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Stolen silver certificates show up in PT shops

PORT TOWNSEND -- At a glance, a 1957 one dollar silver certificate looks just like a dollar bill. Perhaps that's why a burglar took 100… Continue reading

Tri-Area sewer cost estimate falls, but hookup still in thousands of dollars

PORT TOWNSEND -- Tri-Area residents and business owners heard Tuesday that they can expect to pay thousands of dollars for a sewer system, but that… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners extend subcommittee forging critical-areas law

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County commissioners on Monday extended the life of the Critical Areas Ordinance Subcommittee to continue its study of the current controversial… Continue reading

Kinetic participants, fans go for the glory again

PORT TOWNSEND -- This year's 24th annual Great Port Townsend Bay Kinetic Skulpture Race was no less mediocre from previous races. It was done for… Continue reading

Lawsuit claims size limitation on political signs unconstitutional

PORT TOWNSEND -- Mike Belenski of Mats Mats says Jefferson County's regulations on the size limitations of political signs is unconstitutional and he wants a… Continue reading

Defense rests in trial of former Chimacum High School principal

PORT TOWNSEND -- Former Chimacum High School Principal Rex Whipple testified on Thursday that he denied to his wife that he took nude photos of… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Charge against Whipple dismissed

PORT TOWNSEND -- One charge against former Chimacum High School Principal Rex Whipple was dismissed during his Jefferson County Superior Court trial Wednesday. Judge Craddock… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Prosecution expects to rest today in Whipple trial

PORT TOWNSEND -- Both Defense Attorney Alton McFadden and Prosecuting Attorney Juelie Dalzell agree that Dalzell has to prove a key piece of evidence in… Continue reading

Testimony opens in trial of ex-Chimacum High School principal

PORT TOWNSEND -- The daughter-in-law of former Chimacum High School Principal Rex Whipple testified Monday that she discovered nude images of his 15-year-old stepdaughter on… Continue reading

Port Ludlow company’s contract with Coast Guard could reach $50 million

PORT LUDLOW -- Shine Micro will manufacture an automatic identification system for Coast Guard ships, under a contract awarded by the Coast Guard and Department… Continue reading

Comment period on elk relocation to end Saturday

Comments on a proposal to shift elk herds among Clallam, Jefferson and Grays Harbor counties show a spectrum of opinion. But most say don't do… Continue reading

Jefferson 20/20 members earn, spend time dollars

PORT TOWNSEND -- Time really can be money in a system of trade and barter called "local currency" that uses a unit of currency called… Continue reading

Off-road-vehicle park proposed near Quilcene

QUILCENE -- The prospect of a nearby off-road vehicle park has some looking forward to having fun while others anticipate a fight. The Jefferson County… Continue reading

Brother of boy who overdosed on methadone charged with delivery of the drug

PORT TOWNSEND -- The brother of a boy who died of a methadone overdose has been charged with delivering methadone a month after his brother… Continue reading

Shelter advocates push for more county funding

PORT TOWNSEND -- Advocates for the Jefferson County Animal Shelter have been gathering signatures on a petition requesting that funding for a full-time staff employee… Continue reading

Fire district to keep seeking permanent tax levy

DISCOVERY BAY -- With the Jefferson County Fire District No. 5 permanent levy failing in last week's primary election, district commissioners have decided to try… Continue reading

Fire investigators keep probing fatal blaze

PORT TOWNSEND -- Exploding oxygen tanks has been ruled out as a cause of the Sept. 19 fire that started in a ground-floor room of… Continue reading

Farm Tour to guide people back to the source

Those interested in seeing just where their local food comes from can take today's fourth annual Farm Tour of eight farms throughout Jefferson County. Beginning… Continue reading

Old Fort Townsend celebration continues today

PORT TOWNSEND -- The 500 people who showed up for the 150th anniversary celebration of Old Fort Townsend on Saturday had to cover their ears… Continue reading

Dalzell keeps prosecuting attorney seat in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND -- Juelie Dalzell will serve a third term as Jefferson County prosecuting attorney. "I am elated," said Dalzell, 58, of Port Townsend, after… Continue reading