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Jefferson: Two fire districts, Kitsap agency look toward consolidation
In an effort to cut expenses, officials from two Jefferson County fire districts and one in Kitsap County…
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Port Townsend: School Board looks at cutting high school soccer to help overcome budget deficit
PORT TOWNSEND — Two weeks ago, the Port Townsend School District board room was filled to capacity when…
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Chimacum: One cat rescued, another perishes in fire
Firefighters and a Jefferson County deputy sheriff, using a pediatric breathing mask, were able to save the life…
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Marrowstone: Lawsuit filed against PUD over public water system
NORDLAND — Citing nine legal reasons, opponents of a public water system on Marrowstone Island have filed a…
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Colorado man to become next Jefferson County administrator
Jefferson County commissioners ended their search for a county administrator Tuesday when they named John L. Fischbach to…
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Port Townsend: Funding options for acquiring Boy Scout House presented to City Council
PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council would have a number of funding options if it decides to purchase…
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Jefferson: Commissioners negotiating with Colorado man to be next county administrator
An administrator from a large Colorado city who has ties to the Pacific Northwest is negotiating with Jefferson…
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Port Townsend: County removes dogs from controversial property
PORT TOWNSEND — Eight dogs, being kept in what neighbors claim was an illegal kennel operation have been…
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Port Townsend: City Council delays vote on historic-preservation law revisions
PORT TOWNSEND — Sometime in the next month, City Council members will again consider revisions to the Historic…
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Jefferson: Beginnings of off-road study met with enthusiasm from volunteers
QUILCENE — More than a dozen people have volunteered to serve on a focus group that will study…
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Port Townsend: Rhododendron Festival events peak this weekend; parade Saturday
PORT TOWNSEND — There’s be plenty of sweet music and fun this weekend during the 69th annual Rhododendron…
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Jefferson: Subject of Saturday’s massive gathering of law-enforcers turns himself in
PORT HADLOCK — A 33-year-old man who was the subject of an intensive manhunt Saturday in South Jefferson…
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Peninsula: Nude woman leads authorities on high-speed chase
A nude woman led State Patrol troopers on a 20-mile chase at speeds of up to 100 mph…
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Port Townsend: Language program on the block at high school
PORT TOWNSEND –School district officials are looking for a way to save a language program at Port Townsend…
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Jefferson: Commissioners could make county administrator job offer today
Jefferson County commissioners could be ready as early as this afternoon to make an offer to one of…
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Jefferson: New EDC director named
A Wisconsin native has been chosen executive director of the Economic Development Council of Jefferson County. Vic Grassman,…
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Port Townsend: No galley service when ferries double on Keystone run
PORT TOWNSEND — When a second ferry goes into service on the Port Townsend-Keystone run Sunday, hungry riders…
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Jefferson: What’s in a name? Hospital board adopts ‘healthcare’ brand — but not before image is discussed
Jefferson General Hospital and ancillary services provided by the public hospital district will carry the new name of…
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Port Townsend: Skookum Corp. donates $100,000 to Northwest Maritime Center, Wooden Boat Festival
Two nonprofit organizations in Jefferson County will benefit from a six-figure donation by the founder of a regional…
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Port Townsend: City Council hints at land swap or condemnation to keep Scout House where it is
PORT TOWNSEND — City Council members voted unanimously Monday night to seek information whether they can swap land…