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Brandon Mack has been appointed as judge for Jefferson County Superior Court, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday.
Mack will replace Judge Keith Harper, who is retiring at the end of …
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Leader News Staff
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A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Port Angeles rescued one person and two dogs early Wednesday from a grounded sailboat off the shore Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Coast Guard watchstanders …
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Another ask is on the way to voters from East Jefferson Fire Rescue.
Proposed property tax hikes will be brought to residents of the newly enlarged Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 1 …
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The East Jefferson Rivals varsity boys basketball team is on a two-game winning streak following its 56-49 victory over South Whidbey High School.
The home matchup last Monday wrapped up the first …
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Leader News Staff
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The East Jefferson Rivals varsity girls basketball team lost 38-32 to the South Whidbey High School Falcons.
The Monday, Dec. 19 matchup was at home in Port Townsend High’s gymnasium. The …
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12/29/22
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The matchup between The East Jefferson Rivals varsity girls basketball team and Granite Falls High School was called off last Wednesday due to the inclement, snowy weather on the Peninsula.
The …
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Leader News Staff
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Regarding finding separate uses for the Port Townsend Golf Course, something to consider is that there is only one golf course.
How many parks are there in Port Townsend for people to enjoy …
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Jefferson County Soccer Club provides a shining example throughout the region. As the end of the year approaches, I would like to express my appreciation for the sportsmanship of the coaches, …
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12/29/22
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Last week was a sad week for Pittsburgh’s ardent football fans.
The author of the iconic “Immaculate Reception,” the last play in the Steelers’ football game against …
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Ned Luce
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12/29/22
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Activities that bring together young and old alike have seen many ups and downs in Port Townsend.
Keeping in line with that trend is a group of locals with a vision to bring a pumptrack to the …
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Derek Firenze
dfirenze@ptleader.com | 12/29/22 |
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This letter is to share my thoughts on how special it is when an artist creates a work of art that uplifts us by its beauty.
We each have our own ideas of what is beauty but we also …
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Hailing from upstate New York, The Faux Paws are headed to Port Townsend to bring their melting pot of folk music to local ears.
The trio-band is set for the Palindrome stage at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, …
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Leader News Staff
news@ptleader.com | 12/28/22 |
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Port Townsend resident and highly acclaimed instructor of movement Bill Evans will be offering community dance courses for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
Evans will offer two …
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Leader News Staff
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Nominations are being accepted for the 2023 Jefferson County Community Leadership Awards.
The awards honor outstanding citizens in the community, and the Chamber of Jefferson County will present …
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Leader News Staff
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Jefferson Transit unanimously approved its budget for next year during the Transit Authority Board’s Dec. 20 meeting.
The transit municipality anticipates $7.29 million in total revenue …
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Leader News Staff
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Permits for commercial-use salal in the Olympic National Forest will go on sale over two days in January and March.
Permit sales will be on Wednesday, Jan. 11 and Wednesday, March 8 at the Olympic …
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Leader News Staff
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The city of Port Townsend has launched an online portal to assist with permitting.
The portal will help streamline the permitting process. Building and right-of-way permit applications will …
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Leader News Staff
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Jefferson Healthcare Medical Center is filling up with people with respiratory problems, Jefferson County Public Hospital District Commissioner Kees Kolff said at the last Jefferson County Board of …
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Leader News Staff
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High winds prompted the cancelation of ferry service on the Port Townsend-Coupeville route for much of Saturday, Dec. 24.
Weather conditions led to sailings being halted starting with the 8 a.m. …
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Leader News Staff
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I always keep ginger on hand, and use it in both savory and sweet dishes. It’s a popular ingredient in world cuisines from India and Indonesia to Germany.
In ancient Rome and China, it …
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Sidonie Maroon
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12/28/22
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