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A windstorm Jan. 10 cause 1,800 PUD customers to lose power. But thanks to new infrastructure, PUD crews were able to restore power within a few hours, according to Will O'Donnell, public information officer with the PUD.
First blizzard of 2020
When Jefferson County’s Emergency Management team posted a severe winter weather warning Sunday afternoon, it looked like the first snow of 2020 was going to wallop Jefferson County with heavy … more
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In the midst of winter, searching for housing while pregnant
  This story is biblical: A woman is nine months pregnant and days away from her due date. She’s also homeless. It’s a story that is happening right now in Jefferson County, in … more
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OlyCAP ‘all in’ on 7th & Hendricks project
After winning more than $3 million in federal and state financing, Olympic Community Action Programs is hoping to break ground on a new affordable housing project in Port Townsend by fall of … more
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After a disappointing Seahawks game, young Easton Benedict heads outside for what his grandpa Mark McCready called “snow therapy.” Around 2 inches fell in Port Townsend the evening of Jan. 12, just enough to build a small snowman.
Snowman therapy
PUD to begin taking opt-out applications
Qualifying PUD customers can request the installation of a non-radio frequency-transmitting electrical meter at their home. This issue has long been debated but now customers can fill out an … more
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Michael Pilarski, a farmer and advocate for regenerative agriculture, has opened a reference library of books on farming practices, plants, trees, climate and more.
Local farmer starts library focused on regenerative agriculture
Michael Pilarski has been collecting books on agriculture and earth repair for 40 years. Now, with a library of information at his fingertips, he wants to share it with Jefferson County’s … more
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Womxn’s Wave to take place Jan. 18
Port Townsend will join in the nationwide Women’s March on Jan. 18 by hosting a local march, called the Womxn’s Wave, down Water Street at 11 a.m. that day. Now in its fourth year, the … more
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Port narrows executive director search to four candidates
The Port of Port Townsend has narrowed its search for a new executive director from 45 applicants down to four and has asked the public for help making a decision. The interview process for the … more
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Protesters line up along Sims Way.
100 gather for “No War with Iran” protest
  The Port Townsend Indivisible political organization held their first rally of the new year Jan. 9 at the corner of Sims Way and Kearney Street. The group was rallying to protest … more
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Waving American flags and carrying signs in support of Trump, around 50 people braved rain on Jan. 11 to rally at both sides of the Hood Canal Bridge.
Nearly 50 rally at Hood Canal Bridge for Trump
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Savanna Hoffmann leans back in repose as she maintains control with her opponent’s head and arm secured. She looks to the ref as he calls out the count.
PT wrestling results
Saturday, Jan. 11, Port Townsend had a strong showing at the Tenino High School “Beaver Bash” tournament. 195-pounder Kyle Caldwell took first place, besting his Onalaska opponent and … more
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Jeff Co wins more than $3M in salmon recovery grants
Of all Washington counties, Jefferson won the most grant money from the state’s Salmon Recovery Funding Board this year: more than $3 million for local salmon recovery projects. The Board … more
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