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During the well-attended public hearing on Jan. 23, the Port Townsend Planning Commission aligned itself with city staff’s recommendation regarding proposed amendments …
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By Mallory Kruml
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1/29/25
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Port Townsend’s city council has approved a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for all non-represented city staff, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase …
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By Mallory Kruml
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1/29/25
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Jan. 28, 1903
Chinese Celebrate
The local Chinese colony ushered in their “new year” at midnight last night with great hilarity. Early in the evening large strings of …
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1/29/25
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City staff said an innovative drilling method should minimize road and traffic disruptions as city crews began repairs on the Water Street sewer line Jan. 27.
The $3.2 …
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By James Robinson
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1/29/25
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New cemetery proposed
The Jefferson County Land Trust has filed a permit with the county to establish a green cemetery and to practice “conservation burial activities” on a 36-acre …
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1/29/25
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Ballots for the Feb. 11 special election are arriving in the mailboxes of Jefferson County voters, giving them a chance to vote on one or two school levies, depending on their …
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By Mallory Kruml and James Robinson
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1/29/25
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The Port Townsend Police Department responded to a total of 200 calls between Jan. 17-23, and conducted 73 traffic stops for various violations.
Jan. 17: During a traffic stop for expired tabs, …
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1/29/25
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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a total of 373 calls for service from Jan. 18-24. Deputies conducted 194 traffic stops, of which six resulted in criminal (misdemeanor/felony) …
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1/29/25
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The Port Townsend Film Festival (PTFF) is partnering with the Finnriver Farm and Cidery to present six short independent films along with food and conversation with …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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1/29/25
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After nearly four decades in the basement of the Mount Baker Block Building, Fancy Feathers — a cherished local consignment shop — is moving to a new, more …
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By Mallory Kruml
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1/29/25
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Building more housing in rural parts of Washington is again top of mind for some state lawmakers.
Bills to allow backyard cottages in new areas, to expand where …
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By Laurel Demkovich
WASHINGTON STATE STANDARD
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1/29/25
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Local journalist and author Scott Wilson is giving his last scheduled slide show presentation on the history of the marine trades and the Port of Port Townsend on Thursday, Feb. 6.
The …
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1/29/25
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Navy Growler noise is affecting the health of Northwest communities, according to a recent study.
Terra Huey, program director of the Sound Defense Alliance, cited a …
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Leader staff
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1/29/25
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If you’re in need of vaccinations or other non-emergency medical services and you’re in the Port Hadlock area on Tuesday, Feb. 4, Bayside Housing and Services and …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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1/29/25
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Cmdr. R.J. Jameson relieved Cmdr. Todd Galvin as commanding officer of Naval Magazine Indian Island during a change-of-command ceremony Jan. 24 in Port Townsend.
Galvin …
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Leader staff
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1/29/25
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The unexpected shutdown of Fort Worden Hospitality, which had overseen the conference and events center, lodging and concessions and the Guardhouse Neighborhood Pub since …
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By James Robinson
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1/22/25
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According to its management, fault for the failure of Fort Worden Hospitality lies with the larger failure of the park’s Public Development Authority’s (PDA).
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By James Robinson
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1/22/25
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The Fort Warden Public Development Authority had a noble mission. The PDA would take a central vision for the aging campus of Fort Worden and transform it into a bustling …
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By James Robinson
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1/22/25
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2009
The City of Port Townsend charters the Port Townsend Public Development Authority. In 2009, the city council, was comprised of David King, Laurie Medlicott, Kris Nelson, Catharine Robinson, …
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1/22/25
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About 600 participants marched in the Port Townsend People’s March on Jan. 18, with sources at the event estimating that the local turnout rivaled Seattle. …
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Leader Staff
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1/22/25
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