“The non-profits at Fort Worden are bringing significant private philanthropy to bear on improving the aging facilities at the Fort as evidenced by this most recent grant, and others we have …
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1/3/24
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As of Dec. 28, law enforcement is asking any residents or anyone passing through the area of Old Gardiner Road, near the bridge, to report anything that seems suspicious, as they attempt to locate a …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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12/28/23
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Jefferson County Commissioner Kate Dean ended her short-lived congressional campaign on Friday after failing to meet fundraising expectations
During her six-week campaign, Dean had …
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By Charlie Bermant
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12/27/23
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It’s one of the Northwest Maritime Center’s more valuable resources, even if it’s kept a relatively low profile over the years, but the NWMC has plans for its Pilothouse Simulator …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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12/27/23
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What do an oyster and a bear have in common? Both the ursine apex predator and the bivalve filter-feeder need to fatten up to prepare for winter’s lean rations.
The …
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By Joie Hyde
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12/27/23
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At 8:15 A.M. on December 14, the water temperature off of Point Hudson was 49.1 degrees Fahrenheit. That's just seventeen degrees above freezing and barely two degrees below the …
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By Jon Karpilow
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12/27/23
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This picture was captured on the beach at Fort Flager. I walked to within ten feet of the eagle-eating crab. Then, I realized we knew each other. From my beach cabin at the mouth of …
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By George Leinonen
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12/27/23
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Jefferson County Library District told the Leader that the people have spoken, and the votes have been counted and they extend a heartfelt thank you to all who participated in their 2023 Gingerbread …
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12/27/23
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Key City Public Theatre's Professional Theatre Training program is back, offering winter and spring sessions for all aspiring young actors in Port Townsend and Chimacum.
Kristin Manwaring …
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12/27/23
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Port Townsend’s first “Tiny House on Wheels” (THOW) was celebrated by both the property’s owners and the city officials who helped make it possible …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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12/27/23
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The Chimacum Creek Literacy Program is interested in adding 20 reading tutors to its existing team of 25, assisting pre-kindergarten through first-grade classroom teachers at the Chimacum …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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12/27/23
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Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz on Monday released the locations of 2,000 acres of structurally complex state forestland proposed to be set aside for conservation as funded by the Climate …
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12/27/23
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Eric Pickens announced his candidacy for the position of 24th District State Representative.
"I am running for State Representative because, as a teacher and a working parent, I have witnessed …
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12/27/23
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Compiled by Katherine Darrow
December 28, 1923
Welcome wagon
The Development of the Nordland district of Scow Bay has been one of the pleasing events of the last ten years. …
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12/27/23
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Artists and musicians started “First Night” to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Boston in December of 1975, and in the 21st century, Port Townsend was finally …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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12/27/23
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A midday semi-truck accident on Thursday, Dec. 21, on Highway 20 narrowed the road to single-lane alternating access, but was not the result of driver impairment, nor did it result in any injuries.
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Kirk Boxleitner
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12/22/23
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The Friends of the Port Townsend Golf Park converged on City Hall on the morning of Friday, Dec. 15, so that Bob Wheeler, president of the Friends, could join City Manager …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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12/20/23
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The unwrapping of the Port Townsend Post Office last week drew holiday-related reactions but there is still a mystery about how much this particular gift will cost us.
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By Charlie Bermant
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12/20/23
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When the community converged in the Port Townsend High School library on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 7, they got to hear from the Port Townsend School District Librarian, and even from …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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12/20/23
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Mayor David Faber told The Leader that he has seen two significant plans to replace the pool fall apart.
As he nears the end of his eighth year on the Council, he’s witnessing his third, …
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12/20/23
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