Many people who live elsewhere might think having an abundance of deer in their community would add to its charm. That’s the attitude of some people who live in Port Townsend, but the … more

The Brinnon School District received an almost $3 million grant that Superintendent Trish Beathard said will be used to modernize its facility. The money, from the state’s Office of … more

The Humane Society of Jefferson County struggles to keep providing appropriate care to cats and dogs that come their way daily. more

The first electric bus in Jefferson County will debut on the streets in no time. more

East Jefferson Fire Rescue’s new CARES program has received two pieces of welcome news more

When curating a gallery, Chicago artist Mary O'Shaughnessy believes each piece of art should have breath around it: “You look at a piece, walk away, take a breath and then see another one.” more

Naval Magazine Indian Island is hosting the installation’s annual Deer Run 5k and 1-mile Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. more

A small brush fire broke out 11:44 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 on Paradise Bay Road, directly across from the Port Ludlow Village Store. more

Peninsula College’s Natural Resources program will now feature a lead faculty member with extensive ecology, biology, geology and marine biology education and experience. more

All Jefferson County email accounts have been unable to send or receive any messages since 10 a.m. last Friday, Deputy County Administrator Chris Goy told The Leader at press time Tuesday. “We’re hopeful to have it restored soon. We have all the outside expertise necessary for us to complete a restoration quickly, including Microsoft. CDW-G, who has been leading a transition to a cloud-based server. CBW-G said we just got unlucky, they know how to fix it, we just need time,” Goy told the Leader. In the meantime, contact the Board of County Commissioners (360-385-9100) or visit in person at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Emails sent prior to that time have been preserved, Goy said. Until it has been announced that email service has been restored, please do not rely on emails to County officials being received. We have been working closely with industry leaders to provide us with the outside assistance necessary to restore email service as soon as possible. If you have questions or concerns for County officials, calling the department/office in question or showing up in-person is always welcomed. A phone directory can be found here: https://co.jefferson.wa.us/directory.aspx If you would like to submit public comment for a public meeting, contact the Board of County Commissioners at 360-385-9100 or visit the office in person at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Jefferson County Courts: Please be advised that protection orders submitted electronically are being received once daily. Court offices have been and will continue to receive in-person, fax filings, and bench copies for the judges. All inquiries are encouraged to be made via phone or in-person. For Superior Court matters please use, Phone: 360-385-9395 / Fax: 360-385-5672. For District Court matters please use, Phone: 360-385-9135 / Fax: 360-385-9367. If you would like to submit a Public Records Request, you may submit your request online at: https://co.jefferson.wa.us/1078/Public-Records, complete an in-person Public Records Request Form at a relevant Jefferson County Office, or you can mail your request to the Public Records Officer at 1820 Jefferson St. P.O. Box 1220, Port Townsend, WA 98368. more

Last week divers and marine biologists spent a few days relocating invertebrates who had become quite attached to the south jetty at Hudson Point. Their new home is a pile of submerged ballast … more

Summer is a vulnerable time for kids who rely on free or reduced-price meals during the school year, writes Erin Hawkins for the YMCA. “At the Y, we know that children who receive daily … more

Jamestown S’Klallam elder Celeste Dybeck plopped, exhausted, into a chair when she arrived home last week from a day of Paddle to Muckleshoot events at Jamestown Beach. The 72-year-old would … more

Personnel responded to a fire Friday morning in Port Townsend after a 10:03 a.m. call reported smoke drifting from the abandoned Tyler Street wharf at Tyler and Water Streets. Jon Stuart, … more

So, this week is BJ’s birthday and we are looking forward to the challenge of deciphering the cursive writing ... more

East Jefferson Fire Rescue Chief Bret Black told The Leader that his crews were about to change their tactics. The fire fight at Peat Plank Road … more

PORT TOWNSEND HAS A RICH MARITIME HISTORY, AND THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA IS ONE OF THE BUSIEST MARINE CORRIDORS IN THE WORLD. HERE ARE SELECTED SHIP PASSINGS NEAR PORT TOWNSEND, JULY 27 THROUGH JULY … more

An estimated 12,000 crab pots are lost each year in the Salish Sea, killing nearly 180,000 harvestable crabs alone, in addition to other marine life caught in the wrong place at the wrong time... more

A partnership between the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington State Healthcare Authority is providing ... more

In an ambitious and challenging decision, Jefferson Healthcare recently relocated ... more