Arts & Culture
Third Annual Tarboo Fest at the Quilcene Lantern
The third annual music festival introduced a new outdoor stage and a recording studio.
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Arts & Culture
‘Jewish Mark Twain’ to arrive in Port Townsend
Three dates with Sholem Aleichem to kick off new season.
Arts & Culture
Chlorophyll Corner: Reciprocity with Fireweed
Much needed resilience, cooling and healing thanks to chamaenerion angustifolium, or fireweed.
Arts & Culture
Big Screen Views: “Tony”
A summer in the kitchen, a baptism on the beach.
Letters
Letter to the Editor: Do we really?
We all say we want affordable housing. Do we really? I don't mean that cynically. I think most of us genuinely want teachers, restaurant workers, young families, seniors and the people who keep this community running to be able to live here. But wanting affordable housing in principle
Washington State Standard
U.S. Supreme Court lifts pause on Trump mail-ballot order
by Ashley Murray, Washington State Standard August 24, 2026 WASHINGTON — With just over two months until the November midterms, the U.S. Supreme Court gave way Monday for President Donald Trump to have a hand in regulating mail-in ballots nationwide, a voting method he has falsely claimed is rife
The Daily Yonder
Commentary: Congress Needs to Codify Farmers’ Right-to-Repair
A July settlement between the FTC and John Deere is a good start, but it isn’t enough.
WTF Just Happened This Week
Republished from WTF Just Happened Today, a daily newsletter breaking down national news.
Local News
Artist Changes Vision for Skate Park Murals in Response to Feedback; Painting Parties to Start in September
Jesse Joshua Watson originally proposed an apocalyptic scene for the skate park, but local skaters asked for less doom and more natural beauty.
Local News
City Council Delays Intersection Decision, Approves Street Painting Rules
Neighbors opposed altering the Sheridan Street and Sims Way intersection, Seton Construction granted Lawrence Street project.
Local News
Bayside Housing & Services Celebrates Groundbreaking and Hosts Fundraising Gala
Vince’s Village will add 32 housing units in Port Townsend, while annual gala event raises $325,000.
Local News
Superior Criminal Court August 14, 2026: Negotiated Alternatives
How local courts are reckoning with “tough on crime” narratives.