Port Townsend Leader

The Port Townsend Jefferson County Leader is the most widely read newspaper and news website serving Port Townsend, Washington and the North Olympic Peninsula.

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A 24-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after he allegedly shot his mother, as she was attempting to drive away on Discovery Road and Eddy Street at around 2 a.m. on June 28. https://t.co/a35ZN0BXGO

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Frank Montone officially reports for duty as the new Quilcene fire chief July 1, but the public can meet him at 1 p.m. June 29 at the Quilcene Fire Station, while getting meals off the grill and keeping one eye on kids playing in the bouncy house. https://t.co/9hhuez1iig

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The death of a 43-year-old Port Townsend man March 27 has lead to a multi-jurisdictional investigation, including the issuance of a search warrant due to hazardous materials found at a Port Townsend residence. https://t.co/ONpioSPNAn

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“KPTZ’s mission and values align closely with the Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center, and it gives voice to our arts and culture community,” Robison said. “We are excited about our blossoming partnership.” https://t.co/78BeD5aUVL

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A home on Hidden Trail Road was severely damaged by fire the afternoon of March 12. There were no injuries reported. https://t.co/gpEiQmG6AV

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The 40-year-old man was evaluated by medics from East Jefferson Fire Rescue on Wednesday night and given a courtesy ride to the American Legion hall. https://t.co/jaVIZ3tV2t

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The Port Townsend School District’s two levies on the Feb. 12 ballot both were approved by voters.

Proposition 1, which replaces the expiring educational programs and school support levy, received 3,145 votes in favor, or 66.49 percent, to 1,585... https://t.co/2vV3gwQHRU

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The proposed annexation of the city of Port Townsend into Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 1 was approved by voters Feb. 12.

Proposition 1 received 2,028 votes in favor, 69.26 percent, to 900 votes against, 30.74 percent. https://t.co/AVoOLpd8VA

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Schools close early Friday, county prepares for hazardous driving conditions: https://t.co/WIWnWoQmpX

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Building a sense of community through wellness, and ensuring it is accessible to all is the common thread that unites the three co-owners of Madrona MindBody Institute. https://t.co/EWbfxRuRhO

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More snow is in the weekend forecast. a winter weather advisory has been issued for the north Olympic Peninsula, including Port Townsend and Jefferson County. https://t.co/NKEoUancuu

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The lobby of the Jefferson County Jail is open this evening as a warming center, stated East Jefferson Fire Rescue. Read more: https://t.co/jaesTlwCIF

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“Our poetry is a part of our lives." - Poets Finn Wilcox and Clem Starck will read some of their work at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Northwind Arts Center. https://t.co/kw9wt86a7o

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“I’m a big believer that a pension is promise,” said Kilmer, who described himself as “focused” on pension security and flatly stated his support for the proposed “We the People” amendment, to end corporate personhood and the treatment of money as... https://t.co/XF8vLGNnme

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A 56-year-old woman died Feb. 4, when temperatures dropped to 27 degrees, a Port Townsend police spokesperson said. https://t.co/HENyBzL6dv

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Washington State Patrol Public Information Officer Chelsea Hodgson reported three collisions on SR 101 near Mt. Walker at 4 p.m. on Feb. 3 due to car spinouts.
"Remember to slow down, take your time and stay alert,"... https://t.co/d1ONC461Kc

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Boots on, shovels in hand, a group of about 35 volunteers trudged along the muddy banks of Salmon Creek on the brisk morning of Jan. 12 to plant Sitka spruce trees and snowberry shrubs. https://t.co/afhnu0Qhqm

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Atticus Burrows, who was staying in a tent behind his the grandmother’s residence at the time, had an initial hearing Jan. 14 at Jefferson County District Court where he was charged with first-degree assault with great bodily harm. https://t.co/5StO9o2ii1

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Public Information Officer for East Jefferson Fire and Rescue Bill Beezley said the pilot of a Beech B-35 was being checked for minor injuries after he crashed at 711 Irondale Road near Irondale Church. https://t.co/VQ7J202UsZ

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Major Wind Event For Western Oregon and Washington https://t.co/mM2RpFQRRF