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Port Townsend’s City Manager Pay

Past debt and the road ahead: An in-depth analysis of John Mauro’s salary and potential departure.

New kitchen shelter design for Chetzemoka Park. A shingled building with two stone and brick chimneys and small paned windows.

Port Townsend Approves Park Upgrades, Housing Conversions and Grant Applications

Chetzemoka Park renovations, new housing rules and transportation grants.

Joint meeting with County Commissioners and Port of Port Townsend via Zoom with participants in four quadrants on the screen.

Port and County Clash Over Industrial Zoning, Seek Path Forward on Economic Development

Airport development stalled by regulatory disputes; officials aim for a collaborative solution.

West Marine in Port Townsend, WA. A blue metal building with glass doors and display windows.

West Marine Closing Port Townsend Location

As part of the national bankruptcy, the Port Townsend marine community will feel its loss.

A smiling child in their school photo with a patterned short sleeve shirt on.

The Incarcerated Intellectual: A Time To Grow

Our childhood traumas form our behavior. Is it time to grow a society that takes those traumas into account?

Jefferson County District Courtroom from one side of the gallery facing large windows with blinds.

Dismissed of Criminal Charges, Man Fined in Civil Case

Ty Hodge Found Guilty of Negligent Driving.

Jefferson County Superior Courtroom, from the wood benches in the gallery, looking towards the corner location of the jury box.

Superior Criminal Court June 12, 2026: Guilty Pleas and a Dismissal

A week of negotiations determining defendants' paths.

Bonnie Raitt, pictured with bassist James “Hutch” Hutchinson, right, and drummer Ricky Fataar, left.

Bonnie Raitt: Singing the Blues With Pure Soul

A blues-rock goddess descended to Earth last Friday evening, bringing Centrum a reason to celebrate.

Daniel '3D' Deardorff performing with his guitar in a red beret with some drums in the background.

Make Music Day Returns to East Jeﬀerson County

From harmonicas to drum circles and everything in between, Make Music Day is for everyone.

Author Erica Bauermeister with her book "The School of Essential Ingredients".

“The School for Essential Ingredients” Comes to Life at Field Arts and Events Hall

Join Port Townsend author Erica Bauermeister for a night of food, wine and great conversation.

Washington sued over assisted living spending cuts

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard June 15, 2026 Faced with a budget shortfall this year, Washington Democratic lawmakers relied on spending cuts and other maneuvers to make ends meet. For one, they trimmed tens of millions of dollars in state funding for assisted living facilities that care for

I Tried to Identify the Gayest Small Towns, but the Data Fell Apart

The Daily Yonder's data journalist set off in search of the gayest small towns, but instead, she found a large information gap

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International Longshore and Warehouse Union members picketing American Cruise Lines, lined up on the Union Wharf next to a cruise ship.

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ILWU Holds Picket at Port Townsend Dock, Pressing American Cruise Lines on Labor

As part of an ongoing action along the West Coast ports, ILWU members gathered at the Union Wharf dock.

Early-stage concept of new city workshop buildings near the water-treatment plant.

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Port Townsend Explores Long-Term Funding for Aging Facilities, Plans for New City Shops

City workshop meeting explored proactive budget planning and new workshops.

Concept design on Discovery road between Grant Street and Sheridan Street.

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Port Townsend Announces Major Summer Roadwork and Public Hearing on Street Vacation

Expect road construction this summer as Port Townsend does major repairs on multiple roadways.

Recovery Café, a building with turquoise siding and an orange door.

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Child Sexual Assault Cases Part Two: Treatment

A continuation from last week on child sexual assault and the local justice system.

Jefferson County Courthouse, a red brick building with a clock tower on the right side.

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Superior Criminal Court June 5, 2026: Receiving Help

The court can make room for leniency but always requires accountability.

Arts & Culture

Photo Essay: Port Townsend Pride 2026

Celebrating joy, light and equality for all.

Andrew Scott, left, in a blue uniform jacket and Kerry Condon, right, in a shirt and tie holding folders.

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Big Screen Views: “Pressure”

This WWII feature retells the tension building before the June 6th Normandy invasion.

Linda Dowdell, left, talks and imbibes with Anna Teiche in the gallery, with art lovers in the background.

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Artist Trust, Northwind and Beyond: Opportunities for Art Makers

Creating opportunities for your art career and more at Northwind Art.

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Environmental groups sue to stop 400 acres of logging in WA’s Elwha Watershed

The lawsuit argues that the state failed to study possible environmental harms of cutting the forests, which include trees that are 140 years old.

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High-potency cannabis fuels state debates over psychosis and addiction risks

by Amanda Watford, Washington State Standard June 8, 2026 When her son was a teenager, Connecticut mom Amy Wadsworth said, he was the type of kid parents rarely worry about. He played sports, cared about his health and stayed away from drugs. In 2018, when he left West Hartford to

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