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Street view of the Dundee Hill development, a green duplex to the left and a yellow duplex to the right with a path down the middle and sign in the foreground.

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Five Permanently Affordable Homes Ready for Owners

Five Permanently Affordable Homes Ready for Owners.

Jefferson County Courthouse. A large red brick and stone building with two towers and a clock tower up over the left side.

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Superior Criminal Court, October 9, 2026: A Week of Preliminary Appearances and Arraignments

Jefferson County’s most common crime is domestic violence, a common issue in rural areas.

The Kennewick and Salish ferries docked side by side at the Port Townsend Ferry Dock.

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Ferries Canceled as WSF Engineers Call Out Sick Amidst Contract Talks

A new contract was due October 1 between MEBA and the state.

AHPT President John Watts giving public comment to City Council in the city council chambers.

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Port Townsend Council Keeps Moratorium on 5-6 Plex Permits, Eyes Budget Priorities

After the public hearing, staff and council discussed budget balancing prior to community workshop meeting.

Looking north over the Twana Bridge which is tan cement with rails but no sidewalk, a yellow warning sign for pedestrians and bicyclists in the fore and green scenery in the background.

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Linger Longer Bridge Project Nears Completion

A 25-year vision comes to life with collaboration.

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Superior Criminal Court October 2, 2026: Exceptional Sentencing and Warrants Issued

With consecutive warrants ordered, it’s worth questioning bail bond culture.

A yellow vibrating plow on four continuous track treads, with a fiber optic spool elevated in the front.

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Jefferson PUD Passes 1,000 Broadband Connections—With a Longer Road Still Ahead

Fiber is broadband’s gold standard, but Jefferson County’s sprawl poses a challenge to its comprehensive installation.

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Superior Criminal Court, September 25, 2026: Many Speedy Trial Waivers and the Right to Firearms

The search for Soaring WhiteRaven Eagle continues.

Vegetation growing into the mill wastewater treatment pond.

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Paper Mill Receives Large Fine for Continuing Wastewater Treatment Failures

The mill claims robust investment in environmental improvements, while the environment bears the cost of the company’s operations.

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Port Townsend City Council Holds Course on Comp Plan Appeal After Failed Settlement Talks

Council directs staff to develop public participation plan; approves affordable housing street vacation for Bayside Housing and emergency sewer repair.

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Superior Criminal Court, September 16, 2026: Compliance and Contested Competency

Cases exemplify the privilege of family support and competency.

Paper mini bookmobiles on a stick in a basket available for coloring.

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Ribbon Cutting Celebrates New Bookmobile

The Jefferson County Library welcomed the new, full-service bookmobile into its fleet with tours, music and tasty treats.

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