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After three months as managing editor of a newspaper in one of my favorite communities, I’m confronted with an uncomfortable realization: I did the best I could, but could have done …
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by Erik Dolson
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1/31/24
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They were tucked in the long, wide desk drawer bound together by a thick elastic band. Leafing through the packet, I discovered 11 years of desktop calendars. Scanning each …
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By Carole Marshall
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1/31/24
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You may think we have come quietly to the end of the football season with barely a whimper. The Seahawks did not make the playoffs. The Huskies earned a trip to the college …
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by Ned Luce
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1/31/24
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On Saturday, Feb. 3, more than 30 Port Townsend music students will travel to Port Angeles to participate in the Washington Music Educators Association North Olympic Regional …
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Special to The Leader
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1/31/24
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While he may hold down a more formal, no-nonsense job, Daniel Schafer has recently gone public with the flights of fantasy previously shared only with his family.
Schafer, the …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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1/31/24
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Contemporary folk music artist Tracy Grammer has garnered acclaim across the country and throughout her field. The Boston Globe described her as “one of the finest singers and …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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1/31/24
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It's a measure of how far pop culture has progressed that "The Iron Claw" is neither Zac Efron's first critically praised performance, nor is it the first film about …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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1/31/24
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Visiting an artist in their studio provides a path to better understand their process and get a more intimate look at their work outside the gallery setting. Ann Reynolds-Pearl is no …
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By CAROLYN LEWIS
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1/31/24
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Many people cannot articulate what makes a good or bad design — they just know when they see it. For Rebekah Fessenden, honing that vision has been a lifelong learning …
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By Tom Mullen
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1/31/24
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Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County addressed the public on Jan. 18 at the Jefferson County Library, which borders Habitat’s planned Mason Street development.
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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1/31/24
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An important case for protecting legacy forests in Jefferson County came before the Superior Court on Jan. 19.
Two sets of lawyers, one representing Washington’s …
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By Jon Karpilow
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1/31/24
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The East Jefferson’s boys’ basketball team rebounded from a tough loss to Cascade Christian by beating Seattle Christian a week ago Tuesday, but then fell to …
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By Brian MacKenzie and Gary Zambor
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1/31/24
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Jefferson County’s lengthy permit process is about to get an upgrade that will consider requests in a more timely manner, according to the county’s Director of Community Development.
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By Charlie Bermant
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1/24/24
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Protest marchers took their calls for reproductive rights to the streets at noon on Saturday, Jan. 20, lining the sides of Sims Way with picket signs. From Safeway down to …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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1/24/24
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A program of Jefferson County Farmers Markets aims to make it easier for people of the global majority to start and grow their market businesses.
Entering its third year, the BIPOC …
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By Mitzi Jo Gordon
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1/24/24
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After an extensive search that began last Friday afternoon, police Saturday morning recovered the body of an infant child near Kah Tai Lagoon and arrested a 37-year-old Port …
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By LEADER STAFF
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1/24/24
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Tree Trimming
I understand the poplars along the boat yard are now scheduled for removal in the spring. It’s about time. I, for one, will be happy to see the invasive species …
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1/24/24
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A 32-year-old Port Townsend man has been charged with producing images of child sexual abuse according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. The defendant, Matan Liyor …
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By LEADER STAFF
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1/24/24
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Unexpected drama occurred at the Port Townsend City Council meeting on Jan. 16 as the chamber was packed with more than 60 people, most of whom had come to support a Cease …
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By KATE LORE
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1/24/24
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Centrum honors service
This month, the nonprofit arts organization Centrum announced recipients of the 2022 and 2023 Centrum Champion awards, which honor select community volunteers, …
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1/24/24
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