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Port Townsend celebrates Memorial Day

PORT TOWNSEND -- Memorial Day started at 10 a.m. in the Fort Worden cemetery. Port Townsend American Legion Commander Joe Carey welcomed those in attendance… Continue reading

13,000 pounds of food

PORT TOWNSEND -- Postal carriers in East Jefferson County collected more than 13,000 pounds of nonperishable food for food banks in the 2009 Stamp Out… Continue reading

Mystery structure a Navy remnant

QUILCENE -- John Austin has found something a little different in the Quilcene area woods. By foot, his discovery is well off the beaten path.… Continue reading

Highway 101 traffic helps businesses

It's been three weeks since the Hood Canal Bridge was closed for six weeks, and Jefferson County businesses say they are noticing a difference --… Continue reading

Two announce candidacy for Port Townsend schools

PORT TOWNSEND -- Two women have declared their intent to run for positions on the Port Townsend School Board. Holley Carlson, 44, and Jennifer James-Wilson,… Continue reading

Nelson takes Port Townsend City Council seat

PORT TOWNSEND -- Kris Nelson is the newest member of the Port Townsend City Council, but the other candidate for the position, Steven Emery, will… Continue reading

Port Ludlow home burns

PORT LUDLOW -- A home on Oak Bay Road was consumed by flames Monday afternoon as a result of a child playing with fire. According… Continue reading

Child linked to fire that guts Port Ludlow house

PORT LUDLOW -- A home on Oak Bay Road was consumed by flames on Monday afternoon as a result of a child playing with fire.… Continue reading

Rhododendron Parade puts Port Townsend on the move

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Sequim Irrigation Festival float took the top award at the 74th annual Rhododendron Festival Parade on Saturday. The float won the… Continue reading

UPDATE Bicyclist who died in U.S. HIghway 101 collision identified

Saturday update: The Washington State Patrol last Friday identified the bicyclist who died as James M. Miller of Quilcene. Earlier report: DISCOVERY BAY -- A… Continue reading

Officers out in force on U.S. Highway 101

QUILCENE -- Police are visible, ticketing is up and wrecks are down. "We always expect to see more accidents with an increased amount of traffic,"… Continue reading

Five honored for volunteer service in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND -- Five humble heroes were recognized for their good deeds and community service on Tuesday -- even though most said they didn't feel… Continue reading

Indian Island naval construction plans outlined

PORT TOWNSEND -- The naval installation across the bay from Port Townsend has a handful of construction projects planned over the next three to four… Continue reading

Boats hit the water to open Port Townsend’s spring-summer season

PORT TOWNSEND -- It's unknown just exactly how long it's been going on, but all know that on the second Saturday of May, the Port… Continue reading

Proposed conservation area expanded

QUILCENE -- The state has expanded a proposed conservation area around Dabob Bay but is making it a point to remind residents that they will… Continue reading

Schools expect enrollment — and funding — to drop

As the school year comes to an end and planning for the 2009-2010 year begins, one thing is clear: every Jefferson County school district is… Continue reading

3 arrested on drug charges after raid

PORT TOWNSEND -- Officials confirmed Monday that three men have been arrested on drug charges after a home raid last weekend that uncovered drugs, guns… Continue reading

Burglars steal sweets, plants from candy store

DISCOVERY BAY -- Burglars made off with jawbreakers, suckers and some spring flowers -- but not money -- in a late-night break-in at Discovery Bay… Continue reading

Port Townsend district likely to lose several teachers

PORT TOWNSEND -- After approving a projection reducing teachers for the upcoming school year, Port Townsend School Board Chair Beth Young ended the discussion with… Continue reading

Port Townsend man arrested in connection with drug investigation on Bainbridge Island

PORT TOWNSEND -- One man was arrested in Port Townsend in connection with a Bainbridge Island drug investigation, and police are seeking another person, said… Continue reading