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Last week the Leader published two angry letters speaking out against the county’s proposed Temporary Housing Facilities Ordinance.
Both made some pretty wild claims, such as the ordinance …
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City, county, and Washington State Parks close at dusk/sunset. The only exception that I see is Memorial Field, which is illuminated for sporting events attended by a few hundred or more folks and …
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This past Monday, the Board of County Commissioners reviewed the new code regarding “Legal Lots of Record” for Jefferson County that will affect more than 1,900 landowners.
The …
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Anyone concerned about affordable housing in Jefferson County, and especially in District 3, will want to fill in the ballot bubble for Greg Brotherton.
Greg’s experience as a small-business …
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Whether one leads a government agency, a business, or a charity, among the most essential skills of leadership are making wise decisions, taking the initiative, and motivating subordinates to move …
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Thinking about the trajectories historical events take us on can be uplifting and dispiriting. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in Greenwich Village in 1911 that killed 146 people (mostly women) …
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We are honored to represent two organizations that support the Port Townsend Library by raising money for library programs, collections, equipment, and furnishings.
These two nonprofit …
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WHOA! Isn’t it time to take a few deep breaths and hit the pause button on the Port Townsend Golf Course stakeholder scoping process?
Apparently, the plan has been whittled down to …
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I am saddened to hear of conflict within the Jefferson County Fair Board and the resignation of board members and fair manager Danny McEnerney who was breathing new life into fairground …
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It’s beginning to look a lot like … Hawaii. The 50th state is probably the second most popular winter destination for PT residents — after Borrego Springs State Park near Palm …
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Keep fairgrounds fromcontinued damage
I live near Jefferson County Fairgrounds and walk through it frequently. It was sweet to see our fun county fair resume this summer (clean grounds before, …
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Did you hear or read about in the Jan. 25 Leader the “State of the City” speech?
If you did, you may have noticed that there was some money for streets but not enough, some money …
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I’m referring to the June 14 front page article regarding the PUD receiving $13.8 million for internet in the county.
Does anyone think that the cost of $21,000-plus per home …
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I will be voting to re-elect Greg Brotherton in the upcoming county commissioner race.
I was impressed with how he handled the recent zoning change prohibiting cannabis factories in …
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Geezer-riffic? PT and Jefferson County made Page 1 of the Seattle Times last week in a story about this state’s aging since 2010 — in all 39 counties.
And — quelle surprise …
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The Leader had a front-page story about spending $5-plus million to destroy the character of our sweet little golf course to create a “central park.”
Two points: PT is not a …
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Greg Brotherton is deserving of re-election as our county commissioner.
He has demonstrated on several occasions he is a good listener, to all sides of an issue, and makes well-informed …
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Get involved in stewarding Port Townsend’s community rain gardens!
Be a part of Port Townsend’s natural stormwater solutions by helping to care for one of the many rain gardens …
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The drama surrounding Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s speakership bid remains nothing short of surreal.
It took 15 bids to secure the votes required to become speaker of the House. In his fatalistic …
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Last week The Leader ran an article on the Port Townsend city manager’s performance feedback from the city council.
My negative bits of feedback were spliced together and may have read like …
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