‘Tis the season of higher tides, and there was another higher than average predicted tide on Dec 2nd (9.2′ predicted), that gave us another chance to visualize the higher sea levels that will become more often in the future due to global sea level rise, and a few of Local 20/20’s Climate Action Group volunteers were out there early in … Read the rest
In the latest Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Cindy Jayne shares some Q&A related to the recent EV Expo.
By Cindy Jayne
Close to 400 people attended the recent EV Expo, hosted by the Chamber of Jefferson County. Attendees got a firsthand look at over a dozen different electric vehicles (EVs). The event was a great … Read the rest
There was a higher than average predicted tide on October 27th (8.5′ predicted), that gave us another chance to visualize the higher sea levels that will become more often in the future due to global sea level rise, and a few of Local 20/20’s Climate Action Group volunteers were out there to capture it. You can learn more about the … Read the rest
In the latest Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Scott Walker describes how housing, parking, climate and community are all interrelated, and opportunities to address these issues simultaneously.
By Scott Walker
On a recent trip outside our idyllic community bubble, I saw our dystopian future: an asphalt ocean surrounding a sprawl of chain stores and homes, all … Read the rest
The Chamber of Jefferson County is holding an EV Expo, which will include a variety of electric vehicles (including cars, RVs, bikes, trucks, etc.), breakout sessions on vehicle information, EV owners panel discussion, EV myths, carbon footprint, and more! Partnering with the Chamber on this event is the City of Port Townsend, Local 20/20, Jefferson PUD, and Jefferson Transit. This … Read the rest
You’re invited to Local 20/20’s Meet and Greet this Thursday (9/15/22), from 4-6 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Our action groups will briefly share their accomplishments and plans for the future, and we’ll have a chance to discuss together opportunities for future collaborations and new ideas. Plus we’ll have time to celebrate and kick back in these last … Read the rest
KNOWLEDGE BEFORE NEED
All County Picnic Connects Neighbors with Preparedness Resources
By Megan Claflin
Below is the latest Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you, PT Leader!
The 10th annual All County Picnic invites East Jefferson County to celebrate community resilience on Saturday and Sunday, August 20-21, 2022. As a rural community, our ability to respond … Read the rest
All County Picnic Invites All to Celebrate Community Resilience
By Megan Claflin
Below is the latest Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you, PT Leader!
As a rural community, our ability to respond to emergencies and recover from disaster is dependent on the networks and relationships we build in advance. Knowing where and how … Read the rest
Below is the latest Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you, PT Leader! By Cindy Jayne
By Cindy Jayne
On June 1st, 91 people across Jefferson County participated in the first community-wide Car Free Day by using less car-dependent ways to get to school, work, or to run errands, and overall 1195 miles were not … Read the rest
Below is the latest Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you, PT Leader.
By Tracy Grisman
Gone are the days when a dude with a cart yowls, “Rags, Ashes, Glass!” while passing by dwellings at the crack of dawn. Now, it’s as if we need a PhD in organic chemistry to know which plastics to toss … Read the rest