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Amateur Radio Club Has Field Day

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Amateur Radio Club Has Field Day

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The Capital City Amateur Radio Club welcomes all who are interested in ham radio to come to their Field Day at the Devil's Elbow Campground between noon Saturday, June 28, to noon Sunday, June 29.See the Story

Port Townsend sailors win WA360

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Port Townsend sailors win WA360

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Broken record raises the bar for racers Read Article

Some shellfish harvesting restrictions lifted on Jefferson County beaches

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Some shellfish harvesting restrictions lifted on Jefferson County beaches

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Peninsula Daily News Peninsula Daily News - Your #1 News Source for the Olympic Peninsula, Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend and beyond. PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Public Health has lifted its closure of shellfish harvesting from Port Townsend Bay, Marrowstone Island, Kilisut Harbor and Mystery Bay. Some shellfish harvesting restrictions lifted on Jefferson County beaches Peninsula Daily News Read Article

Port of Port Townsend considers future of dock

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Commissioners concerned about safety issuesPort Townsend · Port Townsend Read Article

Jefferson County considering a youth commission

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Peninsula Daily News Peninsula Daily News - Your #1 News Source for the Olympic Peninsula, Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend and beyond. Highs schoolers would address issues of concern Jefferson County considering a youth commission Elijah SussmanPort Townsend · Port Townsend Read Article

1886, WA: Olney appointed interpreter

Late in the frontier era in Washington Territory, there was still a real need for experts at talking Chinuk Wawa. Thus this terse announcement in the local newspaper: Tho[ma]s Olney appointed interpreter of Chinook jargon. — from “District Court Proceedings”, in the Port Townsend (Washington Territory) Puget Sound Weekly Argus of November 11,1886, page 3, column 5 The language was still mighty alive ‘n’ kicking! The need for a government-salari…Port Townsend · Port Townsend Read Article

Homeowner Beats Teens Who Stole Thin Blue Line Flag, Prosecutor Decides There Will Be No Charges

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When a homeowner caught a pair of teens stealing his thin blue line flag, a man chased them down and captured them, beating the thieves and confiscating their property. However, after the police arrested the homeowner, the prosecutor made a surprising announcement. After a man was arrested for defending his property with force, Jefferson County Prosecutor James Kennedy (pictured) made a surprising decision. (Photo Credit: Facebook) When a pair o…Property · Port Townsend Read Article

Explore Centrum’s Self-Directed Residencies at historic Fort Worden in Port Townsend.

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Creative artists from a variety of disciplines including visual artists, writers, performers, musicians, scholars, and creative professionals of all kinds come to Centrum for Self-Directed Residencies. This program is fee-based, with some scholarships available and located on the grounds of historic Fort Worden in scenic Port Townsend.Port Townsend · Port Townsend Read Article

1888: How Port Townsend site was chosen

Chinook Jargon was pivotal in the founding of the Settler community of Port Townsend, Washington Territory… First cabin built at Port Townsend (image credit: History Link) How Port Townsend Site was Chosen PORT TOWNSEND, July 23, — Said an old resident yesterday: Capt. L[oren].B. Hastings, Sr. [1814-1881], shortly before his death, told me how he and Mr. [Francis W.] Pettygrove [?-1887] chanced to select a site for Port Townsend. They were enca…Port Townsend · Port Townsend Read Article

Jefferson County theft and burglary suspect climbs 80 feet up tree to evade capture - Finnoexpert

A man wanted in two separate theft and burglary cases in Thurston County was arrested on Memorial Day, but not before hiding in a tree 80 feet above the ground for eight hours. Deputies found the man’s vehicle concealed in a wooded area near Mill Road in Port Townsend and called for backup. Before that could arrive, the man ran off toward Caswell Brown Village. Using a drone, deputies tracked the suspect as he climbed approximately 80 feet up a …Memorial Day · Port Townsend Read Article

Peninsula College closing Fort Worden campus

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Will finish current academic yearPort Townsend · Port Townsend Read Article