Affordable housing
How an Appeal from Homeowners Could Derail Port Townsend's Housing Plan
Affordable housing may take longer than originally anticipated.
Port Townsend City Council
Petition Threatens to Stall Port Townsend’s Housing Progress, Though Plan Remains in Effect for Now
Critics say appeal aimed at blocking density could worsen the housing crisis, as the city confirms zoning changes remain active during review.
Jefferson County Board of County Commisioners
Jefferson County, WA Sets a Course for 2045 With Comprehensive Plan Update
County officials begin tackling their plan for the county’s growth, particularly in the Urban Growth Areas of Irondale and Port Townsend.
local news
Port Townsend City Council Approves Comprehensive Plan, Aims to Tackle Housing Crisis With New Regulations
City Council voted to accept alternative two to allow houses that currently do not have a livable third floor to utilize their attic space for residential use. Photo from city council packet [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] News by Angela Downs On December 15, 2025, the Port Townsend City Council
opinion
Op-ed: More Than Just a Comp Plan—A Timeline In Depth
A gingerbread example of what opponents of the city’s comp plan fear development would look like. City staff took time at the Dec 15 meeting to show how this model is unrealistic. Photo by Rachel Nutting [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Opinion by Rachael Nutting I miss when social
local news
Port Townsend Residents Voice Concerns Over Housing Density Changes at City Council Comp Plan Meeting
News by Angela Downs City chambers were packed on November 24, with people standing along the walls, mostly in the 50+ age bracket, many of whom, according to their public comments, moved to Port Townsend after retirement. In the 30 minutes allotted for people to voice their opinions on the
Food
Port Townsend Residents Advocate for Urban Agriculture in Comprehensive Plan to Boost Climate Resilience
[caption id align="alignnone" width="2500"] Farmers who own farms within city limits are concerned about the city’s comprehensive plan. Photo by Nhatt Nichols. [/caption] News by Angela Downs In many ways, Port Townsend is ahead of the curve when it comes to climate resilience.