Arts & Culture
The Wind in the Willows Brings the Delightful Nonsense we all Deserve
Saltfire Theatre shows once again how magical community theater can be.
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Beacon 2026 Primary Election Results
From the Associated Press and the Jefferson County Beacon
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Welcome to the Beacon’s Official 2026 Primary Voters’ Guide
An in-depth analysis of local candidates, propositions and measures
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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.
Letter From the Editor
Letter from the Editor: The Latest Local News Findings are Predictably Depressing (Except When They're Not)
The latest report from the 2026 Local Journalism Index landed in my inbox this week. Here’s some of what it says.
Letter From the Editor
Letter from the Editor: Transparency and Trust
Sometimes the “why” and “how” are just as important as the “what.”
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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.
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Fire Concerns Lead County to Consider Fireworks Ban
Unpermitted fireworks displays to be banned for the Fourth of July, 2027.
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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.