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Port Townsend School District Navigates Choppy Financial Waters
A successful school construction bond and nimble operational steps keep the district on solid financial footing.
Scott France
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Food Bank Association Seeks New Executive Director
The organization has restructured after several difficult years.
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Local School Gardens get $20,000 Grant for Infrastructure
School gardens in the Quilcene, Chimacum, and Port Townsend school districts will share the money.
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What is Port Townsend Without the Paper Mill?
PT’s history is deeply intertwined with the history of the mill. Can the town survive without it, and if so, what kind of environmental legacy will it leave behind?
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City Council Launches Water Rate Model Discussion
Council addresses rate structure equity as large capital expenditures loom in an inflationary environment.
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An Investigation into the Paper Mill’s Operations Reveals Subpar Operational Behavior and Concerning Effects on Ecological and Human Health
Our investigation reveals a nationally notable pattern of environmental violations
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Where Does Our Stuff Go? Tracing Jefferson County's Recycling Stream
We sift through the shifts in our local recycling and food waste system.
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Managing a City Water System Amidst a Confluence of External Forces
Climate change, a partnership with an Out-of-State-Owned Port Townsend Paper Mill and a long, aging pipeline present formidable challenges to providing affordable, safe drinking water.
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Welcome to the Beacon’s Official 2026 Primary Voters’ Guide
An in-depth analysis of local candidates, propositions and measures
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Chimacum Farmstand Owners Plan New Kitchen at Former Farm’s Reach Site, Despite Permit Delays
The new food hub will offer opportunities to order locally grown and prepared meals.
Arts & Culture
A New Kind of Cheers: Port Townsend Couple Launches Vivid Sip Club
Pop-up speakeasy with a twist climbs onto the emerging nonalcoholic beverage trend.
Mountain View Commons
Upgraded Digs for Dogs (and Dog Owners) Coming To Mountain View Dog Park
New trees and shelter are intended to make for a more pleasant experience.