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Richmond pulls out of Port Townsend City Council race

PORT TOWNSEND — Attorney Paul Richmond has withdrawn from the race for the Port Townsend City Council seat that will be vacated by Laurie Medlicott.… Continue reading

State commerce director touts exports; software also example of possible profitable industry for Jefferson

PORT TOWNSEND — Washington state and Jefferson County could pull out of tough economic times if they could develop goods and services to export to… Continue reading

Indian Island to take part in mock disaster exercise

PORT TOWNSEND — Increased activity this week at Naval Magazine Indian Island is no cause for alarm, the U.S. Navy says. Indian Island is part… Continue reading

Are you ready for disaster? Jefferson County emergency network to use trivia game to prepare public

PORT TOWNSEND— The answer is http://emergency-information.blogspot.com. Now, what's the question? The next meeting of the Jefferson County - Port Townsend Regional Emergency Planning network (JPREP)… Continue reading

Hearing for Quilcene fire commissioners recall slated

PORT TOWNSEND— The motion to approve a recall election for two Quilcene fire commissioners will be considered in Jefferson County Superior Court at a hearing… Continue reading

Low tides alter 15 Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry runs

PORT TOWNSEND— Fifteen ferry sailings on the Port Townsend-Coupeville route have been canceled due to low tides that impede passage of the large vessels in… Continue reading

New shared schools superintendent on the job in Quilcene, Brinnon

BRINNON — The new joint superintendent for Brinnon and Quilcene school districts is now on the job preparing both districts for the next school year.… Continue reading

Bee a difference maker, says Port Townsend advocate of beehives

PORT TOWNSEND — People often seek to save the world by curing cancer or bringing about world peace, but Laura Ferguson feels the best method… Continue reading

Quilcene fire agency woes extend to Port Ludlow pact

PORT LUDLOW— Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue has temporarily dissolved a joint training agreement with the Quilcene Fire Department until controversies surrounding the Quilcene department… Continue reading

Quilcene fire board begins search for new chief

QUILCENE — The process to select a replacement for former Fire Chief Bob Low began in earnest Monday night, with plans to advertise for the… Continue reading

Restaurateur relives importance of knowing CPR when customer is stricken

PORT TOWNSEND — Learning how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation — or CPR — is something that should be at the top of everyone's “to-do” list,… Continue reading

What’s your guess? Final clue leading to Port Townsend Film Festival celebrity guest revealed

PORT TOWNSEND — It’s anybody’s guess. The Port Townsend Film Festival has released the third and final set of weekly riddles, clues leading to the… Continue reading

New library satellite branch in Quilcene immediately popular

QUILCENE — As soon as the Jefferson County Library’s new satellite branch in the Quilcene Community Center opened last week, it drew users. “It’s only… Continue reading

Port Ludlow clinic opens today

PORT LUDLOW — Dr. Melanie McGrory was in her element during an open house last week for Jefferson Healthcare’s new clinic that opens today. “My… Continue reading

Tastes of cider focus of inaugural festival today

PORT TOWNSEND — Cider is making a comeback, as evidenced by the inaugural Summer Cider Day at Fort Worden State Park today. The event, which… Continue reading

Hadlock Days this weekend expands to two locations

PORT HADLOCK — Hadlock Days, which takes place this weekend, has always been the little community festival that could. The 22nd annual event Saturday and… Continue reading

Ex-Quilcene fire chief accepts new post with East Jefferson agency

PORT TOWNSEND — Bob Low, who resigned as chief of the Quilcene Fire Department on June 23, has found a new job with East Jefferson… Continue reading

State timber sale windfall to fill in Jefferson County shortage

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County will receive more revenue than expected from state timber sales, but that bounty will be needed to compensate for the… Continue reading

Heritage Award-winning guitarist makes his own — and Eric Clapton can wait

PORT TOWNSEND — Wayne Henderson feels naked without his guitar. “I’ve been playing since I was 5 years old,” said Henderson, now 64. “I feel… Continue reading

Film fest releases 2nd clue for special guest

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Film Festival has released the second clue to the identity of this year’s special guest. Since the first clue… Continue reading