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Many Olympic Peninsula rivers are now open for steelhead fishing, state wildlife managers announced on Nov. 27. Most major rivers and key fishing areas will remain open …
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By James Robinson
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12/4/24
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Habitat art show runs Dec. 5-7
Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County’s art show runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, through Saturday, Dec. 7, showcasing a collection …
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12/4/24
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The average cost of workers’ compensation insurance in Washington will go up about 3.8% in 2025, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) …
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By James Robinson
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12/4/24
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Liesl Slabaugh has experience growing a development team and improving fundraising at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center (PTMSC) over 14 years.
She will use that …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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12/4/24
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The Port Townsend Police reported 152 calls for service between Nov. 22-28. In addition to these calls, 23 traffic stops were conducted this week, and officers conducted patrols in requested areas 17 …
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12/4/24
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For the first time in half a century, Southern Resident orca whales returned to Whidbey Island’s Penn Cove.
The endangered whales made their presence known early …
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By Mallory Kruml
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12/4/24
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The following short items have been culled from the archives of The Leader and the University of Washington Library. Text and style appear verbatim from original printing, including any errors.
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12/4/24
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Owls, falcons, eagles, oh my!
For the first time in six years, the Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue is opening its doors to the public.
The rescue, at 1014 …
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By Mallory Kruml
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11/27/24
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The city’s Comprehensive Plan review process is about halfway complete, and citizen comments indicate affordable housing tops the list of people’s concerns.
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By James Robinson
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11/27/24
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The Port Townsend Main Street Program is inviting prospective shoppers and seasonal revelers alike to “Ring in the Holidays,” starting just before the month of …
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Leader staff
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11/27/24
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Three weeks after the fatal stabbing of 22-year-old Logan Slagle in Port Ludlow, details remain scant, according to Jefferson County Sheriff’s and Coroner’s …
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By James Robinson
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11/27/24
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Among the area’s busking street performers, “Flugelhorn” Phil Eherenman made such a name for himself over the years that he won first place in this …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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11/27/24
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The Port of Port Townsend commissioners approved their operating and capital budgets for 2025 on Nov. 13, along with a rate increase and two tax levies to fund ongoing …
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By Mallory Kruml
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11/27/24
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The bomb cyclone that left at least two people dead in the Seattle area did far less damage in this corner of the Olympic Peninsula.
The Jefferson County Public Utility …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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11/27/24
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'Murder InCLUEdead’
Port Townsend Kiwanis Mystery Dinner is back this year with two performances, Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Oscar Erickson Building at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
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11/27/24
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Port Townsend Police responded to 191 calls from Nov. 15 through Nov. 21, during which about 23 traffic stops and 34 patrol requests were completed.
Nov. 15: Officers conducted seven …
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11/27/24
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The new sign for the Sound View Cemetery on Marrowstone Island weathered its first test the day before its official presentation to the community.
The Sound View Cemetery …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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11/27/24
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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a total of 220 calls for service from Nov. 15 through Nov. 22. Deputies conducted 57 traffic stops, of which four resulted in criminal …
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11/27/24
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The following short items have been culled from archives of The Leader. Text and style appear verbatim from original printing, including any errors.
Nov. 28, 1979
District Court …
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11/27/24
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The following short items have been culled from archives of The Leader. Text and style appear verbatim from original printing, including any errors.
Nov. 18, 2020
COVID-19 …
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11/20/24
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