Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
County Parks Will Continue Operating Through 2026
Jefferson County Commissioners Vote to Fund Parks Through 2026 While Pursuing Long-Term Levy.
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Jefferson County Superior Court
Superior Criminal Court April 10, 2026: Drug Related Offenses, Sentencing Alternatives, and Believe in Recovery
Alternative sentences and chances for change.
Arts & Culture
Attention Ornithophiles: Birdbrains Wings its Way to PT
Book celebrating birds with poetry, prose and illustration to be guest at popular Kaleidoscope Open Mic.
Advice
Feral Feelings: The Breakup Rollercoaster
A reader who feels belted into a bad breakup loop wants to know how to get off this crazy ride.
Arts & Culture
Chlorophyll Corner: Be Ungovernable Like the Dandelion
The humble Dandelion is oft overlooked despite it's lessons in resilience and healing.
Affordable housing
Work underway to create new WA housing agency
A task force is in the early stages of planning for the Department of Housing, with recommendations due later this year.
Happy Local News Day
Editor Nhatt Nichols and KPTZ board chair Jon Pinnow sit down to discuss the importance of local news on the first ever Local News Day
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City Council Rejects AHPT Settlement
City Moves to Craft Counteroffer in Comp Plan Appeal
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City Council Moves Forward on Improvements for Buildings, Streets and Website design
Winter Warming Shelter to be discussed later in April.
Jefferson County Superior Court
Superior Criminal Court, April 3, 2026: Diversion Agreement, Transfers, Treatment, and Arraignments
Different entities work together to support those standing trial.
Letter From the Editor
Letter from the Editor: The Beacon and AI
Beacon Editor Nhatt Nichols shares our AI Policy, and what it means for the Beacon.
Arts & Culture
Letter to the Editor: Remembering Marty David
His loss brings questions on the importance of community and legacy.