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Jefferson County has announced its pool of candidates as it gears up to select a new county administrator.  Prothman, an executive recruiting firm specializing in public sector leadership, … more
The Leader has reported that City Manager John Mauro makes a base salary of $230,734, with an hourly rate of $110.93 but not the carry costs. With the evaluation process wrapping up and city council considering a potential raise, tentatively set for discussion at its May 5 meeting, The Leader is reporting the full costs. more
While City Manager John Mauro’s salary has steadily increased since his hiring in November 2019 — with another raise potentially in the works — city records also indicate a steady … more
Port Townsend City Council member Ben Thomas said he will not seek reelection as candidates had their first opportunity to mail-in candidate declarations on April 21, with the official start of … more
Even before considering the local impact of tariffs and other federal actions expected to trickle down, the city of Port Townsend was facing a challenging financial situation.  more
Tensions flared again at a Quilcene school board meeting as board and community members clashed over several divisive topics.  more
Washington’s top commerce official says the state cannot shield its economy from the fallout of rapidly escalating tariffs, particularly in sectors like agriculture, aerospace and technology. more
I was born in Portsmouth, VA while my father was serving in Washington D.C. in the Coast Guard. more
Freshman Congresswoman Emily Randall has surpassed her first 100 days representing Washington’s 6th District, stepping into the role previously held by Derek Kilmer.  A former state … more
What was previously staged as a charitable dinner event to support the people of Ukraine has taken on a new urgency in a changed geopolitical climate. more
On a chilly fall afternoon in 2022, Samantha Stromberg rolls up to the skate park — her usual escape — only to find the rails quiet and the bowls empty. The early evening shadows had … more
The Water Street sewer project caused a minor inconvenience for an area hotel earlier this month. more
The county library in Port Hadlock will have a new director May 19, when Annie Scott joins the staff, according to a news release from the Jefferson County Library District Board of Trustees. … more
Motorcycle rider airlifted A Sequim man was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after his motorcycle went off the road on state Highway 104 near Quilcene. Cole Smithson, 20, was traveling … more
The Trump administration on Monday launched an investigation into the Washington office tasked with overseeing public schools, citing allegations that the state directed a school district to implement a gender inclusion policy that conflicts with federal law. more
Organized labor secured a major win Saturday as Democrats in the state House pushed through legislation to provide striking workers in Washington with unemployment benefits. more
Finnriver Farm and Cidery is launching two premium craft ciders this month, part of their stated commitment to “making craft cider from 100% organic fruit as accessible as possible.” more
The DuBois Levias Law Group, one of Seattle’s longest-standing women-owned family law firms, has recently opened a practice in Port Townsend, with plans to follow up with a physical office. more
The Port Townsend Sunrise Rotary has announced its students of the month for February and March. The Rotary chose Tallulah Sebastian and Bryce Harbin for exceptional leadership and service in … more
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