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New postmaster tells of letters, packages and the uniqueness of Port Townsend Post Office

New postmaster tells of letters, packages and the uniqueness of Port Townsend Post Office

The Port Townsend Post Office on Washington Street is jumping this time of year as thousands of packages, cards and special deliveries… Continue reading

New postmaster tells of letters, packages and the uniqueness of Port Townsend Post Office

Help offered to navigate health insurance exchange

Open enrollment for health insurance plans through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange will end Dec. 15 and North Olympic Peninsula medical groups… Continue reading

Deadline for state health care exchange is Dec. 15

Open enrollment for health insurance plans through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange will end Dec. 15 and North Olympic Peninsula medical groups… Continue reading

PHOTO: Water line break temporarily cuts service in Port Townsend

PHOTO: Water line break temporarily cuts service in Port Townsend

Water service was out to the North Beach area for about two hours Tuesday when an excavator from Shold Construction struck a water line when… Continue reading

PHOTO: Water line break temporarily cuts service in Port Townsend
Public contributes ideas of ideal Port Townsend city manager

Public contributes ideas of ideal Port Townsend city manager

About 50 community members shared their thoughts at the Cotton Building during a conversation cafe to begin crafting a profile of Port… Continue reading

Public contributes ideas of ideal Port Townsend city manager
Winter Window in progress in Port Townsend

Winter Window in progress in Port Townsend

This is the story of how a village created a village. And of one man’s desire to give back by opening up… Continue reading

Winter Window in progress in Port Townsend
Widow forms foundation to teach how to prevent Type 2 diabetes

Widow forms foundation to teach how to prevent Type 2 diabetes

The effects of diabetes took the life of Fariborz Youssefirad just before Christmas 2014. While in treatment in a dialysis unit he… Continue reading

Widow forms foundation to teach how to prevent Type 2 diabetes

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program to begin next spring at Jefferson Healthcare

Jefferson County sexual assault victims will no longer have to travel an hour for a forensic examination beginning in the spring. Last… Continue reading

Public hearing set for testimony on Jefferson County code, shooting facilities regulations

A special meeting and public hearing has been set to gather testimony on a proposed ordinance harmonizing Jefferson County code with the… Continue reading

Tree lightings, Santa arrivals set this weekend in Jefferson County

Tree lightings, Santa arrivals set this weekend in Jefferson County

Holiday decorating is in full swing in anticipation of this weekend’s events in the county, including the arrival of Santa on Saturday… Continue reading

Tree lightings, Santa arrivals set this weekend in Jefferson County
Discovery Bay woman, search dog to look for cremains in California

Discovery Bay woman, search dog to look for cremains in California

Discovery Bay resident Lynne Angeloro and her search dog Berkeley, a border collie, will head to California for a month to help… Continue reading

Discovery Bay woman, search dog to look for cremains in California

DNR: Timber volume projected to increase for Jefferson in 2019

The state Department of Natural Resources timber volume projections for 2019 shows the largest increase is slated for Jefferson County. A volume… Continue reading

PHOTO: Talents showcased in Port Townsend Arts Guild sale

PHOTO: Talents showcased in Port Townsend Arts Guild sale

Artisan James Arrabito discusses his copper and brass work with customer Jenita Hunnicutt of Monroe at the Port Townsend Arts Guild Holiday Craft Sale on… Continue reading

PHOTO: Talents showcased in Port Townsend Arts Guild sale

Port Townsend seeks public input on city manager search

City officials have started the process of finding a replacement for David Timmons, the first and only city manager Port Townsend has… Continue reading

PHOTO: Litter-ally cleaning Port Townsend

PHOTO: Litter-ally cleaning Port Townsend

Maren Santiago, left, of Tacoma and Tracy Grisman of Port Townsend were part of Litterati, a group of 12 women who dressed up to pick… Continue reading

PHOTO: Litter-ally cleaning Port Townsend

Port Townsend man accused of theft, burglary of Aldrich’s Market

A Port Townsend man has been arrested for investigation of third-degree theft and second-degree burglary after he was found inside Aldrich’s Market… Continue reading

Jefferson County to lower Shine Road speed limit

Jefferson County commissioners approved a lower speed limit on Shine Road near the Hood Canal Bridge after hearing from residents. Commissioners voted… Continue reading

Tarboo Ridge Coalition claims D’Amico making changes at planned shooting range site

Tarboo Ridge Coalition claims D’Amico making changes at planned shooting range site

Members of the Tarboo Ridge Coalition on Monday told the Jefferson County commissioners that Joe D’Amico has been making changes at the… Continue reading

Tarboo Ridge Coalition claims D’Amico making changes at planned shooting range site
Finishing touches: Adventuress in final phase of restoration in Port Townsend

Finishing touches: Adventuress in final phase of restoration in Port Townsend

Local marine tradespeople are in the process of the final stage of the restoration of Adventuress, the National Historic Landmark schooner based… Continue reading

Finishing touches: Adventuress in final phase of restoration in Port Townsend
Chimacum’s Tri-Area Community Center hosts hundreds for Thanksgiving

Chimacum’s Tri-Area Community Center hosts hundreds for Thanksgiving

It may have been raining outside, but it was warm inside as the aromas of Thanksgiving filled the Tri-Area Community Center on Thursday,… Continue reading

Chimacum’s Tri-Area Community Center hosts hundreds for Thanksgiving