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Gun ban approval sighted; court block said likely

By Paul Gottlieb

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Two hurt in three-car wreck

PORT TOWNSEND — Two people were injured and one person was cited Friday morning in a three-vehicle blocking…

Two REDD cast members are Consuelo Aduviso, at left, and Gabs Nathanson.

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Tickets on sale for REDD on sale now

PORT TOWNSEND — REDD, an interpretation of Little Red Ridinghood set in Spanish-Colonial Philippines, will have its world…

Neil Howe works Wednesday at the ReStore for Habitat for Humanity East Jefferson County in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Habitat homes expand in Jefferson County

More than 10 units under construction now

Dawn Reid, right, shows Gov. Jay Inslee a pencil drawing of her daughter, Kimberly, after Inslee signed a bill titled with Kimberly’s name. State Rep. Debra Lekanoff, left, took part in the ceremony. (Gabe Galanda)

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Governor signs Kimberly Bender’s Law

Legislation named for Quileute tribe member ratchets up penalty for custodial sex abuse

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Port Townsend Farmers Market returns Saturday

Opening ceremonies to proceed rain or shine

The women of Windsor plot to deliver a knight’s comeuppance in “Falstaff,” the Metropolitan Opera production to be simulcast live Saturday at the Naval Elks Lodge in Port Angeles. (Metropolitan Opera/Live in HD)

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‘Falstaff’ pours forth on North Olympic Peninsula

Opera to be simulcast Saturday

Andrea Slemmons's work is among that on display at the Port Townsend Gallery.

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Saturday Art Walk brings new shows

PORT TOWNSEND — This weekend’s free Art Walk promises new exhibitions in downtown Port Townsend’s galleries, all set…

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Squatchcon, other events planned on Peninsula

The second annual Squatchcon, improv, a teen lock-in and lectures are among the activities planned this weekend on…

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ISSUES OF FAITH: Time to change gears

ONE SONG I just love from my past (my ever increasing past, as it turns out, against all…

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EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Marine Discovery Center, health update before county commissions

Government meetings across North Olympic Peninsula

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Cook to talk mushrooms

PORT HADLOCK — Langdon Cook will present “Spring Fungi: From Patch to Plate” from 2 p.m. to 3:30…

Musician Danny Barnes will debut his visual art Friday, March 31, at the Northwind Art Grover Gallery in Port Townsend. He's named his show "My World Wipe Your Feet."  image courtesy of Danny Barnes

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‘My World Wipe Your Feet’ at Grover Gallery

Banjo virtuoso Danny Barnes debuts as a visual artist

Crime & Justice

Federal raid nets Quilcene woman

Total of 27 accused of multi-state drug trafficking ring

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Port Townsend City Council approves zoning changes

Reforms seek to increase housing density

A crew from Jefferson County Public Utility District works to replace an old pole with a new one on the corner of Scott and Lawrence streets on Monday in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Replacing a pole

A crew from Jefferson County Public Utility District works to replace an old pole with a new one…

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Port of Port Townsend considers hiring second engineer for projects

Agency has $47M capital budget, faces ‘unprecedented’ volume

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Jefferson County Department of Community Development facing staffing issues

Workload impacted by employees leaving

Recipients of the 2023 Jefferson County Community Leadership Awards are, from left, Adeline Gellert-DePalma, Future Business Leader of the Year; Sarah Spaeth, Citizen of the Year; Jake Ramsey, Rising Entrepreneur; Jacob Davidson, Young Professional of the Year; Richard Tucker, President of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Jefferson County; and Cathy and Pete Langley, Business Leader of the Year. The awards were presented at a dinner Saturday at the American Legion Post in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Jefferson County leadership awards presented

Sarah Spaeth honored as Citizen of Year

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

Wendy Bart, representing the YMCA, signs a lease for a lot on the Port Townsend School property to be used as a Jefferson County Early Learning and Family Support Center at a signing on Thursday at the administration office of Port Townsend School District. School superintendent, Linda Rosenbury, center front, had just affixed her signature to the lease. Also on hand were 4 year old Azan Luqman, with his parents behind him, Asif Luqman and Shawnisa Francis. Behind Bart are school board directors John Nowak and Jennifer James-Wilson, Dr. Molly Parker, representing Jefferson Healthcare, Alex Hankle, 7 week old Juniper, Nicole Hankle and Jefferson County supervisor Kate Dean.

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YMCA, Port Townsend School District sign lease for daycare

Construction to start next year