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Time is fast running out for you and your neighbors to stop the city council (your employees) from spending yet more of your tax dollars to destroy the last open space in your city center.
All …
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I find the misguided efforts to save non-native trees like the trashy Lombardy poplar almost humorous.
We live in a part of the world that is dominated by some of the most beautiful trees in …
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On June 11 at 1 p.m., there we be a rededication ceremony for a new plaque at the Marvin Shields Memorial located on Sims Way.
The original bronze plaque noting Marvin Shield’s …
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Events this summer brought together local leaders and residents concerned about affordable housing. There was broad consensus that policy changes in Port Townsend should reflect what people working …
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The following is my personal opinion and not that of the Envisioning PT Golf Course and Mountain View Commons stakeholder’s committee, of which I am a member.
For nearly 30 years, …
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As reported in last week’s Leader, the sheriff’s candidates’ post-election statements reflected the character they demonstrated during the race.
Art Frank congratulated Joe Nole …
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On June 1, 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 1,195 miles …
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The “pothole” crew did its annual maintenance on my street this week. It reminds me that President Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill, ostensibly for roads and bridges, passed …
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Once again, a large colony of Caspian Terns is preparing to nest at Rat Island, the small sandbar between the Fort Flagler beach campground and Indian Island. Over 700 birds were present in early …
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This is a terrifying time for tenants and a lucrative time for landlords, a harsh contrast that begs us to reflect on how we value housing.
When my friend and her husband were told to …
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Regarding finding separate uses for the Port Townsend Golf Course, something to consider is that there is only one golf course.
How many parks are there in Port Townsend for people to enjoy …
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In response to Cindy Jayne’s “Q&A about EVs” from Nov. 30. Your analysis (and that of the culture at large) that electric vehicles and lithium batteries are somehow …
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How sad it is that election season is once again upon us and people still insist on voting for a color over a candidate! The “Vote Blue No Matter Who” yard signs and rhetoric are back in …
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The Leader has repeatedly referred to the Press Conference held in support of Julie Jaman as an “anti-trans rally.” This characterization is grossly misleading at best and highly …
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During an inspiring evening at the “Under the Tent” event, a city official asked us all to “not let perfect be the enemy of good” when offering solutions to our housing …
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Throwing good money after bad is seldom a responsible move.
After reading the article in the May 4 edition of the Leader, I am dismayed that the PDA wants to continue construction on what …
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This is regarding the city’s proposed action to remove an art installation, Kevin Mason’s “Raccoon Lodge,” in the 1300 block of Clay Street.
Rather than work with …
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When Realtors, contractors, or homeowners lovingly say a house has “good bones,” what they mean is that its foundation is solid and its structure is sound. Without these two components, …
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The letter from Val Welch was perfect, and I was so happy to see it!
Democrats don’t seem to realize that even though we are the majority, we are losing the battle for the country.
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Repurposing the golf course for recreation purposes makes a lot of sense. However, recreation does not have to be an exclusive use. Dedicating a small corner of the freed-up land to affordable …
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