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Emergency crews team up on vehicle recovery   At approximately 4 p.m. March 13, a vehicle was reporter to have driven over a cliff on South Discovery Road. At least one occupant was … more
Eleventh-grader Sitka Vicha describes her project to Kathryn Lamka and history and journalism teacher Brian MacKenzie. On March 13, members of the Chimacum School Board toured the shop and learned about the Chimacum Schools Construction Trades Program. Courtesy photo
Building toward the future: Students in Chimacum learn practical trade skills
By James Robinson   Students in the Chimacum Schools Construction Trades Program are learning valuable trade skills while giving back to the community. “What we do at the … more
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County Conservation District offers sustainable landscaping courses
Registration is now open for the Jefferson County Conservation District’s spring natural landscaping courses. The interactive, three-classroom, two-field trip course emphasizes native plants, … more
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Children’s Advocacy Center Director Jessica Lowe
YMCA and partners aim to open Children’s Advocacy Center in Jefferson County
The Olympic Peninsula YMCA and its community partners are engaged in efforts to establish a Children’s Advocacy Center in Jefferson County, one of the only counties in Washington state … more
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Gage Pacifiera accepts the Port Townsend Main Street Program’s Volunteer of the Year award from Board President Nathan Barnett as PT Main Street Executive Director Mari Mullen looks on. Pacifiera was acknowledged for his dedication and commitment to the Soundcheck Arts Festival, which showcases local artists and helps supports Creative District efforts. Photo courtesy of Port Townsend Main Street
Main Street honors and appreciates their volunteers
Special to The Leader   The Port Townsend Main Street Program recently hosted its annual membership meeting and volunteer appreciation event, with 65 guests attending at Sterming Place … more
 By James Robinson   Local 4-H clubs are gearing up for another busy fair season and Anji Scalf, Jefferson County’s new 4-H coordinator, is here to help. “My role is to support and empower our volunteers and youth who are the real leaders,” Scalf said. “I think that is a big part of why 4-H is such a trusted and respected organization nation wide – leadership and programming stem from the skills and knowledge of our community and our programs reflect that. My role is to support existing programs and grow where people have expressed interest.” Although much can be learned about creating a local club by visiting the 4-H website, Scalf encourages people to contact her directly for guidance. “I like to meet with folks and show them what it entails, and give them the power to do what they want to do, because the clubs are up to leader,” Scalf said. “I’ll talk your ear off about 4-H because I’m obsessed with it.” The notion of 4-H began in the late 1800s, when researchers discovered adults in farming communities were reluctant to accept new agricultural developments taught on university campuses. They also learned that young people were open to new ideas and experimentation, and would share their experiences with adults. In this way, they realized that hands-on rural youth programs could introduce new agriculture technology to farming communities. Fast forward, to 1902 when A. B. Graham started a youth program in Clark County, Ohio. This event is considered the official birth of 4‑H in the United States. More after-school agricultural clubs popped up that same year, and by 1910 the 4-H clover pin was developed. By 1912, the clubs were formally called 4‑H clubs. Currently, with six million members nationwide, 4-H is the country’s largest youth development organization. Local 4-H clubs operate under the umbrella of a local university extension office. The four H’s stand for head, heart, hands and health. Scalf, a third-generation county resident, took the club’s helm in August 2023. “Just in time for the fair,” Scalf said. “At first I was a little nervous and thought I had bit off more than I could chew.” But Scalf said when she saw so many familiar local children and families participating at the fair, she felt right at home and her worries faded. “I’m really thrilled about returning to Jefferson County, and how 4-H reflects the community it is in,” Scalf said. “I’ve loved farming, agriculture, and animals since I was a child, and getting to work with kids and animals was a no-brainer for me. 4-H is about leadership, education, citizenship and teaching kids valuable skills to navigate this world we live in.” Most recently, Scalf said she supported the launch of two new 4-H clubs – one focused on llamas, the other reptiles. “Right around May and June is about the time people get the bug to be in the fair, and June is the time to register your 4-H project,” Scalf said. In addition to serving as the county’s 4-H coordinator, Scalf also sits on the Jefferson County Fair’s board of regents. “The fair needs 4-H and 4-H needs the fair,” Scalf said. “It’s a symbiotic relationship. We’re coming out of lean times and we want to get more people involved.” Beyond 4-H clubs and members, Scalf said the fair needs superintendents for the arts and photography building, horticulture building, and the floral and agriculture building. Volunteers and 4-H are the lifeblood of a dynamic, thriving county fair, Scalf said. For more information, email Scalf at anji.scalf@wsu.edu, or visit Jeffcofairgrounds.org/join-us online.                         
Head, heart, hands, and health: 4-H coordinator supports youth development
 By James Robinson   Local 4-H clubs are gearing up for another busy fair season and Anji Scalf, Jefferson County’s new 4-H coordinator, is here to help. “My role … more
Demonstrators at the Chimcum Corner Farmstand show solidarity with Gaza. Leader photo by Kirk Boxleitner
Demonstrators demand change in U.S. response to Palestine, Israel
By Kirk Boxleitner   Since November, groups of demonstrators between 23 and 84 years old have been holding signs at the Tyler Street Plaza and Chimacum Corner Farmstand. Every Friday, … more
Before and after: The Jefferson County Conservation District used Natural Resource Investment funding to help 15 landowners restore salmon habitat in Chimacum Creek through removal of reed canary grass. Registered as a noxious weed, the overgrowth of grass choked stream flow and contributed to flooding, pollution, and low oxygen levels. Photos courtesy Washington State Conservation Commission
Public invited to focus group on Chimacum Creek improvements
By James Robinson   Local government and environmental management agencies have teamed up to identify and find solutions to Chimacum Creek drainage issues, and the public is invited to … more
The Wild Art Portal dispenses miniature artworks at Reveille Cafe. Leader photo by Kirk Boxleitner
‘Wild Art Portal’ vending machine sells miniature artwork 
By Kirk Boxleitner   The next time you visit the Reveille Cafe at Fort Worden State Park, turn to your left as soon as you enter the cafe, and you’ll find a square, blocky, … more
Briefs
County library district receives $10k grant   The Jefferson County Library District has been selected as one of 240 libraries nationwide to participate in an American Library … more
East Jefferson Fire Rescue firefighters Alex Sviridovich and Curtis Beery participated in the 33nd annual Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Firefighter Stairclimb on March 10. Photo courtesy Curtis Beery
East Jefferson firefighters climb stairs to fight cancer
By Kirk Boxleitner   On Sunday, March 10, 13 members of East Jefferson Fire Rescue took part in the 33nd annual Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Firefighter Stairclimb, up the … more
Teen suspects arrested for threatening with gun at park and ride
By Kirk Boxleitner   Three teenaged suspects were arrested March 6 and arraigned March 12 due to a reported gun incident. Port Townsend Police Deputy Chief Jeff Thaxton spoke to … more
Home fire extinguished in Paradise Bay
Special to The Leader   East Jefferson Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire in Paradise Bay at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Monday, March 4. Several neighbors called … more
Coast Guard aids in boat rescue off Marrowstone Island
Special to The Leader   Emergency responders were dispatched for a vessel on the rocks on the east side of Marrowstone Island on Saturday, March 2. East Jefferson Fire Rescue … more
Port Townsend State of the City address reviews successes, challenges
By James Robinson   Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro kicked off Monday’s State of the City address by identifying successes in 2023, major challenges, and lessons learned, … more
Double-check signatures for March 12 ballot deadline
By Kirk Boxleitner   The deadline to return your ballot for the 2024 Jefferson County presidential primary election is Tuesday, March 12, at 8 p.m. at one of 10 local drop-box … more
Quilcene school levy vote returns in April
By James Robinson   Quilcene School District officials decided in a special session Feb. 23 to return a recently-failed levy question to voters in April’s special election. The … more
Peter Mustin of Woodbridge Farm
Food Co-op awards six Farmer Fund grants
By Leader Staff   In February, the Port Townsend Food Co-op awarded its first Farmer Fund Grants to six local farms, using funds collected from its point-of-sale Change for Change … more
Nelin Swayze and Josh Porter, both from Port Townsend, enjoy a stroll in the snow at Fort Worden State Park on Tuesday morning. An overnight snow storm deposited about three inches of the fluffy stuff. Photo by Steve Mullensky for The Leader
Foul weather hits Jefferson County
By Mitzi JO Gordon   A late winter snowfall dumped nearly four inches of snow across Port Townsend and much of Jefferson County this week. High winds arrived on Feb. 25, with PUD … more
Construction vehicles sit empty near piles of rubble and gravel Feb. 24 at Discovery Road and McPherson St. The project, which includes new roads, sidewalks and a bike path, began in 2018 with a budget of $5.5 million. Demolition and construction began in October of last year. The City estimates the project should be completed sometime in May. Leader photo by Lloyd Mullen
March sees switchover of Discovery Road lane closures
By Kirk Boxleitner   Construction on Discovery Road has r ecently reached some minor milestones, as the project continues with a scheduled June 15 ribbon-cutting, and most of the major … more
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