Letters
Letter from the Editor: The Beacon and AI
Beacon Editor Nhatt Nichols shares our AI Policy, and what it means for the Beacon.
Marty David
Letter to the Editor: Remembering Marty David
His loss brings questions on the importance of community and legacy.
Humane Society of Jefferson County
Letter to the Editor: Veterinarian Dr. Kraft's Open Letter on the Humane Society's Actions
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
Letter to the Editor: Former Humane Society ED Tammy Hanks Speaks Out
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
Letter to the Editor: League of Women Voters Forum Needs Your Questions
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
Editorial
Letter From the Editor: A National Day of Mourning
Dear Readers, For my entire childhood through my 20s, Thanksgiving was my favorite holiday of the year. I love food, especially celebration food. I want funfetti cake on my birthday, hotdogs on the fourth, and pumpkin pie and cranberry sauce straight from the can on Thanksgiving. Please withhold your judgment
Letters
Letter to the Editor: Veteran’s Day
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
Editorial
Letter From the Editor: Decoding Election Inititives
By Editor Nhatt Nichols The Beacon isn’t in the business of telling people how to think, and in that vein, we’re also not interested in telling you how to vote. There are a million great voter guides out there that do that. One thing I have noticed is
Letters
Letters to the Editor: The Future of Groceries in Port Townsend and High density housing and a local paper mill, can we really have both?
Please note: This letter to the editor is in response to a letter from the editor that went out in our last newsletter. If you want to receive these letters, please subscribe to our weekly newsletter. It’s free! Dear Editor, Re this comment in your email below: “The parent
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Letter to the Editor: The Future of PT’s Fourth of July Celebrations
Please note: This letter to the editor is in response to a letter from the editor that went out in our last newsletter. If you want to receive these letters, please subscribe to our weekly newsletter. It’s free! Dear Editor, I am the President of the Port Townsend Summer