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A 34-year-old homeless man was arrested after he allegedly stole money off the walls at Fat Smitty’s restaurant and used the cash to go shopping at a nearby cannabis store.
Jordan W. Durkin …
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Voters are about to have several irons added to the fire before the upcoming special election in February.
To educate voters on operations at East Jefferson Fire Rescue and its funding measures in …
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A coyote wandered into Jefferson Healthcare Medical Center Tuesday morning and shattered a glass panel after it got frightened and tried to escape.
The coyote was first spotted by Amy Yaley, …
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Federal officials announced $13.8 million in funding Monday to bring high-speed internet to rural customers of Jefferson County Public Utility Service No. 1.
The federal money includes a $9.2 …
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Worries over the upcoming closures of the Hood Canal Bridge this summer are still simmering throughout Jefferson County.
County commissioners continued to question the wisdom of shutting down …
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Back in 2008, Jefferson County residents took a gamble by voting to give the Jefferson County Public Utility District the opportunity to acquire utility giant Puget Sound Energy’s holdings in …
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The city of Port Townsend is inviting the community to share their thoughts and opinions on the future of the Port Townsend Golf Course and Mountain View Commons on Blaine Street.
The process …
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I was as pleased to read the Editorial last week as I am to be sharing the space this week. I’ve noticed recent changes in our iconic local paper – changes for the better. I like the …
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Majestic forests alongside wide waters have been at the heart of the Olympic Peninsula’s natural beauty, but are becoming all too rare.
Thankfully, 32 acres of upland forest and shoreline …
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Jefferson County has flatly rejected claims made against top officials in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in a public records lawsuit filed against the county.
In a response to the …
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Marcia Kelbon, a Republican, is challenging Greg Brotherton, the incumbent county commissioner for District 3 and a Democrat, for the District 3 position on the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners.
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A soon-to-be-released state audit for the Fort Worden Public Development Authority will contain a finding of faulty financial record-keeping, PDA officials acknowledged during a committee meeting …
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Officials with the Fort Worden Public Development Authority are looking at suspending any additional work on the PDA’s “glamping” project.
The tent-camping development, called …
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On Nov. 8 the Chimacum School District Board of Directors voted to approve the placement of a Capital Projects Levy on the Feb.13, 2024 Special Elections ballot. The capital levy is a significant …
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A Port Townsend School District bus went off the road on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 12, when its driver was unable to execute a turn, but both school district and law …
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A rose is a rose is a rose, except for when it’s a theatre.
Elegant, well-lit, and timeless, this one is enveloped in the heart of Port Townsend. Now, 30 years after its resurrection in 1992 …
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The Washington State ferry route from Port Townsend to Coupeville has been delayed, again. This is a reminder that we are still recovering from the aftermath of the pandemic and the Washington State …
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Summer can be a tough time for some kids who rely on reduced-price and free school lunches during the academic year, but the Olympic Peninsula YMCA is working to keep children well fed while …
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Events this summer brought together local leaders and residents concerned about affordable housing. There was broad consensus that policy changes in Port Townsend should reflect what people working …
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Port Townsend proved decisive in Greg Brotherton’s re-election win for a second term as Jefferson County’s District 3 county commissioner, according to an analysis of unofficial election …
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