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By Derek Firenze As temperatures begin to bottom out, the annual Point in Time count of the local homeless population is a top priority. Viola Ware, director of Housing and Community Development for the Olympic Community Action Program, better known as OlyCAP, has already been spearheading this year’s Point
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By Nhatt Nichols Jefferson County Sheriff Joe Nole has resigned early from his post, ending a 34-year career with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. There wasn’t any one thing that spelled retirement for Nole; he simply realized it was finally time. “I've been with the sheriff&
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News by Angela Downs. Prison may seem to solve some conflicts, but it falls short as a solution for many civil issues. Restorative Justice offers solutions that, contrary to fears, do not mean being “soft on crime.” Restorative Justice means the creation of pathways of healing through referencing the diversity
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Event reporting by Nigel O’Shea What: Karl Blau with St. Yuma Where: The Quilcene Lantern, 7360 Center Rd, Quilcene, WA 98376 When: Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 How much: $20 Evening weather: Foggy night, watch your speed, watch for animals. Most represented guitar: A jangly Danelectro. Overall time had: 9.
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By Sara Post As local and global crises continue to affect each of us individually and collectively, there are few things more universally daunting than the possibility of another global pandemic. A pandemic presents both danger to the body as well as to the infrastructures we have to hold it
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By Derek Firenze If you produce more, you’re allowed to pollute more. The state Department of Ecology’s latest proposed draft of the wastewater permit for the Port Townsend Paper Co. increases the mill’s potential pollutant levels in light of its increased paper production. “The more we have,
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By Nhatt Nichols Last Saturday, humans of all types flocked to Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue to meet owls, hawks, and other feathered creatures. Open for the first time in six years, the facility was finally ready to showcase the improvements it made to its medical and education facilities, as
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By Hudson Gardner As the season winds down and winter begins, peninsula farmers are taking stock of the last season. Staying small, efficient, and productive while balancing life and work is a challenging equation. And yet, many local farmers renew their commitment to food and the health of the community,
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By Sarah Bofenkamp On October 29, after a determined journey, the fourth-order Fresnel lens atop the Point Wilson Lighthouse was lit for the first time in 17 years. This historic relighting not only marked a significant phase in the ongoing restoration of the Point Wilson property but also added Port
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By Derek Firenze There is no evidence that turkey was served at the first Thanksgiving, but, even if there had been, that bird wouldn’t have looked like the ones most Americans celebrate with these days. Today, nearly all of the turkeys on U.S. tables are a breed developed
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By Kathie Meyer Joshua Bingham, 34, had one thing—himself—so he turned himself into a business. He wasn’t thinking big when he named it, but the response to Large Man was overwhelming. The year was 2022, and Bingham, who had been working as a caregiver, noticed he seemed
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Event reporting by Nigel O’Shea What: Live Life Loud Presents: Dryland (Bellingham), Key Party (Poulsbo), and Tonight We Knife (Bremerton and Hadlock) with DJ E Rok Where: The Quilcene Lantern, 7360 Center Rd, Quilcene, WA 98376 When: Saturday, November 16, 2024 How much: $15 NOTAFLOF* Drank: 2 Silver City