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Evan Palmer, owner of the Cherry Blossom Home Store at the McGuires’ building, noted that passing drivers and pedestrians are accustomed to seeing him moving heavy pieces outside his shop.
Businesses at roundabout building see themselves as mini-community
ere Kearney Street and Sims Way intersect the roundabout in Port Townsend, Dennis and Pat McGuire have hosted a small clutch of quirky local businesses for nearly 30 years. The McGuires acquired … more
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Danny Milholland poses with an event sign.
Preparedness Day, farm tour mark shift in local event strategies
Back in 2009, Danny Milholland got his first taste of helping to produce large scale community events with “Boomfest,” which began as a “celebration of life” for the … more
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U.S. Marine Corps veteran Brandon Denning works a hand planer at the Port Townsend School of Woodworking. Denning used his G.I. Bill funding to attend classes at the school.
PT School of Woodworking is looking for new leader
With the January departure of its excecutive director, the Port Townsend School of Woodworking (PTSW) is on the hunt for a new leader. “We are looking for an experienced leader who is both … more
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Freshly minted EDC Team Jefferson Executive Director David Ballif settles into his new office space.
Ballif applies international diplomacy to local economic development
David Ballif is only a few weeks into his new job as executive director of EDC Team Jefferson, new enough that he and wife Erica are still house-hunting within Jefferson County. It’s … more
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Land lies protected for farming by dikes and tidegates in Skagit County, as the islands of the San Juan Archipelago rise on the horizon.
Skagit Delta tidegate repair awaits resolve of legal action
If the tidegates on No Name Slough — an estuary at the Skagit River delta — appear to be stained, crusted and a bit sagging with age, it could be because they are 60 years old. If … more
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The Canteen is now open for grab and go fare and camping supplies.
Fort Worden reopen for business: Cable House Canteen to host Olympic Tours
While the Cable House Canteen at Fort Worden State Park does plan to offer sandwiches, eventually, general manager Carrie Fiore clarified that those are not quite on the menu yet. “Right … more
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Nordland General Store Board Secretary Carol Gonnella catches up with the store’s general manager, Sam Sparks, during a routine shopping stop.
Nordland General Store celebrates first ‘birthday’ as community co-op
Memorial Day weekend proved eventful for the Nordland community, as the Nordland General Store celebrated its one-year anniversary as a community co-op with a “Birthday Bash” on Saturday, … more
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The cost of our garbage extends far beyond what we pay
It’s mid-May in the great Pacific Northwest.  I’m mesmerized by flowers. Shades of purples, reds, yellows, greens, pinks, and blues- all the colors! Like the colors one would find in … more
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Crust Bakery is handmade, heartfelt and steeped in sustainable practices
Kelli Winter, owner of Crust Bakery, spends most days in her Market Kitchen, dusted with flour, chopping produce as aromatics bloom in hot oil. She is best known for her flaky-crusted hand pies and … more
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Union fined $6k for late reporting of campaign contributions
A powerful statewide labor union was fined $6,000 on Thursday for fail ing to report more than $430,000 in contributions to candidates and political committees days ahead of the 2024 election. … more
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Denise Joy, the one-woman owner and operator of the Mountain Spirit Herbal Co. in Port Townsend, is now stocking “Dancing heart” tea among her traditional herbal products, which she cooks up by hand at home.
‘Tenacious’ herbalist, teacher marks 40 years in business
As this season’s Port Townsend Farmers Market prepares to open April 5, one longtime vendor is looking at a serious milestone. more
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Judge won’t compel state panel to scrap building codes targeted by gas initiative
    A Thurston County judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit that sought to force the state Building Code Council to move faster in aligning energy rules for new construction with … more
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Cars are parked outside the new Dollar Tree store at 22 Christney Road in Port Hadlock on Saturday, Feb. 15, as employees inside work to get the store ready to open Feb. 20.
Port Hadlock Dollar Tree plans grand-opening events Saturday
    The new Dollar Tree store at 22 Christney Road in Port Hadlock is about to open based on signs on its window and doors. Doors open on Thursday, Feb. 20, with official grand … more
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Nicole Mason, who graduated from Port Townsend High School’s Class of 1999, is proud to take over Printery Communications from Mike Kenna.
With new owner, Printery keeps familiar faces from business operations
    It’s a transition of nearly half a dozen years for one of Port Townsend’s oldest businesses. Printery Communications, at 631 Tyler St. in Uptown Port … more
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Kade Woolf, a member relationship consultant with the Port Townsend branch of Peninsula Credit Union, meets with PCU member John Maiden of Port Townsend.
Peninsula Credit’s ‘mighty’ PT crew drives 26% growth
    Later this year Peninsula Credit Union will mark its 90th year, but it’s also celebrating the 20th year of its Port Townsend branch, which was acquired in a merger with … more
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Candace Mangold, co-owner of Corvus Crafts, reviews the progress of a print job.
Corvus Crafts expands business space, services
    The creation of Corvus Crafts was inspired by the passing of a previous printer, but the business Candace and Christopher Mangold started nearly seven years ago has since … more
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Commerce Briefs
PUD installs fiber for broadband Jefferson County Public Utility District fiber optic crews are working along U.S. Highway 101, from Gardiner to Quilcene, installing main line and fiber home … more
Alison Hero, co-owner of Silverwater Cafe, organizes bottles of wine, two stories underground at the Silverwater Cafe in downtown Port Townsend Dec. 10. According to Hero, having the wine below ground keeps the wine at the perfect temperature.
Cafe owners look to move on, just not in a hurry
    The long tenure of the Silverwater Cafe at the corner of Taylor and Washington Street closely tracks the   resurgence of the downtown area. The fall marked the 35th … more
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Jim, left, and Trudy Davis pose for a photo on the deck at the Palindrome.
Eaglemount marking 10 years at heirloom cider orchard
    While the Eaglemount Winery and Cidery is celebrating 18 years in business, it’s also celebrating 10 years in operation at its current location, at 1893 S. Jacob Miller … more
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Business Briefs
New studio/gallery space A new creative studio and gallery space called ZEE TAI Collective has opened at 918 Water St. in downtown Port Townsend. The space is both a working artists studio and a … more
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