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EYE ON JEFFERSON: Port to discuss jetty funding alternatives

Port of Port Townsend commissioners will discuss funding alternatives for replacement of the Point Hudson jetties during their…

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Federal funds to go to Quilcene hatchery

WASHINGTON. D.C. — Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke has announced $50 million in approved funding to rebuild…

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ISSUES OF FAITH: Look for life’s answers in the gospels

AS WE SEE an increase in those individuals who believe in “nothing” or “nones,” as they are commonly…

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, left, examines a steampunk-themed metal artwork created by Peninsula College welding students, from left, Ellis Henderson of Port Townsend, and Nathan Hofer and Matthew Weaver of Port Angeles during the governor’s tour of the college’s welding class on the Port Angeles campus on Thursday. The shop tour was part of a presentation on economic opportunities and partnerships in the maritime industries on the North Olympic Peninsula.

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Inslee focuses on maritime industry during tour of Peninsula

Gov. Jay Inslee visited the North Olympic Peninsula on Thursday to discuss the area’s maritime industry and celebrate…

Steampunk Festival to bring adventure, whimsy to Port Townsend

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Steampunk Festival to bring adventure, whimsy to Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The Brass Screw Confederacy Steampunk Festival will take over downtown Port Townsend for its seventh…

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Jefferson County likely to sell sand, gravel pit

QUILCENE — A 30-acre gravel and sand pit that has not been used in 22 years will be…

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Talks about paddleboarding, biking among the upcoming Peninsula activities

A paddleboarding discussion, a bike adventure presentation and a playground fundraiser are among the upcoming activities on the…

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Schedule for three days of Steampunk Festival

PORT TOWNSEND — Adventures of the imagination will flourish in Port Townsend this weekend with the Brass Screw…

“Daddy Long Legs” on playbill at Key City Public Theatre

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“Daddy Long Legs” on playbill at Key City Public Theatre

PORT TOWNSEND — Imagine opening a letter that, in an instant, opens up a new future.

Wild Rose Chorale to ‘Seize the Day’ in Port Townsend

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Wild Rose Chorale to ‘Seize the Day’ in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — With more than 125 years of combined experience in their group — not to mention…

Works of Weiss featured at Early Music Festival

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Works of Weiss featured at Early Music Festival

PORT TOWNSEND — Baroque lutenist Oleg Timofeyev and baroque flautist Jeffrey Cohen will play reconstructions of music by…

March to May to perform for Concerts in the Woods

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March to May to perform for Concerts in the Woods

COYLE — March to May, a Seattle-based folk-pop duo, will perform for Concerts in the Woods at 7:30…

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Chautaqua group departing PT for state park tour

PORT TOWNSEND — The New Old Time Chautaqua performing group will depart Port Townsend for a three-week tour…

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New state laws take effect today

More than 200 new laws take effect in Washington state this week, including a package of bills meant…

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Marrowstone Island residents urge ban of industrial activities in rural areas

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners overwhelmingly heard from Marrowstone Island residents during a hearing on the county’s…

Port Townsend Arts Commission studies public art

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Port Townsend Arts Commission studies public art

PORT TOWNSEND — Plans to develop an informational park plaza on a small triangle-shaped parcel of public property…

Port Hadlock man homeless after early morning fire

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Port Hadlock man homeless after early morning fire

PORT HADLOCK — A Port Hadlock man was left homeless after an early Thursday morning fire destroyed his…

Spring blooms bring unwanted Scotch Broom

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Spring blooms bring unwanted Scotch Broom

Highly invasive, problematic for reforestation and a fire and allergy hazard, Scotch broom is an unwelcome guest in…

Port Townsend group protests for immigrant rights

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Port Townsend group protests for immigrant rights

PORT TOWNSEND — A group of 55 men and women stood with signs Tuesday to bring awareness to…

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Proposed resort near Brinnon tops big hurdle

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners have taken major steps to move forward the long-proposed Pleasant Harbor Master…