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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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Volunteers say Mayor David Faber’s plan to build high density housing on Golf Park acres, which will require reconfiguring the golf course and eliminating the driving range, will hurt the Golf …
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By Fred Obee
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10/2/24
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On a recent trip my family and I visited Port Townsend to enjoy the abundant beauty, rich history and varied experiences the area has to offer. Our itinerary included touring museums, …
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10/2/24
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In response to the Leader Food Bank article last week, I would say the Quilcene Food Bank Project has been DE-energized by the Executive Director Patricia Hennesey and Executive Board …
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10/2/24
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For the second year in a row Bill Mann has disparaged the PT Film Festival without even attending any of the movies. He particularly criticized two films just from reading the synopsis, …
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10/2/24
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I have never swum in the PT pool.
I have never played golf on the PT golf course (or anywhere else).
I’ve never had the Coast Guard rescue me from a boat, nor have I …
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10/2/24
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If you’re thinking you’d like to be a part of one of the most popular and fun events in Port
Townsend, now’s your chance. Most of the current board members are …
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10/2/24
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Theo Howard would have better served the public by using his letter to the editor to assure the public that he has no financial conflicts of interest with Mayor Faber. Theo should have …
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10/2/24
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Where do you go to see two Porsche 356s, two vintage Chevy Corvettes, one Ford GT, a Mercedes Benz SL, and a Porsche 911 Cabriolet? The East Jefferson Rotary car show last Saturday in the parking …
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By Ned Luce
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10/2/24
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