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Public Defense Caseload Requirements: Constitutional Responsibility
New state regulations mean lighter caseloads for attorneys, but that doesn’t change the number of cases that need legal representation.
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Superior Criminal Court, May 22, 2026 : Poor in Custody
Bail can be intentionally burdensome in consideration of public safety.
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The Future is Bright and Inclusive for Uptown Port Townsend Streets
City council approves rainbow crosswalks and farmer’s market mural.
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WIC Farmers Market Benefits Cut for 2026 - Local Response Underway
Proposed cuts threaten nutritional support for women and children.
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Public Offers Sparse Testimony as County Wraps up Comp Plan Hearing
The 10-year update to bring significant changes.
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Superior Court March 15, 2026: Reappointment, Negotiations, and Warrants
Our justice system moves slowly often because the complications of life intercede.
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Drag Brunch Canceled in Port Townsend
Owner speaks out on threats, family crisis and 'lack of empathy'.
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Port’s Patience Wears Thin with EDC Partnership
Concerns over transparency and public/private model put EDC’s future in jeopardy.
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Port Townsend Council Breaks the Mold with First 'Round Table' Workshop
A new format of public engagement proved successful.
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Affordable Hometown PT Rejects City’s Counteroffer
With no settlement agreed upon, the Growth Management Act appeal continues.
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Board of County Commissioners Allocates Opioid Settlement Funds to Services for Those Struggling With Addiction
The $200k in funding went to programs run by Public Health and Believe in Recovery.
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Criminal Court May 8, 2026: The Weight of Arraignment, and Warrants
Arraignments are the most important hearings for defendants because their freedom from custody is determined before the trial.