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Port Townsend Council Moves to Boost Housing
Council adopts parks plan and backs salmon-themed crosswalks.
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How a Public Records Request Exposed Port Townsend Families to Harassment
An in-depth look at the PRA loophole, one man’s campaign and why your family’s data isn’t as protected as you think.
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Bayside Housing & Services Partners with Discovery Behavioral Health
The agreement will strengthen housing and care coordination in Jefferson County.
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Jefferson PUD Proposes Overhaul of Low-Income Rate Assistance
New tiered discounts target households with the highest energy burden.
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The Process of Prosecuting Child Sexual Abuse Crimes: Finding Justice While Protecting Victims
With several high profile child sexual assault crimes moving through superior court, reporter Angela Downs explains how those cases are processed, and why we won’t be covering them in the same way we cover other justice stories.
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Superior Criminal Court May 29, 2026: Beginnings and Endings
Completed community service and the power of sticking with a program.
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Meet That Nice HR Lady
Ever had a workplace conundrum and nowhere to turn for help? Those days are over, thanks to advice from That Nice HR Lady.
Washington State Standard
Where Affordable Care Act insurance coverage has dropped most in WA
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard June 1, 2026 Washington’s rural counties saw the largest drops in insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act after the Republican-controlled Congress failed to extend subsidies that helped consumers afford the plans. About 250,000 Washingtonians are enrolled this year through
WTF Just Happened This Week
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Deadline Looms for Port Townsend Affordable Apartments
As the federal program phases out, low-income housing units may become market-rate units.
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Humane Society Investigation Confirms Neglect, Leadership Failures
Shelter board launches reforms after independent review.
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Public Defense Caseload Requirements: Constitutional Responsibility
New state regulations mean lighter caseloads for attorneys, but that doesn’t change the number of cases that need legal representation.