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Port Townsend Indivisible will host a demonstration Friday to mark Jan. 6. “Defending Our Democracy” is the theme and the gathering will be held at the triangle of the East Sims Way … more
The only person arrested during last week’s confrontation between anti-trans demonstrators and their critics has not been charged with any crimes. At an event built as a press conference in … more
Sleeping overnight in a moldy tent is nobody’s idea of glamorous. That’s the dilemma now facing officials of the Fort Worden Public Development Authority. With the PDA’s … more
The Jefferson County Anti-Racist Fund has started a GoFundMe with the goal of raising $2,600 to support the local BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community through mutual aid and food … more
More than 200 people crowded Pope Marine Park and both sides of Water Street in downtown Port Townsend Monday evening in response to the continuing controversy over a transgender YMCA employee at … more
Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Friday morning to overturn Roe v. Wade — a landmark 1973 ruling to protect a woman’s right to an abortion — U.S. Representative … more
Streets in downtown Port Townsend will be temporarily closed from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 for a protest. Sections of Water, Washington, Monroe, Madison, and Quincy streets near Pope Marine … more
Plankton has its place, and it’s not near the playground at Pope Marine Park. That was the overwhelming sentiment from nearly a dozen people who spoke out about the proposed new piece of … more
A Port Townsend woman has been permanently banned from the Mountain View Pool on Blaine Street after she confronted a transgender YMCA employee in the facility’s changing rooms and refused to … more
Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced Monday morning that he will not seek reelection in 2024. In a statement released online, Inslee stated, “Today I announced I will not seek a fourth term. … more
Jefferson County commissioners unanimously voted Monday to yank their support for a $124,000 grant to pay for roof repairs and new windows at Trinity United Methodist Church. The decision was a … more
Officials with the Fort Worden Public Development Authority unanimously agreed last week to end the “emergency” declaration for its troubled “glamping” project. Adopted … more
An ad placed by the city has appeared in The Leader’s classifieds, seeking bids through Sept. 21 for the demolition and disposal of the Cherry Street building intended for affordable housing. … more
    On Monday, Nov. 13, the City of Port Townsend plans to conduct a tour and workshop at the Mountain View Campus for the Healthier Together pool initiative. In the … more
The city council met Monday evening one final time to workshop possibilities for the golf course before their final decision, slated for Sept. 26. Chris Jones of Groundswell presented two … more
Election Day turned into a good night for Democratic Party incumbents. County Commissioner Greg Brotherton won a second term on the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners, and Jefferson County … more
Consultants for the city of Port Townsend presented a preliminary look at the price tag for a new pool and rec center last week. Early cost estimates for a new city pool building range from … more
The Port Townsend City Council unanimously approved a resolution declaring Port Townsend to be a human rights city. The city council approved the measure during its Feb. 21 business meeting, and … more
With long lines and limited hours at the Jefferson County Solid Waste facility off South Jacob Miller Road, the city of Port Townsend is considering easing that burden by increasing the minimum … more
Book bans have become a crucial issue in our increasingly fragile democracy. Under the guise of enforcing “community standards” and “protecting children,” a new cultural … more
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