PORT TOWNSEND — Tim Ryan Construction, Inc. of Poulsbo has received the contract award by Skookum Contract Services to build a commercial laundry at 385 Benedict St. in Port Townsend.

Skookum is a private nonprofit corporation that provides career opportunities for disabled individuals.  The addition of a commercial laundry at the site will allow Skookum to provide commercial laundry services to the region as well as create new job opportunities for its employees.