Editorial
Dear Readers of the Jefferson County Beacon -- Three Port Townsend residents - Fred Obee, Mikki Porter, and Dylan Quarles - are taking the bold step and running for the open seat on Port Townsend City Council. Your local League of Women Voters-Jefferson County believes that everyone should have a chance to
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="2048"] Illustration by Nhatt Nichols [/caption] A column on grief by Angela Downs It is a natural law that embryos, infants, and young are a vital source of nutrition and prosperity for our earth, like the many fish and turtle eggs,
Special Reports
Opinion by Ross Pruden In college, I was a journalist for my school newspaper. Our student body hosted a Valentine’s Day party with an open bar, and there were no legal restrictions as there are now—18 year olds could drink legally. And they did. Quite a bit. By
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="4993"] Gary B. Larson in his role as editor of the Whidbey Record in 1972. [/caption] By Gary B. Larson President, Jefferson County Beacon Board of Directors On World Press Freedom Day, we honor the critical role of independent journalism in
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="2316"] Editor Nhatt Nichols and Quin, the official news hound. [/caption] Opinion by Nhatt Nichols, Editor of the Jefferson County Beacon Today is World Press Freedom Day, a celebration the United Nations established more than 30 years ago to remind everyone
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="4377"] Photo courtesy of Bruce Cowan. [/caption] Opinion by Bruce Cowan Have you seen us standing in peaceful protest along Sims Way? Have you joined us yet? In April, thousands of local people turned out for two peaceful demonstrations. Nationally, the
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="2048"] Illustration by Nhatt Nichols [/caption] A Grief Column by Angela Downs Many do not consider the more than human to be our community members, that these relationships are not worth fortifying and mourning. Often lacking the tools to challenge our
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="2048"] Editor Nhatt Nichols and official newshound, Quin [/caption] News Commentary By Nhatt Nichols I don’t know about you, but my nervous system is on high alert these days, and it doesn’t take a lot for me to go
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="1194"] Illustration by Amanda O’Brien [/caption] Opinion by rachel perkins In the 8 or so weeks since Trump took office, phones at the US Capitol Building in DC have been (almost literally) melting down, thanks in part to users of
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="1418"] Sometimes the greatest joy can be found in one small moment. Photo by Heather J [/caption] A column by Heather J. Amidst all of what’s going on with trans rights, why the hell would anyone choose to transition? Why
Local News
[caption id align="alignnone" width="6016"] Photo by Elena Mozhvilo on Unsplash [/caption] News Commentary by Viki Sonntag Washington’s Growth Management Act requires the city and county to plan for an additional 2,900 units of affordable housing over the next twenty years, with 1400
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="4592"] Photo by Tierra Mallorca on Unsplash [/caption] News Commentary by Viki Sonntag This year, both the city and the county will be reviewing their housing development strategies as part of updating their Comprehensive Plans. By state law, local governments must