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.
Scott France
Finnriver
Finnriver Stays True to its “Absurd” Mission Through Bumpy Times
Jefferson County’s favorite tipple strives to provide interconnectedness and joy, but the business side is more complicated.
Books
Local Bookstores Show Their Faith in Port Townsend Readers
Imprint Bookshop, William James Bookseller and Winter Texts are all heralding a new golden literary age for Jefferson County.
Intergovernmental Collaborative Group
Leaders of Governmental Agencies Re-start Process to Build Economic Vitality
Building relationships and trust seen as vital to crafting an economic framework as the county’s economic viability hangs in the balance.
Jefferson County Food Bank Association
The Jefferson County Food Bank Association Emerges Stronger From Bumpy Transition
The food bank is serving more community members than ever before while supporting local food producers.
Quimper Grange
Quimper Grange Goes to its Roots With Fundraiser for Flood-Affected Farms
Event at Quimper Grange raises funds to help Skagit Farmers.
Arts & Culture
Chimacum Creek Primary School Sets a High Bar, and Delivers Excellent Results
Chimacum school supports early childhood education while facing potential state funding cuts.
ICE
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?
Jefferson County Board of County Commisioners
Jefferson County Plans New Solid Waste Transfer Station as Recycling System Changes Take Effect
Existing waste transfer station proves to be inadequate for current—let alone future—needs.
Forest Ecology
Humans and Birds “Collaborate” to Improve Forest Health on the Olympic Peninsula
New program uses bird song recording to manage Land Trust properties.
Local News
Finding and Counting the Homeless Among Us
News by Scott France The annual nationwide point-in-time count (PIT) of people experiencing homelessness will be conducted on January 29th. This year's survey takes on heightened importance and poignancy amidst a backdrop of widespread cancellation of federal data collection programs and reports and the removal of public datasets
Environment
How Our Most Vulnerable Are Being Pushed to the Brink— and Finding Nourishment and Connection
Sowing Resilience: Rural communities across the country are grappling with food insecurity. Schoolchildren, seniors, grocers and even farmers face a food crisis compounded by government cuts and soaring costs. These 9 stories reveal how communities are navigating — and reimagining — the systems that have left them hungry. News by Scott France