Employees of the Food Co-op in Port Townsend will have the opportunity to vote on whether to unionize. The U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) posted a notice of …
    Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP) is concluding its annual Point in Time (PIT) count in Jefferson County to determine the number of people experiencing homelessness, …
Councilman acquires Evergreen Fitness To bring more fitness opportunities to residents of the Port Townsend area, city council member Neil Nelson recently purchased Evergreen Fitness, taking …
Sixty-five million American households contain dogs and 45.6 million contain cats, yet few of us know the threat the escalating bird flu outbreak poses to our pets.  This column …
    More than 500 people braved the cold with their monarch butterfly signs – symbols of immigration, freedom, and movement – to support undocumented immigrant rights …
Arts and Entertainment
Bass player Charles Clements and guitarist George Clements will be joined by drummer Pele Greenberg and fiddler Carolyn Kendrick at the Palindrome on Jan. 16.

‘An evolving journey into Americana music’: Aunt in PT urged The Clements Brothers to play the Palindrome

    The suggestion to play the Palindrome came from the aunt of the twins that anchor The Clements Brothers band. “Our Aunt Francie told us, ‘You have to play the …
The Community Chorus with Jon Stafford (in plaid shirt) last spring, the last time he directed them.

Chorus to sing music by contemporary composer

    Jon Stafford, spring director of the Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County, has selected music by Shawn Kirchner to center the chorus’ next …
Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson modernize decades-old erotic thriller tropes in Halina Reijn’s “Babygirl.”

Movie Review: ‘Babygirl’ inverts traditional power dynamics in its troubled romance

    Writer-director Halina Reijn’s “Babygirl,” starring Nicole Kidman and Antonio Banderas, is inspired by 1992’s “Basic Instinct” and …
“Fort Wonder’s Magic Mountain,” by Mike Biskup.

Northwind plans fine-art pop-up sale this weekend in PT

    In its first-ever Pop-Up Sale on Saturday, Jan. 18, through Monday, Jan. 20, Northwind Art will offer fine art and furnishings at what it deemed “unheard-of …

News from local businesses

Unlock Your Savings Potential for the New Year

The start of a new year is the perfect opportunity to reassess your financial goals and take control of your savings. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to maximize your current savings …

Give Your Kids a Gift that Keeps Giving: High-Yield Savings


The holiday season is upon us—a time for joy, giving, and meaningful connections with loved ones. While toys and gadgets often top the wish lists, there’s a unique gift that grows in …

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Obituaries

David Roy Lindsey

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of David Roy (Dave) Lindsey. He passed on January 18, 2025 at the age of 70, after an unexpected medical emergency and will be deeply …

Lee W. Katzenbach

Lee Katzenbach was born in New York City in 1942. He always thought that was amusing since his life was so far removed from busy urban life. He was happiest in the presence of nature - birds, …

In Memory of Ted Radon

 Ted Radon passed away on January 22nd, just a few days after celebrating his 94th birthday with family. He left this life as he lived it; well-loved and surrounded by family members. …
Calendar of events
Opinion & Columnists
Bill Mann
New pool, Maddow and KPTZ: Some lighter things in these dark times | Mann Overboard
The Mango Mussolini has sullied so much lately, we thought we’d find a few things  and people to lift your presumably sagging spirits:  — My neighbor Craig Cannon is a …
Marcia Kelbon
Ferguson plays DOGE ball with housing. Can we do that, too? | Out of Balance
Former Attorney General Bob Ferguson was not my first choice for governor. But I have to say I am cautiously optimistic if a bit skeptical about certain of his statements and actions made and …
Ned Luce
Between levies and returns, this is a very taxing time | Life in Ludlow
You own property in one of the school districts in East Jefferson County. As a result, you got a ballot and information pamphlet last week about the proposed “Educational Programs and …
Jake Beattie
Port Townsend is the Cooperstown of wooden boat everything | Guest Column
Port Townsend is many things. A time capsule of architecture, a vibrant arts community, all wrapped in some of the most breathtaking scenery one could hope for. We are all of those things. While they …
Diane McDade
Let’s dive right in! What do you want in a new pool? | Guest Column
Planning is underway for a new pool and recreation center in the heart of East Jefferson County, and your thoughts and feedback are needed.  The non-profit JeffCo Aquatic Coalition (JAC) …
Jason Victor Serinus
From antisemitism to Trump’s devastation, our dark side is showing | As I See It
One day after Trump’s inauguration, I boarded a plane for the United Kingdom but not before I emceed Port Townsend’s deeply inspiring, hope-instilling People’s March to Pope Marine …
TOONS

BLOGS
  After seeing her star-making turn in Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” last year all that Hulu had to do to get me to watch its true-crime miniseries …
Letters
    • Response to sheriff consideration

        We need a sheriff that will follow, support, and carry out all laws of the land. We have seen the massive problems since Obama and …

    • Spread the taxes

        By now, voters have received the special election ballots for the school levies in the mail. Who doesn’t want to support kids …

    • Tax money not diverted

      Tax money not diverted It’s true that the Lincoln Building still stands, but it’s not true that $500,000 of voter-approved and …

    • Serinus still wrong

        Jason Serinus’ Jan. 8 letter misquotes my Jan. 1 epistle to attack a straw man for claiming the dismissed Food Co-op board …

    • Treat people well

        The situation unfolding at the Port Townsend Food Co-op over the last six months is multifaceted, starting with an issue that was …

    • Egg prices 2026

        While we all agree egg prices are high, there is a disturbing event coming next year that will raise them even higher. You may …

Photo Gallery

Photos of efforts to contain Jupiter fire near Brinnon

John and Christy Strickland sit in lawn chairs and watch as ground and airborne firefighters attempt to tame the wildfire on Mount Jupiter, west of Brinnon on Friday, August 17.
Photos taken of the wildfire on Mount Jupiter near Hood Canal, where firefighters have been battling the blaze since Wednesday, Aug. 14.
Sports
    The East Jefferson Rivals earned a fifth-place finish at the 16-team Island Invitational at Bainbridge Island High School on Jan. 13. East Jefferson entered 17 boys and eight …
    East Jefferson Wrestling Rivals has continued at a frantic pace. For the third weekend in a row, more than 20 local athletes competed in two competitions in northwest …
    The East Jefferson Rivals team finished second out of the eight teams in the second annual East Jefferson Team Dual Tourney, winning four dual matches before losing a …