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)
Local News
The Rental Market has Been Taken Over by Short-Term Rentals. Is it Time They Helped Provide an Affordable Housing Solution?
News by Rachael Nutting The picture is postcard-perfect: a charming cottage, a sleek condo with a mountain view, a cozy bungalow, steps from the beach. For travelers, short-term rentals (STRs) rented by platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo offer an authentic, home-like experience. For property owners, they represent a lucrative revenue