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Superior Criminal Court August 14, 2026: Negotiated Alternatives
How local courts are reckoning with “tough on crime” narratives.
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What is Port Townsend Without the Paper Mill?
PT’s history is deeply intertwined with the history of the mill. Can the town survive without it, and if so, what kind of environmental legacy will it leave behind?
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City Council Approves Deputy Manager Position and Explores Future of Facilities, Public Works in Special Meeting
Council explores new layouts for the historic chambers to improve community engagement.
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City Council Launches Water Rate Model Discussion
Council addresses rate structure equity as large capital expenditures loom in an inflationary environment.
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Port Townsend Community Services Director Appointed as Washington State Librarian
Weaver leaves the Port Townsend community after 11 years of service.
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The Fight for Protection Island
A story of stewardship and the future of public lands.
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The Law Library Board of Trustees—An Essential Community Resource Debates Budget Shortfalls and Concerns Over Inmate Access
The cost to subscribe to an online law library is more than the county allocates based on court filing fees.
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Retaining Prosecuting Attorneys: A Collective Problem, a Jefferson County Sore Spot
A bar exam technology issue may make a precarious hiring situation worse.
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Superior Criminal Court August 7, 2026: Managing the Flow of People’s Lives
The Jefferson County courts are a workplace with a variety of roles in the legal process.
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An Investigation into the Paper Mill’s Operations Reveals Subpar Operational Behavior and Concerning Effects on Ecological and Human Health
Our investigation reveals a nationally notable pattern of environmental violations
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Beacon 2026 Primary Election Results
From the Associated Press and the Jefferson County Beacon
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Port Townsend Council Navigates Water Rights Confusion and Approves New Leadership Structure
Code violation settlement results in extended affordable housing and safety planning for school-adjacent streets discussed.