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Washington’s top commerce official says the state cannot shield its economy from the fallout of rapidly escalating tariffs, particularly in sectors like agriculture, aerospace and technology.
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By Paul W. Taylor
Washington State Standard/TVW
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4/23/25
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Spring time and warming weather mean it is time to pull out the golf clubs and visit the driving range. Women’s Golf Clubs in the area are now in full swing of their seasons from April …
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4/23/25
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I was born in Portsmouth, VA while my father was serving in Washington D.C. in the Coast Guard.
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4/23/25
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Port Townsend Police responded to a total of 181 calls from April 12-19, and conducted 30 traffic stops. Calls such as domestic violence and suicides are left out of the call log, so as to not …
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4/23/25
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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a total of 295 calls for service from April 11-18. Deputies conducted 74 traffic stops, of which 3 resulted in criminal (misdemeanor/felony) …
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4/23/25
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Freshman Congresswoman Emily Randall has surpassed her first 100 days representing Washington’s 6th District, stepping into the role previously held by Derek Kilmer.
A former state …
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By Mallory Kruml
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4/23/25
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What was previously staged as a charitable dinner event to support the people of Ukraine has taken on a new urgency in a changed geopolitical climate.
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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4/23/25
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On a chilly fall afternoon in 2022, Samantha Stromberg rolls up to the skate park — her usual escape — only to find the rails quiet and the bowls empty.
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By Alex Frick
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4/23/25
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The Water Street sewer project caused a minor inconvenience for an area hotel earlier this month.
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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4/23/25
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The county library in Port Hadlock will have a new director May 19, when Annie Scott joins the staff, according to a news release from the Jefferson County Library District Board of Trustees.
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Leader Staff
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4/23/25
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Motorcycle rider airlifted
A Sequim man was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after his motorcycle went off the road on state Highway 104 near Quilcene.
Cole Smithson, 20, was traveling …
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4/23/25
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~ Gone But Not Forgotten ~
Captain Donald Eugene Cooper, 93, of Port Ludlow, Washington, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025.
Born on March 3, 1932, in Everett, Washington, Donald …
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4/23/25
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Raneta Jean Cave, whose bright eyes and genuine smile could light up a room and invite connection with everyone she met, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She …
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4/23/25
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Gordon Rollo Papritz, 94, of Port Townsend Washington, passed away peacefully at his home on March 29, 2025.
Gordon is survived by his four children, twelve grandchildren, ten …
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4/23/25
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James Dalton Coyne, known affectionately as Jim, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, in Silverdale, Washington, with family at his side, at the age of 68. Born on February 18, 1957, in Seattle, …
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4/21/25
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Don White led a life full of adventure, dedicated public service, and devotion to family, friends, and community. His infectious grin, generous listening, and avid enthusiasm for adventure were …
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4/16/25
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April 12-13 was a nerd streaming weekend, with the return of sci-fi’s longest-running television franchise, and the sophomore season of a critically acclaimed TV adaptation of an equally critically acclaimed video game.
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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4/16/25
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The Trump administration on Monday launched an investigation into the Washington office tasked with overseeing public schools, citing allegations that the state directed a school district to implement a gender inclusion policy that conflicts with federal law.
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By Jake Goldstein-Street
Washington State Standard
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4/16/25
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Organized labor secured a major win Saturday as Democrats in the state House pushed through legislation to provide striking workers in Washington with unemployment benefits.
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By Jerry Cornfield
Washington State Standard
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4/16/25
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Finnriver Farm and Cidery is launching two premium craft ciders this month, part of their stated commitment to “making craft cider from 100% organic fruit as accessible as possible.”
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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4/16/25
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