King Tide – Dec 27, 2022 – Appears to be New High at PT

A low pressure system and south wind that occurred along with a high astronomical tide (9.74′) resulted in a 12.06′ tide (preliminary) in Port Townsend on 12/27/22, which would be a new highest tide for Port Townsend. (It takes NOAA a few weeks to verify the readings.) Read below to see the details of the weather system, historical tides, and … Read the rest

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January 2, 2023 Weekly Announcements

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Ask a Master Gardener – Tues, Jan 3rd *New*

Master Gardener Volunteers are here to assist you with your gardening questions. They will work in partnership with you  topics including right plant for your environment, composing, insect infestations, unknown pathogen destroying your beloved plants, and everything in-between!
If you’d like to bring in a sample, please follow the … Read the rest

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December 12, 2022 Weekly Announcements

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Housing+Sanitation series: Wrapping up Loose Ends – Tues, Dec 13th *New*

Local sanitation professionals Janet Welsh and Amanda Christofferson will lead the final session of the HSN-PHLUSH learning series. Welch was recruited from the Health Department in Olympia to start the Jefferson County Water Quality Program and to identify the sources of bacterial pollution in Quilcene Bay. After … Read the rest

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December 5, 2022 Weekly Announcements

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Citizens for Healthcare Access Meeting – Mon, Dec 5th

Local 20/20’s Citizens Healthcare Access Group (CHA) is a long running forum of people from the community concerned about healthcare access in Jefferson County. Discussion topics include Charity Care issues at the hospital, Legislative actions supporting local healthcare, public health issues, dental care, mental health and more. There is … Read the rest

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After the EV Expo: Questions and Answers about EVs in Jefferson County

In the latest Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Cindy Jayne shares some Q&A related to the recent EV Expo.

By Cindy Jayne

Close to 400 people attended the recent EV Expo, hosted by the Chamber of Jefferson County. Attendees got a firsthand look at over a dozen different electric vehicles (EVs). The event was a great … Read the rest

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