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NEWS BRIEFS: Crescent school board meeting set for Thursday; Port Angeles graduate earns certificate

JOYCE — The Crescent School District Board of Directors is expected during its meeting Thursday to authorize the…

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Candidate forums set today, Wednesday on Peninsula

Candidate forums are planned today and Wednesday on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Jefferson PUD employees support one of their own after cancer diagnosis

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Jefferson PUD employees support one of their own after cancer diagnosis

PORT TOWNSEND — Sometimes as part of a team, you support each other, no matter what.

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Safe driving patrol in effect this week

State Patrol troopers and commercial vehicle enforcement officers are conducting a week-long emphasis focused on safe driving for…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Puffin cruises slated for this weekend … and other items

SEQUIM — Puffin Sunset Marine Cruises around Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge have been set for Friday and…

Quilcene Fire Department receives new water tender

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Quilcene Fire Department receives new water tender

QUILCENE — The Quilcene Fire Department rolled out its new water tender at a community barbecue.

BACK WHEN: Quarantine Stations, Part II: The Diamond Point station moves to Point Hudson

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BACK WHEN: Quarantine Stations, Part II: The Diamond Point station moves to Point Hudson

Editor’s note: This month’s Jefferson County Back When column is a continuation of last month’s column published June…

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A GROWING CONCERN: Pinch, stake and edge through summer

IT IS SUMMER here, in full swing with beautiful hot days. Your yard is blooming, the veggies are…

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Plan ahead for all-night closures of Hood Canal Bridge

SHINE – The Hood Canal Bridge will close for six continuous hours the nights of July 22-24.

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Primary ballots to be mailed this week in Jefferson

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County residents will receive important mail this week. Election officials are preparing to mail…

Study looks at economic impact of maritime trades in Jefferson County

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Study looks at economic impact of maritime trades in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — Nineteen percent of total employment in Jefferson County is in the maritime sector, according to…

Pullers begin Power Paddle to Puyallup

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Pullers begin Power Paddle to Puyallup

A pageant of canoes began making its way last week along the Pacific Northwest and Canadian coastlines.

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NEWS BRIEFS: Field carrier landing practice set at Ault Field … and other items

COUPEVILLE — There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey…

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Vibriosis cases on rise in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — An increase in vibriosis cases in Jefferson County and warm weather have prompted a warning…

ON THE WATERFRONT: Tons happening around Port Angeles waters

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ON THE WATERFRONT: Tons happening around Port Angeles waters

ON THURSDAY, MY wife and I had lunch at one of the local restaurants along the waterfront with…

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BIRD WATCH: Humdinger of a mystery

THE FIRST TIME this incident occurred, or more correctly that I witnessed it, I assumed it was a…

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HELP LINE: If behavior changes happen, always call the doctor

THE FACT IS that it’s pretty easy for me to sit in front of a keyboard and pontificate…

Two Port Townsend residents airlifted after wreck near Chimacum

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Two Port Townsend residents airlifted after wreck near Chimacum

CHIMACUM — Two people were airlifted after a single-vehicle rollover wreck on state Highway 19 near Chimacum on…

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EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce — Twice-monthly networking breakfasts are held at 7:30 a.m. on the first…

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EYE ON JEFFERSON: County commissioners to discuss sheriff’s civil fees

Jefferson County commissioners will discuss possible changes to the Sheriff’s Office civil fees when they meet at 9…