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As an out-of-state subscriber to the Leader, I was sad to learn of the flooding that occurred on Water Street. I had a friend, Robert, who got his doctorate’s in climate change during the …
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7/6/22
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Congress recently passed a bill to offer an additional $40 billion of military aid to Ukraine.
Our total “gift” to the country’s war effort is something like $54 billion. This is …
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6/5/22
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Sometimes it’s hard to say goodbye, even for the pups.
Celebrating our last Read to Rover session at Salish Coast Elementary this past week was bittersweet. Our dog teams are off for …
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6/17/22
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When Commissioner Greg Brotherton came into office he got right to work, effectively addressing regulatory reform, the housing crisis, the pandemic, and loss of government funding. Greg’s hard …
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7/6/22
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Some people in need (and their families) are not aware of help that is readily available. Low-income folks who need assistance paying their bills can contact St. Vincent de Paul-East Jefferson …
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1/27/23
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The Ted Cruz solution for mass shootings is to have just one door and an armed guard.
I will believe him when I see legislation introduced to make it so.
Sandy McCrae PORT TOWNSEND
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6/17/22
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The Leader’s recent article regarding the evaluation of our city manager did everyone involved a disservice, including our community.
For decades, the value of anonymity in employee …
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8/24/22
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Imagine climate change is a Venus flytrap and the earth is a fly attracted to the sweet nectar of consumerism.
Six tiny trigger hairs stick up from the inner petals. If any hair is touched, …
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9/1/22
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Port Townsend is a wonderful place to live given the weather and people. Like any city we have problems with our roads.
We need to think of our children walking to school and back home; 14th …
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6/17/22
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Regarding the disturbance at Mountain View, the recent statement from the city of Port Townsend should be the last word.
However I have one last thing to say. With all the prejudice, …
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8/24/22
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Derek Firenze’s Aug. 11 report on the Chimacum School District budget was very well done and sadly illustrates the primary reason we sold our Mats Mats Bay home in 2020 and moved to …
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9/1/22
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A big shout-out and thank you to a wonderful crew, from our staff at the Chimacum School District.
On Wednesday, June 1, we were presented with an incredible barbecue with all the …
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6/20/22
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I have been addressing housing issues as a volunteer with Housing Solutions Network since its inception, and have learned a lot as a result.
What a complex problem we have! Solutions will …
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8/17/22
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I volunteered as an elections observer during this past primary, and wow, was I impressed.
Having no idea about what happens with our ballots once we slide them into the dropbox behind the …
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9/1/22
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I have been a Leader reader since 1971. Never have I seen such provocative headlines and reporting. It seems that most stories in section one are about crime of some sort, and those that are not, …
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6/20/22
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Members of the League of Women Voters-Jefferson County recently served as election observers and we highly commend the detailed, focused work of the Jefferson County elections staff.
Often …
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8/24/22
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Everybody knows that Jefferson County is in the middle of a housing crisis. We all know good people who have been negatively impacted by this crisis.
Like anything, we can’t manage …
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1/26/23
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Over the past two years the Jefferson County Department of Community Development planning staff has drafted revisions to the ordinance governing temporary housing facilities in the county. The …
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5/19/22
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The Port Townsend High School Scholarship Foundation is happy to announce the opening of this year’s application period for PTHS graduates who are currently enrolled in their sophomore, junior, …
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8/24/22
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Under the current sheriff, county residents in remote areas like Coyle, Quilcene, and Brinnon often lack basic police protection.
Here’s a personal story that illustrates the problem.
On …
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9/1/22
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