On February 5th, 2024, we lost one of the sweetest, energetic, spontaneous, and inspirational people to grace our presence. She died peacefully of natural causes at her home in Nordland, WA, on …
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2/14/24
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Sue Ford passed away at home in PT at age 81 on January 5, 2024. She will be deeply missed by her daughter Kristi Pimentel (with Ramon) and sister Kathy Monsen (with Jack) as well as many friends and …
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2/14/24
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Kenneth Lawrence Cline, Aka “Kenny Clean”, a man known for stirring up joy and laughter, took his final sip on December 23, 2023, at the age of 88 in Anacortes, Washington. Born on …
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By MITZI GORDON
For couples who want to get away from it all, Fort Worden provides a popular site for destination weddings, offering enchanting spaces and accommodations set against …
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2/14/24
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By Kirk Boxleitner
Last year saw FairWinds Winery celebrate 30 years in operation, making it the oldest winery in Jefferson County. In January, FairWinds owners and staff invited the …
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2/14/24
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By Leader Staff
Jefferson County PUD commissioners approved a resolution Feb. 6 adopting a slate of rate increases for utility pole attachments, to aid with capital replacement costs. Countywide …
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2/14/24
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One more drop
In the Wednesday, Feb. 7 letters section, Mr. Brent Shirley very well addressed our leaking reserves and proposed pool project. Very sensible and well thought out. …
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2/14/24
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BY NED LUCE
Firstly, Happy Valentine’s Day! Enjoy the chocolates in your life.
Monte Reinders and Dale Brownfield from the Department of Public Works for Jefferson County …
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2/14/24
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On a recent trip downtown, I ran into an old acquaintance. She mentioned kindly how much she enjoyed my good aging column, and how inspiring and uplifting it was for older folks. She went on to say …
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2/14/24
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County Commissioner seeks re-election
Elected to her first term in 2020, District 2 Jefferson County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour has indicated she will seek re-election this year for a …
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2/14/24
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By Kirk Boxleitner
Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County was on Capitol Hill last week, seeking increased funding for affordable housing from Washington state …
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2/14/24
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By Carolyn Lewis
A studio visit is an excellent way to get an inside look at an artist's creative process and gain a more intimate view of their work. Sandra Stowell's studio, just a …
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2/14/24
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By Kirk Boxleitner
Jen Lee Chapman, who simply goes by Jen Lee professionally, always knew she wanted to be an artist.
It took the former aspiring oil painter a while to realize …
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2/14/24
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BY Barbara Faurot
To get a head start on spring and summer, now is the perfect time to begin starting seeds. It’s an economical way to grow a wide variety of fresh vegetables, …
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2/14/24
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By Leader Staff
Swan School on Kuhn Street in Port Townsend recently celebrated 40 years of service as a community-based educational non-profit. Two special open house events, coming …
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2/14/24
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By Brian MacKenzie and Taylor Frank
Shaking off a late-season slump, the East Jefferson’s girls’ basketball …
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By Ryan White
On Wednesday, Jan. 24, the East Jefferson Rivals wrestlers traveled to Life Christian to compete in their final League Dual Meet of the season. The EJ Rivals …
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2/14/24
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With crabbing season just around the corner, the five-person crew of the fishing vessel Adventurous is about to embark. Led by owner and captain Shon Landon, they face brutally long days prepping and …
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2/12/24
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Daniel Livingston Ruby passed away on January 10th, 2024. Born to Bonnie Johnson and Byron Ruby in Port Townsend, Washington. Dan was raised at North Beach with his four siblings, Matt, Joe, Rebecca …
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2/7/24
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