Stephen W. Gillard found himself on the other side of the bench. For a few grateful moments in Jefferson County Superior Court recently, Judge Keith Harper paused the proceedings to honor Gillard, … more

If this plan isn’t in peril, it should be. Gov. Jay Inslee’s Roadmap to Recovery for the COVID-19 pandemic, which has carved the state into eight regions that fall along county … more

This year Thanksgiving has a new meaning for most of us. Traditionally at this time of year we would be making our shopping list, checking our invite list, baking and preparing to spend … more

This week's toon by Nhatt Nichols. more

Hatch Schneider is the new editor of the Port Townsend and Jefferson County Leader, and he has the newsroom on a tight leash. He has worked as a reporter and editor across the U.S. for more than … more