local-news
Port Townsend Council Moves to Boost Housing
Council adopts parks plan and backs salmon-themed crosswalks.
Affordable housing
How an Appeal from Homeowners Could Derail Port Townsend's Housing Plan
Affordable housing may take longer than originally anticipated.
Local News
Port Townsend City Council Approves Comprehensive Plan, Aims to Tackle Housing Crisis With New Regulations
City Council voted to accept alternative two to allow houses that currently do not have a livable third floor to utilize their attic space for residential use. Photo from city council packet [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] News by Angela Downs On December 15, 2025, the Port Townsend City Council
opinion
Op-ed: More Than Just a Comp Plan—A Timeline In Depth
A gingerbread example of what opponents of the city’s comp plan fear development would look like. City staff took time at the Dec 15 meeting to show how this model is unrealistic. Photo by Rachel Nutting [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Opinion by Rachael Nutting I miss when social