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Brinnon Shrimpfest called off this year due to workloads, lack of volunteers

Brinnon Shrimpfest called off this year due to workloads, lack of volunteers

Brinnon’s annual Hood Canal Shrimpfest is canceled this year with its lead organizers citing increased workloads and lack of volunteers as the top… Continue reading

Brinnon Shrimpfest called off this year due to workloads, lack of volunteers

Quilcene Fair and Parade canceled this year

The annual Quilcene Fair and Parade is canceled this year after seeing a decline in volunteers, said Greg Brotherton, president of the fair.… Continue reading

Six Port Townsend schools staff members receive national certification

Six Port Townsend schools staff members receive national certification

Five Port Townsend teachers and a counselor who earned National Board Certification recently will be recognized during the district’s School Board meeting… Continue reading

Six Port Townsend schools staff members receive national certification
Jefferson County approves mediation over D’Amico’s Tarboo Lake plans

Jefferson County approves mediation over D’Amico’s Tarboo Lake plans

Jefferson County commissioners unanimously agreed to enter into mediation with Fort Discovery Inc., over what the moratorium on new shooting ranges means… Continue reading

Jefferson County approves mediation over D’Amico’s Tarboo Lake plans
Women’s March set for Saturday on Peninsula

Women’s March set for Saturday on Peninsula

This year’s Women’s March in Port Townsend is shaping up to be larger than last year’s, organizers say. Libby Urner Wennstrom, who… Continue reading

Women’s March set for Saturday on Peninsula
Kitchen as classroom: Quilcene pupils make meals from scratch for fellow students

Kitchen as classroom: Quilcene pupils make meals from scratch for fellow students

Students at Quilcene School eat food prepared by their classmates for lunch, and much of it is either grown on campus or sourced… Continue reading

Kitchen as classroom: Quilcene pupils make meals from scratch for fellow students
Donations to keep Chimacum teen center open

Donations to keep Chimacum teen center open

The Jefferson Teen Center was set to close for good Friday. Funding had dried up and there was no way to pay the… Continue reading

Donations to keep Chimacum teen center open
Water Street work in Port Townsend necessary but slowing business, owners say

Water Street work in Port Townsend necessary but slowing business, owners say

Downtown business owners worried about their future say they already have seen significant drops in sales since construction began on Water Street… Continue reading

Water Street work in Port Townsend necessary but slowing business, owners say
Port to move ahead on bond for breakwater repair

Port to move ahead on bond for breakwater repair

Port of Port Townsend commissioners Wednesday directed the port to work toward securing a $3.2 million bond to complete the Point Hudson… Continue reading

Port to move ahead on bond for breakwater repair
Port Townsend urged to delay city manager search

Port Townsend urged to delay city manager search

Port Townsend’s city manager is prepared to delay his retirement — originally slated for the end of 2018 — to allow city… Continue reading

Port Townsend urged to delay city manager search

Jefferson County questions noxious weed board’s goals since funding increase

Jefferson County officials questioned the Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control Board’s priorities during the board’s annual report to the county. County Administrator… Continue reading

Canine companions offer more to readers than ‘see Spot run’ at Port Hadlock school

Canine companions offer more to readers than ‘see Spot run’ at Port Hadlock school

Dogs and students walk side-by-side through the halls of Chimacum Creek Primary School. School officials say four-legged friends at the school help… Continue reading

Canine companions offer more to readers than ‘see Spot run’ at Port Hadlock school
A new year’s baby: Son is first child for Jefferson County mother

A new year’s baby: Son is first child for Jefferson County mother

Shelby Thompson’s baby boy came three weeks early, which made him the first baby born in Jefferson County this year. Thompson gave… Continue reading

A new year’s baby: Son is first child for Jefferson County mother
Health care clinic to open at Port Angeles High School

Health care clinic to open at Port Angeles High School

North Olympic Healthcare Network is preparing to open its new health center at Port Angeles High School on Tuesday, a move officials… Continue reading

Health care clinic to open at Port Angeles High School
Peninsula pot shop owners take wait-and-see stance after federal policy change

Peninsula pot shop owners take wait-and-see stance after federal policy change

Retail marijuana shop owners from across the North Olympic Peninsula vowed to operate business as usual after U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions… Continue reading

Peninsula pot shop owners take wait-and-see stance after federal policy change
Stinson to remain Port Townsend mayor

Stinson to remain Port Townsend mayor

Deborah Stinson will remain Port Townsend’s mayor after a unanimous City Council vote this week. “It’s nice to have that vote of… Continue reading

Stinson to remain Port Townsend mayor
Jefferson County sued over records delay

Jefferson County sued over records delay

A Clark County man is suing Jefferson County after he waited a year for the county to provide public records, he said.… Continue reading

Jefferson County sued over records delay

Port Townsend woman charged with beating former spouse with barbecue grate

A Port Townsend woman who has been divorced from her husband for 15 years is now charged with allegedly barging into his… Continue reading

D’Amico moving on site near Tarboo Lake despite shooting range moratorium

D’Amico moving on site near Tarboo Lake despite shooting range moratorium

Joe D’Amico told Jefferson County commissioners Tuesday he is moving full steam ahead on his proposed shooting and archery range near Tarboo… Continue reading

D’Amico moving on site near Tarboo Lake despite shooting range moratorium
150 take bone-chilling swim to welcome new year in Port Angeles

150 take bone-chilling swim to welcome new year in Port Angeles

Scores of people looking to get a chilly start to the new year dove into frigid water during polar bear dips across… Continue reading

150 take bone-chilling swim to welcome new year in Port Angeles