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Iris, the Greek goddess of rainbows, lacked her usual vim and vigor.  She’d put on a few pounds, so went on the trendy “Rainbow Diet.” It supplies lots of fiber, prebiotics, … more
I attended THING festival for the first time. Because I was working as a food vendor (with Paella House), I didn’t have much time to hear music, but overall, I was really impressed. THING is … more
In a Nov. 2 opinion piece, “Housing for Whom? Why PT Needs to Get Density Right,” Jaisri Lingappa argues against the city adopting zoning changes allowing for greater density … more
Ferns are among the earliest land plants, with the oldest fossils dating back about 375 million years. Today’s ferns — an estimated 12,000 species around the world — link directly … more
Joe Nole is the best choice for Jefferson County sheriff! Having known Sheriff Nole in both a professional and personal capacity since 1989, I believe that Joe is the kind of sheriff Jefferson … more
The Leader’s story, “Lawsuit over Southeast Alaska fisheries makes waves locally,” covered Wild Fish Conservancy’s (WFC) misguided lawsuit which has serious implications for … more
Ah, yes, back into a routine at the Port Ludlow Community Center, also known as Active Life Physical Therapy.  When one has a regular schedule of appointments for some PT help one can bet … more
Hey, kids. What time is it? A. It’s the time of the year to watch more TV!   How about getting paid to watch TV — in Honolulu, Hawaii? I did that.   I also … more
Many Democrats in leadership positions have spoken out against the violence and the intentions of Bolsonaro’s supporters storming Brazil’s key federal buildings yesterday. However, … more
In the Dabob Cove community, the PUD just completed the underground placement of over a half-mile of pole-carried power lines, an ongoing source of storm-caused power outages. The PUD saw a chance to … more
The last holiday weekend of the summer was pretty nice. The flags were flying, it was the first college football weekend, the Mariners were playing and the Storm was, too. The really good news is the … more
The U.N. has declared that “Housing is a human right.” But for far too many working individuals, families, people with disabilities, and seniors living on a fixed income, the lack of … more
A neighbor paused at the “Plankton Post” on the path by my art studio and asked about the alder log I was shaping into vaguely planktonic forms. I’ve been chipping away at a … more
Before returning home to the Olympic Peninsula for the long days of summer, I pause to reflect on my two-month sojourn in the northern Rocky Mountains of Idaho.  Just this week, the mercury … more
If this office holder were actually running, nobody in this town would catch him. I ran into trim-looking city manager John Mauro (OK, I was sitting) the other day near City Hall as he was walking … more
JASON VICTOR SERINUS As of Feb. 16, the Olympic snowpack that supplies water to our region sat at a miserable 33 percent of normal. While it may increase through the end of the snow season … more
An octopus has nine brains. An octopus has three hearts. An octopus has both short and long term memory. An octopus can solve unique puzzles using contemplative thought. An octopus receives no … more
As you drive into town, a sign greets you: “Welcome to Port Townsend, a Victorian Seaport & Arts Community.”  It’s a great sign, but the power of that message is more … more
It’s exciting to see the JUMP! playground at HJ Carroll take shape as the result of a wide community effort and collaboration with Jefferson County. The entire JUMP! committee with … more
You may not want to read this if you’ve just eaten.  My family was from Indiana, and here were some of the things that were the mainstay of our Hoosier diet. They may look familiar to … more
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