After more than 40 years, Dr. David Schores is retiring due to a recurrence of the bladder cancer he was diagnosed with eight years ago.
His most vocal regret as he prepares to close …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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4/24/24
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State and local elected officials are expected to gather at 1 p.m. April 24 to celebrate the completion of the Point Hudson breakwater at the Point Hudson Marina in Port Townsend.
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Leader Staff
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4/24/24
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The recently appointed eight-member “Healthier Together Task Force” will meet for the first time from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, at the Jefferson County …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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4/24/24
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Election season is gaining momentum, and candidate filing week for those seeking office in the November general election begins May 6.
In addition to selecting candidates …
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By James Robinson
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4/24/24
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Statewide Drought
The Washington State Department of Ecology declared a statewide drought, citing low snowpack and forecasts for a dry and warm spring and summer. “After an exceptionally …
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4/24/24
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Spring has sprung, lake fishing season opens April 27, and outdoor enthusiasts will soon begin flocking to area lakes. Before you dive in, it may be wise to check conditions …
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By James Robinson
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4/24/24
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With utility lines buried and fresh asphalt laid, the Discovery Road project is well underway and appears to be on schedule, according to city staff.
“The project …
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By James Robinson
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4/24/24
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On Nov. 4, 1924, Jefferson County citizens voted to create the entity that runs the port. Business interests who saw Port Angeles coming to life were behind the push, but it …
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By Meredith Jordan
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4/24/24
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If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to harvest clams and oysters safely and sustainably, then join members of the Jefferson Marine Resources Committee and state fish and …
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By James Robinson
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4/24/24
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It’s hard to imagine a better person to write the centennial history of the Port of Port Townsend than Scott Wilson. He knows his way around the town and the port, and the relationship between …
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4/24/24
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The “Welcome to Port Townsend” sign lets our visiting tourists know right from the get go at our city limit that we are a Victorian Seaport and Art Community
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By Lisa Stoutmoose
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4/24/24
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The Point Wilson Lighthouse will serve as the focal point for the Raw Art Collective’s celebration of “Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day” on Sunday, April 28, with the …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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4/24/24
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When the Local 20/20 nonprofit’s Transportation Lab hosted its second-annual “Moving in the Right Direction” conference, it not only boasted a packed turnout …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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4/24/24
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With a beautiful view of the ocean, April Ottey is surrounded by details of the natural world, the delicate beauty in petals and blossoms, the intricate texture of tree …
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BY CAROLYN LEWIS
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4/24/24
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Chris Berg begins his art by brewing a cup of coffee topped with sweet froth. He turns his radio to the jazz channel, lays out his materials, and goes to work transforming …
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By Holly Erickson
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4/24/24
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Blue Heron Middle School will soon see installation of a School Based Health Center, after winning grant funding from the state legislature, according to staff with the Jefferson County …
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By James Robinson
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4/17/24
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The rebound of the bald eagle population in the Lower 48 from the brink of extinction 60 years ago to well over a quarter million of the sea birds today is one of the greatest species-recovery …
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Scott Doggett
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4/17/24
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“The town's FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team, the Robocpti, is very excited to send off one of their longest and hardest-working mentors Brian Morningstar to the FRC world championships as …
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4/17/24
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Port Townsend residents raised a familiar set of issues with candidates Hilary Franz and Adam Bernbaum who spoke at Port Townsend Indivisible’s April 9 meeting. …
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By Gina McMather
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4/17/24
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The Jefferson County Historical Society plans to present "From Ashes to Archives" at the Northwest Maritime Center from 7-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, for a suggested …
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Special to The Leader
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4/17/24
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