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Bear Puncher

Nhatt Nichols

Nhatt Nichols

10 Jun 2024
Bear Puncher

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District Court Successes in the LEAD program, DV and Custody

District Court Successes in the LEAD program, DV and Custody

Alternatives to traditional justice system models prove a valuable tool to help people get back on their feet and stay out of jail.

By Angela Michelle Downs 10 Feb 2026
Population by Age Cohort from Comprehensive Plan draft, a bar graph from Jefferson County website

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.

By Rachael Nutting 10 Feb 2026
Front Right view of the Jefferson County Courthouse in Port Townsend, Washington

Court System Finds Success and Failures with New Domestic Violence Legislation

Judge Brandon Mack explains the role of the different courts in DV cases, and the importance of restorative justice.

By Angela Michelle Downs 10 Feb 2026
Port Townsend City Chamber door

What Keeps the City Flowing—Water, Recycling, and Sewage Discussed at City Council Workshop

Rate increases, infrastructure challenges and economic disparity were on the docket for this week’s workshop.

By Angela Michelle Downs 10 Feb 2026
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