Feb. 11, 2026: Here's the latest from the Jefferson County Beacon, a worker-directed news nonprofit

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Feb. 11, 2026: Here's the latest from the Jefferson County Beacon, a worker-directed news nonprofit

The Jefferson County Beacon
Feb. 11, 2026
https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/

Chimacum Creek Primary School Sets a High Bar, Delivers Excellent Results
Chimacum school supports early childhood education while facing potential state funding cuts.

Court System Finds Success and Failures with New Domestic Violence Legislation
Judge Brandon Mack explains the role of the different courts in DV cases, and the importance of restorative justice.

District Court Successes in the LEAD Program, DV and Custody
Alternatives to traditional justice system models prove a valuable tool to help people get back on their feet and stay out of jail.

What Keeps the City Flowing—-Water, Recycling and Sewage Discussed at City Council Workshop
Rate increases, infrastructure challenges and economic disparity were on the docket for this week’s workshop.  

Jefferson County 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.

Art and Life at Northwind: Art Beyond the Imagination
A gallery is a living organism, made brighter by the art, artists and viewers who enter.

Poetry on the Salish Sea and Centrum Present to You: The Language of Love, A Valentine’s Day Reading
Poet Melissa O’Neil shares her thoughts on love ahead of a special Valentine’s Day reading by her and 13 other poets.

Centrum Signs 35-Year Lease with State Parks
As part of Centrum’s long-term planning, Executive Director Rob Birman plans a shift to a new role.
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