May 13, 2026: Here's the latest from the Jefferson County Beacon, a worker-directed news nonprofit

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May 13, 2026: Here's the latest from the Jefferson County Beacon, a worker-directed news nonprofit

The Jefferson County Beacon
May 13, 2026
https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/

Letter from the Editor: Transparency and Trust
Sometimes the “why” and “how” are just as important as the “what.”

Port Townsend Council Breaks the Mold with First 'Round Table' Workshop
A new format of public engagement proved successful.

Affordable Hometown PT Rejects City’s Counteroffer
With no settlement agreed upon, the Growth Management Act appeal continues.

Board of County Commissioners Allocates Opioid Settlement Funds to Services for Those Struggling With Addiction
The $200k in funding went to programs run by Public Health and Believe in Recovery.  

Criminal Court May 8, 2026: The Weight of Arraignment, and Warrants
Arraignments are the most important hearings for defendants because their freedom from custody is determined before the trial.

Chlorophyll Corner: Live in the Moment with Cherry Blossoms
The cherry blossom season reminds us of how wonderfully fleeting life's beauty can be.

Income Tax Foes Will Pursue Repeal on Fall Ballot
They formally launched an initiative effort Tuesday. To qualify, they’ll need to gather upward of 300,000 signatures in less than two months.

WTF Just Happened This Week
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