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Recent hire brings Port Townsend Police Department to full staffing levels

Plan calls for two full-time detectives and a school resource officer once all new officers are fully trained.

Jefferson County’s Proctor House offers unique solution for troubled youth

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Jefferson County’s Proctor House offers unique solution for troubled youth

Juveniles who have offended can still attend school, after-school programs and maintain jobs while serving time in detention.

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NEWS BRIEFS: Journey of Pax talk set for Aug. 30 … and other items

News items for the North Olympic Peninsula.

Baby’s headstone finds a home in Olalla 74 years after his death

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Baby’s headstone finds a home in Olalla 74 years after his death

Infant Martin Edwin Brooks died in 1942, and his headstone had been with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office…

Life

HELP LINE: How using ‘elderspeak’ can be considered offensive by some

It’s rarely meant to insult, but it does or can because it sends a message: “I don’t think…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Search for man overboard suspended near Whidbey Island … and other items

News items on the North Olympic Peninsula.

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Extra police patrols on lookout for impaired drivers

The patrols are part of Target Zero, which strives to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in Washington…

Small brush fire on Four Corners Road stopped

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Small brush fire on Four Corners Road stopped

Fire investigators believe a spark from a half-barrel fireplace ignited the blaze.

Historical preservation wins Jefferson County awards

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Historical preservation wins Jefferson County awards

Four historic sites won awards and applause.

Business

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Newcomers’ Club to host September luncheon in Sequim … and other items

Business items on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Business

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Here are the various business meetings this week across the North Olympic Peninsula.

Opinion

LETTER: State Supreme Court justices exaggeratedly decry opposition

What they fail to mention is the big-money support from teachers unions.

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: Do your fruit tree maintenance now

THE WEATHER PATTERN on the North Olympic Peninsula has definitely been interesting this year.

BACK WHEN: Where in the World is the Craven Peninsula?

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BACK WHEN: Where in the World is the Craven Peninsula?

The history of the Craven Peninsula is explored in this monthly column

News

Cause of sub, support vessel collision under investigation, Navy says

No one was reported injured, Navy officials said.

Port Townsend man taken to hospital after bicycle-pickup collision

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Port Townsend man taken to hospital after bicycle-pickup collision

The wreck took place at Washington and Monroe streets.

Fire forces couple from Port Hadlock home

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Fire forces couple from Port Hadlock home

No one was injured, a fire department spokesman said.

Record-breaking heat fuels Olympic National Park fires

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Record-breaking heat fuels Olympic National Park fires

Heat, low humidity and wind all contributed, but the heat wave is expected to begin cooling today.

Senator aims to increase affordable housing

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Senator aims to increase affordable housing

Maria Cantwell makes a visit to Port Townsend

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EYE ON JEFFERSON: Port Townsend Planning Commission to consider short-term rental code

And other meetings in Jefferson County.