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Point Wilson Lighthouse provides the foreground for the staggering light show, courtesy of the sun, that graced much of the country May 10. This image, taken by the lighthouse keeper, is among dozens of images of locals who shared photos of the Northern Lights phenomenon. Photo by Mel Carter See story and images, A17 and A21.
Geomagnetic storm delights many
  Skies lit up over the peninsula in rare fashion on May 10, when the effects of a powerful geomagnetic storm transformed the night sky and sent many residents outside to witness the … more
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Ferry system in crisis, officials say
  Elected officials from seven area counties and eight cities delivered a letter May 7 to leadership of the federal House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development … more
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The Jefferson County Public Utility District’s contract crew, North Sky Communications, runs underground fiber along Elkhorn Drive outside Quilcene.
Jefferson PUD to receive $4 million in broadband funds
The Jefferson County Public Utility District is among the 10 communities that the Washington State Public Works Board recently approved for $21 million in critical infrastructure projects, … more
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East Jefferson Fire Rescue personnel vent smoke from the Spruce Goose Cafe, at the Jefferson County International Airport, after it experienced “a minor grill fire” on the morning of Wednesday, May 8.
Spruce Goose to reopen after ‘minor grill fire’
    The morning of Wednesday, May 8, saw the Spruce Goose Cafe, at the Jefferson County International Airport, experienced a flare-up that’s forced them to close their doors … more
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Palmer to depart city council, leaving open seat
City council member Aislinn Palmer announced she will resign from the Port Townsend City Council effective May 31, leaving her Position 2 seat open for appointment in the coming months. “I … more
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Briefs
Commissioner race set Candidate filing week closed May 10, and according to state election documents, Heather Dudley-Nollette will challenge Ben Thomas in the Aug. 6 primary for the District 1 … more
The Makah Tribe’s Maria Pascua will share her insights as a Makah language instructor, as well as an experienced basket-weaver, traditional storyteller, singer and dancer.
The New Old Time Chautauqua’s schedule of events for the 2024 Rhododendron Festival week:
On Wednesday, May 15, Pope Marine Park hosts a hula-hooping and object manipulation playshop from 3:30-5 p.m., the Port Townsend Athletic Club hosts “Narrative Rhythms: A Dance Workshop” … more
The Makah Tribe’s Maria Pascua will share her insights as a Makah language instructor, as well as an experienced basket-weaver, traditional storyteller, singer and dancer.
PT Chautauqua welcomes ‘Indigenous Stories and Culture from Olympic Peninsula, from Far to Near’
    The New Old Time Chautauqua’s May 14-19 return to Port Townsend, during this year’s Rhododendron Festival week, stands out as particularly notable this time, … more
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Port weighs options for Short’s Farm
    Members of the Short’s Farm Steering Committee and Port of Port Townsend staff will continue discussions on how to best repurpose the Short’s Farm property in … more
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A 1,613-foot-long bridge will be constructed over the Duckabush River Estuary on U.S. Highway 101 five miles north of the Jefferson-Mason County line. The project includes removing two bridges, including this one built in 1934.
Duckabush project to address habitat concerns
    A project design that includes a 1,613-foot-long bridge over the Duckabush River Estuary on U.S. Highway 101 five miles north of the Jefferson-Mason County line is about 65% … more
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CHS junior Hayden Montgomery performs his multi-percussion solo at Central Washington University.
Chimacum High School band students crush it at state music contest
  Four Chimacum High School student musicians achieved distinction as soloists at the Washington State Music Educators Solo and Ensemble Contest at Central Washington University in … more
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The Hair and Beard Contest is among the Rhododendron Festival’s many familiar favorite activities.
Rhody Fest jam-packed with events and activities through the weekend
  Rhododendron Festival events run non-stop from Wednesday, May 15, through Sunday, May 19. May 15 starts off relatively light, yet still high-speed, with only the Trike Races at 6 … more
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Don’t sleep on the Rhody Fest’s pulse-pounding ‘Bed Races’
  The Bed Races, a longstanding Rhododendron Festival favorite among participants, organizers and spectators, returns yet again this year on Friday, May 17. The Rhody Fest Bed Races … more
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Young riders dutifully line up on Water Street for the start of the Rhododendron Festival’s Trike Races.
Trike Races let little kids loose in downtown Port Townsend
      The Trike Races have been a fixture of the Rhododendron Festival ever since 17-year Port Townsend Rotarian Lois Sherwood can remember, but that doesn’t mean … more
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Running of the Balls, a Port Townsend Sunrise Rotary event, raises money for local non-profits. This year it happens on May 18, right before the Rhody Parade.
Rhody Running of the Balls event supports local charities
    For the 12th year in a row, as spectators gather for the annual Rhododendron Parade this year, Port Townsend Sunrise Rotary will be making final preparations for the … more
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Ben Thomas on May 6 at the Jefferson County Courthouse.
Challenge over District 1 emerges
By James Robinson   City Councilman Ben Thomas has thrown his hat in the ring for the District 1 county commissioner’s seat, the second Port Townsend Democrat to enter the race. … more
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Jay and Michaela Kothman enjoy a quiet moment at their newly acquired Ajax Café.
‘Quilbilly’ couple revitalizes Ajax Café
    Jay and Michaela Kothman are the new owners of the Ajax Café in Port Hadlock, but the journey starts with another café, and before that, something entirely … more
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New principal announced for high school
    For the first time in 23 years, Port Townsend High School students will answer to a new voice in the principal's office. In a press release Tuesday, Superintendent Linda … more
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Roundabouts to address SR104 danger
  Construction begins May 13 on two roundabouts along State Route 104, improvements that state department of transportation officials say will improve traffic flow on the approach to the … more
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Co-Op is part of national recall of organic walnuts for possible E. coli
  The Washington State Department of Health (DOH), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advise people to stop eating organic … more
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