Here is Local 20/20’s regular Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader. A similar version was published in the 1/27/21, and this has been updated a few times since that article.
Kalama Methanol Refinery and the Thin Green Line
By Polly Lyle
Jefferson County sits on the Thin Green Line–the British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon region lying between fracked … Read the rest
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Now that President Biden has signed the Paris Climate Accord, what does that mean for our future? What have we agreed to do? This administration has chosen to make climate action a central part of their agenda. Who and what is involved? Find out all the good news!
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm; find link in the weekly announcements here… Read the rest
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COVID-19 Update on Mon, Jan 25th *Update*
The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Locke. To watch live or recorded videos of the entire 9 a.m. Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, including the 9:45 a.m. COVID-19 update, go to the website for videos of meetings. You can choose “Streaming Live” or, if viewing later, … Read the rest
Taming Bigfoot Carbon Footprint Competition Is Back! – Last week to Sign Up!
The “Taming Bigfoot” community carbon footprint reduction competition is returning. Perhaps you participated last time (5 years ago). Perhaps you heard about it and wanted to participate next time. Perhaps you are new to this and want to learn more. Visit here for more information and an … Read the rest
DetailsThe work of the Local 2020 Health and Wellness Committee, in January of 2021 worked to address the issues of medical debt and medical bankruptcy in Jefferson County. The effort, led by Angela Gyurko and Sherry Jones, along with support by attendees of the Community Healthcare Access (CHA) meetings, received positive feedback from CEO Mike Glenn. The efforts to monitor … Read the rest
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COVID-19 Update on Mon, Jan 11th *Update*
The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Locke at today’s meeting of the County Commission. To watch live or recorded videos of the entire 9 a.m. Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, including the 9:45 a.m. COVID-19 update, go to the website for videos of meetings. You can … Read the rest
COVID-19 Update on Mon, Jan 4th *Update*
The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Locke at today’s meeting of the County Commission. To watch live or recorded videos of the entire 9 a.m. Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, including the 9:45 a.m. COVID-19 update, go to the website for videos of meetings. You can choose … Read the rest
Give Jefferson through Thurs, Dec 31st
For over 60 years, United Good Neighbors has championed local organizations that provide for the basic human needs of individuals and families. Your donation to Give Jefferson supports frontline efforts delivering food, shelter, healthcare, education, and hope to our neighbors most in need. All donations this year will be matched by All in WA… Read the rest
COVID-19 Update – Mon, Dec 21th *Update*
The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Locke at today’s meeting of the County Commission. To watch live or recorded videos of the entire 9 a.m. Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, including the 9:45 a.m. COVID-19 update, go to the website for videos of meetings. You can choose … Read the rest