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Sheriff's Log
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a total of 289 calls for service from Aug. 30 through Sept. 06. Deputies conducted 66 traffic stops, one of which resulted in criminal … more
Third grader Rylan Rogers, 9, high-fives physical education teacher Dani Moyer on Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, as he and other Salish Coast Elementary students file into the building for the first day of school in Port Townsend.
Photo: First-day high-five
Port Townsend and Chimacum students returned to school on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Students in Quilcene and Brinnon students went back to school a week earlier, on Aug. 26. more
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Port Townsend Teacher Salaries
Washington teacher pay near national high
With the 2024-2025 school year now underway, national and local salary reports indicate Jefferson County teachers, and teachers statewide, are faring better than other teachers in the nation, … more
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The safety vest of Steve King, left, with Port Townsend Public Works, can be seen reflected in the raw sewage flowing in the 70-year-old sewer line, as he discusses with Talon Cameron, with Seton Construction, what equipment might be needed to fix the sinkhole that opened up on Water Street at the entrance to the ferry dock in downtown Port Townsend late Friday night. Also looking on is Lane Dodson, right. A temporary fix is planned with a steel plate covering the hole until a permanent fix can be made.
Sewer pipe ‘like mush’ fails, causes sinkhole on Water Street
A sinkhole appeared on Water Street early on Saturday, Aug. 31, after a failing sewer pipe collapsed, ultimately leaving a depression in the pavement in the middle of the street. Just after … more
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Fort Worden State Park in autumn.
Fort Worden PDA board says it’s out of money, urges council to embrace dissolution
The board of the Fort Worden Public Development Authority (PDA) put an aggressive timetable for dissolution in place on Aug. 27, saying money for operations has run out and it is essential it be shut … more
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Ban on harvest of all Port Townsend Bay shellfish but crab and shrimp remains in force
Port Townsend Bay remains closed to recreational shellfish harvesting following an announcement from state and county public health officials on Aug. 30 that water testing showed high levels of the … more
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Briefs
Wooden boats on the water It’s that time of year again, when some 10,000 people are expected to converge on Port Townsend for the Wooden Boat Festival. It’s enough people that … more
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Families can get up close and personal with local farms during the annual Jefferson County Farm Tour.
After 22 years, Jefferson County Farm Tour remains committed to its mission
The 22nd annual Jefferson County Farm Tour has recruited more than 20 local farms to be represented during visitors’ self-guided tours of 15 farming locations during the weekend of Sept. 14-15. … more
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Sherrif's Log
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to 366 calls for service from Aug. 23-30. Deputies conducted 140 traffic stops, of which three resulted in criminal (misdemeanor/felony) charges. … more
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Trails groups to present update on Hall Baetz Viewpoint as meetings resume
The month of August offered an intermission for the East Jefferson Trails Connection, but Merrily Mount invited the group’s members and “friends” to the resumption of their monthly … more
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The dinner for Ukraine on Thursday, Sept. 12, will include drawings for special gifts from the U.S. State Department and the official White House gift shop.
Two years later, a second dinner for Ukraine at Old Alcohol Plant Inn
Two years ago, Bayside Housing & Services and the Old Alcohol Plant Inn teamed up to support Ukraine through a dinner that yielded thousands of dollars for the humanitarian aid organization … more
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Electrification money for ports to help cut emissions
A total of $26.5 million was awarded to 11 Washington ports to electrify their operations, including one in Clallam County, state transportation officials announced Aug. 21. The projects are … more
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West Coast states seeking millions to create zero-emission truck fueling network
By Alex Baumhardt  Oregon Capital Chronicle   Washington, Oregon   and California are getting a major boost from the federal government to advance the shipment of goods … more
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Edensaw Woods was launched in 1984, by Jim “Kiwi” Ferris and Charlie Moore, in Kiwi’s yard with an old J.C. Penney truck, some blue plastic tarps and a few hundred dollars. On Saturday, Aug. 24, the company celebrated 40 years in business with pizza, drinks and live music.
PHOTO: Four decades of Edensaw
Edensaw Woods was launched in 1984, by Jim “Kiwi” Ferris and Charlie Moore, in Kiwi’s yard with an old J.C. Penney truck, some blue plastic tarps and a few hundred dollars. On … more
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Jane Peoples, far left, instructs attendees of the Camus Prairie women’s golf clinic in July on ways to improve chip shots.
Women’s golf clinics boost interest as play continues
Interest in women’s golf in Port Townsend was on the rise in August as more club women turned out for weekly golf play on Tuesdays at Camus Prairie Golf Park and on Thursdays at Discovery Bay … more
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Wooden stave pipes were used to build the water system when it was first put in place nearly 100 years ago. These remnants of stave pipes, one of which is identified as coming from City Lake, are in the collection of the Jefferson County Historical Society. They were given to JCHS by the Port Townsend Water Department in the 1980s, likely because of a major maintenance or repair project ongoing at that time.
Water rupture shines light on aging infrastructure
A cracked coupling discovered in the city’s water supply line Aug. 14 leaked more than half a million gallons per day, drew down City Lake Reservoir and underscored the many challenges of … more
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Dawn Clement has stepped in as the new artistic director of Centrum’s Jazz Port Townsend.
Centrum taps new artistic director for Jazz Port Townsend
This year’s Jazz Port Townsend saw a passing of the baton from John Clayton to Dawn Clement as its artistic director. Clement comes from serving as an associate professor and area … more
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Jefferson County Democrats, Republicans hash out issues, races
A number of big issues and important races are facing local voters this fall, so The Leader spoke with David Morris, who chairs the central committee of the Jefferson County Republican Party, and … more
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Ferry contract negotiations over pay collapse into arbitration
Washington State Ferries’ engine room crew, represented by their union, the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association, and state negotiators reached an impasse in bargaining over … more
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Briefs
Event to honor overdose victims, boost awareness Several area organizations have teamed up to support International Overdose Awareness Day, which brings attention to issues surrounding substance … more
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