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Kelbon used her Leader platform on Feb. 5 to try to compare the work of our new governor to Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (“DOGE). They are …
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2/12/25
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I wish Jason Serinus had told us more about the “antisemitic crack” that offended his Jewish friend at the Jan.18 rally, because the “antisemitic” label is …
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2/12/25
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Marcia Kelbon asks, “can Governor Ferguson truly be a moderate?” apparently inviting a discussion about streamlining government spending and cutting new construction …
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2/12/25
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What have we learned in the first three weeks of the second Trump administration? Voters have spoken, and the results are: Character does not count, in elected or appointed office. …
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2/12/25
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On Jan. 20, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of our country. As anticipated, there has been a flurry of executive orders and legislative actions that may impact hospitals and clinics …
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By Mike Glenn
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2/12/25
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A recent column in The Leader suggested in positive light that the DOGE-ing happening on a federal level might well be replicated here in Washington, and that it would be a good thing. Given the …
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By Karen Sullivan
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2/12/25
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How can a town with a population of less than 11,000 afford to pay its city manager a salary and benefits approaching a quarter-million dollars annually, far exceeding that of …
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2/12/25
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Faber does not represent core values of Port Townsend. Faber does not respect the will of the people nor lead with any kind of neutrality, is over emotional, pushes personal beliefs on …
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2/12/25
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I am writing in response to a letter in The Leader on Feb. 5 regarding illegal immigrants and the need for sheriffs and other state and locally elected officials to enforce the law. The …
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2/12/25
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Planning is underway for a new pool and recreation center in the heart of East Jefferson County, and your thoughts and feedback are needed.
The non-profit JeffCo Aquatic Coalition (JAC) …
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By Diane McDade
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2/5/25
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I am writing to share a troubling experience that highlights a serious issue with how some members of our local law enforcement handle those in need.
Recently, a friend’s …
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2/5/25
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Workers at the Co-op are planning to unionize. This is a huge victory for workers rights. An article in another news organization states that employees are not feeling safe or heard. It …
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2/5/25
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I am one of the growing number of PT Food Coop members with serious concerns and frustrations about the Co-op general manager. In this year of 2025, a beloved community business should be …
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2/5/25
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I want to express my continuing frustration with the ongoing columns, letters and general furor about the Food Co-op Board and staff. We are asked to get involved and form an opinion; to …
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2/5/25
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While we all agree egg prices are high, there is a disturbing event coming next year that will raise them even higher. You may have heard of Project 2025, the government overhaul …
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2/5/25
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The situation unfolding at the Port Townsend Food Co-op over the last six months is multifaceted, starting with an issue that was made public about an employee feeling unsafe and quitting …
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2/5/25
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Jason Serinus’ Jan. 8 letter misquotes my Jan. 1 epistle to attack a straw man for claiming the dismissed Food Co-op board member’s alleged abuse of staff happened …
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2/5/25
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Tax money not diverted
It’s true that the Lincoln Building still stands, but it’s not true that $500,000 of voter-approved and allocated funds for the building were …
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2/5/25
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By now, voters have received the special election ballots for the school levies in the mail. Who doesn’t want to support kids and education?
But I felt bad. For the first time …
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2/5/25
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We need a sheriff that will follow, support, and carry out all laws of the land. We have seen the massive problems since Obama and Biden had their pick and choose law enforcement. The …
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2/5/25
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