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The Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management issued an advisory at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11, noting that multiple automobile accidents had occurred due to winter …
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By KIRK BOXLEITNER
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1/17/24
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The Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park was treated to two weeks of environmentally-friendly care to kick off 2024, thanks to the city of Port Townsend, the Admiralty Audubon Society, …
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By KIRK BOXLEITNER
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1/17/24
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After a tough day with bullies last year, middle schooler Grace Black didn’t feel much like being creative.
With gentle encouragement, Black’s mom suggested some …
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By LEADER STAFF
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1/17/24
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The Rust & Relic Vintage antique store, in Suite 5 at 1030 Lawrence St. in Port Townsend, will soon say farewell to Jefferson County.
Co-owners Corrie Matthews and Michelle …
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By KIRK BOXLEITNER
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1/17/24
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Port Townsend’s Lexi Koch can confirm there are more local florists still in business than many folks might think. They simply don’t have brick-and-mortar …
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BY KIRK BOXLEITNER
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1/17/24
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After six months as general manager of the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Brian Curry can proudly point to some areas of improvement, while acknowledging that other goals …
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BY KIRK BOXLEITNER
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1/17/24
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At The Food Co-op, a program years in the making is putting spare change to good use in the community.
Change for Change (previously RoundUP at the register) is a program offering …
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By MITZI JO GORDON
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1/10/24
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Marcia Kelbon admits that she really hadn’t been politically active until two years ago.
“I was commuting back and forth to Seattle and I saw that city fall apart and I saw the same …
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1/10/24
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For the month of January, the Orion Marine Group crew building a new jetty at the mouth of the Point Hudson Marina will double its number and its work hours.
Two crews instead of one will be …
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1/10/24
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Over the course of the past two months, The Leader has reported on the sentencing hearings of Siaumau Sanele Auseuga, a former felon who was convicted of illegal firearm possession in …
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By Leader Staff
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1/10/24
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There’s a dazzling new fiber arts exhibit at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery. Entitled “Burst of Color,” the exhibit features over 100 eye-catching art pieces created by …
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1/10/24
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The Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County starts preparations for April concerts on Sunday, Jan. 14, when singers launch their spring rehearsal season at …
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1/10/24
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Port Townsend Ballet’s Artistic Director John Bishop is offering Boys Ballet classes for $5 per lesson on Tuesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. Bishop is also offering Special Ballet Training …
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1/10/24
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To kick off a new year in the garden, I reached out to two of Jefferson County’s gardening mavens: Bridget Gregg, director of the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program, and Suzanne …
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By BARBARA FAUROT
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1/10/24
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The Port Townsend Marine Science Center (PTMSC) will host local artist and naturalist Nam Siu at its “Future of Oceans” lecture series on Sunday, Jan. 14, 3 p.m., at The Chapel at Fort …
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1/10/24
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The Jefferson County Food Bank Association recently marked a significant chapter in its history as it welcomed Patricia Hennessy as its inaugural Executive Director.
Hennessy’s …
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By Andrea Stafford
Board Secretary
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1/3/24
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Got a question for a textile artist? Get it answered Saturday, Jan. 13 when Peninsula Fiber Artists (PFA) present “A Chat with the Artists” from 2 to 3 p.m. at Northwind …
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By Linda Carlson
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1/3/24
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Welcome, Martha!
Longtime arts community member Martha Worthley is the new Interim Executive Director of Northwind Art. She steps into the role following Teresa Verraes' seven years of leading …
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1/3/24
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Chat with Steve Edmiston, and you’ll soon realize he’s no “Spooky” Mulder, but for an affably casual guy who notes he’s no expert in UFOs, …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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1/3/24
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In a startling revelation, County Commissioner Kate Dean has reported that the Jefferson County Indian Island Naval Base is supplying Tomahawk missiles to Israel, raising questions …
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By Kate Lore
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1/3/24
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