Aug. 12, 2026: Here's the latest from the Jefferson County Beacon, a worker-directed news nonprofit

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Aug. 12, 2026: Here's the latest from the Jefferson County Beacon, a worker-directed news nonprofit

The Jefferson County Beacon
Aug. 12, 2026
https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/

What is Port Townsend Without the Paper Mill?
PT’s history is deeply intertwined with the history of the mill. Can the town survive without it, and if so, what kind of environmental legacy will it leave behind?

City Council Approves Deputy Manager Position and Explores Future of Facilities, Public Works in Special Workshop
Council explores new layouts for the historic chambers to improve community engagement.

City Council Launches Water Rate Model Discussion
Council addresses rate structure equity as large capital expenditures loom in an inflationary environment.

Port Townsend Community Services Director Appointed as Washington State Librarian
Weaver leaves the Port Townsend community after 11 years of service.

The Fight for Protection Island
A story of stewardship and the future of public lands.

The Law Library Board of Trustees—An Essential Community Resource Debates Budget Shortfalls and Concerns Over Inmate Access
The cost to subscribe to an online law library is more than the county allocates based on court filing fees.

Retaining Prosecuting Attorneys: A Collective Problem, a Jefferson County Sore Spot
A bar exam technology issue may make a precarious hiring situation worse.

Superior Criminal Court Aug, 7, 2026: Managing the Flow of People’s Lives
The Jefferson County courts are a workplace with a variety of roles in the legal process.

The Incarcerated Intellectual: Unfinished Business: Unchained and Unbroken
Avery Loring is an incarcerated writer sharing his insights about prison reform and abolition.

The Wind in the Willows Brings the Delightful Nonsense We All Deserve
Saltfire Theatre shows once again how magical community theater can be.

Celebrating Art and Community: Sculptor George Rodriguez Speaks the Universal Language
The sculptor returns to Fort Worden as part of the Northwind Art Gala.

What Carolyn Pours: Beyond Sauvignon Blanc and The Magic of CMS
A touch of another varietal can make a subtle but worthwhile difference.

Egg Facility Inspections in WA Still Falling Short of State Requirements
Department of Agriculture did not complete mandated inspections at egg production and packing plants, posing health risks to consumers.

WTF Just Happened This Week
Republished from WTF Just Happened Today, a daily newsletter breaking down national news.
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