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I’m a volunteer at the Port Townsend Food Bank where we lovingly distribute food to our friends and neighbors. Lest the conversation get derailed by individuals with an ax to grind, …
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10/9/24
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On Oct. 3 Nick Smith, with the Portland-based timber industry lobbying group, urged repeal of our State’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) which I-2117 would do. He criticized the …
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10/9/24
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In his Oct. 2 guest column, Fred Obee inveighs against the city’s plan to rezone part of the Golf Park, writing that Port Townsend “does not need to set aside more land for …
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10/9/24
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Just wanted to say how much I enjoy Scott Doggett’s column, from which I learn something new every time. It’s not only the depth of his knowledge and research that I appreciate, …
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10/9/24
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As a former union shipwright at Marco Seattle and editor of Alaska Fisherman’s Journal for 22 years, I found your recent Working Waterfront edition delightful in so many ways. The …
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10/9/24
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Washington state is one of only two states in the country that directly elects the person who manages our public natural resources. The Commissioner of Public Lands works year around to …
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10/9/24
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This year I was fortunate to volunteer for the highly organized Port Townsend Film Festival and earn a pass for my first festival. After nine film events and one forum, I regretted not doing more. …
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10/9/24
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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 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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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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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 …
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9/25/24
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