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Commissioners unanimously approved to move to Phase 2 of the governor's "Safe Start" plan at a meeting on May 22.

Commissioners approve application for ‘Phase 2’

The Board of County Commissioners voted in favor of moving to Phase 2 of the governor’s “Safe Start” plan for reopening the economy. more

Lily Haight
lhaight@ptleader.com | 5/22/20 | 8 comments

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Check to make sure you aren’t a victim of unemployment fraud

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, along with other Washington state law enforcement agencies, has received numerous calls regarding employment security fraud, and noted that many of its … more

Leader news staff
news@ptleader.com | 5/21/20

Marrowstone Island fire extinguished by East Jefferson Fire Rescue

Units of East Jefferson Fire Rescue responded to a fire engulfing a one-story residence on Heinzinger Road in Nordland at 2:16 p.m. May 19. Units arrived to find flames consuming the house. No one … more

Leader news staff
news@ptleader.com | 5/20/20

The Asian giant hornet is about 2 inches long and has a wingspan of about 3 inches. They prey on other insects, but particularly enjoy honey bees.

Asian hornets found in Pacific Northwest, Canada

As if honeybees didn’t have it hard enough, a new invasive insect is out to chop off their heads and feed the bodies to their young in preparation to crown a new queen next year. more

Jane Stebbins
Special to the Leader | 5/20/20 | 4 comments

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Larry Hovde carries a “Don’t Tread on Me” flag as he crosses Sims Way with people protesting government restrictions due to the coronavirus. “I think it’s time for another revolution. We need to go back to the principles that established this nation. We’re responsible for our own health,” he says.

‘Reopening rally’ draws crowd on Sims Way

About 50 people gathered in opposition to the governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order Tuesday to protest what they say is an infringement of their Constitutional rights. more

Carmen Jaramillo
cjaramillo@ptleader.com | 5/20/20 | 20 comments

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County to receive $1.7M in federal coronavirus relief

Jefferson County is poised to receive about $1.75 million in coronavirus relief funds from the federal CARES Act. The City of Port Townsend will receive $288,000 in coronavirus relief funding. But … more

Lily Haight and Carmen Jaramillo
news@ptleader.com | 5/20/20

Heather Harbin of Mo-Chilli BBQ and Catering takes an order Saturday. The couple wanted ribs, but the food truck had just run out — and it was only 12:30 p.m. Leader photo by Jane Stebbins

‘Where’s the beef?’: Meat prices skyrocket amid virus

The meat cases at Port Townsend’s Safeway were a bit picked-over last week, with about half of the product that’s usually available. McDonald’s burgers are twice the price they … more

Jane Stebbins Special to the Leader | 5/20/20

Construction on this new fishing boat began last fall at ACI Boats, and it was launched last week in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The vessel is heading north to Bristol Bay for the summer fishing season. Photo courtesy David Conklin

Marine trades plan for reopening in Phase 2

When the governor first announced his “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, boat builders in Port Townsend put down their sanders, chisels and saws and headed home. But as the fishing … more

Lily Haight
lhaight@ptleader.com | 5/20/20

Jennifer Takaki expects to reopen the Marina Café the first week of June. It’s a one-woman operation for now with takeout only.

Most eateries at the port are open

Boats aren’t the only thing moving in and out of the Port of Port Townsend. Good food, coffee, beer and banter with servers are also coming to customers at almost all the eateries and … more

Leader news staff
news@ptleader.com | 5/20/20

Cars fill the parking lot of Blue Heron Middle School May 17, as Trinity United Methodist Church pastor Tony Brown dons his cassock to conduct socially distant Sunday services. Leader photo by Jane Stebbins

Drive-in church sermon broadcasts from Blue Heron parking lot

Almost 40 vehicles took advantage of the loosening of coronavirus pandemic restrictions enacted by the state to attend church services May 17 — in the parking lot of Blue Heron Middle School in … more

Jane Stebbins Special to The Leader | 5/20/20

Commission to vote Friday on ‘Phase 2’ of reopening county

County commissioners are expected to vote May 22 on the public health officer’s recommendation to move to Phase 2 of the governor’s “Safe Start” reopening … more

Lily Haight
lhaight@ptleader.com | 5/20/20 | 1 comment

This year, shoppers at the Chimacum Farmers Market, like Naomi Specht and Solari, can continue to wear decorative hats, but must accompany them with face masks.

Chimacum Farmers Market to open June 7

The Jefferson County Farmers Market Association announced the Chimacum Farmers Market will open for its summer season June 7. more

Leader news staff
news@ptleader.com | 5/20/20

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