Interim port director glad to return home to Port Townsend

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Interim port director glad to return home to Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Saying that he’s now returned home, Jim Pivarnik has settled in at the helm of…

Initiative 1639 seeks to curb gun violence

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Initiative 1639 seeks to curb gun violence

By Martha Bellisle

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NEWS BRIEFS: Puget Sound Anglers meet … and other items

Puget Sound Anglers meet Tuesday

Emergency workers at the scene of a fatal wreck on U.S. Highway 101 near Brinnon on Sunday afternoon. (Washington State Patrol)

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Port Townsend woman killed in Brinnon wreck

BRINNON — A 72-year-old Port Townsend woman driving northbound on U.S. Highway 101 died Sunday afternoon after an…

Life

HELP LINE: Now is the time to become a Tax-Aide volunteer

YOU KNOW WHAT today is, right?

Life

BIRD WATCH: Song sparrows make their presence known through sound

SONG SPARROWS LIKE clean water.

Kinetic contraptions compete today in Port Townsend

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Kinetic contraptions compete today in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The road, sand and mud kourses of Port Townsend’s 36th Kinetic Skulpture Race are today.

Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney incumbent Michael Haas, left, and challenger James Kennedy met at a candidates forum to discuss their experience and positions on the judicial system. (Jeannie McMacken/Peninsula Daily News)

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Jefferson County prosecuting attorney, challenger wrangle at forum

CHIMACUM — Jefferson County prosecuting attorney Michael Haas and challenger James M. Kennedy sparred over experience and office…

Jefferson County District Court Judge candidates Mindy Walker, left, and Noah Harrison met Thursday evening at a candidates forum to discuss their experience and positions on the judicial system. (Jeannie McMacken/Peninsula Daily News)

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Jefferson County District Court judge hopefuls discuss experience, goals

CHIMACUM — Candidates for District Court judge discussed their experience, qualifications and goals for the position during a…

European green crab’s reach stretches across North Olympic Peninsula

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European green crab’s reach stretches across North Olympic Peninsula

The European green crab now spans the North Olympic Peninsula, having been found among fallen trees in the…

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Director to talk at ‘Return of the River’ showing

PORT TOWNSEND — “Return of the River” will return to Port Townsend.

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NEWS BRIEFS: GOP event slated today … and other items

GOP event slated today

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EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce — Monthly luncheon meetings are held on the second Wednesday of…

State Patrol: 1 dead in wreck near Brinnon

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State Patrol: 1 dead in wreck near Brinnon

BRINNON — Washington State Troopers were investigating a fatal wreck on U.S. Highway 101 near Brinnon Sunday afternoon.

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EYE ON JEFFERSON: County considers Indigenous Peoples Day

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider declaring Oct. 8 Indigenous Peoples Day when they meet at 9…

Navy action on jets prompts protest in Port Townsend

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Navy action on jets prompts protest in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Facing northeast toward Whidbey Island, 75 members of the Sound Defense Alliance sent the Navy…

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Music of the Salish Sea at Wheeler Theater

PORT TOWNSEND — Audiences are invited to sing, dance and laugh along with nationally acclaimed comedy educator and…

Entertainment

Kinetic Skulpture Race an ekcentrik pageant of imagination, merriment

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend’s 36th Kinetic Skulpture Race will showcase kontraptions powered only by humans that can…

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Navy gets $2 million to study jet noise

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Kinetic Skulpture Race to showcase strange and wonderful vehicles

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Kinetic Skulpture Race to showcase strange and wonderful vehicles

PORT TOWNSEND — Rick Peregrino, aka Veg, will aim for mediocrity this weekend.