Affordable housing
How an Appeal from Homeowners Could Derail Port Townsend's Housing Plan
Affordable housing may take longer than originally anticipated.
Port Townsend Public Library
The Little Bookshop That Could: How Port Townsend’s Volunteers Are Writing a Love Story to Their Library
The Friends Bookshop reopened on March 2, 2026.
Port Townsend City Council
Petition Threatens to Stall Port Townsend’s Housing Progress, Though Plan Remains in Effect for Now
Critics say appeal aimed at blocking density could worsen the housing crisis, as the city confirms zoning changes remain active during review.
Evans Vista
Port Townsend Council Charts Course for Mixed-Income at Evans Vista
Council directs staff to prioritize economic diversity in development solicitation, and seeks community amenities.
OlyCAP
Competing for Community Centers
North Hood Canal Chamber Challenges OlyCAP's Longtime Hold on Jefferson County Centers.
Glen Cove
Sailboat Explosion in Port Townsend Results in Hospitalization of Two Individuals and Rescue of Dog
A sailboat explosion in Glen Cove led to two individuals being airlifted to Harborview Medical Center with severe burn injuries.
Camas Prairie Park
Port Townsend Moves to Preserve Tree That Bears Witness to a Lynching
Historic landmark designation process begins for a Douglas Fir where a Chemakum man, Kia-a-han, was hanged in the 19th century.
Affordable housing
Jefferson County Affordable Housing Project Gets Major Boost with Nearly $2.5 Million in Grants
State and federal funding will support Habitat for Humanity's ambitious Mason Street Neighborhood development.
Jefferson County Board of County Commisioners
Jefferson County, WA Sets a Course for 2045 With Comprehensive Plan Update
County officials begin tackling their plan for the county’s growth, particularly in the Urban Growth Areas of Irondale and Port Townsend.
Kah Tai
A New Day for Kah Tai: Bathroom Reopening Marks a Milestone for Port Townsend Parks
Public infrastructure opening brings city staff, cultural history and poetry together.
Humane Society of Jefferson County
Ongoing at the Humane Society: Leadership Upheaval, Staff Exodus, and Mounting Allegations Rock Jefferson County Shelter
In the week since the Beacon first reported on the situation at the Humane Society, communication has revolved around the denial of allegations even as more people leave the organization.
local news
Inclusionary Zoning in Port Townsend: A Contentious Path to Affordable Housing
News by Rachael Nutting Port Townsend is in the process of course correction regarding density and what that means for affordable housing. As longtime residents are priced out and the local workforce struggles to find affordable homes, city leaders and community members are searching for effective solutions. Inclusionary zoning (IZ)