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*

The city of Port Townsend's main water supply, Lords Lake, through chain link and barbed wire.

Managing a City Water System Amidst a Confluence of External Forces

Climate change, a partnership with an Out-of-State-Owned Port Townsend Paper Mill and a long, aging pipeline present formidable challenges to providing affordable, safe drinking water.

The relatively empty council chambers as City Council and staff (including staff in upper left of photo) discuss transition options for city manager position.

City Council Discusses Course for Management Transition and Interim Manager

Special workshop on July 27 maps out options for filling leadership vacancy.

A cross section of a bus with multiple sleeping pods.

Homelessness Task Force Explores 'Dignity Bus' as Low-Cost Shelter Option

Olycap considers innovative mobile shelter to address urgent needs of unhoused residents.

Rose Harris with her vegetable haul, with leafy greens coming out of her shopping bag.

Why Local Food Access Programs Matter

A look at how the Jefferson County Farmers Markets are supporting neighbors with low incomes, keeping food dollars in our community, strengthening small farm businesses, and fostering a more resilient local economy.

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Managing a City Water System Amidst a Confluence of External Forces

City Council Discusses Course for Management Transition and Interim Manager

Homelessness Task Force Explores 'Dignity Bus' as Low-Cost Shelter Option

Why Local Food Access Programs Matter