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David Stanko and Wendy Davis

JEFFERSON ELECTION UPDATE — Stanko elected sheriff, Carroll elected auditor, after vote count today

PORT TOWNSEND — David Stanko will be the new Jefferson County sheriff, and Rose Ann Carroll will be the new county auditor. After a third… Continue reading

David Stanko and Wendy Davis
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JEFFERSON: Democrat volunteers hit streets to collect, return campaign signs for endorsed candidates

CHIMACUM — One day after Tuesday's election, Jefferson County Democrats had gathered about 1,000 campaign signs and brought them to the Tri-Area Community Center to… Continue reading

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Michael Haas

JEFFERSON: New prosecuting attorney plans to review cases before assuming role

PORT TOWNSEND — Before he takes office as Jefferson County prosecuting attorney, Michael Haas plans to examine the office’s current cases. “My first priority will… Continue reading

Michael Haas
Jefferson County sheriff candidates Wendy Davis and David Stanko.

JEFFERSON: (With Update) — Stanko leading Davis in race for sheriff, but eyes are on next ballot count

UPDATED at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday — Jefferson County sheriff, auditor races still too close to call after second vote count — https://giftsnap.shop/article/20141105/NEWS/141109971 PORT TOWNSEND —… Continue reading

Jefferson County sheriff candidates Wendy Davis and David Stanko.
Michael Haas shares a happy moment Tuesday night with Wendy Davis. Haas had a big lead over incumbent Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Scott Rosekrans

JEFFERSON: Haas replaces Rosekrans as prosecuting attorney

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County voters have replaced their prosecuting attorney, according to initial counts in Tuesday's general election. Michael Haas earned 6,681 votes, or… Continue reading

Michael Haas shares a happy moment Tuesday night with Wendy Davis. Haas had a big lead over incumbent Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Scott Rosekrans
Kathleen Kler

JEFFERSON: Kler takes big lead in county commissioner race

PORT TOWNSEND — Kathleen Kler led the race for Jefferson County commissioner District 3 by a substantial margin after the first count of ballots Tuesday… Continue reading

Kathleen Kler
North Olympic Peninsula candidates in races still too close to call: From left top

UPDATED — Jefferson County sheriff, auditor races still too close to call after second vote count

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County sheriff and auditor races remained too close to call after a second count of ballots Wednesday. In the count… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula candidates in races still too close to call: From left top
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Bids opened for Memorial Field work; Carlsborg contractor is lowest — but is there enough Jefferson County money?

PORT TOWNSEND — Three contractors have submitted bids for the repair of Memorial Field’s grandstand roof, but the scope of the project still depends on… Continue reading

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Michael Haas shares a happy moment Tuesday night with Wendy Davis. Haas had a big lead over incumbent Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Scott Rosekrans

JEFFERSON: Haas replaces Rosekrans as prosecuting attorney

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County voters have replaced their prosecuting attorney, according to initial counts in Tuesday's general election. Michael Haas earned 6,681 votes, or… Continue reading

Michael Haas shares a happy moment Tuesday night with Wendy Davis. Haas had a big lead over incumbent Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Scott Rosekrans
Kathleen Kler

JEFFERSON: Kler takes big lead in county commissioner race

PORT TOWNSEND — Kathleen Kler led the race for Jefferson County commissioner District 3 by a substantial margin after the first count of ballots Tuesday… Continue reading

Kathleen Kler
Jefferson County sheriff candidates Wendy Davis and David Stanko.

JEFFERSON: Stanko leading Davis in race for sheriff, but eyes are on next ballot count

PORT TOWNSEND — David Stanko held a 468-vote lead over Wendy Davis after the initial vote count in the race to succeed Tony Hernandez as… Continue reading

Jefferson County sheriff candidates Wendy Davis and David Stanko.
Erica Delma speaks to the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Monday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

YMCA official: Group provides crucial services but needs help with funding

PORT TOWNSEND — The county branch of the Olympic Peninsula YMCA is essential in providing youth services but needs community contributions to continue filling that… Continue reading

Erica Delma speaks to the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Monday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Blue Heron Middle School math teacher Melinda Pongrey helps eighth-graders Leianna Kunzand

Port Townsend math teacher turns to crowdfunding to round out grant, district money for buying computers

PORT TOWNSEND — Confronted with a deficit of funds and learning, a middle-school teacher is employing a combination of grants, district money and crowdfunding to… Continue reading

Blue Heron Middle School math teacher Melinda Pongrey helps eighth-graders Leianna Kunzand
Rick Sepler

Port Townsend redefines planning chief job after Development Services director’s departure

PORT TOWNSEND — With the departure of Development Services Director Rick Sepler last week, the city of Port Townsend has redefined the planning director position.… Continue reading

Rick Sepler
The stately Fort Worden Building 202 overlooks the Strait of Juan de Fuca. —Peninsula Daily News photo

Port Townsend agency seeks funding for Fort Worden building renovation; clouded vow from Olympia inspires effort

PORT TOWNSEND — An effort to secure funding for renovation of an empty building on the Fort Worden State Park campus has kicked into high… Continue reading

The stately Fort Worden Building 202 overlooks the Strait of Juan de Fuca. —Peninsula Daily News photo
Paranormal investigator Crickett Webster

Researcher investigates ghosts all over downtown Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Halloween comes but once a year, but Port Townsend's ghosts are always haunting the downtown area, according to a local paranormal researcher.… Continue reading

Paranormal investigator Crickett Webster
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WEEKEND: Woodworking show set in Port Townsend this Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — This weekend's ninth annual Port Townsend Woodworkers Show will display the possibilities of wood as functional art. “We have more craftspeople per… Continue reading

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Jefferson County sheriff candidates Dave Stanko and Wendy Davis address the Port Townsend Kiwanis Club on Wednesday. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson sheriff candidates debate as long campaign nears the finish line

PORT TOWNSEND — The two candidates for Jefferson County sheriff are relieved that the long and winding campaign trail will end Tuesday. “This campaign has… Continue reading

Jefferson County sheriff candidates Dave Stanko and Wendy Davis address the Port Townsend Kiwanis Club on Wednesday. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Paranormal investigator Crickett Webster

Researcher investigates ghosts all over downtown Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Halloween comes but once a year, but Port Townsend's ghosts are always haunting the downtown area, according to a local paranormal researcher.… Continue reading

Paranormal investigator Crickett Webster
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WEEKEND: Woodworking show set in Port Townsend this Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — This weekend's ninth annual Port Townsend Woodworkers Show will display the possibilities of wood as functional art. “We have more craftspeople per… Continue reading

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