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Cash Walcome (middle) and his college buddies Kamil Slusarski (left) and Shawn Tramble (right) founded Aquor Water Systems.
Hometown grad’s invention to hit shelves
In 2015, young Port Townsend resident Cash Walcome was featured in his hometown newspaper because of his clever invention designed to prevent faucet leaks both inside and outside the home. Eight … more
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Witness to pitbull attack sees nothing but “dust and teeth”
Jonathan S. Tomlin, 52, was charged in Jefferson County Superior Court of Assault in the Second Degree with the use of a deadly weapon — in this case, his pitbull, Rosie. Port Townsend … more
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The museum is reimagining how its patrons interact with their artifacts.
Historical society wraps fundraiser, eyes preservation tools
The Jefferson County Historical Society (JCHS) is wrapping up its inaugural online fundraising effort. With a $5,000 goal, JCHS surpassed the halfway point, expecting to meet its summer effort … more
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Sylvan Esso, an electronic duo, performed at THING Saturday, Aug. 26.
Here's the THING
The end of every outdoor concert should have a lantern parade and brass band play out the crowd. As my partner and I were leaving the Parade Grounds after Fleet Foxes’ performance Friday … more
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Grace Love of Port Townsend sings with her band at the Parade Grounds stage at Fort Worden Saturday. Love dedicated her set to her son, Milo, who was listening in the crowd. Love was styled by Millie Warren.
Soul singer draws on roots and travels abroad
Soul singer Grace Love, a Pacific Northwest local, draws inspiration from both her roots and her travels abroad to Italy, the UK, Berlin (just to name a few) when it comes to her music. … more
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Port Townsend, Washington - August, 25, 2023: The Unexpected Brass Band led the lantern parade at the end of the Fleet Fox’s performance at THING festival on the first day...Credit: Jeremy J Johnson
Here's the THING
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Bayside Housing and Services has purchased the Starrett House at 744 Clay Street to convert it into affordable housing for working women.
Bayside buys historic Starrett House for affordable housing
Kathy Cruz kcruz@ptleader.com As part of its efforts to address the local housing crisis, Bayside Housing and Services has purchased the Starrett House with the intention of converting the … more
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Jefferson joins other counties to sue state over mental health
The state is endangering the public by refusing to provide mandated intervention services for those in the criminal justice system who have mental illnesses, a lawsuit filed by Jefferson County and … more
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Barbara Ruth Lyle
Barbara Ruth Lyle, long-time owner and operator of the Port Townsend Radio Shack, passed away on August 23, 2023, in Sioux Falls, S.D. She was 84. Funeral services have been held in Sioux Falls, … more
Nancy L. Smee PhD, CNM, MPH
Nancy passed away at her home in Port Townsend, July 14, surrounded by her family and friends just as she wished. Nancy was born to Charles and Margaret Gearhart in Minneapolis, Minn. but spent … more
Karen Janice Rose
Beloved Daughter, Sister, Friend, Earth Mother, Goddess, Lover, and Friend of the Port Townsend Community. Karen was the third oldest of six, born to a musician and a dancer, Jack and Muriel … more
Jared Brockway
Jared Brockway, beloved son, brother and husband, passed away peacefully on Aug. 11, 2023.  Born Feb. 2, 1971 to Ken and Karen Brockway, Jared grew up in Kelso, Wash. While attending Kelso … more
Officer buys unhoused man guitar
A police officer purchased an unhoused man a brand new guitar after he reported his stolen earlier this month. more
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A night for the light at the lighthouse
Nightfall at Point Wilson is usually a quiet affair. Visitors disappear from the path to the lighthouse. The breeze and the surf blur the day's footprints. The sky behind the lighthouse shifts to a … more
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Chimacum local shares history
The history of Chimacum is rich, textured, and now at our fingertips, thanks to author Nancy McDaniel. more
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Radio station creates tension
My wife and I find ourselves in a real predicament. A project is proposed next to us in a non-gated private community. Syd and I have both been in PT or the area since the early 70s. We plan on … more
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National park burn ban in effect
If you are planning a trip south, be advised that beginning at midnight Friday, Aug. 18, Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest implemented a complete ban on all campfires, including charcoal. more
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Ride on, choppers
As another “tourist-ful” weekend draws to a merciful end, I feel the need to send this out into the world and hope that some of these baboons (apologies to the actual primates for the … more
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Wisdom over youth
I am writing after reading The Leader’s Aug. 9 “Perspective” from the Port Townsend mayor regarding the city-owned golf course. Of particular concern to me is the mayor’s … more
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Upgrades for worship space
St. Paul’s is a small community. It reaches out to embrace members and nonmembers through housing, through the Interfaith Winter Welcoming Center, through meals shared at the VFW and Just Soup, … more
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