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Jefferson County Superior courtroom doors. Three dark wooden doors with transom windows on tan and brown tile.

local-news

Superior Criminal Court, June 26, 2026: Healing One Step At A Time

Everything in life takes time, but the court system can stretch an adage to its limit.

The Carpe Diem String Quartet sitting on a staircase. From left, Ariana Nelson, Korine Fujiwara, Marisa Ishikawa and Sam Weiser

Arts & Culture

Concerts in the Barn Returns With an ‘American Story’

Free, live chamber music and two original works are coming to Quilcene this month.

Robin Greenfield smiling and holding up a jar leaning against a shelf with lidded glass jars of food.

Editorial

Driving Mr. Greenfield: What Happened When I Said Yes

Foraging together brings out more than just a connection with nature.

That Nice HR Lady in front of her typewriter with her cup of coffee.

Column

That Nice HR Lady: Stiffed on the Side Work

Employees should be paid for all hours worked, even when business is slow.

WTF Just Happened This Week

Republished from WTF Just Happened Today, a daily newsletter breaking down national news.

US Supreme Court will hear challenge to WA runaway youth law

Supporters say it is needed to help protect trans youth in crisis. A group of parents sued, arguing it is designed to keep them in the dark about their children’s gender identity.

Swan School students and their teacher stock a new yellow and blue free food pantry.

local-news

Swan School Explorers End School Year with Food Pantry Success

A collaborative story from the Beacon and KPTZ on youth ingenuity.

An unfinished one story building behind a chain link fence, with overgrown grass surrounding it.

local-news

Ongoing Turmoil After Quilcene Food Bank Moves Locations

Allegations of mismanagement, missing funds and a community in the middle.

Port of Port Townsend Administration Building. A two story red building with a skirt of tin siding along the foundation.

local-news

ICG Advances Economic Development Framework with Focus on Housing, Infrastructure and Shared Vision

Hospital postpones levy lid lift, Port announces hanger purchase and PUD receives an energy grant.

Matt Klontz, in a hard hat and reflective vest, stands in front of metal pilings on the beach of Point Hudson.

local-news

A Seamless Change in Port Engineering Leadership Expected, Thanks to Forward Planning

Dave Nakagawara, who has worked at the Port for the past three years alongside Matt Klontz, is ready to hit the ground running.

Map of counties in the US that are below and above the state average in local journalist equivalents per 100,000.

Letter From the Editor

Letter from the Editor: The Latest Local News Findings are Predictably Depressing (Except When They're Not)

The latest report from the 2026 Local Journalism Index landed in my inbox this week. Here’s some of what it says.

Data from Department of Corrections Sex Offense Treatment Assessment Program presentation by Cathi Harris.

local-news

What Happens After a Conviction for Sexual Assault

Offenders face limited rehabilitation options and the possibility of civil commitment.

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