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A three desk bench, with three desks on each side and a banister barrier with guest lectern in the middle.

Council Moves Forward with $11M Utility Bond, Launches New Community Engagement Pilot

Farmers Market Infrastructure Plan unanimously supported.

A map of the Urban Growth Area for Irondale-Port Hadlock.

Jefferson County Nears 10-Year Comp Plan Review

Big changes for housing, climate and Urban Growth Areas.

A map of parks in East Jefferson County, from the north end of the Quimper Peninsula to Quilcene Bay and Dabob Bay.

County Finalizes Committees for August Parks Levy Lid-Lift Campaign

Established “for and against” committees will now seek support with the upcoming ballot measure.

A row of tiny homes on a gravel driveway. Green painted cabins with brown doors and brown trim.

Caswell Brown Village is Expanding, Prepares for Congregate Shelter

Olympic Community Action Partnership plan for property renovations, location changes, and new builds.

Gabe Quintanilla, left, Liz Arp and Jonathan Arp in front of their colorful bike shop, Jonathan, right, is holding a small pink bicycle.

Velo Cats: A Curious Bike Shop

Bike shop collective supports the fun and independence of local bike riders.

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway walk down a blue carpet with photographers in the background.

Big Screen Views: “The Devil Wears Prada 2”

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway reprise their roles in this sequel to the 2006 hit film.

A bottle of Etude pinot gris from Carneros, Grace Benoist Ranch, in front of a painting of people dancing.

What Carolyn Pours: Etude Pinot Gris 2022

A clear day in a glass.

Rural-Focused $42 Billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program Becomes Operational

Early signs of a massive federal broadband expansion effort are beginning to reach local communities.

Federal agencies haven’t started on Trump order restricting voting by mail, DOJ says

by Jonathan Shorman, Washington State Standard May 4, 2026 Federal agencies say they have yet to take steps to implement President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail, as the Department of Justice fights a Democrat-led lawsuit against it. The Justice Department late Friday filed documents asking a

WTF Just Happened This Week

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

Gigi Coulson, a woman of color, in a gray and red historical dress and purple gloves, holding a mask.

The Color of History: Port Townsend Victorian Festival Sparks Disagreement Over Inclusivity

A Black costumer walked in the same fashion show as a man in a Confederate soldier costume. Her discomfort is prompting big discussions.

Emma Bolin passing out ice cream sandwiches in front of flowering trees.

Port Townsend Celebrates 2025 Comp Plan

The event featured a time capsule, music and putting greens at Camas Prairie Golf Park.

Stephanie Moran receiving Award to the left of a lectern as presenter and audience congratulate her.

Trash Task Force

The Trash Task Force: Ten Years of Grit, Gratitude and Green Hope

With a growing volunteer base, expansion leads to the creation of new chapters.

An electric bus with a red roof parked at a bus stop.

Jefferson County Transit

Sunday Service Starts for Jefferson Transit

Traveling green has never been easier or, with fare-free service, more affordable.

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JC MASH

The Little Clinic That Could: Inside the JC MASH Free Clinic

Bayside Housing’s hidden gem in Port Hadlock is redefining community healthcare.

Elections

Born to Run? Then You’ll Need to File for Candidacy Between May 4-8

Your neighbors need your leadership.

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Jefferson County Superior Court

Superior Criminal Court April 24, 2026: The Cycles of Crime and Poverty, and the Role of the Courts in Prevention

Financial struggles and failures to appear in court daunt local defendants facing charges.

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Big Screen Views

Big Screen Views: The Drama

The bride-to-be is not what they seem in this dark comedy.

The Daily Yonder

At-Risk Communities Shortchanged by Rural Health Transformation Program, Research Shows

Rural communities with high mortality rates won’t get their fair share of funding from Congress’ Rural Health Transformation Program, a new study shows.

Salish Current

Whatcom County stands out as hotspot for ICE activity

Recent numbers from local governments and nonprofits provide a picture of ICE activity in Whatcom County, some of which appears to be illegal under state law.