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Port Townsend is many things. A time capsule of architecture, a vibrant arts community, all wrapped in some of the most breathtaking scenery one could hope for. We are all of those things. While they …
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By Jake Beattie
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2/5/25
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You own property in one of the school districts in East Jefferson County. As a result, you got a ballot and information pamphlet last week about the proposed “Educational Programs and …
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By Ned Luce
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2/5/25
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Former Attorney General Bob Ferguson was not my first choice for governor. But I have to say I am cautiously optimistic if a bit skeptical about certain of his statements and actions made and …
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By Marcia Kelbon
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2/5/25
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The Mango Mussolini has sullied so much lately, we thought we’d find a few things and people to lift your presumably sagging spirits:
— My neighbor Craig Cannon is a …
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By Bill Mann
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2/5/25
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My name is Isabella Nunn, and I am a high school senior. I wasn’t invested in this issue until I watched a show set in Port Townsend. Although the story was set here, …
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By Isabella Nunn
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1/29/25
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By Michael Gregg
How often do you take the time to think about what happens after you flush the toilet?
Wastewater management is a city service that doesn’t spend much …
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By Michael Gregg
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1/29/25
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Cappy’s Trails and the Quimper Wildlife Corridor (QWC) are invaluable recreational spaces for people of all ages in Port Townsend.
While it isn’t in danger of …
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By Hilina Taylor-Lenz
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1/29/25
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We are seniors at Port Townsend High School and for the past few months we have been studying homelessness. We have also seen firsthand how homelessness affects a small community like Port Townsend, …
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1/29/25
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Deciding where to eat as a PTHS student is a struggle, especially with friends. There are not a lot of options, and affordability is a big obstacle.
Being a full time student, …
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1/29/25
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Each year, over 6.3 million animals enter more than 4,000 shelters across America, many of which are extremely overcrowded. Tragically, over 920,000 pets are euthanized due to lack of …
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1/29/25
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In late September of last year, my family was fortunate enough to add another to its ranks. As I sit here reclined on my sofa, he’s nearing his fourth month. Babies are wild!
This little …
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By Lloyd Mullen
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1/29/25
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Simplicity. “Being clear about our purpose and our priorities.”
Both my parents pinched pennies. Growing up I had all the necessities, but not in bulk. My meals were nourishing, but …
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By Carole Marshall
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1/29/25
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On Monday Jan. 20, the newly sworn-in president declared two national emergencies, signed 26 Executive Orders, and fired the first female commandant in charge of a branch of our armed services.
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By Karen Sullivan
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1/29/25
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One day after Trump’s inauguration, I boarded a plane for the United Kingdom but not before I emceed Port Townsend’s deeply inspiring, hope-instilling People’s March to Pope Marine …
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By Jason Victor Serinus
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1/29/25
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In the coming days, weeks, and months, the most vulnerable folks in our community will likely be impacted by promised federal cuts to food security support such as SNAP (food stamps) and …
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1/29/25
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I’m writing to say hello to Port Townsend. I lived here two years ago, advocated for the homeless, got my heart broken, left, and just flew in from Bali after circumnavigating the …
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1/29/25
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I am one of those people who enjoy taking the bus into town or to buy groceries from my home. The bus drivers are professional, kind and know how to navigate the different …
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1/29/25
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Many thanks for your excellent and thorough reporting of the ongoing debacle at the Fort Worden PDA. The articles, timeline, and roster of players were extremely helpful in providing …
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1/29/25
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With regard to your The Leader’s Jan. 22 feature as to who is open at Fort Worden, I see the glaring omission of the Puget Sound Coast Artillery Museum. We continue to operate …
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1/29/25
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This month, the Board of County Commissioners will appoint an Interim Sheriff in the wake of Joe Nole’s retirement. We urge the commissioners to choose a candidate who commits, in …
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1/29/25
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