June 24, 2026: Here's the latest from the Jefferson County Beacon, a worker-directed news nonprofit

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June 24, 2026: Here's the latest from the Jefferson County Beacon, a worker-directed news nonprofit

The Jefferson County Beacon
June 24, 2026
https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/

Swan School Explorers End School Year with Food Pantry Success
A collaborative story from the Beacon and KPTZ on youth ingenuity.

Ongoing Turmoil After Quilcene Food Bank Moves Locations
Allegations of mismanagement, missing funds and a community in the middle.

ICG Advances Economic Development Framework with Focus on Housing, Infrastructure and Shared Vision
Hospital postpones levy lid lift, Port announces hanger purchase, and PUD receives an energy grant.

A Seamless Change in Port Engineering Leadership Expected, Thanks to Forward Planning
Dave Nakagawara, who has worked at the Port for the past three years alongside Matt Klontz, is ready to hit the ground running.

Letter from the Editor: The Latest Local News Findings are Predictably Depressing (Except When They're Not)
The latest report from the 2026 Local Journalism Index landed in my inbox this week. Here’s some of what it says.  

What Happens After a Conviction for Sexual Assault
Offenders face limited rehabilitation options and the possibility of civil commitment.

Big Screen Views: 'Toy Story 5'
Toy Story 5 is a tale of isolation, courage, generations of technology, and human connection.

'Northwest Expressions' Brings Art Evoking the Feeling of the Pacific Northwest
Summertime exhibit brings strange and beautiful creations to the Jeanette Best Gallery.

Challenges in Rural Election Administration ‘Exacerbated’ in Runoff Elections
Condensed timelines heighten communication, staffing, and resource issues for rural counties.

Postal Service Skips Hearing with WA Lawmakers on Mail-in Ballot Rules
Officials were set to meet publicly with state lawmakers as the agency considers a sweeping rule change to add federal oversight to mail-in voting.
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We rely on reader support to remain free to read for all of our community: https://the-jefferson-county-beacon.fundjournalism.org/contribute/
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