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Olympic UFO meet-up in Port Townsend is back
Things are looking up again for Olympic UFO. After a three-year hiatus, the group will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at Unity Church in Port Townsend. The public is invited to … more
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UPDATE | Bomb threat via email led to Chimacum evacuation
The email prompted an extensive law enforcement response in Chimacum. Nine deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office responded to the school, as well as a Washington State Patrol bomb … more
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Local schools evacuated, closed after email threat
Chimacum schools were evacuated just before 12:20 p.m. Wednesday after the school district received a threatening email. Several schools were emptied, and all students were reported outside of … more
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PT ReCyclery will hold open house next week
The Port Townsend ReCyclery is hosting an open house next week to celebrate its spring reopening and share what the ReCyclery has have been doing over the winter. The event is planned for noon to … more
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Police department gears up for city of Port Townsend's inaugural Bike Rodeo
Bike safety is important to learn, especially in a bicycle-friendly town like Port Townsend. Looking to spread helpful safety tips and engage in the community, the Port Townsend Police Department … more
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Located west of the nearby Department of Social and Health Services building, this 14.4 acre parcel of land will be turned into the Evans Vista affordable housing development.
City of Port Townsend to host outreach event at Evans Vista for the unhoused
The city of Port Townsend has announced an outreach and education event to connect people experiencing homelessness with near-term services as well as future opportunities for affordable and … more
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Port Townsend City Hall
Port Townsend to spend $150k on dam seismic study
The Port Townsend City Council approved a $150,000 contract to assess the seismic stability of the Lord’s Lake East Dam in Quilcene. The dam’s reservoir is Port Townsend’s … more
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The new pickleball courts at Mountain View Commons.
Port Townsend Pickleball Club has grand opening
The Port Townsend Pickleball club is set to host a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the addition of three pickleball courts at the Mountain View Commons on Blaine Street. After raising $40,000 to build … more
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Jefferson County Sheriff's Log | Hot and confrontational
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received 245 calls for service between Saturday, March 11 and Friday, March 17. Below are selected reports. At 3:28 p.m. Thursday, March 16 in Port … more
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Port Townsend Police log | Double DUI
The Port Townsend Police Department received a total of 172 calls between Friday, March 24, and Thursday, March 30. Below are selected reports. At 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 26, in the 400 block of … more
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Port Townsend High School students Sophie Kunka, Lhotse Rowell, Indigo Gould, Ashton Meyer-Bibbins, Stuart Dow, and Maeve Kenney pose with their first place trophy in Wenatchee after winning the Knowledge Bowl.
Port Townsend High Knowledge Bowl team wins state title
The Port Townsend High School Knowledge Bowl Team earned first place at this year’s state competition, taking the gold for the 1A division. The squad headed east to Wenatchee to face off … more
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The Hood Canal Bridge.
UPDATE | New closure plan announced for Hood Canal Bridge
Many in Jefferson County are breathing a sigh of relief over the upcoming summer tourism season. There may actually be one, after all. Crucial work to repair the Hood Canal Bridge has been … more
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The Hood Canal Bridge
State abandons plan for full shutdown of Hood Canal Bridge on weekends this summer
The Hood Canal Bridge will not shut down for four weekends this summer for bridge repairs. The Washington State Department of Transportation has abandoned plans to shut the span down for bridge … more
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Port Townsend Police Log | Gotta catch 'em all
The Port Townsend Police Department received a total of 172 calls between Friday, March 24, and Thursday, March 30. Below are selected reports. At 2:35 a.m. Friday, March 24, an unwanted person … more
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Jefferson County Sheriff's Log | Move along, man
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received 245 calls for service between Saturday, March 11 and Friday, March 17. Below are selected reports. At 4:59 p.m. Wednesday, March 15 in Port … more
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Jefferson County Courthouse.
Forks man accused of stealing logging equipment
A Forks man is being accused of first-degree theft and trafficking in stolen property after he allegedly stole a Bremerton man’s log loader while he was in prison, and then sold it. John … more
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JeffCo PUD says 1,000 customers lose electricity Saturday
More than a thousand customers of the Jefferson County Public Utility District near Discovery Bay lost power Saturday as strong winds swept through the area. The PUD said the outage was centered … more
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Missing phone prompts felony theft charge
A 32-year-old Port Townsend woman is facing a charge of second-degree theft for allegedly stealing a woman’s cellphone while she was gambling at the Clearwater Casino in Suquamish. Gloria … more
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New reservation system coming to Staircase Campground
The National Park Service will implement a reservation service this summer for Olympic National Park’s Staircase Campground. The reservation system will be used by campers arriving between … more
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Washington State Parks co-hosts coast cleanup
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will co-host the annual Washington Coast Cleanup on Earth Day.   This year’s event is 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 22 at nine … more
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