Port Townsend City Council
The State of the City Annual Address to the People of Port Townsend
City cites success and identifies need for stronger budget communication.
Angela Michelle Downs
Jefferson County Superior Court
Superior Court March 6: The Mental Health Element and Cognitive Decline
Jefferson County Superior Court proceedings and updates.
Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center
Restorative Justice Facilitated Dialogues (RJFD) in the Justice System
New program encourages dialogue and accountability for crime.
Jefferson County Superior Court
Assault, Burglary and Theft—and Ongoing Recovery
This week, our justice beat is old enough that we are able to start following cases through the legal system.
Port Townsend City Council
City Council: Police Annual Report and Emergency Repair Success
The Port Townsend Police Department gives their Annual Report and more in the March 2, 2026 Port Townsend City Council meeting.
Jefferson County Superior Court
Superior Court: Community Service, Assault, and Child Abuse
Court cases and trial updates for the week.
Port Townsend City Council
City Council February 17, 2026: Utilities, Roads, and Evans Vista
City planning department floats idea to lessen utility costs for urban farms and adopts 2026 Local Road Safety Plan.
Jefferson County Prosecutors
Prosecutor’s Office and Therapeutic Courts Worry About Long-Term Impacts of Health Care Cuts
With medical and therapeutic support, individuals are finding ways to break the cycle of crime and create new lives.
Dove House
Dove House Faces Federal Grant Funding Challenges
News by Angela Downs The only Crime Victim Service Center in Jefferson County, WA, Dove House Advocacy Services, is facing funding loss from grant changes and lack of criminal fee collections. Dove House provides shelter and trauma informed services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other types of
Jefferson County District Court
District Court Successes in the LEAD program, DV and Custody
Alternatives to traditional justice system models prove a valuable tool to help people get back on their feet and stay out of jail.
Superior Judge Brandon Mack
Court System Finds Success and Failures with New Domestic Violence Legislation
Judge Brandon Mack explains the role of the different courts in DV cases, and the importance of restorative justice.
Port Townsend City Council
What Keeps the City Flowing—Water, Recycling, and Sewage Discussed at City Council Workshop
Rate increases, infrastructure challenges and economic disparity were on the docket for this week’s workshop.