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Jefferson County Sheriff's Log | Burglary in Brinnon
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, … more
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Port Townsend Police Log | Death threats toward brother
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 … more
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Preschooler Mercy “Mimi” Ryland counted 163 eggs in her nest.
Students donate to charity by reading
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 … more
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Jefferson County Courthouse.
Prosecutor: Money dispute at center of hatchet attack
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 … more
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Onlookers rushed to snap pictures in the early morning light as the R2AK rounded Point Hudson on Monday.
Splish, splash, they’re making a dash
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 … more
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Haley Morrison
AAUW scholarship winners
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 … more
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Members of AAUW of Port Townsend gathered to honor Caroline Schimke for her work on the AAUW Chimacum Creek Literacy Project.
Honoring a literacy superstar
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 … more
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City launches video series on financial sustainability
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 … more
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Burn restrictions begin in Jefferson County
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 … more
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Marine Resources Committee calls for projects
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 … more
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Multicultural Center will host open houses this week
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 … more
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Jacques White
Marine expert gives talk on Puget Sound conservation
Jacques White, executive director of Long Live The Kings, will talk about conservation on Puget Sound at a Community Connection Mixer hosted by Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and Puget Sound … more
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Jefferson County Courthouse
Driver admits guilt in police pursuit case
The question was “Why?” Richard Russell Kemp didn’t have much of an answer for Jefferson County Superior Court Brandon Mack during a change-of-plea hearing Friday. Facing … more
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Bluesman Terry Robb will play June 10 at Palindrome in Port Townsend.
Terry Robb to play at Palindrome
Rainshadow Recording welcomes bluesman Terry Robb to the Palindrome Saturday, June 10. Robb is an acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist, singer, composer, arranger and record producer. His work is … more
Race to Alaska starts next week
The Race to Alaska is back for year seven with 39 teams registered to depart from the Northwest Maritime Center on June 5. No motors or support are allowed — organizers say the Race to … more
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A firefighter gives oxygen to CoCo, a chocolate Labrador retriever that was injured in the May 20 crash in Brinnon.
Quick response at car crash saves dog
CoCo, where are you? Emergency responders in Brinnon are still hoping to find out the condition of the chocolate Labrador retriever they saved after an alleged drunk driver wrecked his car in … more
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Training sessions announced for docents
The Port Townsend Marine Science Center will host two upcoming training sessions for new docent volunteers at the center’s exhibits. The three-part training sessions will be held from 3:30 … more
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The Port Townsend Food Bank is supplied with fresh produce from the Port Townsend Food Bank Gardens as well as donations from local businesses such as Pane d'Amore.
Port Townsend Food Bank adds Saturday hours
The Port Townsend Food Bank is now open to all from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays. “We’re here to help take a little stress off,” said food bank manager Shirley Moss, who encouraged … more
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The Hood Canal Bridge, looking west.
New closures coming for Hood Canal Bridge
The Hood Canal Bridge will be closed to regular traffic at night from Tuesday, June 6 through Thursday, June 8 as work resumes on replacing light fixtures on the bridge. The bridge will be shut … more
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Free septic system classes coming in June
Jefferson County Public Health is offering free classes in June that give details on how to maintain a septic system. County officials note that homeowners play an important part in protecting … more
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