Joe Nole is the best choice for Jefferson County sheriff! Having known Sheriff Nole in both a professional and personal capacity since 1989, I believe that Joe is the kind of sheriff Jefferson … more

I attended THING festival for the first time. Because I was working as a food vendor (with Paella House), I didn’t have much time to hear music, but overall, I was really impressed. THING is … more

In Chimacum schools, we teach students to form opinions and make decisions based on facts. Scott Hogenson’s Aug. 24 letter to the Leader shows he could benefit from learning … more

The beauty of Port Townsend used to partly be our activism and the constant safe flow and expression of freedom of speech. Also, as a 25-year resident who hopes to be aging gracefully, I used to feel … more

The recent THING gathering was a happy surprise! Although I did not purchase tickets, I enjoyed walking and biking throughout this vibrant festival. The  Leader’s special insert (with … more

I reject the Aug. 24 Leader headline of an anti-trans protest. I was invited to speak at a permitted event on Aug 15. Clashes, attacks, and public endangerment were not on the part of … more