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Jefferson County’s voter turnout second highest in state

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County had the second highest voter participation of any county in the state in…

Window display winners announced in Port Townsend contest

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Window display winners announced in Port Townsend contest

PORT TOWNSEND — Winners have been announced in the Port Townsend Main Street Program holiday display contest.

Washington presidential elector joins anti-Trump movement

Politics

Washington presidential elector joins anti-Trump movement

By Manuel Valdes

News

NEWS BRIEFS: Port Angeles police investigate break-in … and other items

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles police are asking for help identifying suspects after a failed burglary.

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: So I’m a deplorable racist, sexist facist because I didn’t vote for Clinton

Let’s see if I understand what I’m reading in the newspaper and on social media, and hear on…

News

NEWS BRIEFS: Delays expected at Elwha River bridge this Thursday … and other items

PORT ANGELES — Drivers are expected to encounter delays at the Elwha River bridge on U.S. Highway 101…

Still wary after racial attack in Port Angeles; four months later, police still investigating

News

Still wary after racial attack in Port Angeles; four months later, police still investigating

By Jesse Major and Paul Gottlieb

Port Townsend dresses up for weekend tree lighting

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Port Townsend dresses up for weekend tree lighting

PORT TOWNSEND — For the ninth consecutive year, volunteer Michael Rosser conquered his fear of heights to help…

News

State estimates nearly $1.7 million in Jefferson County timber revenue for 2016

PORT TOWNSEND — Timber harvesting in Jefferson County is expected to generate $1,689,000 for the county during 2016,…

Dozens arrested during US protests for higher minimum wages

Business

Dozens arrested during US protests for higher minimum wages

The Associated Press

Business

Seattle area home prices surge — biggest growth in US

The Associated Press

News

NEWS BRIEFS: Veterans Giving Tree ready for gifts … and other items

PORT ANGELES — Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 1024 has its annual Veterans Giving Tree set up…

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Finding light in the gray of La Push

Opinion

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Finding light in the gray of La Push

THE WAVES WERE stacked, one upon the other, like fans rushing a concert stage.

News

Forest Service favors Navy permits for warfare rangeDraft decision expected today

PORT ANGELES — The National Forest Service intends to grant a five-year special use permit that would allow…

News

New county emergency management director on tap

PORT TOWNSEND — An emergency management official now working in Everett is in line to replace Bob Hamlin…

Port Townsend group talks about rallying community after election

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Port Townsend group talks about rallying community after election

PORT TOWNSEND — About 20 people ranging from small children attending with their parents to retirees gathered in…

News

Giving Tuesday kicks off season of charity

After Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday is Giving Tuesday.

News

NEWS BRIEFS: Landslide cleared near Quilcene; crabbing season delayed

QUILCENE — A landslide about 4 miles east of Quilcene that blocked East Quilcene Road in both directions…

Washington’s Manhattan Project park celebrates first year

News

Washington’s Manhattan Project park celebrates first year

By Nicholas K. Geranios

Life

BIRD WATCH: Controversial Canada geese come in a variety of shades, sizes

EVERYONE KNOWS A Canada goose when they see one — right?