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Port Townsend businessman to testify today in Olympia on behalf of electric cars

PORT TOWNSEND — A local resident will ask a senate committee in Olympia today to back two bills…

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1 in 6 Jefferson County children lives in poverty

One in six Jefferson County children younger than 18 lives in poverty, according to a report that will…

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Peninsula: Fluoridation of water still subject to debate

EDITOR’s NOTE: – Second of a two-part series on fluoridation in Jefferson and Clallam counties. PORT TOWNSEND —…

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Port Townsend poet taking dispute with White House to CNN

PORT TOWNSEND — A local poet says he’ll appear on a Cable News Network broadcast from New York…

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Whatcha chewing on, Allie?

PORT TOWNSEND — Elisa Halcomb thought her dog, Allie, was just chewing on a dirty stick Tuesday evening…

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Port Townsend: Maritime center to be touted to Japanese officials

PORT TOWNSEND — Two community leaders will tell Japanese officials this week how this city protects the environment…

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Jefferson County selling $4.58 million in bonds

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County will pay for a new Sheriff’s Office annex, courthouse improvements and other upgrades…

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Port Townsend peace activist reports from Baghdad

Anna Bachmann says from Baghdad that she’s “radicalized” and prepared to go to jail to stop a war…

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Brinnon levy vote down to the wire

BRINNON — The Brinnon School District’s levy election was too close to call Tuesday night. And its possible…

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Jefferson: Brinnon, Quilcene, Forks school-levy voting ends tonight

Jefferson County residents in the Brinnon, Quilcene and Forks school districts have until tonight to cast ballots in…

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Port Townsend: Forums due on City Hall annex proposal

PORT TOWNSEND — Residents will soon get to tell municipal politicians what they think about a proposed City…

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Parking to remain free at Fort Worden State Park — for now

PORT TOWNSEND — Parking will remain free in Fort Worden State Park this year. This morning, a member…

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Jefferson: Area residents headed to Vietnam

PORT TOWNSEND — Five area residents, including two veterans, hope to help out orphaned and disabled children in…

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Jefferson: County antes $5,000 to ward off parking fee at fort

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners unanimously agreed Monday to donate $5,000 toward an effort aimed at keeping…

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Jefferson: Data sought on Marrowstone water system

NORDLAND — Jefferson County Public Utility District No. 1 officials will seek more input from Marrowstone Island residents…

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Port Townsend to acquire 40 lots from resident

PORT TOWNSEND — In the next 30 days, the city will acquire 200,000 square feet of land, preserving…

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Jefferson: No Fort Worden parking fee offset money coming directly from the county

PORT TOWNSEND — Any county money needed to help keep Fort Worden State Park free of parking fees…

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Port Townsend: City Council’s $15,000 “frees” parking at Fort Worden

PORT TOWNSEND — Fort Worden State Park visitors may not have to pay parking fees this year thanks…

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Port Townsend: Contingent opposing war take its views to Rep. Dicks’ aide today

PORT TOWNSEND — About 15 Jefferson County residents will join thousands of Americans who will ask their congressional…

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Jefferson: PT groups tap citizen, business leaders of the year

PORT TOWNSEND — Laurie Medlicott’s jaw dropped and her eyes opened wide with surprise Sunday at the moment…