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Gigi Coulson, a woman of color, in a gray and red historical dress and purple gloves, holding a mask.

local-news

The Color of History: Port Townsend Victorian Festival Sparks Disagreement Over Inclusivity

A Black costumer walked in the same fashion show as a man in a Confederate soldier costume. Her discomfort is prompting big discussions.

Emma Bolin passing out ice cream sandwiches in front of flowering trees.

local-news

Port Townsend Celebrates 2025 Comp Plan

The event featured a time capsule, music and putting greens at Camas Prairie Golf Park.

Stephanie Moran receiving Award to the left of a lectern as presenter and audience congratulate her.

local-news

The Trash Task Force: Ten Years of Grit, Gratitude and Green Hope

With a growing volunteer base, expansion leads to the creation of new chapters.

An electric bus with a red roof parked at a bus stop.

local-news

Sunday Service Starts for Jefferson Transit

Traveling green has never been easier or, with fare-free service, more affordable.

Exam room with an exam table to the left and a desk to the right.

JC MASH

The Little Clinic That Could: Inside the JC MASH Free Clinic

Bayside Housing’s hidden gem in Port Hadlock is redefining community healthcare.

Elections

Born to Run? Then You’ll Need to File for Candidacy Between May 4-8

Your neighbors need your leadership.

Looking down the courthouse staircase towards the "front" doors. Wood railing, wainscotting and doors.

local-news

Superior Criminal Court April 24, 2026: The Cycles of Crime and Poverty, and the Role of the Courts in Prevention

Financial struggles and failures to appear in court daunt local defendants facing charges.

Robert Pattinson and Zendaya in a portrait photo with a gray background

Arts & Culture

Big Screen Views: The Drama

The bride-to-be is not what they seem in this dark comedy.

The Daily Yonder

At-Risk Communities Shortchanged by Rural Health Transformation Program, Research Shows

Rural communities with high mortality rates won’t get their fair share of funding from Congress’ Rural Health Transformation Program, a new study shows.

Salish Current

Whatcom County stands out as hotspot for ICE activity

Recent numbers from local governments and nonprofits provide a picture of ICE activity in Whatcom County, some of which appears to be illegal under state law.

Mitch Brennan and Gary Keister with glasses in hand for a toast in front of a low stage

local-news

Bayside Housing & Services Marks 10 Years of Hope

Bayside celebrates 500,000 nights of safety, 80,000 hot meals, and housing 420 individuals.

opinion

Opinion: Farms, Housing and Who Gets to Be Urgent

Planning Commissioner Dylan Quarles shares his thoughts on the role of capacity and prioritization in amending the comp plan

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