Centrum Signs 35 Year Lease with State Parks

As part of Centrum’s long-term planning, Executive Director Rob Birman plans a shift to a new role .

Centrum Artist Weaves Port Townsend, Chicago and Nigeria Together Through Baskets and Stories

Art news by Melissa O’Neil, Centrum Artist Residency Program  PORT TOWNSEND, WA — Centrum’s Artist Residency program is delighted to welcome visual artist ebere agwuncha. As part of the In the Making residency, agwuncha is presenting a visual lecture on Thursday, February 5th, from 4-5 p.m. titled “Meditation

Big-Screen Views: The Choral

Looking for a film that tackles the role of art in a small town during difficult times? The Choral may be just what you’re looking for.

A New Day for Kah Tai: Bathroom Reopening Marks a Milestone for Port Townsend Parks

Public infrastructure opening brings city staff, cultural history and poetry together.

February 2, City Council Meeting: Preparing for Change and Not Repeating History

City Council news by Angela Downs PORT TOWNSEND, WA — On February 2, the Port Townsend City Council held a meeting with two Executive Sessions, closed portions of public meetings to discuss confidential matters; one for current or potential litigations, and the second for the performance of public employees. In the

Complex Domestic Violence Case Results in 10-Year Sentence

Anna Young, described as both a survivor and perpetrator of domestic violence, received a sentence for assault with a deadly weapon.

January 28, District Court: The Self-Represented Defendant and the Model Defendant

Court news by Angela Downs PORT TOWNSEND, WA — January 28, in District Court, there again was a docket full of reckless driving cases, one of which presented a clear example of the behaviors and responses judges are looking for from defendants, and also two self-represented defendants. The Jefferson County District

Writer Lindy West is Developing her own Fairy Tale

South County writer brings “Every Castle, Ranked” to Port Angeles.

Prescription For Relief — Legislative Solutions For Washington’s Health

Though no health care insurance help appears to be coming from the other Washington, in Olympia lawmakers and affordable healthcare advocates are working towards a brighter future.

Letter to the Editor: Veterinarian Dr. Kraft's Open Letter on the Humane Society's Actions

To the Residents of Jefferson County: During the second week of January, 2026, as onsite Shelter Veterinarian, I requested a meeting with the HSJC Board of Directors (BOD) to present multiple concerns regarding the practices of the current HSJC Executive Director (ED) along with information on present day veterinary medical

Letter to the Editor: Former Humane Society ED Tammy Hanks Speaks Out

Hi, my name is Tammy Hanks. I was the first paid Executive Director at Jefferson County Humane Society. I was hired in September 2022, and resigned in September 2023. I have no idea why the board and the new ED have conveniently forgotten to mention me. I can only assume

Jefferson County Braces for the Unknown: Will ICE Roll Into the Quimper Peninsula?

With tensions high all over the US, what can we expect from federal immigration enforcement, and how can we prepare to help our neighbors?