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Gardiner woman’s animal ownership restricted after dogs, goats and chickens seized

The owner of animals seized from a property in Gardiner has entered into a court contract restricting her to one animal. Nataliya Nivens… Continue reading

Comprehensive plan meeting set tonight in Brinnon

A community open house on updates to Jefferson County’s comprehensive plan is planned in Brinnon tonight. The meeting will be from 6:30 p.m.… Continue reading

Body found in water near Irondale identified as Wisconsin man

The man whose body was recovered from the water near Irondale has been identified by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, but the cause… Continue reading

Most Howard Street extension work so far underground, Port Townsend officials say

The Howard Street extension project is underway, with most of the progress so far underground. “A lot of the initial work is… Continue reading

Quilcene honors students for perfect attendance records

Quilcene honors students for perfect attendance records

Quilcene Elementary School has honored 23 students for perfect attendance so far this year. “We’ve really been working on attendance,” said Principal Gary… Continue reading

Quilcene honors students for perfect attendance records
Officials weigh Highway 101 road work impact on tourism

Officials weigh Highway 101 road work impact on tourism

A major impact on tourism to the North Olympic Peninsula is expected to be the rehabilitation of U.S. Highway 101 around Lake… Continue reading

Officials weigh Highway 101 road work impact on tourism
Where the money is going: Port Townsend School Board discusses levy funds

Where the money is going: Port Townsend School Board discusses levy funds

“We’re in the fourth year and a four-year levy with $2 million,” one school board member said. “That means we’ve done everything pretty cost-effectively.”

Where the money is going: Port Townsend School Board discusses levy funds
Peninsula College celebrates grand opening of its newly redone Port Townsend location

Peninsula College celebrates grand opening of its newly redone Port Townsend location

The $6 million renovation of Building 202 at Fort Worden State Park broke ground last year and is a significant upgrade over the college’s old location.

Peninsula College celebrates grand opening of its newly redone Port Townsend location
Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center authority hopes for two state grants for Makers Square

Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center authority hopes for two state grants for Makers Square

“However, whether we get that money is dependent on the Legislature appropriating those funds in the next legislative session,” the executive director says.

Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center authority hopes for two state grants for Makers Square
Jefferson County refinances bond to save money on debt service

Jefferson County refinances bond to save money on debt service

The refinance will lower the county’s interest rates, saving the county and JeffCom 911 a combined $153,307 over 14 years, the county treasurer said.

Jefferson County refinances bond to save money on debt service
Applications for Port Townsend historic preservation loans due Friday

Applications for Port Townsend historic preservation loans due Friday

Applicants in historic buildings can get $1,000 to $40,000 through a low interest loan in Port Townsend Main Street HUD program.

Applications for Port Townsend historic preservation loans due Friday
Peninsula College to host grand opening of its new Port Townsend campus Monday

Peninsula College to host grand opening of its new Port Townsend campus Monday

The public, students and staff are invited from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for a brief ceremony, refreshments and a view of the remodeled building in Fort Worden State Park.

Peninsula College to host grand opening of its new Port Townsend campus Monday
Chimacum School Board to act on resignation of board member at Wednesday meeting

Chimacum School Board to act on resignation of board member at Wednesday meeting

Candidates for the remainder of Cammy Brown’s term will be sought after she resigned her position for personal family reasons.

Chimacum School Board to act on resignation of board member at Wednesday meeting

Port of Port Townsend to hold special meeting Monday to tackle simplified draft budget

This particular draft has summaries of revenue and expenses across the entire organization.

Jefferson Healthcare prepares to debut its new facility Sunday

Jefferson Healthcare prepares to debut its new facility Sunday

The new 50,000-square-foot building will host a new emergency room, medical short-stay areas — including cancer treatment units — and more space for specialty clinicians.

Jefferson Healthcare prepares to debut its new facility Sunday

Port Townsend Planning Commission approves reduction of buffer zones around marijuana retailers

The City Council will receive a briefing on the plan at today’s meeting at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall, 540 Water St.

Jefferson, Clallam see uptick in voter registration

The counties’ election offices are bracing for a busy few weeks as the Nov. 8 voting cutoff date approaches.

Owner of Port Hadlock restaurant has eyes on future after eatery’s closure

Owner of Port Hadlock restaurant has eyes on future after eatery’s closure

The Ajax Cafe is looking to overhaul its septic system after Jefferson County ordered the restaurant to close so it could do just that.

Owner of Port Hadlock restaurant has eyes on future after eatery’s closure
Homemade boat sinks after clipping Port Townsend pier

Homemade boat sinks after clipping Port Townsend pier

“It was a little more horsepower than this boat could handle, and the steering wasn’t there,” the boat owner said.

Homemade boat sinks after clipping Port Townsend pier