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Mayor David Faber took The Leader to task in an Oct. 2 social media post for covering the ethics complaints made against him, because a) the person who filed it should not be taken seriously, b) we …
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By Meredith Jordan
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10/9/24
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I’m a volunteer at the Port Townsend Food Bank where we lovingly distribute food to our friends and neighbors. Lest the conversation get derailed by individuals with an ax to grind, …
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10/9/24
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On Oct. 3 Nick Smith, with the Portland-based timber industry lobbying group, urged repeal of our State’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) which I-2117 would do. He criticized the …
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10/9/24
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In his Oct. 2 guest column, Fred Obee inveighs against the city’s plan to rezone part of the Golf Park, writing that Port Townsend “does not need to set aside more land for …
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10/9/24
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Just wanted to say how much I enjoy Scott Doggett’s column, from which I learn something new every time. It’s not only the depth of his knowledge and research that I appreciate, …
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10/9/24
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As a former union shipwright at Marco Seattle and editor of Alaska Fisherman’s Journal for 22 years, I found your recent Working Waterfront edition delightful in so many ways. The …
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10/9/24
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Washington state is one of only two states in the country that directly elects the person who manages our public natural resources. The Commissioner of Public Lands works year around to …
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10/9/24
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This year I was fortunate to volunteer for the highly organized Port Townsend Film Festival and earn a pass for my first festival. After nine film events and one forum, I regretted not doing more. …
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10/9/24
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I’m 74 years old, which means I’ve been voting in presidential elections for more than 50 years. Mostly Democratic, a
couple Republican. However, this year’s has to …
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10/9/24
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My opinion is that I got screwed going through our justice system. I was prosecuted based on someone’s statement to a Sheriff’s deputy. I was arrested, booked into county …
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10/9/24
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It is perplexing to understand why a volunteer Food Bank decided to hire an executive director. It seems excessive to spend money on a salary (position range is approximately $70,000 - …
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10/9/24
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It is very disheartening what is happening at the Jefferson County Foodbank Association (JCFBA). The Quilcene Foodbank is in need of a new building. The JCFBA is in the hands of some very …
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10/9/24
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The afternoon started as usual for me; finish classes, wrangle up the boys, grab a six pack and see what the night holds.
That night there would be a frat party to attend. While I never had an …
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By Lloyd Mullen
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10/9/24
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It’s difficult to imagine an election season more politically fraught, or with higher stakes, than what we’re enduring this year. Understandably, folks are mostly focused on the national …
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By Noreen Parks
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10/9/24
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“Would you like to renew for six years or eight?”
The woman behind the counter was pleasant and efficient. She walked me through each step of the process, asked a few questions and …
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By Carole Marshall
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10/9/24
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The upcoming Presidential election is about far more than the future of our ever-evolving democracy.
Due to America’s outsized influence on outcomes worldwide, the next election will …
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By Jason Serinus
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10/9/24
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This April 7, 1924 cartoon references a speech given by William Borah, a Republican Senator from Idaho, after a speech about corruption in government in general and campaign contributions in …
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10/9/24
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It’s easy to grasp the visible expansion of Jefferson Healthcare on Sheridan Street and to understand that it benefits the community. We are a bit isolated here on the peninsula, and having …
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By Meredith Jordan
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10/2/24
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The opinion piece “Moving forward with a shared vision” about the Port Townsend Food Co-op Board claims objectivity but skews the narrative, devaluing the Co-op Board without giving them …
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10/2/24
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An allegation has moved forward against our mayor alleging that he conspired with an “activist group” to keep anti-trans activists from entering a city council meeting.
In the words …
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10/2/24
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