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Peninsula: Hundreds applaud arriving Paddle Journey canoes in Port Townsend; Sequim area, Port Angeles next

PORT TOWNSEND — Hundreds of spectators viewed a scene out of the Pacific Northwest’s past Sunday when 17…

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Chimacum: Firefighters honor ‘stabilizing force’ by renaming fire station in his honor

CHIMACUM — When Wally Westergaard of Chimacum died earlier this year, Jefferson County Fire District No. 1 lost…

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More than 100 birds died in Protection Island fire, wildlife manager says

DISCOVERY BAY — Although the fire that burned three acres of Protection Island was quickly brought under control…

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Discovery Bay: Small Protection Island fire threatens wildlife sanctuary

DISCOVERY BAY — A three-acre wildfire on Protection Island caused more than one local biologist to panic Thursday.…

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Paddle Journey canoes to land in Port Townsend, Jamestown, Port Angeles starting Sunday

Sights, sounds and traditions that recall the Pacific Northwest of pre-European settlement arrive on the North Olympic Peninsula…

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Jefferson: Strong opinions about how Chimacum Creek Estuary beach should be restored

CHIMACUM — A state plan to restore the Chimacum Creek Estuary beach in Irondale is running into opposition…

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Brinnon: School district to discuss merging some services

— but not full consolidation — with Quilcene BRINNON — With enrollment on a sharp decrease, the Brinnon…

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Port Townsend: Jefferson airport’s only charter service takes flight

PORT TOWNSEND — Steve Goodwin is filling the void for quick on-demand charter air travel from Jefferson County.…

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Port Townsend: City Council asked to void contract with cable TV station

PORT TOWNSEND — Drastic changes to PTTV will be discussed at Monday night’s City Council meeting, yet ironically…

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Port Townsend: Airport Days to feature classic airplanes, rides for kids

PORT TOWNSEND — Want to get airborne this summer? Look no further than the annual Airport Days event…

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Indian Island: New skipper takes command of Naval Magazine at ceremony

INDIAN ISLAND — With a salute and a handshake, Naval Magazine Indian Island got a new skipper Thursday…

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Forks rocketeers’ dream of private space transport extends to Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — As Greg Mika talked about building rocket parts in his Glen Cove machine shop Wednesday,…

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Port Townsend: Wireless computer service coming to Point Hudson, marina?

PORT TOWNSEND — Wireless Internet access appears to be on the way for guests at the Port Townsend…

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Indian Island: Naval Magazine’s command changes Thursday

INDIAN ISLAND — Just after 10 a.m. Thursday, Capt. David D. Belt will issue his last order as…

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Port Townsend: School district budget passed; revenues exceed spending

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend School District on Monday passed its first budget in at least five…

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Port Townsend: Film fest aficionados’ frequent flier miles sought

PORT TOWNSEND — Another casting call has gone out from the Port Townsend Film Festival, this time for…

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Port Townsend: City Council won’t help with buying Scout House

PORT TOWNSEND — Citizens trying to save the Boy Scout House on Morgan Hill will not get financial…

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Port Townsend: Law requires owners to pick up after pets

PORT TOWNSEND — City Council members unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday requiring owners to clean up waste created…

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Coyle: Heart defibrillator donated to community center

COYLE — In an effort to move more life-saving equipment to the community of Coyle, a heart defibrillator…

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Port Townsend: Californian picked to be new city fire chief

PORT TOWNSEND — A veteran firefighter from near Palm Springs, Calif., has been hired as the city’s fire…