A 57-year-old Goldendale man was jailed on $200,000 bail after he was arrested for felony driving under the influence earlier this month at Dosewallips State Park.
Forrest Ethan Wanous made his …
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Brian Kelly
bkelly@ptleader.com | 3/28/23 |
The Port Townsend Police Department received a total of 166 calls between Friday, Feb. 24, and Thursday, March 2. Below are selected reports.
At 12 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, in the 2700 block of …
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Leader News Staff
news@ptleader.com | 3/24/23 |
The Port Townsend man accused of trying to murder his wife was arraigned on three new charges Friday in Jefferson County Superior Court.
John Lewis Allen, 50, was arrested for allegedly stabbing …
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Brian Kelly
bkelly@ptleader.com | 3/24/23 |
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received 360 calls for service between Friday, March 3 and Friday, March 10. Below are selected reports.
At 3:47 p.m. Monday, March 6 in Quilcene, a …
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Leader News Staff
news@ptleader.com | 3/23/23 |
The city of Port Townsend unanimously approved a resolution marking March as Women’s History Month.
The city approved the proclamation during its March 20 business meeting, and the measure …
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James Sloan
jsloan@ptleader.com | 3/23/23 |
Tax revenues are up but staffing has remained a challenge for the city of Port Townsend, according to its end-of-year 2022 financial update reported to councilmembers Monday.
The update provided a …
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Leader News Staff
news@ptleader.com | 3/23/23 |
Basketball means community for many of Port Townsend’s youth.
Whether it’s finding like-minded friends to grow with, learning life lessons on the hardwood, or just shooting around to …
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James Sloan
jsloan@ptleader.com | 3/23/23 |
The YMCA of Jefferson County has announced it will host a Spring Splash Family Free Swim at the Mountain View Pool on Blaine Street.
Set from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 25, the event will be …
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Leader News Staff
news@ptleader.com | 3/22/23 |
Nearly an acre of land was blackened by a wildland fire near Spencer Creek Road Saturday.
The blaze was reported on logged land owned by the state Department of Natural Resources, said Brinnon …
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Deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office stopped an apparent burglary in progress at a home in Port Hadlock just before 4 a.m. Friday.
The residence was being renovated at the …
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Brian Kelly
bkelly@ptleader.com | 3/22/23 |
The Port Townsend man accused of stabbing his wife was ordered to have no contact with anyone other than his attorney Friday after prosecutors said he had repeatedly tried to send messages to his …
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Brian Kelly
bkelly@ptleader.com | 3/22/23 |
The Jefferson Universal Movement Playground — better known as JUMP! — is set to start fundraising for the second part of its all-access play facility at HJ Carroll Park in Port …
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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received 360 calls for service between Friday, March 3 and Friday, March 10. Below are selected reports.
At 3:42 p.m. Monday, March 6 in Port Hadlock, a …
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Leader News Staff
news@ptleader.com | 3/22/23 |
The public is invited to attend a community meeting hosted by Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County and the Rotary Club of East Jefferson County to discuss the development of an affordable …
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Leader News Staff
news@ptleader.com | 3/22/23 |
Jefferson Transit officials are hoping to hear input from the public regarding a host of potential service changes in 2023.
A customer survey on the proposed route changes is online at …
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Leader News Staff
news@ptleader.com | 3/17/23 |
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received 360 calls for service between Friday, March 3 and Friday, March 10. Below are selected reports.
At 4:59 p.m. Saturday, March 4 in Chimacum, an …
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Leader News Staff
news@ptleader.com | 3/17/23 |
The Port Townsend City Council authorized paying two bonds off early, freeing up interest savings and additional resources and to provide momentum toward greater financial sustainability.
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When things get tough, they call in the commissioner.
An embroiled board of trustees at the Jefferson County Fair Association is now being shepherded by Jefferson County Commissioner Kate …
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A bicycle rodeo could be coming to Port Townsend.
While details and plans remain in the air, the city of Port Townsend plans to host a bike rodeo sometime in May or early June, according to Police …
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Leader News Staff
news@ptleader.com | 3/16/23 |
The Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge is currently seeking volunteers to assist visitors and staff.
Primary duties include greeting visitors and providing information about the …
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Leader News Staff
news@ptleader.com | 3/16/23 |