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 serve
Local News
Comprehensive new homeless housing plan will require execution, funding
[caption id align="alignnone" width="2414"] Infographic from the five-year plan meeting [/caption] News by Scott France The mounting challenges of meeting the housing needs of those at or near the edge of homelessness have spurred a coalition of housing and homeless services providers, City and
Local News
City Trail System: A Uniquely Port Townsend Gem
[caption id align="alignnone" width="2268"] Scott Walker and Obsidian on one of the many trails of the system that Walker started almost 40 years ago. Photo by Scott France [/caption] News by Scott France The iconic Port Townsend city trails system was developed not through
Local News
Port Townsend Relaxes Code to Ease Path to Develop Homeless Encampment
[caption id align="alignnone" width="3472"] An injuction filed by Michele Goodwin (pictured), an encampment resident, has temporarily halted the encampment closure. Photo by Scott France [/caption] News by Scott France The City of Port Townsend voted in a special City Council meeting tonight to change