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Petition urges protest of bill section that permits Navy to withhold information on Indian Island munitions

PORT TOWNSEND — People have a right to know about the munitions at Naval Magazine Indian Island and any potential dangers, says a petition submitted… Continue reading

Lawn mower track gets a makeover just in time for Hadlock Days

PORT HADLOCK — In honor of the Hadlock Days Lawn Mower Race’s national ranking, Lloyd Crouse is giving the track a makeover. The race, which… Continue reading

Port Townsend Recreation Center to reopen after 18-month hiatus

PORT TOWNSEND — After an 18-month closure because of a funding deficit, the Port Townsend Recreation Center will reopen its free play programs Tuesday. The… Continue reading

Sail on, Salish: First passengers mark first sailing

PORT TOWNSEND — The MV Salish left Port Townsend on its maiden service voyage to Whidbey Island across Admiralty Inlet just a few minutes past… Continue reading

Fireworks rules mixed in Jefferson County — don’t fire them off in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The only way to enjoy Fourth of July fireworks legally in the city of Port Townsend is to watch the show Monday… Continue reading

Paperwork submitted for recall of Quilcene fire commissioners

QUILCENE — Paperwork for the recall of two Quilcene Fire Department commissioners was filed Thursday after the two did not resign. A group of citizens… Continue reading

Some 300 welcome MV Salish to Port Townsend; newest ferry begins service at high noon today

SALISH — The MV Salish, which sets sail on its inaugural voyage on the Port Townsend-Coupeville run at noon today, was enthusiastically welcomed at a… Continue reading

Voices blend at Centrum festival at Fort Worden State Park

PORT TOWNSEND — Voice Works, which continues at Fort Worden State Park through Sunday, may be the most inclusive of all Centrum’s summer festivals. “The… Continue reading

Resign or we start recall, group tells two Quilcene Fire Department commissioners

QUILCENE — If two Quilcene Fire Department commissioners do not resign by noon today, a citizens group will initiate a petition for their recall, the… Continue reading

Chief’s resignation prompts Quilcene Fire Department meeting

QUILCENE — A special meeting to determine the future of the Quilcene Fire Department after the resignation of Chief Robert Low will take place tonight.… Continue reading

First clue issued for film festival’s ‘Guess the Guest’ contest

PORT TOWNSEND— The “sardine” is in the can. During the time leading up to the Port Townsend Film Festival — which will be Sept. 23-25… Continue reading

Jefferson Transit chooses new general manager

PORT TOWNSEND — The new general manager for Jefferson Transit is a 10-year veteran of the agency who began as a bus driver and holds… Continue reading

MV Salish state ferry’s inaugural sail at noon Friday

PORT TOWNSEND ­­— The new 64-vehicle ferry MV Salish will begin service on the Port Townsend-Coupeville route at noon Friday, just in time for the… Continue reading

Therapist’s film tells inspiring story

PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Townsend native who used art therapy for the rehabilitation of a badly injured South African boy will present a documentary… Continue reading

Faulty generator could keep ferry MV Salish from Friday debut

PORT TOWNSEND — An issue with a backup generator could delay the MV Salish’s projected maiden voyage Friday and Washington State Ferries’ goal to have… Continue reading

Foot ferry backers seek support in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The passenger-only ferry is a viable option for commuters between Kingston and Seattle and will become more so as local partnerships are… Continue reading

New Jefferson Transit boss could be named today

PORT TOWNSEND — A new general manager for Jefferson Transit could be selected this afternoon, as the Transit Board is meeting to consider the applications… Continue reading

Port Townsend man gets 50 months in prison for eight felonies

PORT TOWNSEND — A 25-year-old Port Townsend man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to eight felonies in a plea bargain that dropped… Continue reading

At hospice fundraiser, Jaqua widow tells of sculptor’s final days

PORT TOWNSEND — Hospice of Jefferson County helped her prepare for her husband’s death, said Willene Jaqua, the widow of internationally acclaimed metal worker and… Continue reading

Quilcene fire chief resigns over issues with some commissioners

QUILCENE — Citing “an impossible environment,” Quilcene Fire Chief Robert Low resigned Wednesday after 17 months on the job. Low said there was no single… Continue reading