Letter From the Editor
Letter from the Editor: Transparency and Trust
Sometimes the “why” and “how” are just as important as the “what.”
Victorian Heritage Festival
The Color of History: Port Townsend Victorian Festival Sparks Disagreement Over Inclusivity
A Black costumer walked in the same fashion show as a man in a Confederate soldier costume. Her discomfort is prompting big discussions.
Elections
Born to Run? Then You’ll Need to File for Candidacy Between May 4-8
Your neighbors need your leadership.
Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Fire Concerns Lead County to Consider Fireworks Ban
Unpermitted fireworks displays to be banned for the Fourth of July, 2027.
Winter Welcoming Center
City Council Extends Winter Welcoming Center Lease by Four Days
Offering more time would require zoning changes and cancelled Pope Marine Building reservations.
Letter From the Editor
Letter from the Editor: The Beacon and AI
Beacon Editor Nhatt Nichols shares our AI Policy, and what it means for the Beacon.
Stabbing
Quilcene Stabbing Leads to Arrest for Attempted Murder
Samantha Mardock allegedly stabbed her father hours after telling Port Townsend Police she was afraid she would kill him.
Washington Highway Patrol
Community Mourns Beloved OCEAN Student
One dead, three injured in collision involving Jefferson Transit bus.
Food
Helping Those in Knead, One Community Loaf at a Time
[caption id align="alignnone" width="3453"] Jane Hutcheson combines her skills as an organizer and a baker to help provide bread and energy cookies to Jefferson County Food Banks. Photo by Nhatt Nichols [/caption] News by Nhatt Nichols On a crisp Monday morning, dough is quietly
Local News
Navigating Activism on the High Seas for Palestinian Aid with Logan Hollarsmith
[caption id align="alignnone" width="4045"] Logan Hollarsmith after his return. Photo by Nhatt Nichols [/caption] News by Nhatt Nichols On a rainy Uptown afternoon, Logan Hollarsmith arrived at Conduit Coffee directly from an acupuncture and sauna session, apologizing for his messy hair and full of
Local News
SNAP Benefits Secured for Some Amid Ongoing Legal Battles, Local Community Steps Up to Combat Food Insecurity
[caption id align="alignnone" width="2500"] Photo by Maria Lin Kim, Unsplash [/caption] News by Nhatt Nichols Some SNAP benefits for November have been distributed in Washington State, preventing a food security crisis for some while leaving others still scrambling to make ends meet. On Thursday,
Local News
SNAP Benefits Impacted by Government Shutdown: Local Food Banks Brace for Increased Demand as Support Efforts Intensify
[caption id align="alignnone" width="2500"] Photo courtesy of Moon Bhuyan, Unsplash [/caption] News by Nhatt Nichols On November 1, 42 million Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, to purchase food did not receive their monthly benefit because of the government