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Saturday, December 9, 2023
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The Bradley family, Tara, David, Samantha, Dawson and Raychel, now call Port Townsend their home.
Local family purchase funeral home
    The Kosec Funeral Home and Crematory in Port Townsend is under new management but its new owners remain native to the Olympic Peninsula. Married funeral directors David … more
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Raising pints, and dollars
For the first time since 2019, BrewFest was celebrated in the garden at Port Townsend Brewing. The event, held Saturday, is an annual fundraiser put on by the Edensaw Community Cancer Foundation. … more
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Shop owner Shelley French says her favorite typewriters are Olympias: “Because they’re a workhorse.”
New shop brings typewriter trade to Port Townsend
Port Townsend’s hottest new shop sells an old favorite. Typewriters. Type Townsend opened on Water Street in the Flagship Landing Building on Dec. 3 to a round of clacking keys. “We … more
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Grant program to support small business
The Economic Development Councils of Jefferson, Clallam, and Grays Harbor counties, along with Peninsula and Grays Harbor colleges, have announced a new grant program called Olympic Peninsula Small … more
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First Fed sets date for centennial celebration
First Fed Bank, a subsidiary of First Northwest Bancorp (NASDAQ: FNWB), has scheduled its Centennial Celebration for September 3, 2023. The free community event will take place in its hometown of … more
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Young Asian family saving money together in a piggy bank
The Gift of Savings: Smart Money Habits 4 Kids
The holidays are fast approaching! Before buying another toy for your child, consider the gift of savings. If your kids are old enough to ask to buy things, take the opportunity to start teaching … more
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Coco Huin, who previously owned the crepe camper with her husband Olivier, embraces new owner Brian Stafford as she passes the business along to him and his son.
Local chef buys business to work with son
The sights and smells of France can again be enjoyed out of a Shasta Camper at Finnriver Cidery. Local Chef Brian Stafford purchased the camper and crepe business from Coco and Olivier Huin of La … more
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New owners Ken Netzer, Jayme Netzer, Bryan Keith, Amanda Judd, and Daniel Judd pose together at their cannabis business on Sims Way.
One Hit Wonder is PT’s newest cannabis business
New owners Daniel and Amanda Judd, Bryan Keith, and Ken and Jayme Netzer have purchased marijuana dispensary Choice Cannabis on West Sims Way, and will be renaming the shop to One Hit … more
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‘LEAN Thinking’ is topic of next EDC webinar
EDC Team Jefferson will welcome Jay Bakst as guest speaker for the organization’s next webinar at noon Thursday, May 19, Bakst will talk on the topic, “LEAN Thinking, Improve Your … more
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Chamber of Jefferson County awards grants
The Chamber of Jefferson County has awarded Community Development Grants to the Jefferson County Farmers Market, Heartberry Cooperative Play School, and Island Kids Preschool through a highly … more
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Peter Gariss and Candice Gohn at their flower farm.
Learning a lesson or two from Gariss Gardens and local flower farms
Gariss Gardens may be in the third year of business but its roots stem far back into Port Townsend’s history. Now a 2-acre operation run by partners Candice Gohn and Peter Garriss, the Sims … more
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Financial Planning Takeaways
If financial freedom is a life goal for you, a financial plan is critical. A comprehensive financial plan should be reassessed periodically to incorporate life changes. You can begin at any stage in … more
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Tabby cats Bonnie and Hope explore around the luxury cat hotel’s numerous platforms and towers that adorn the facility’s walls.
Fur-star hotel ready for felines in Port Townsend
Port Townsend resident Theresa Cochrane has loved animals of all kinds since she was a kid. Whether it was caring for farm animals as a child, tending to horse stables, or volunteer work, Cochrane … more
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Rosie Olson smiles at the storefront for O’Yummy Frozen Yogurt on Taylor Street.
New O’Yummy owners bring sweet treats, sweeter service
After purchasing O’Yummy Frozen Yogurt on Taylor Street back in late January, new owners Rosie and Thomas Olson have been busy serving sweet treats to eager eaters. “Everything has … more
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Owner and publisher, Conner Bouchard-Roberts, adjusts shelves in his new bookshop.
New bookshop comes with potstickers and old-fashioneds
Port Townsend has welcomed a new bookstore to its ranks. Locals will be familiar with its timeless and fantastical setting, nestled in a notoriously cozy corner of The Castle. Over the past couple … more
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Free marketing workshop coming
    Jefferson County business owners are invited to join marketing expert Keven Elliff in a free virtual marketing workshop from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20.  Elliff will … more
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Benjamin “Ben” Cooper has launched into the restaurant business with the recent acquisition of 628 Water St. The building has served for several eateries over the years, and Cooper hopes to create the kind of ambiance he seeks when going out for a bite or a pint.
Community-focused eatery open daily, late
    She’s more than 130 years old, but she has good bones. And a history as a gathering place. This time, her name is the “Anchor,” a laid-back bar and restaurant … more
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