local-news
Superior Court March 15, 2026: Reappointment, Negotiations, and Warrants
Our justice system moves slowly often because the complications of life intercede.
local-news
Board of County Commissioners Allocates Opioid Settlement Funds to Services for Those Struggling With Addiction
The $200k in funding went to programs run by Public Health and Believe in Recovery.
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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.
Books
Local Bookstores Show Their Faith in Port Townsend Readers
Imprint Bookshop, William James Bookseller and Winter Texts are all heralding a new golden literary age for Jefferson County.
Port Townsend City Council
The State of the City Annual Address to the People of Port Townsend
City cites success and identifies need for stronger budget communication.
Intergovernmental Collaborative Group
Leaders of Governmental Agencies Re-start Process to Build Economic Vitality
Building relationships and trust seen as vital to crafting an economic framework as the county’s economic viability hangs in the balance.
Port Townsend Public Library
The Little Bookshop That Could: How Port Townsend’s Volunteers Are Writing a Love Story to Their Library
The Friends Bookshop reopened on March 2, 2026.
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 Superior Court
Complex Domestic Violence Case Results in 10-Year Sentence
Anna Young, described as both a survivor and perpetrator of domestic violence, received a sentence for assault with a deadly weapon.
ICE
Jefferson County Braces for the Unknown: Will ICE Roll Into the Quimper Peninsula?
With tensions high all over the US, what can we expect from federal immigration enforcement, and how can we prepare to help our neighbors?
Humane Society of Jefferson County
Ongoing at the Humane Society: Leadership Upheaval, Staff Exodus, and Mounting Allegations Rock Jefferson County Shelter
In the week since the Beacon first reported on the situation at the Humane Society, communication has revolved around the denial of allegations even as more people leave the organization.
Local News
City Welcomes New Year With New Mayor, New Programs and Infrastructure Improvements
News by Angela Downs The first City Council meeting of the year was light and hopeful, with the inauguration of Rufina Garay as the new Poet Laureate, the swearing-in of new police officers and Kamal Sharif being promoted to Deputy Chief of Police. Fred Obee took an oath to