for Jefferson County mother

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A new year’s baby: Son is first child for Jefferson County mother

PORT TOWNSEND — Shelby Thompson’s baby boy came three weeks early, which made him the first baby born…

Peninsula pot shop owners take wait-and-see stance after federal policy change

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Peninsula pot shop owners take wait-and-see stance after federal policy change

DISCOVERY BAY — Retail marijuana shop owners from across the North Olympic Peninsula vowed to operate business as…

Health care clinic to open at Port Angeles High School

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Health care clinic to open at Port Angeles High School

PORT ANGELES — North Olympic Healthcare Network is preparing to open its new health center at Port Angeles…

Stinson to remain Port Townsend mayor

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Stinson to remain Port Townsend mayor

PORT TOWNSEND — Deborah Stinson will remain Port Townsend’s mayor after a unanimous City Council vote this week.

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Port Townsend woman charged with beating former spouse with barbecue grate

PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Townsend woman who has been divorced from her husband for 15 years is…

Jefferson County sued over records delay

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Jefferson County sued over records delay

PORT TOWNSEND — A Clark County man is suing Jefferson County after he waited a year for the…

D’Amico moving on site near Tarboo Lake despite shooting range moratorium

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D’Amico moving on site near Tarboo Lake despite shooting range moratorium

PORT TOWNSEND — Joe D’Amico told Jefferson County commissioners Tuesday he is moving full steam ahead on his…

150 take bone-chilling swim to welcome new year in Port Angeles

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150 take bone-chilling swim to welcome new year in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Scores of people looking to get a chilly start to the new year dove into…