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Brinnon School District announces closure
The Brinnon School District  announced that it would close Wednesday, Dec. 21  due to the snowy weather. The announcement was made at 8:45 a.m. High school transportation was also … more
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The Short’s Family Farm is located on Center Valley Road and is one of the largest privately held contiguous agricultural lands in Washington State.
Port purchase of farm flooded with complexity
A deluge of issues inundated discussions over the Port of Port Townsend’s intent to purchase the Short’s Family Farm at last week’s workshop on the proposal. In October, the port … more
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Port Townsend Police Log | Surprise water splash
The Port Townsend Police Department received a total of 117 calls between Friday, Dec. 2, and Thursday, Dec. 8. Below are selected reports. At 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, a woman in the 2600 block … more
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Jefferson County Sheriff's Log | Gas guzzler
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received 208 calls for service between Friday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Dec. 2. Below are selected reports. At 8:46 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29 in Port Hadlock, a … more
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A citizen-led assessment from around 2015 estimated the total number of deer in Port Townsend city limits at 250, though city officials say that number has greatly increased since the survey.
Port Townsend considers how to reduce local deer numbers
Port Townsend’s deer are fearless. And that’s the problem. Joan Fabien told the city council that she’s had teeth knocked out from a deer attack. “I sustained a … more
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Jefferson Transit could add two seats to board
The Jefferson Transit Authority Board is set to expand from six seats to eight following the preliminary approval to increase the agency’s governing body. Authority board members Heidi … more
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Shop owner Shelley French says her favorite typewriters are Olympias: “Because they’re a workhorse.”
New shop brings typewriter trade to Port Townsend
Port Townsend’s hottest new shop sells an old favorite. Typewriters. Type Townsend opened on Water Street in the Flagship Landing Building on Dec. 3 to a round of clacking keys. “We … more
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Bayside Housing & Services buys Hadlock Motel to provide permanent housing
Permanent housing units have been turning into short-term rentals for years with the proliferation of sites like Airbnb. Now, to help solve the housing crisis, short-term rentals like motels are … more
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UPDATE | Brinnon cancels school for Tuesday
With snow continuing to fall in Jefferson County, the Brinnon School District announced just after 7 a.m. Tuesday that school would be canceled for Dec. 20. A winter snowstorm socked Western … more
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Jefferson Transit bus service shifts to winter weather routes
Jefferson Transit will use a winter weather routing schedule Tuesday, with changes made to bus routes due to snow and road conditions. Transit officials said riders should expect delays on all … more
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Port Townsend School District closes schools due to weather
The storm that has dumped snow across Jefferson County prompted the Port Townsend School District to shut down schools Tuesday due to the weather. All schools in the district will be closed Dec. … more
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Snow day for Quilcene schools
School has been canceled in the Quilcene School District for Tuesday, Dec. 20 due to snow and poor road conditions, the school district has announced. There will be no preschool or after-school … more
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