How to tax EV’s for local road usage. My friend recently went to the town hall meeting about the city raising the car tabs, adding $20 extra each year for several years for local road …
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12/25/24
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Houses on the golf course has clearly become an obsession on the part of Messrs. Faber and Mauro. With no reasonable justification other than they, like dogs with a bone, refuse to listen …
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12/25/24
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When the Republican right says the state legislature is weak on law enforcement, what they secretly mean is they oppose reforms that increase police accountability and decrease the …
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12/18/24
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We publicly commend Jason Victor Serinus for using his Leader column to educate our community about what’s been happening with the PT food co-op since summer. His column is a service to …
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12/18/24
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Why does glass have to be trash? There is some urgency to getting glass recycled again since it appears much of our recycled plastic is sent abroad to be used as fuel. Despite the …
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12/18/24
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When people are experiencing grief and loneliness, Christmas may not feel like “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”
For those feeling estranged from the holiday spirit, …
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12/18/24
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I cannot believe the audacity of Marcia Kelbon to scold Democratic voters in our area after the November election. Apparently this is when we’re supposed to all self-reflect and …
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12/18/24
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On Labor Day 2022, I witnessed the police barricade a section of downtown Port Townsend. I was shocked and dismayed. Since then, I have sought to understand why my town is unable to talk …
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12/18/24
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I am one hundred percent opposed to the new hotel proposed for the Sanderling site. This is a project that brings absolutely no benefit to residents, only financial benefit to developers …
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12/18/24
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I am curious if Mr. Dies actually contacted the Co-op to get their input on why Cameron Jones was removed from their board. As far as I know, “hate speech” was not listed as …
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12/11/24
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Your political cartoon criticizing Washington State Ferries is...just everyday grumbling about ‘government’? There’s no news article that it is related to. Ferries …
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12/11/24
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Arg! First time seeing the “new and improved” Leader
Not good, in my opinion....trying to be a cross between NYT and CNN? (my two favorites, but...)
The classified …
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12/11/24
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I live near Highway 101 in Brinnon. Highway 101 is a windy road from Quilcene to Hoodsport and also crosses over Mt. Walker. I have noticed more logging trucks going in both directions. I …
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12/11/24
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Thank you for the article on Tim Caldwell. Although volunteers do not need pats on the back, it is definitely appreciated. Tim has been dedicated to this City for many years. When he was …
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12/11/24
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I had the opportunity to go on a tour of Chimacum Elementary School on Nov. 13, part of the Chimacum for Champions program developed by Superintendent Scott Mauk. The tours showcase …
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12/11/24
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Mr. Cowan’s Dec. 4 opinion piece inadvertently provides an explanation in the first paragraph for Trump’s win of the popular vote when he assumes that only Democrats are fans …
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12/11/24
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In response to the Jefferson County Food Bank Association posting on Facebook regarding the status of the building, I’d like to offer another reality.
— The building is over 27% …
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12/4/24
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Here are my thoughts about what I hope the Port Townsend Leader can be for readers..what makes a good paper?
For me a good paper brings to light many sides of an issue. Like the New …
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12/4/24
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Kudos to James Robinson for his solid reporting. This is not the first time there have been questions about city leadership but it is the first time anyone has gotten this far. Perhaps …
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12/4/24
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A few thoughts to share in response to the column by Jason Serinus on Nov 20 about the Food Co-op.
Cameron Jones was removed for hate speech, a code of conduct violation. …
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12/4/24
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