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Medical pot dispensary opening in downtown Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The owner of a medical marijuana dispensary set to open Friday in downtown Port Townsend expects it to be popular. “We've had… Continue reading

James Roe

Two caregivers face manslaughter, theft charges in death of 77-year-old Marrowstone Island woman

PORT TOWNSEND — Two local residents face arraignment Friday on first-degree manslaughter and first-degree theft charges after the death of a 77-year-old woman for whom… Continue reading

15 file to become Jefferson County freeholders

PORT TOWNSEND — Fifteen people filed Wednesday to become a freeholder to guide the process of creating a Jefferson County charter. The process will elect… Continue reading

James Roe

Medical pot dispensary opening in downtown Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The owner of a medical marijuana dispensary set to open Friday in downtown Port Townsend expects it to be popular. “We've had… Continue reading

James Roe

Two face charges in Marrowstone Island woman’s death

PORT TOWNSEND — Two local residents face arraignment Friday on first-degree manslaughter and first-degree theft charges after the death of a 77-year-old woman for whom… Continue reading

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Dog rescued from storm drain in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A small dog was back home Tuesday after a four-hour ordeal at the bottom of a storm drain that made her family… Continue reading

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Jefferson County Elections Coordinator Karen Cartmel answers questions Monday night. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Freeholder frenzy in Jefferson County: ‘A lot of interest’

PORT TOWNSEND — In anticipation of the filing period for freeholder candidates, some 60 people gathered to hear about how to run for office. Elections… Continue reading

Jefferson County Elections Coordinator Karen Cartmel answers questions Monday night. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Quilcene commissioners strike fire levy question from ballot

QUILCENE — Quilcene Fire Department commissioners have decided to wait to present voters with a request for a levy lid hike. After approving a measure… Continue reading

Nicole Englund

Actress Cloris Leachman back in Port Townsend for tea and conversation

PORT TOWNSEND — Sitting on the patio in back of Pippa's Real Tea, Cloris Leachman isn't interested in talking about Hollywood or reminiscing about her… Continue reading

Nicole Englund
Judi Morris tells of her decision to stick with Bank of America on Monday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson County treasurer stays with Bank of America for county’s finances

PORT TOWNSEND — Bank of America will continue to handle Jefferson County's finances through December 2018, County Treasurer Judi Morris said Monday. “Given all the… Continue reading

Judi Morris tells of her decision to stick with Bank of America on Monday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Nicole Englund

Actress Cloris Leachman back in Port Townsend for tea and conversation

PORT TOWNSEND — Sitting on the patio in back of Pippa's Real Tea, Cloris Leachman isn't interested in talking about Hollywood or reminiscing about her… Continue reading

Nicole Englund
Geoff Gardner gives a ride through downtown Port Townsend to Thea Barrett

Bicycle taxi offers new way to see Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Public transportation options in Port Townsend are more diverse these days with the addition of a bicycle taxi that cruises the downtown… Continue reading

Geoff Gardner gives a ride through downtown Port Townsend to Thea Barrett

Lifelong Learning Center PDA to raise funds after OK of Worden lease

PORT TOWNSEND — Now that the state has approved a lease that sets the stage for the co-management of Fort Worden State Park, the Lifelong… Continue reading

Man accused of bank robbery considered flight risk, denied bail reduction

PORT TOWNSEND — A Quilcene man accused of robbing the U.S. Bank in Quilcene in November has been denied a bail reduction after prosecutors said… Continue reading

Plans underway for double-murder retrial restart in Kitsap County

PORT TOWNSEND — Plans for a second try at a retrial of Michael J. Pierce on double-murder charges have been outlined in Jefferson County Superior… Continue reading

Man accused of bank robbery considered flight risk, denied bail reduction

PORT TOWNSEND — A Quilcene man accused of robbing the U.S. Bank in Quilcene in November has been denied a bail reduction after prosecutors said… Continue reading

Erica Iseminger prepares her floral entries for judging at the Jefferson County Fair in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson fair today, Sunday — attractions run from livestock, music to demolition derbies, ‘water balls’

PORT TOWNSEND — The 76th annual Jefferson County Fair is underway with a host of familiar attractions while also offering something new. “People come here… Continue reading

Erica Iseminger prepares her floral entries for judging at the Jefferson County Fair in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Erica Iseminger prepares her floral entries for judging at the Jefferson County Fair in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: Jefferson fair attractions run from livestock, music to demolition derbies, ‘water balls’

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Aug. 9. PORT TOWNSEND — The 76th annual Jefferson County Fair begins today with a host of familiar… Continue reading

Erica Iseminger prepares her floral entries for judging at the Jefferson County Fair in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
The new Chimacum Schools administrative team includes (from left) Interin Superintendent Rich Stewart

New administrators taking reins at Chimacum School District

CHIMACUM — When school starts Sept. 3, students of the Chimacum School District will find a reconfigured administrative team that includes an interim superintendent and… Continue reading

The new Chimacum Schools administrative team includes (from left) Interin Superintendent Rich Stewart

Charter system, parks among Jefferson ballot measures

PORT TOWNSEND — A county charter is one of a handful of measures that will appear before Jefferson County voters on the Nov. 5 general… Continue reading