letter to the editor
We all say we want affordable housing. Do we really? I don't mean that cynically. I think most of us genuinely want teachers, restaurant workers, young families, seniors and the people who keep this community running to be able to live here. But wanting affordable housing in principle
letter to the editor
I have been visiting Irondale Beach Park since before it was a park. Back when we’d come to Hadlock every summer, I walked that beach before it had a name. We moved here permanently 22 years ago, and for the last 15 years I’ve been a volunteer helping
letter to the editor
Our Jefferson County community has the opportunity to support a part of our infrastructure that has no dedicated or mandated funding while representing a most important quality of life service for all of us. The county's 23 parks include six in Port Townsend. One of those, Memorial Field,
letter to the editor
I recently dropped in for a presentation about developments at the Jefferson County Food Bank Association (JCFBA), held as the latest in a Food for Thought series of programs presented by the Quimper Grange. I am very glad that I did. of you, I have followed developments and occasional controversies
letter to the editor
Holy cow! We might lose our Parks and Rec in Jefferson County. What does this mean? Believe it or not, there are 23 County parks, 19 recreation programs (for kids and adults), 6 playgrounds, 18 water access points, and trails. There are 6 community centers that provide meeting/activity space,
letter to the editor
The Rotary Club of Port Townsend gives grants of up to $5,000 to local nonprofits
Marty David
His loss brings questions on the importance of community and legacy.
Humane Society of Jefferson County
To the Residents of Jefferson County: During the second week of January, 2026, as onsite Shelter Veterinarian, I requested a meeting with the HSJC Board of Directors (BOD) to present multiple concerns regarding the practices of the current HSJC Executive Director (ED) along with information on present day veterinary medical
Humane Society of Jefferson County
Hi, my name is Tammy Hanks. I was the first paid Executive Director at Jefferson County Humane Society. I was hired in September 2022, and resigned in September 2023. I have no idea why the board and the new ED have conveniently forgotten to mention me. I can only assume
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
letters to the editor
My name is Erik Poulsen. I served in the Army in Viet Nam from January, 1970, to February, 1971, in a support role—I drove a big truck. Every generation has seen our military called to arms—Viet Nam was my generation's time and place. Six who gave
letters to the editor
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