Chlorophyll Corner: The Ethereal Ghost Pipe and the Changing Seasons

Ghost Pipe sustains itself in community without the sun, much like we must do during the winter.

The Chimacum Workhorses: Making Fossil-Fuel-Reduced Farming Possible

John and Jim, two blond brothers, live in a world apart from the city rush. Together, they work most days in a tranquil field under a sky full of birdsong.

Big Screen Views: Practical Magic 2

A sister act with an extra dollop of ‘Magic’.

Amid uncertainty about mail-in ballots, WA leaders say they’re ready for what comes next

by Donna Gordon Blankinship, Washington State Standard September 11, 2026 While the state’s lawyers fight in court to repel the Trump administration’s repeated attacks against vote-by-mail, Washington’s election officials are drawing up contingency plans for the November election.  Their main message to Washington’s 5

Most Data Center Bans Are in Metro Areas, Despite More Facilities Heading for Rural Areas

by Julia Tilton, The Daily Yonder September 9, 2026 Building data centers is broadly unpopular across the political spectrum, but so far, banning new development is a mostly metropolitan area phenomenon. While more data centers are located in metropolitan areas than nonmetropolitan ones, two-thirds of all new facilities are

WTF Just Happened This Week

Republished from WTF Just Happened Today, a daily newsletter breaking down national news.

Letter from the Interim/Deputy Editor

Continuing our unique voice during this transition.

Port Townsend School District Navigates Choppy Financial Waters

A successful school construction bond and nimble operational steps keep the district on solid financial footing.

Administration Seeks Repeal of Roadless Rule, Says it Will Reduce Wildfires

Repeal would remove protection for 65,000 acres in Olympic National Forest, including areas adjacent to Wilderness and the headwaters of Port Townsend’s drinking water supply.

Food Bank Association Seeks New Executive Director

The organization has restructured after several difficult years.

Superior Criminal Court September 4, 2026: Attempting to Elude Police Vehicles

The state responds with compassion, offering low-end sentencing and sentencing extensions.

What Carolyn Pours: La Solitude Côtes du Rhône 2024

An easygoing taste of the Southern Rhône.