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Has this happened to you, PT resident? I’m betting yes. Let’s call it the “Too Not Live” crew effect.  We’d driven 100 miles from … more
    On Sept. 20 we lost a giant of Washington state politics. Former Gov. Dan Evans leaves a rich legacy that warrants reflection. Dan’s story inspires me, and his influence … more
One of the key features of Washington’s Climate Commitment Act is a Natural Climate Solutions Account, an efficient and effective way to channel funds collected from carbon polluters into … more
The fate of Washington’s cap-and-trade law, the Climate Commitment Act (CCA), will be decided by voters this November.  Proponents of the law often claim that repealing the CCA would … more
  Thanks to our community for sending us their comments and questions over the past few weeks. We appreciate hearing from all of you. Many of you had questions regarding the removal of a … more
How do you stay safe around deer? I have walked safely for 30 years with dogs in Port Townsend. Deer are very afraid of dogs, even on leash. And a barking dog, even on leash, terrifies them. So … more
  I’d like to thank Erik Dolson for his letter (“Complexities of Journalism”) published in the Sept. 4 edition of The Leader. It’s an excellent primer on the … more
  Regarding the “Golf Park housing plan no threat to Camas Prairie” perspective by Mayor David Faber in last week’s edition, I have one question for Mr. Faber:  What … more
  Yet another plea from Mayor David Faber in the Sept. 18 Leader to explain why houses on the golf course are good for Port Townsend. This, in spite of the resounding rejection of that idea … more
  The Jefferson County Food Bank Association’s Board of Directors exhibits gross negligence in their mismanagement of food bank operations, resulting in loss of public trust. They … more
  The truth is served and the public is well informed when reporters report the whole story, not one that is biased and full of errors and innuendo. Here are the facts regarding the new … more
  My fellow Americans, we are at a critical juncture. The future of our country’s survival is in your hands.   It doesn’t matter whether you’re a Republican, … more
  Years ago, people would say “I can’t tell the difference between a Republican and a Democrat.” Elections then were about one candidate versus another, each trying hard … more
Rather than leaving out the horoscope, tides, comics, games, etc., just restrict the letter writers to less than 250 words. And reduce the number of opinion pieces. The paper’s job is to … more
  I want to thank the people of Port Townsend and the Olympic Peninsula for coming out to enjoy Poetry on the Salish Sea in the gardens at Wilderbee Farm for the last two summers. In a few … more
  As though the river were a floor, we position our table and chairs upon it, eat, and have conversation. As it moves along, we notice—as … more
The plan is to avoid live-in health care centers. But if I wind up in one out of necessity, I’d hope for the standards of a facility I’m familiar with. The new head honcho is one of my … more
Why do some groups of volunteers achieve consensus while others fracture in discord? That is what I asked myself repeatedly during and after the Sept. 16 presentation in City Hall by Jefferson … more
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