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Jefferson County Commissioner Phil Johnson decides against run for fourth term

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County District 1 Commissioner Phil Johnson will not run for a fourth term, he said Monday. “It was a tough decision,… Continue reading

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Race to Alaska race boss Daniel Evans

Organizers: Second Race to Alaska to launch from Port Townsend on June 23

PORT TOWNSEND — The second Race to Alaska is expected to be louder, larger and more exciting than last year's inaugural event, but that doesn't… Continue reading

Race to Alaska race boss Daniel Evans
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Jefferson County Commissioner Phil Johnson decides against run for fourth term

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County District 1 Commissioner Phil Johnson will not run for a fourth term, he said Monday. “It was a tough decision,… Continue reading

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North Olympic Peninsula fire departments in need of volunteers

PORT TOWNSEND — Wanted: More firefighter volunteers. “You may see the doors open and the trucks go out on a call where it appears we… Continue reading

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Air quality mostly good in Port Townsend, study concludes

PORT TOWNSEND — The worst air quality in Port Townsend is in the Blue Heron Middle School area, but even there, it poses little health… Continue reading

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Sheriff’s deputies tally fourth drug sting arrest in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — A four-month methamphetamine investigation by Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies has led to a fourth arrest. Shawna Fae Green, 36, of Port Hadlock… Continue reading

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A stretch of Undie Road near Forks was damaged by fall and winter storms. (Monte Reinders/Jefferson County Public Works)

WEEKEND REWIND: Jefferson County seeks grants for new Undie Road as West End residents face risk of being cut off from homes

FORKS — Jefferson County officials are seeking grants to build a new $1 million road to replace a stretch of Undie Road in West Jefferson… Continue reading

A stretch of Undie Road near Forks was damaged by fall and winter storms. (Monte Reinders/Jefferson County Public Works)
Three members of a deer family break for lunch Wednesday. An ad-hoc community group will conduct a deer census April 2. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND REWIND: Port Townsend community group plans deer count in April; organizational meeting set for next week

PORT TOWNSEND — After years of uncertainty about the size of Port Townsend's resident deer population, an improvised community group aims to count them. The… Continue reading

Three members of a deer family break for lunch Wednesday. An ad-hoc community group will conduct a deer census April 2. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)
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WEEKEND REWIND: Port Townsend High School teacher held on $150,000 bond after alleged threat against principal

PORT TOWNSEND — A Superior Court judge on Monday imposed a $150,000 bond on a Port Townsend High School teacher who allegedly threatened the school's… Continue reading

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WEEKEND REWIND: State Sen. Jim Hargrove’s retirement prompts campaign plans for Rep. Kevin Van De Wege and Clallam Commissioner Mike Chapman

SEQUIM — A political ripple caused by the retirement announcement of state Sen. Jim Hargrove began Monday, with two candidates announcing their election plans. State… Continue reading

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Quilcene's Center Valley Animal Rescue director Sara Penhallegon feeds some of the more than 40 rabbits that she hopes to place in appropriate homes. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

Pet bunnies are more than just fuzzy friends; the popular Easter present requires thought

QUILCENE — Giving or receiving a live rabbit for Easter can either be the gift that keeps on giving or end up as a miserable… Continue reading

Quilcene's Center Valley Animal Rescue director Sara Penhallegon feeds some of the more than 40 rabbits that she hopes to place in appropriate homes. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)
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Three Jefferson County residents arrested on drug-related charges after four-month investigation

PORT HADLOCK — Jefferson County sheriff's deputies arrested three women on methamphetamine-related charges this week after a four-month investigation. On Wednesday, deputies arrested Heidi C.… Continue reading

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Jefferson County to leave time limit for property tax refunds in place

PORT TOWNSEND — After recommendations from the assessor and treasurer, the Jefferson County commissioners declined to extend the time in which property owners can collect… Continue reading

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Three members of a deer family break for lunch Wednesday. An ad-hoc community group will conduct a deer census April 2. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Port Townsend community group plans deer count in April; organizational meeting set for next week

PORT TOWNSEND — After years of uncertainty about the size of Port Townsend’s resident deer population, an improvised community group aims to count them. The… Continue reading

Three members of a deer family break for lunch Wednesday. An ad-hoc community group will conduct a deer census April 2. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
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State Sen. Jim Hargrove’s retirement prompts campaign plans for Rep. Kevin Van De Wege and Clallam Commissioner Mike Chapman — corrected

EDITOR'S NOTE: This report has been corrected to reflect the appropriate dates for the candidate filing period. SEQUIM — A political ripple caused by the… Continue reading

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Republicans, Democrats warm up for coming caucuses in Clallam, Jefferson

PORT TOWNSEND­­­­ — The North Olympic Peninsula's major political party chairmen all report high interest in this year's presidential campaign and expect significant local involvement… Continue reading

A stretch of Undie Road near Forks was damaged by fall and winter storms. (Monte Reinders/Jefferson County Public Works)

Jefferson County seeks grants for new Undie Road as West End residents face risk of being cut off from homes

FORKS — Jefferson County officials are seeking grants to build a new $1 million road to replace a stretch of Undie Road in West Jefferson… Continue reading

A stretch of Undie Road near Forks was damaged by fall and winter storms. (Monte Reinders/Jefferson County Public Works)
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Port Townsend advocates for homeless people to meet with officials to talk alternatives today

PORT TOWNSEND — Representatives of a group seeking housing for homeless people after the winter shelter closes plan to meet with management of the Jefferson… Continue reading

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Port Townsend High School teacher held on $150,000 bond after alleged threat against principal

PORT TOWNSEND — A Superior Court judge on Monday imposed a $150,000 bond on a Port Townsend High School teacher who allegedly threatened the school’s… Continue reading

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Kevin Van De Wege ()

State Sen. Jim Hargrove’s retirement prompts campaign plans for Rep. Kevin Van De Wege and Clallam Commissioner Mike Chapman

SEQUIM — A political ripple caused by the retirement announcement of state Sen. Jim Hargrove began Monday, with two candidates announcing their election plans. State… Continue reading

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