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Port’s Patience Wears Thin with EDC Partnership
Concerns over transparency and public/private model put EDC’s future in jeopardy.
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Arts & Culture
Big Screen Views: The Sheep Detectives
A family friendly whodunit with plenty of wooly charm.
Locals find USDA claim of $3 meals unrealistic
Agriculture secretary says healthy meals cost as little as $3; shoppers disagree.
The Daily Yonder
Finding Middle Ground in the Solar Debate with Agrivoltaics
Studies suggest rural residents are more amenable to solar when it incorporates farming. Is it enough to sway the anti-renewable energy efforts of the Trump administration?
Washington State Standard
Federal Judge Rebuffs bid to Toss WA Legislative Maps
by Jerry Cornfield and Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard May 18, 2026 A federal judge has rejected a request to ditch political maps for Washington’s Legislature that he approved two years ago. Now, opponents are waiting to see if the U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on whether
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Letter From the Editor
Letter from the Editor: Transparency and Trust
Sometimes the “why” and “how” are just as important as the “what.”
local-news
Port Townsend Council Breaks the Mold with First 'Round Table' Workshop
A new format of public engagement proved successful.
local-news
Affordable Hometown PT Rejects City’s Counteroffer
With no settlement agreed upon, the Growth Management Act appeal continues.
local-news
Board of County Commissioners Allocates Opioid Settlement Funds to Services for Those Struggling With Addiction
The $200k in funding went to programs run by Public Health and Believe in Recovery.
local-news
Criminal Court May 8, 2026: The Weight of Arraignment, and Warrants
Arraignments are the most important hearings for defendants because their freedom from custody is determined before the trial.
Arts & Culture
Chlorophyll Corner: Live in the Moment with Cherry Blossoms
The cherry blossom season reminds us of how wonderfully fleeting life's beauty can be.