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Washington State Patrol said law enforcement received reports of a hit-and-run in Jefferson County on Monday involving a Lexus SUV vehicle. Port Townsend FreePress | a source for original reporting, investigation, and commentary. Some are not. Penumbra Productions - Photography . Our complaint to the Liquor and Cannabis Board is producing results. While we were enjoying the fine weather, our federal and state governments have continued with their plans to protect us from Covid. "That's what Jesus does for us. In the late 1800s it was set to become a major port on the west coast of Washington. Today it is Jon Cookes turn. If you want them around when the Governor lifts his lock down order, you need to support them now. The man was taken to St. Michael Medical Center for treatment following the crash, which occurred at about 11 p.m. Thursday night, according to a memo released by the Washington State Patrol. Wanting more news coverage from what they perceive as a non-threatening, if not friendly media outlet, Jefferson County Commissioners gave $10,000 to KPTZ to hire a producer/reporter to cover county business. Brenda and Mike Hill on June 12 opened business as Sugar Valley Farms in the old Beaver Valley Store. This story has been updated. PORT HADLOCK, Wash. - Things did not go well for a suspected car thief in Port Hadlock last week. On June 5 Dr. Thomas Locke, Jefferson County Public Health Officer, issued a directive requiring that masks be worn in all indoor spaces. He is also far outpacing his Republican opponent in his fight to retain his seat representing the 24th District. He has only himself to blame. Population, from the 2018 U.S. Census: Poulsbo 10,927 people. CANDIDATE FORUM LONG ON GRIPES, SHORT ON ANSWERS, DEMOCRAT HOUSE INCUMBENTS CRUSHING REPUBLICAN CHALLENGERS IN FUNDRAISING. The local farmers produce some amazing food. Banned for encouraging people to never forget 9/11. The Rangers were , The two-game winning streak of the East Jefferson Rivals varsity girls basketball team came to a close last Monday as the squad was , The weekend was full of podiums for the East Jefferson Rivals boys and girls wrestling teams as three freshman grapplers became , The East Jefferson Rivals varsity girls basketball team is headed to the Nisqually League playoffs. I am the chair of the landowners committee pushing for construction of the Port Hadlock sewer. Port Townsend, WA A man with "Wow! She was photographed just after she stole a Trump sign. The county hopes to install covered vehicle ports to the parking lot, and as a first step, sod near , Take a long drive to anywhere through the timeless stylings of singer/songwriter Kate Dinsmore as she performs at Finnriver Farm & , The groovy rock and blues artistry of southern singer/songwriter Jeff Plankenhorn will soon make its way to the Olympic Peninsula with , Canadian folk-roots duo Two Crows for Comfort makes their Concerts in the Woods debut at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 4. This meeting marked the midpoint of a roughly Because we require comments under articles to be on topic, we found that readers who want to speak to other important issues, events and concerns that our small crew cant cover dont have a place for that. Del Rey tunes her resonator guitar before the online performance. * Having trouble? A story about collecting bags of cash for a previous governor has inspired me to remind whistleblowers they can unburden themselves of this knowledge sooner and perhaps we can do something good with the truth. The only question now is what kind. City officials told the owner they would likely allow the streatery to remain after Covid A community divided by class and social status. Or else. The Port Townsend City Council opened its June 6 meeting by hearing new police hire Officer Chase Stanton take his Oath of Office. Fort Worden's $2 million glamping project is a soggy mess. The opposite actually took place, as can be seen by viewing the I dont really see the need for streateries in our code. Cameron Michael Dean of Port Townsend, WA died unexpectedly on Feb 2, 2023. His crime: selling garlic extracts to help ----------------------------------------- UPDATE and CORRECTION: After talking this afternoon with Amy Yaley (JHC Director of Marketing and Communications), it appears likely that your medical data is NOT being sent to Facebook through Jefferson Healthcare's MyChart Last June Jefferson County Emergency Management popped up vax clinics at the Saturday Farmers Market, in those pre-booster days excitedly advertising "Johnson & Johnson vaccineavailable today! Faced with shuttered schools and small businesses, many parents found both time and incentive to explore schooling their children at Let me relate a poignant personal awakening I experienced after delivering the following public comment to the Jefferson County Board of Health at its February 17 meeting: My comment is about recent statements made by Health Officer Berry. Or wax Joey Dee miniatures are being cast into coal fires. The editor, Jim Scarantino, as in 2019, has to get to work on business responsibilities here and on the East Coast. 160. Piles of discarded items, including a broken bicycle, bookmarked one end of the home. The approach to Port Townsend's gateway runs past the city's Fentanyl Forest, where addicts survive night to night, fix to fix, saying they have no drug problems unless they don't have enough to stay high. Teenagers easily gained entrance to the derelict Carmel House and trashed it. You've got to watch what you say and nod your head at the right time. There are also some prepared food venders with amazing products. Dissent and free speech punished. Sherbet and Italian ices are also featured along with baked goods and espresso beverages. Soccer, softball games on glorious Spring days. I have been working my way through a long list of deputies and civilian employees of the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office. On April 5, 2021, Rachelle Merle, one of the Co-op's member-owners, refused to wear a mask while shopping in the store. City of Port Townsend approves $50k software upgrade, Port Townsend Police Log | Downtown window smashed, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office | Unwelcome camper, Port Townsend man faces felony charge for stealing cart, Man accused of selling raven accepts plea deal, Jefferson County Sheriff's Log | The party's over, Brinnon School Districtgets perfect state audit, Lawsuit over Southeast Alaska fisheries makes waves locally, Peninsula businesses react to weekend Hood Canal Bridge shutdowns in summer, City of Port Townsend passes human rights proclamation, Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions. The motorhome described as police as the location of the stabbing was parked in a driveway to a manufactured home. Readers of this column know that Ive spent a little time in politics. Lets play a little good news/bad news and find out what they have been up Jefferson County will be alone in its own private State of Emergency if commissioners approve its 13th temporary Covid-19 response policy emergency declaration at their October 24 board meeting. The musical service is followed at 6:30 p.m. by a soup supper. Both the FBI and the Director of National Intelligence have confirmed that Iran is attempting to interfere in the election to favor Biden's candidacy. Protests and defiance are building. On Dec. 9, NYC's health commissar advised that everyone (including 2-year-olds!) PORT TOWNSEND, WA, (August 23, 2021) - Authorities said three vehicles were involved in a deadly State Highway 104 wreck that resulted in the death of a Poulsbo man and sent a Port Angeles resident to a hospital, the Washington State Patrol reported. The writer indicates it was also delivered to Port Townsend's Chief of Police. OTHER BREAKING NEWS. I'm just letting out anger. If you're a print subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. A man screams for help. Port Townsend has avoided the mayhem and destruction that has hijacked many of the otherwise civil demonstrations against the murder of George Floyd. The people of District 3 in Jefferson County have been disenfranchised from the Board of County Commissioners for some time now. This truck and With legalization of marijuana came regulations to protect against underage use and consumer deception. Mayor David Faber said that about the Cherry Street Project at a December city council meeting. No place to hide from the wind, or escape the sounds of fighting, incoherent muttering, screaming and partying in the growing squatters camp at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. We have all heard of Trickle Down Economics. Below are selected reports. The Leader's James Sloan captured the action courtside as the , The East Jefferson Rivals varsity girls basketball team earned their first win of the season Monday, Dec. 12 versus Seattle Christian at home in the Chimacum High Gymnasium. With the end of the statewide masking mandate approaching, we've been asked, "What happened to Homeschooling is being chosen by more and more parents both nationwide and locally since the beginning of the Covid lockdowns in 2020. The secondary station when WWG24 down is KHB60 on the frequency 162.550 MHz. The communications, uncovered through a public records request submitted by Rachelle Merle and shared with Port Why are we constantly being hammered with climate alarmism, Covid alarmism and racial alarmism? I call it the last great adventure on the west coast available to all. Over nineteen million Black Americans have been intentionally killed. Her jail sentence was suspended, SEATTLE While spring is just around the corner, Mother Nature reminded us Tuesday morning that its still winter for a few more weeks as a weather system brought lowland snow to parts of western Washington. Now one of them has taken their concerns to the Washington Attorney General. "Buskers on the Block" music series will bring musicians to play instruments and sing on PT's streets. Port Townsend Free Press set out to address that shortcoming in our local journalism scene. Attendees are invited to stay for Chancel Choir rehearsals at 7 p. m. Jamal Rahman will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Questions unasked. We're so happy you're here! 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