Local News
City Council Rejects AHPT Settlement
City Moves to Craft Counteroffer in Comp Plan Appeal
Rachael Nutting
Jefferson County Board of County Commisioners
Jefferson County’s $5.2 Million Deficit Explained
General fund prioritizes mandated spending.
Discovery Bay Golf Course
Developers Pitch Community-Owned Future for Discovery Bay as Neighbors Weigh Conservation Path
Information sessions held on March 30-31 as competing visions for historic golf course property come into focus.
April Fools Day
45-Story Skyscraper Approved for Golf Park Site; Rooftop Pool to Solve Aquatic Destination Issue
Current "residents" to receive majority of parking in preservation effort
Jefferson County Parks and Recreation
Community Packs Chambers to Fight Jefferson County Parks & Rec Cuts
Community donations may save the Port Townsend Rec Center and more.
Seamus Sims Skatepark
Port Townsend Secures Major Grant for New Skatepark Mural
Creative District receives $30,000 from Washington State Arts Commission.
Affordable housing
How an Appeal from Homeowners Could Derail Port Townsend's Housing Plan
Affordable housing may take longer than originally anticipated.
Susan Ferentinos
Port Townsend Historian Susan Ferentinos Appointed to Smithsonian Board
Ferentinos brings inclusive history to the national stage.
Port Townsend Public Library
The Little Bookshop That Could: How Port Townsend’s Volunteers Are Writing a Love Story to Their Library
The Friends Bookshop reopened on March 2, 2026.
Port Townsend City Council
Petition Threatens to Stall Port Townsend’s Housing Progress, Though Plan Remains in Effect for Now
Critics say appeal aimed at blocking density could worsen the housing crisis, as the city confirms zoning changes remain active during review.
Evans Vista
Port Townsend Council Charts Course for Mixed-Income at Evans Vista
Council directs staff to prioritize economic diversity in development solicitation, and seeks community amenities.
OlyCAP
Competing for Community Centers
North Hood Canal Chamber Challenges OlyCAP's Longtime Hold on Jefferson County Centers.