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In a town known for unusual events, this might be the quirkiest.
The Great Port Townsend Bay Kinetic Skulpture (with a “k”) Race, back with a culinary theme, will be held …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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10/2/24
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Following a multiagency response and seizure of 130 cats in Brinnon last week, the Center Valley Animal Rescue has received “overwhelming community support,” as staff and volunteers work …
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By Mallory Kruml
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10/2/24
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A suspect in the drive by shooting incident at Port Townsend’s Nor’West apartments on Sept. 20 is in custody, according to Port Townsend Police Department Deputy …
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By James Robinson
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10/2/24
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An ethics complaint filed against Port Townsend Mayor David Faber continues to make its procedural journey, with another round of responses due to Phil Olbrechts, the …
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By James Robinson
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10/2/24
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Winter crabbing season opened Oct. 1 in the Port Townsend area, giving local crabbers another opportunity to harvest the region’s coveted Dungeness crabs.
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By James Robinson
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10/2/24
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Ferry fares Increase Oct. 1
On Oct. 1 ferry riders saw a 4.25% general fare increase for passengers and vehicles, with the new rates set by the Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) …
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Leader staff
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10/2/24
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A city of Port Townsend police officer works the scene of a four-car collision near the intersection of Water and Adams streets. According to Deputy Chief Jeff Thaxton, at about 12 p.m. on Sept. 30, …
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10/2/24
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With much of the southeastern side of the country grappling with an unprecedented range of catastrophic damage and a high number of deaths from Hurricane Helene, it’s …
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By James Robinson
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10/2/24
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Hundreds of public schools across Washington are located in areas where they could suffer damage in a major earthquake. But more than a decade after the state set out to evaluate school seismic …
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By Emily Keller-O’Donnell
WASHINGTON STATE STANDARD
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10/2/24
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This fall, Friends of Fort Worden will make their biggest habitat restoration planting ever, putting over 2,000 native trees and shrubs in the ground.
Clear-cutting …
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By Jon Hall
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10/2/24
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It’s easy to grasp the visible expansion of Jefferson Healthcare on Sheridan Street and to understand that it benefits the community. We are a bit isolated here on the peninsula, and having …
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By Meredith Jordan
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10/2/24
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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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Volunteers say Mayor David Faber’s plan to build high density housing on Golf Park acres, which will require reconfiguring the golf course and eliminating the driving range, will hurt the Golf …
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By Fred Obee
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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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