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News by Nhatt Nichols [caption id align="alignnone" width="1892"] Photo provided by Fred Obee [/caption] Election season has officially kicked off in Jefferson County, with the start of filing week, the week in which candidates for government office can file to run. Applications opened Monday,
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Opinion by Dean Miller On this Press Freedom Day, I’m less worried about the freedom of “The Press” than I am about your determination to do what James Madison knew democracy would demand citizens do: digest, debate, dissent and defenestrate. A free press is essential to that. But only
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Opinion by Ross Pruden In college, I was a journalist for my school newspaper. Our student body hosted a Valentine’s Day party with an open bar, and there were no legal restrictions as there are now—18 year olds could drink legally. And they did. Quite a bit. By
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="4993"] Gary B. Larson in his role as editor of the Whidbey Record in 1972. [/caption] By Gary B. Larson President, Jefferson County Beacon Board of Directors On World Press Freedom Day, we honor the critical role of independent journalism in
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="2316"] Editor Nhatt Nichols and Quin, the official news hound. [/caption] Opinion by Nhatt Nichols, Editor of the Jefferson County Beacon Today is World Press Freedom Day, a celebration the United Nations established more than 30 years ago to remind everyone
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="3024"] Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash [/caption] News by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard A small pile of significant tax bills is getting delivered to Gov. Bob Ferguson. Collectively, they form the financial linchpin to the state’s next budget
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="1168"] Photo courtesy of Jacquie Beaubien, Ed.D [/caption] Citizen Screen is a monthly column dedicated to film and film-related topics, sourced and curated by Port Townsend Film Festival. This month’s column is by filmmaker and education specialist Jacquie Beaubien,
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="1170"] Image by Amber Autumn Leaves Huntsman [/caption] Dear Feral Feelings, How do I deal with my friend who won’t dump her boyfriend and end her shitty relationship? I’ve tried so hard to help her, and she says she
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="4377"] Photo courtesy of Bruce Cowan. [/caption] Opinion by Bruce Cowan Have you seen us standing in peaceful protest along Sims Way? Have you joined us yet? In April, thousands of local people turned out for two peaceful demonstrations. Nationally, the
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="4032"] Clearing the Canary Grass out of Chimacum. Photo courtesy of the Jefferson County Conservation District. [/caption] News by Scott France Heading south from Chimacum on either Center road or Highway 19, travelers are treated to bucolic landscapes that suggest healthy
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="2500"] Farmers who own farms within city limits are concerned about the city’s comprehensive plan. Photo by Nhatt Nichols. [/caption] News by Angela Downs In many ways, Port Townsend is ahead of the curve when it comes to climate resilience.
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="4032"] School Board members listen to public comment. Later in the meeting, they discuss amending or ending the public comment period. Photo by Nhatt Nichols. [/caption] News by Nhatt Nichols In their April 16 meeting, the Quilcene School Board's