Port Townsend City Council
The State of the City Annual Address to the People of Port Townsend
City cites success and identifies need for stronger budget communication.
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Affordable housing
How an Appeal from Homeowners Could Derail Port Townsend's Housing Plan
Affordable housing may take longer than originally anticipated.
Intergovernmental Collaborative Group
Leaders of Governmental Agencies Re-start Process to Build Economic Vitality
Building relationships and trust seen as vital to crafting an economic framework as the county’s economic viability hangs in the balance.
Jefferson County Superior Court
Superior Court March 6: The Mental Health Element and Cognitive Decline
Jefferson County Superior Court proceedings and updates.
Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center
Restorative Justice Facilitated Dialogues (RJFD) in the Justice System
New program encourages dialogue and accountability for crime.
Susan Ferentinos
Port Townsend Historian Susan Ferentinos Appointed to Smithsonian Board
Ferentinos brings inclusive history to the national stage.
Movie review
Life is sweet on “Calle Málaga”
Diane Urbani de la Paz shares her latest big screen movie review.
Soundcheck
Soundcheck Sunday: Movement and Poetry
The last day of Soundcheck created spaces for everyone to be their best artist selves.
From Art Catalyst to Legacy Maker: Five Awards Presented in Soundcheck Kickoff
Artists of all types honored at this year's Port Townsend Arts Awards.
Port Townsend Public Library
The Little Bookshop That Could: How Port Townsend’s Volunteers Are Writing a Love Story to Their Library
The Friends Bookshop reopened on March 2, 2026.
Jefferson County Food Bank Association
The Jefferson County Food Bank Association Emerges Stronger From Bumpy Transition
The food bank is serving more community members than ever before while supporting local food producers.
Jefferson County Superior Court
Assault, Burglary and Theft—and Ongoing Recovery
This week, our justice beat is old enough that we are able to start following cases through the legal system.