Arts & Culture

Photo Essay: Port Townsend Pride 2026

Celebrating joy, light and equality for all.

Bobby Rae and Bobby Lee of Bobby4Bobby watch the stage at Port Townsend's Pride event hosted by the Production Alliance. Photo by Heather Johnson

*Epona Rose prepares for their pride performance. Photo by Heather Johnson*

*Bobby Rae and Bobby Lee of Bobby4Bobby with Vertigo and Epona Rose perform during the "Country Queer Variety Hour". Photo by Heather Johnson*

*Adele Hampton recites their poem “Hurricane” on stage during the "Country Queer Variety Hour" at Port Townsend’s Pride event. Photo by Heather Johnson*

*Bobby Lee of Bobby4Bobby puts the finishing touches on their makeup in the Green Room. Photo by Heather Johnson*

Land capacity map of available land for development. Partially/under-utilized portions include multiple combined lots for one single-family home.

Affordable Hometown Port Townsend’s Appeal Hearing on the City of Port Townsend’s Comprehensive Plan

GMHB hearing held July 7, 2026; Board decision expected August 19, 2026.

City staff observe as the City Council reviews and prioritizes proposed items around a U-shaped table facing a screen.

City Council Retreat Prioritizes Housing and Infrastructure for 2027 Budget

After an all-day workshop meeting, City Council and staff narrow down potential projects for the following year.

A tended garden with a path and tents and tarps in the background.

Emergency Encampment Sweep Underscores Urgent Need for Housing Solutions

A collaborative approach balances safety, health and compassion for vulnerable community members.

East Jefferson Fire Rescue actively controlling the residential structure fire in Towne Point. Seen is a smoldering single story house behind a fence.

Wind-Fueled Fire Destroys Towne Point Home, Displaces Residents

Swift response from East Jefferson Fire Rescue and partner organizations prevents blaze from spreading to neighboring structures; no injuries reported.

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Affordable Hometown Port Townsend’s Appeal Hearing on the City of Port Townsend’s Comprehensive Plan

City Council Retreat Prioritizes Housing and Infrastructure for 2027 Budget

Emergency Encampment Sweep Underscores Urgent Need for Housing Solutions

Wind-Fueled Fire Destroys Towne Point Home, Displaces Residents