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Port Townsend officials are considering renaming the city’s skatebowl in honor of a beloved skateboarder who passed away in February.
Friends of Seamus Sims have petitioned the city for …
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The Port Townsend School Board appointed Simon Little to a vacant position on the board at its last meeting.
The decision came after the board interviewed three applicants for the post, …
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Anna Tallarico
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The Quilcene School Board has voted to extend to a job offer to Ron Moag to take over as the school district’s interim superintendent.
Moag has accepted the position, current …
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Brian Kelly
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Jefferson County commissioners approved an updated fee schedule for use of parks and recreation facilities at their meeting Monday.
The new fees will go into place immediately, officials said.
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Quilcene graduating senior Kaydence Yeoman shares a hug while passing out flowers during Quilcene High’s graduation ceremony Saturday. Commencement was held Saturday for Chimacum and Quilcene …
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They met on a dating website, and she was everything he ever wanted in a woman.
Delightful, spontaneous, outdoorsy.
As he sat in the witness box in a Jefferson County courtroom, and his …
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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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The ferry M/V Kennewick had a hard landing Saturday afternoon on the sailing from Coupeville, injuring several passengers and members of the crew.
The vessel was not damaged and the incident is …
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Brian Kelly
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Bina F. of Jefferson County rocked glitter face paint and a big smile at Saturday’s Pride gathering at Pope Marine Park. “It brings people together,” she said.
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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received 263 calls for service between Saturday, April 15 and Friday, April 21. Below are selected reports.
At 2:27 p.m. Sunday, April 16 in Quilcene, …
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Leader News Staff
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The Port Townsend Police Department received a total of 188 calls between Friday, April 28, and Thursday, May 4. Below are selected reports.
At 11:40 a.m. Sunday, April 30, in the 2400 block of …
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Leader News Staff
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New Day Learning Academy is celebrating its 13th annual “Read to Feed” campaign and service-learning project. All proceeds will go to Heifer International, a nonprofit that provides farm …
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Anna Tallarico
atallarico@ptleader.com | 6/7/23 |
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Jurors in the first-degree assault case of Anna Young heard two very different versions of an alleged early morning attack with a hatchet that left her husband with multiple head lacerations and a …
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Brian Kelly
bkelly@ptleader.com | 6/7/23 |
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Crowds were already gathered around the Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend by 4:30 a.m. Monday, June 5, to cheer the launch of the seventh annual Race to Alaska.
Onlookers clutched …
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Cate Winters
cwinters@ptleader.com | 6/7/23 |
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The American Association of University Women/University Women’s Foundation of Jefferson County has announced the winners of its 2023 scholarships.
The 2023 women scholars are Haley …
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Leader News Staff
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Members of the American Association of University Women Port Townsend gathered last week to honor Caroline Schimke (third from left) for her four years of service leading the AAUW Chimacum Creek …
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Cate Winters
cwinters@ptleader.com | 6/7/23 |
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Port Townsend has launched the first of five short videos that showcase its financial sustainability project.
Following the first week’s introduction, a new video will be released each …
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The 2023 summer season is here, and fire restrictions are now in place.
Due to above average temperatures and the lack of precipitation, an earlier-than-normal dry season, fire department …
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Leader News Staff
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The North Pacific Coast Marine Resources Committee has issued a “Request for Proposals” for the committee’s 2023-2025 funding round.
The committee, in collaboration with the …
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Leader News Staff
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Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates will host a grand opening of their new Multicultural Center across two days this week.
The opening is planned for Friday, June 9 and Sunday, June 11 …
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Anna Tallarico
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