I am curious if Mr. Dies actually contacted the Co-op to get their input on why Cameron Jones was removed from their board. As far as I know, “hate speech” was not listed as …
more
12/11/24
|
Your political cartoon criticizing Washington State Ferries is...just everyday grumbling about ‘government’? There’s no news article that it is related to. Ferries …
more
12/11/24
|
Arg! First time seeing the “new and improved” Leader
Not good, in my opinion....trying to be a cross between NYT and CNN? (my two favorites, but...)
The classified …
more
12/11/24
|
When first asked to pen a column for the Leader to provide some balance from the conservative side, I had two initial reactions. First, was I conservative enough to fulfill this goal? I just finished …
more
By Marcia Kelbon
|
12/11/24
|
Flying somewhere for Christmas? Many of you will, but not me. Not in the front of the plane, anyway.
Ho ho oh no! Why? I’ve walked away from two plane crashes.
Now, …
more
By Bill Mann
|
12/11/24
|
Again, this year, as in most non-Covid years, there are/were plenty of holiday parties celebrating Christmas, New Years, company success, past and present. BJ and I are fortunate (?) enough to have …
more
By Ned Luce
|
12/11/24
|
I live near Highway 101 in Brinnon. Highway 101 is a windy road from Quilcene to Hoodsport and also crosses over Mt. Walker. I have noticed more logging trucks going in both directions. I …
more
12/11/24
|
Thank you for the article on Tim Caldwell. Although volunteers do not need pats on the back, it is definitely appreciated. Tim has been dedicated to this City for many years. When he was …
more
12/11/24
|
I had the opportunity to go on a tour of Chimacum Elementary School on Nov. 13, part of the Chimacum for Champions program developed by Superintendent Scott Mauk. The tours showcase …
more
12/11/24
|
Mr. Cowan’s Dec. 4 opinion piece inadvertently provides an explanation in the first paragraph for Trump’s win of the popular vote when he assumes that only Democrats are fans …
more
12/11/24
|
What is the defining characteristic of the electorate in this part of the country? Ask almost anyone around the country and they’re likely to say, “It’s blue.”
While …
more
By Meredith Jordan
|
12/4/24
|
What an election! The bright spot for local fans of democracy is that Jefferson County’s voter turnout of 87% was the highest in the state. We edged out San Juan County!
Local Democratic …
more
By Bruce Cowan
|
12/4/24
|
In response to the Jefferson County Food Bank Association posting on Facebook regarding the status of the building, I’d like to offer another reality.
— The building is over 27% …
more
12/4/24
|
Here are my thoughts about what I hope the Port Townsend Leader can be for readers..what makes a good paper?
For me a good paper brings to light many sides of an issue. Like the New …
more
12/4/24
|
Kudos to James Robinson for his solid reporting. This is not the first time there have been questions about city leadership but it is the first time anyone has gotten this far. Perhaps …
more
12/4/24
|
A few thoughts to share in response to the column by Jason Serinus on Nov 20 about the Food Co-op.
Cameron Jones was removed for hate speech, a code of conduct violation. …
more
12/4/24
|
With the holiday season come the expectations. As much as social norms tell us we all should be celebrating, eating together, and indulging in presents great and small, many of us are having a hard …
more
By Jason Victor Serinus
|
12/4/24
|
Several years ago, I wrote a magazine feature about a pastor. He had a vision for a community project and wanted to get his outreach team on board. The group responded with enthusiasm and the …
more
By Carole Marshall
|
12/4/24
|
Reducing your carbon footprint is an essential step in combating climate change. The winter holidays can make it challenging. Here are some ways to minimize consumption and reduce your holiday carbon …
more
By Laura Tucker
|
12/4/24
|
11/27/24
|