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Port Townsend: Ribbon cutting planned for trail opening

PORT TOWNSEND — The opening of a one-mile segment of Larry Scott Memorial Trial will be an occasion…

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Port Townsend: Proposal to combine firefighting operations given to City Council

PORT TOWNSEND — When an early morning fire broke out in the McCurdy building on Water Street last…

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Wooden Boat Festival attracts big crowd

Crowds lined the docks at Point Hudson Marina on Friday and Saturday as the 26th annual Wooden Boat…

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Sunday Showcase: Tightened security evident at Indian Island

NORDLAND — Looking at the entrance to Naval Magazine Indian Island gives a quick indication of how security…

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Jefferson: Judge rules jail lawsuit should be class-action

PORT HADLOCK — A U.S. District Court Judge in Tacoma ruled Wednesday that a lawsuit over alleged substandard…

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Jefferson: County looks to its future on growth

It’s been a busy year for Jefferson County planners. At the behest of county commissioners and planning groups,…

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Jefferson: Most students in county head back to class

With a mixture of excitement and nervousness — and likely mourning the end of summer — children throughout…

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Port Ludlow: Six vie for Village Council seats

PORT LUDLOW — Six candidates are vying for five spots up for grabs on the Village Council this…

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Jefferson: Commissioner candidates face off during forum

PORT TOWNSEND –The six candidates running for the Jefferson County District No. 3 commissioner seat agreed during a…

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Quilcene: Skull identified as that of missing table shuffleboard player

QUILCENE — Two days after a skull was positively identified as that of renowned table shuffleboard player Chris…

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Jefferson: Cape George district hires new fire chief

CAPE GEORGE — Jefferson County Fire District No. 6 commissioners selected a new fire chief Tuesday. Mark Banks,…

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Jefferson: Groups say county failed to protect wells

SHINE — A local water group and the Olympic Environmental Council are unhappy with an ordinance passed by…

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Jefferson: Sheriff candidates meet in forum

PORT TOWNSEND — Former Police Chief Bob Hinton says he has developed a close relationship with the community…

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Jefferson: Primary election absentee ballots mailed today

PORT TOWNSEND — Approximately 10,450 absentee ballots will be mailed out today for the Sept. 17 primary election.…

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Port of Port Townsend puts Point Hudson improvements on the fast track

When the Port of Port Townsend resumed control of Point Hudson — the property it had leased out…

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Jefferson: ACLU seeks class-action status in jail lawsuit

PORT HADLOCK — The American Civil Liberties Union is seeking class-action status in its lawsuit over “substandard” conditions…

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Ferry runs aground at Keystone; passengers stranded five hours

KEYSTONE — The ferry Quinault returned to service Thursday evening after running aground earlier in the day, stranding…

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Jefferson: Hundreds drawn to Planning Commission meeting on quarry future

CHIMACUM — More than 300 people — including at least 200 members of a group opposed to Fred…

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Tall ships “battle” with cannon fire on Port Townsend Bay

PORT TOWNSEND — The Hawaiian Chieftain had hoisted its sails — and started its motor — in pursuit…

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Quilcene: Authorities investigating link between skull and disappearance of Bremerton woman

QUILCENE — The human skull found near Rices Lake more than a week ago may belong to a…