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Gatheringplace Celebrates Major Milestone as Construction Begins on Permanent Home
New facility promises expanded programs and lasting impact for Jefferson County adults with disabilities.
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ILWU Stages Second Picket in Port Townsend, Reviving a 1940s Labor Dispute
Informational Union pickets are building momentum along the West Coast.
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Superior Criminal Court, June 26, 2026: Healing One Step At A Time
Everything in life takes time, but the court system can stretch an adage to its limit.
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Swan School Explorers End School Year with Food Pantry Success
A collaborative story from the Beacon and KPTZ on youth ingenuity.
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Ongoing Turmoil After Quilcene Food Bank Moves Locations
Allegations of mismanagement, missing funds and a community in the middle.
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ICG Advances Economic Development Framework with Focus on Housing, Infrastructure and Shared Vision
Hospital postpones levy lid lift, Port announces hanger purchase and PUD receives an energy grant.
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A Seamless Change in Port Engineering Leadership Expected, Thanks to Forward Planning
Dave Nakagawara, who has worked at the Port for the past three years alongside Matt Klontz, is ready to hit the ground running.
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What Happens After a Conviction for Sexual Assault
Offenders face limited rehabilitation options and the possibility of civil commitment.
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Port Townsend’s City Manager Pay
Past debt and the road ahead: An in-depth analysis of John Mauro’s salary and potential departure.
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Port Townsend Approves Park Upgrades, Housing Conversions and Grant Applications
Chetzemoka Park renovations, new housing rules and transportation grants.
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Port and County Clash Over Industrial Zoning, Seek Path Forward on Economic Development
Airport development stalled by regulatory disputes; officials aim for a collaborative solution.
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West Marine Closing Port Townsend Location
As part of the national bankruptcy, the Port Townsend marine community will feel its loss.