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Illustration by Nhatt Nichols [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] This is a Beacon-exclusive monthly column by different housing experts in Jefferson County. This month’s column is by Bill Wise, from the Housing Solutions Network. The affordable housing crisis in Jefferson County is unrelenting, affecting our economic sectors from tourism
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PTFF Poster by Michelle Hagewood [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/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 Danielle McClelland (they/them). Danni is the Executive Director of the Port Townsend Film
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Sean Koomen, a former student of Vice Presidential Candidate Tim Walz, stands within a boat under construction. [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] By Charlie Bermant Last month’s Democratic National Convention drew in a lot of people who’ve not watched such a political event for years due to its
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. poses with supporter Kim Vogley of Quilcene during a campaign stop this spring. Vogley created her dress, to show support for the candidate. (photo courtesy Kim Vogley) [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Election Analysis by Charlie Bermant Supporting a third-party presidential candidate is risky, especially in
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Trucker Hat Painting by Meg Kaczyk [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] By Angela Downs Meg and I met in early spring at Art Lab Thuja, a contemplative art practice off of Center Road. She was working on a graphic novel about her experience as a caretaker for her husband with
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Photo by Kathie Meyer [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] By Kathie Meyer Maybe you’re laid up with a bad case of Covid. Maybe the kids want you to read to them. Or maybe you need something to read in the bathtub with a glass of wine. Here are some
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OlyCAP signed a lease with the county for the Caswell-Brown Village two years ago this August. Photo by Derek Firenze [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] By Derek Firenze Editor’s note: This article walks a fine line between news and an op-ed written by a Beacon staffer. We live in
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Amanda Thieroff in her ice cream silo at the Finnriver Cider Garden [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] By Emily Henry “Hey, it’s the queen of ice cream!” exclaimed a couple walking by the table I shared with Amanda Thieroff, owner and operator of Fiddlehead Creamery. “Well, that was good
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As expected, republican candidates Matthew Roberson (State Representative, left) and Drew MacEwen (Congress) came second in their primaries, meaning that they’ll be on the ballot in November [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Election Analysis by Charlie Bermant Political junkies love to play election games, especially during the long three
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A visiting Red-footed Booby trying to blend in with the locals. Photo by Carolyn Woods [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Special to The Beacon by Carolyn Woods [caption id align="alignnone" width="2558"] Watercolor by Carolyn Woods [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] The Red-footed booby is
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Illustration by Nhatt Nichols [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] By Will O’Donnell, Broadband and Communications Director at Jefferson County PUD For the last few years, I've been putting most of my energy into creating a publicly owned fiber optic network that will reach rural residents in Jefferson
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