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The Trump administration on Monday launched an investigation into the Washington office tasked with overseeing public schools, citing allegations that the state directed a school district to implement a gender inclusion policy that conflicts with federal law.
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By Jake Goldstein-Street
Washington State Standard
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4/16/25
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Organized labor secured a major win Saturday as Democrats in the state House pushed through legislation to provide striking workers in Washington with unemployment benefits.
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By Jerry Cornfield
Washington State Standard
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4/16/25
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Finnriver Farm and Cidery is launching two premium craft ciders this month, part of their stated commitment to “making craft cider from 100% organic fruit as accessible as possible.”
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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4/16/25
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The DuBois Levias Law Group, one of Seattle’s longest-standing women-owned family law firms, has recently opened a practice in Port Townsend, with plans to follow up with a physical office.
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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4/16/25
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The Port Townsend Sunrise Rotary has announced its students of the month for February and March.
The Rotary chose Tallulah Sebastian and Bryce Harbin for exceptional leadership and service in …
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4/16/25
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Editor’s Note: Behind the Dais is a Q&A-style feature focusing on elected officials. This feature was coordinated by James Robinson.
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4/16/25
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A new community resource that hopes to promote sustainability and self-sufficiency is coming to Jefferson County this summer.
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By Mallory Kruml
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4/16/25
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Jefferson County has enacted its first comprehensive update to short-term rental (STR) regulations in over two decades, coinciding with the expiration of a year-long moratorium on new STR permits in unincorporated areas.
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By Mallory Kruml
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4/16/25
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The results are in for the Port Townsend Food Co-op Board Election.
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Leader Staff
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4/16/25
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City webinar April 16
Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro, Mayor David Faber and Deputy Mayor Amy Howard will host a one-hour informative webinar for those interested in serving on city …
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4/16/25
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The Rev. Crystal Cox’s seven ethics complaints against city staff and council members have begun working their way through the system, with City Manager John Mauro and council members Amy Howard and Libby Wennstrom filing responses last week.
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By James Robinson
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4/16/25
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Plans for Port Townsend’s new aquatic facility have hit a snag after a critical design grant application was denied, temporarily halting momentum toward a new pool.
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By Alex Frick
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4/16/25
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A proposal to transform the old golf course on Marrowstone Island into a green cemetery has been laid to rest.
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By Mallory Kruml
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4/16/25
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4/16/25
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The CEO of Port Angeles-based Olympic Medical Center (OMC) alerted staff in March of numerous problems, including some serious enough to put its Medicare and Medicaid funding at risk.
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By James Robinson
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4/16/25
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As the Port Townsend City Council wraps up its annual review of City Manager John Mauro, council finance and budget committee members are calling for more comprehensive data to inform a potential salary increase.
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By Mallory Kruml
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4/16/25
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With the arrival of another Earth Day, the Climate Action Committee — formed by a joint resolution that the city of Port Townsend and Jefferson County passed in 2008 — has been reviewing its progress while continuing to work toward the future.
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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4/16/25
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Appliances See Repair Events .
Habitat for Humanity Store. Only certain types. Call 360-385-9653.
Peninsula Recycling, see Metals . Residential refrigerating appliances $25 (cash/debit); …
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4/16/25
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The Port Townsend Main Street Program is calling upon the community to pitch in for a spring cleaning in honor of Earth Day as has become its custom.
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Leader staff
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4/16/25
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Earth Day is 55 years old this year, having started on April 22, 1970 with nationwide demonstrations against pollution, oil spills, pesticides, and the extinction of wildlife, among other environmental challenges.
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By Cindy Jayne
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4/16/25
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