Affordable housing
Jefferson County Affordable Housing Project Gets Major Boost with Nearly $2.5 Million in Grants
State and federal funding will support Habitat for Humanity's ambitious Mason Street Neighborhood development.
Rachael Nutting
Jefferson County Board of County Commisioners
Jefferson County, WA Sets a Course for 2045 With Comprehensive Plan Update
County officials begin tackling their plan for the county’s growth, particularly in the Urban Growth Areas of Irondale and Port Townsend.
Kah Tai
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.
Humane Society of Jefferson County
Ongoing at the Humane Society: Leadership Upheaval, Staff Exodus, and Mounting Allegations Rock Jefferson County Shelter
In the week since the Beacon first reported on the situation at the Humane Society, communication has revolved around the denial of allegations even as more people leave the organization.
Burlesque
My Funny Valentine: A Slightly Unhinged Comedic Burlesque & Variety Show
Multi-Award-Winning Burlesque Clown Tout D’Lou joins local performance troupe The Sky Dancers in an unforgettable Valentine’s show.
Animal Rescue
Jefferson County Humane Society: Former Staff Allege Animal Neglect, Toxic Management and Retaliation
Former staff corroborate an environment that routinely puts animal safety as their second priority.
Local News
Inclusionary Zoning in Port Townsend: A Contentious Path to Affordable Housing
News by Rachael Nutting Port Townsend is in the process of course correction regarding density and what that means for affordable housing. As longtime residents are priced out and the local workforce struggles to find affordable homes, city leaders and community members are searching for effective solutions. Inclusionary zoning (IZ)
Local News
The Rental Market has Been Taken Over by Short-Term Rentals. Is it Time They Helped Provide an Affordable Housing Solution?
News by Rachael Nutting The picture is postcard-perfect: a charming cottage, a sleek condo with a mountain view, a cozy bungalow, steps from the beach. For travelers, short-term rentals (STRs) rented by platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo offer an authentic, home-like experience. For property owners, they represent
opinion
Op-ed: More Than Just a Comp Plan—A Timeline In Depth
A gingerbread example of what opponents of the city’s comp plan fear development would look like. City staff took time at the Dec 15 meeting to show how this model is unrealistic. Photo by Rachel Nutting [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Opinion by Rachael Nutting I miss when social