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Coupeville dock work to shut down ferry from Port Townsend for two days in November

Washington State Ferries is also suspending reservations for a third day in case construction work takes longer than expected.

Sequim veterinarian wins environmental award

Sequim veterinarian wins environmental award

Dr. Pete Schroeder was given the Eleanor Stopps Award for helping to protect the marine environment of the Salish Sea.

Sequim veterinarian wins environmental award

Asbestos dumped illegally in Jefferson County

Local, state and federal agencies are trying to discover who dumped the bags and currently have no leads.

Port of Port Townsend says there is no plan for selling Quilcene Marina

Port of Port Townsend says there is no plan for selling Quilcene Marina

Officials look to dispell rumors while an online petition shows hundreds against idea of sale.

Port of Port Townsend says there is no plan for selling Quilcene Marina
“By Us” at Port Townsend Film Festival details struggles of local small businesses

“By Us” at Port Townsend Film Festival details struggles of local small businesses

The Ron Colby film focuses on the city and the surrounding communities and features many local businesses.

“By Us” at Port Townsend Film Festival details struggles of local small businesses
Kinetic skulptures to race through Port Townsend

Kinetic skulptures to race through Port Townsend

34th annual race to feature human-powered kooky creations that move.

Kinetic skulptures to race through Port Townsend
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigating after two hurt in hit-and-run

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigating after two hurt in hit-and-run

Neither the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office nor the county prosecuting attorney would release the names of those involved in the two-vehicle collision.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigating after two hurt in hit-and-run

Jefferson County sheriff’s citizens’ advisory group is now official

The group of community members works to strengthen the link between the department and the community and to identify problems and solutions.

Port Townsend drinking water free of toxins despite algae growth, officials say

Port Townsend drinking water free of toxins despite algae growth, officials say

Recent tests on Port Townsend’s reservoirs have discovered some blue-green algae.

Port Townsend drinking water free of toxins despite algae growth, officials say
Design is approved for new Port Townsend school

Design is approved for new Port Townsend school

Grant Street Elementary is expected to open in 2018.

Design is approved for new Port Townsend school
Quilcene celebrates remodeled tennis, basketball courts with ribbon-cutting

Quilcene celebrates remodeled tennis, basketball courts with ribbon-cutting

Tuesday’s event was also meant to thank Clayton White, who soon will retire as campground host and maintenance manager at Quilcene Community Park and Lake Leland.

Quilcene celebrates remodeled tennis, basketball courts with ribbon-cutting
Port Townsend crafts new marketing plan for winter tourism slowdown

Port Townsend crafts new marketing plan for winter tourism slowdown

The plan targets four audiences: foodies, families, adventure travelers and romantics, with the theme of “Escape to Port Townsend.”

Port Townsend crafts new marketing plan for winter tourism slowdown
Allen, Perez tell students about acting’s highs and lows

Allen, Perez tell students about acting’s highs and lows

Both discussed the ups and downs of their acting careers, which are drastically different.

Allen, Perez tell students about acting’s highs and lows

Jefferson County commissioner, PUD candidates discuss growth, housing

The same candidates have been invited to a candidates night in Brinnon on Monday.

Voyeurism charges urged after Facebook posting

Voyeurism charges urged after Facebook posting

The juvenile, who was not in custody Thursday, is not named because of the person’s age, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

Voyeurism charges urged after Facebook posting

Jefferson County approves $650,000 internal loan for Undie Road work

The 0.8-mile stretch of roadway was damaged during the winter and fall due to high water levels in the Bogachiel River.

Quilcene School wins award for its inclusive policies

Quilcene School wins award for its inclusive policies

Only 20 schools in the country received the distinction from the National Education Policy Center of University of Colorado.

Quilcene School wins award for its inclusive policies
Film festival kicks off in Port Townsend

Film festival kicks off in Port Townsend

Stars to light up what should be a sell-out success.

Film festival kicks off in Port Townsend

Jefferson County jail inmate dies of suicide

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is leading an ongoing investigation into Thomas G. Lorecki’s death.

Jefferson County prosecutor’s office triage over following Michael Haas’ recovery from heart attack

Jefferson County prosecutor’s office triage over following Michael Haas’ recovery from heart attack

Office had focused only on criminal matters while prosecuting attorney was on medical leave.

Jefferson County prosecutor’s office triage over following Michael Haas’ recovery from heart attack