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Is volunteerism fading in Jefferson County’s homelessness issue?
PORT TOWNSEND — While the magnitude of Jefferson County homelessness seems unchanged, community participation in solving it may…
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Search for missing Lewis County man focuses on West Jefferson County
LAKE QUINAULT — A search and rescue team headed by Jefferson County continued looking for a missing Lewis…
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Building permit for Hollywood Video outlet filed at City Hall
PORT TOWNSEND — A building permit to place a Hollywood Video store in the remodeled Port Townsend Lumber…
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Two finalists in search for next Port Townsend schools superintendent
PORT TOWNSEND — The School Board has narrowed its search for district superintendent to two finalists. Board members…
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Port Townsend city manager suggests PTTV become a nonprofit corporation
PORT TOWNSEND — City Manager David Timmons has proposed that Port Townsend’s public TV station become a nonprofit…
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Brinnon school levy appears headed toward victory
BRINNON — Voters appeared to be approving a 7 percent Brinnon School District maintenance and operations levy on…
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Mayor threatens penalty in wake of councilman’s ‘hippies’ remark aimed at fellow council members
PORT TOWNSEND — Mayor Catherine Robinson on Monday night reprimanded fellow council member Geoff Masci for calling some…
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Voters finish deciding fate of Brinnon school levy today
BRINNON — Voters have until 8 p.m. today to cast their ballots with a 7 percent Brinnon School…
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Jefferson museum opens temporary quarters Saturday
PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County’s time machine is moving into a temporary new home. The Jefferson County Historical…
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‘Crown jewel’ Fort Worden touted by state parks commissioners
QUINAULT — The state Parks and Recreation Commission on Thursday tentatively approved the first-ever vision and mission statement…
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Last of its kind getting a facelift in Port Ludlow
PORT LUDLOW — After a winter of restoration, the historic 83-foot former Coast Guard cutter 83527 is gearing…
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‘Hippies’ remark resulted from frustration with colleagues, Port Townsend city councilman says
PORT TOWNSEND — City Councilman Geoff Masci on Tuesday said he criticized three council colleagues as “godless heathen…
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Peninsula College contributes to keep Fort Worden State Park parking free
PORT TOWNSEND — Peninsula College will allocate $2,000 to the state Parks and Recreation Department as part of…
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Port Townsend City Council colleagues unhappy over Masci’s ‘hippies’ remark
PORT TOWNSEND — Three City Council members fired back Monday at a colleague who last week called them…
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City councilman urges builders to sponsor candidate to counter “hippies”
PORT TOWNSEND — Referring to three City Council members up for re-election this year as “hippies,” Councilman Geoff…
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Homebuilders challenge city councilman over deferred permit fees on Aldrich”s
PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Home Builders Association members challenged two City Council members on the city’s deferral…
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Major work begins on landmark Port Townsend building; no sign of Hollywood Video
PORT TOWNSEND — Under the pressure of heavy equipment, the 30-year-old facade of the landmark Port Townsend Lumber…
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Port Townsend City Council maintains Fort Worden State Park parking subsidy
PORT TOWNSEND — City Council members on Tuesday authorized a $20,000 subsidy to the state that will keep…
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School Board narrows Port Townsend superintendent candidate list to six
PORT TOWNSEND — School district directors have narrowed to six the field of superintendent finalists who the board…
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Undersheriff to retire, but will he stay retired?
PORT HADLOCK — After nearly 30 years in law enforcement, Jefferson County Undersheriff Ken Sukert will retire at…