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Blues wonder Taj Mahal on stage in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — It was the early 1960s when a teenage Henry Fredericks Jr. took on the name of one of the world's most recognizable… Continue reading

Facebook page accuses Port Townsend police of excessive force

PORT TOWNSEND — A demonstration is planned Monday on the Jefferson County Courthouse steps after a man accused of resisting arrest said Port Townsend police… Continue reading

Jefferson County judge Crad Verser diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, assistant says

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Superior Court Judge Craddock Verser has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, his assistant said today. Court administrator Michelle Moore said… Continue reading

UPDATED — Jefferson County judge Crad Verser diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, assistant says

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Superior Court Judge Craddock Verser has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, his assistant said Friday. Court administrator Michelle Moore said… Continue reading

Inslee held up in D.C., won’t make scheduled appearance at Port Townsend fundraiser

PORT TOWNSEND — Jay Inslee, Democratic congressman from Bainbridge Island who is running for governor, won't make it to the Jefferson County Democratic Party's Fish… Continue reading

OlyCAP military veterans program could be prototype for nation

PORT TOWNSEND — An outreach program developed in Jefferson County to connect veterans across the North Olympic Peninsula with available resources is providing a template… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend considers ‘marine highway’ project involving barges to, from Puget ports

PORT TOWNSEND — The construction of a “marine highway” that would transport tractor trailers by barge from Bellingham to Port Townsend will be pursued by… Continue reading

The face of next generation of jazz at weeklong Port Townsend festival

Gerald Clayton, whose photograph is on this year's Jazz Port Townsend promotional poster, is also the poster child for what Centrum strives to provide during… Continue reading

Jefferson Transit hires manager after negotiations with first choice break down

PORT TOWNSEND — A veteran employee of Jefferson Transit will become its next manager, though she is not the person originally offered the job. After… Continue reading

Judge Verser hospitalized with abdominal pain, away from Superior Court bench indefinitely

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Superior Court Judge Craddock D. Verser “is in good spirits” after being hospitalized for abdominal pain, his assistant said Tuesday.… Continue reading

Port Townsend council candidates discuss democracy, vision of future

PORT TOWNSEND — Government can’t be rushed, according to the four candidates seeking election to the Port Townsend City Council this year. “Some parts of… Continue reading

Port Townsend video store brews up Harry Potter-style butter beer

PORT TOWNSEND — As portrayed in books and on film, Harry Potter’s favorite beverage is a kid-friendly drink called butter beer. The drink is never… Continue reading

Figures in Quilcene fire board recall bid hire attorney

QUILCENE — The two Quilcene fire commissioners who are facing recall have retained an attorney to defend them in that action. Petitions against Commissioners Mike… Continue reading

Job-seeker workshops coming to Quilcene

QUILCENE — A program sponsored by the Port Townsend Library that is designed to help job seekers find work will make its South County debut… Continue reading

Jefferson County Health Board compromises after food vendors speak out

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Health Board approved a compromise Thursday between a staff recommendation for temporary food service permit fees and what vendors… Continue reading

Unfinished log house burns on Chimacum Creek Road

PORT HADLOCK — An unfinished log home was allowed to burn to the ground, while firefighters made sure the flames wouldn’t spread, after it caught… Continue reading

Top two by default: Port Townsend City Council candidate eliminated over residency law

PORT TOWNSEND — And then there were two. Pamela Adams, a candidate for the Port Townsend City Council seat to be vacated by Laurie Medlicott,… Continue reading

‘Graduate’ writer-actor Buck Henry to be featured guest for September Port Townsend Film Festival

PORT TOWNSEND — When Buck Henry wrote his first screenplay in the 1960s, no blue language was allowed, and writers were forced to be subtle… Continue reading

Canoe journey paddlers move east off Peninsula after warm Port Townsend welcome

PORT TOWNSEND — About 300 people gathered at Fort Worden State Park to watch the ritual welcome of canoes and their pullers Tuesday. The canoes… Continue reading

Still a primary race for Port Townsend City Council seat despite candidate’s withdrawal

PORT TOWNSEND — Attorney Paul Richmond has withdrawn from the race for the Port Townsend City Council seat that will be vacated by Laurie Medlicott.… Continue reading