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.
Scott France
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
Bond Measure Proposal Aims to Upgrade Long-Neglected Investments in High School and OCEAN
News by Scott France The Port Townsend School District (PTSD) is asking voters for financial assistance to renovate its physical facilities and create enhanced learning environments necessary for students to meet the challenges of entering adulthood in the 2030s. If the $99.25 million bond measure is approved by Port
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
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