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As required by state law, Jefferson County Republicans will hold its biennial organizational meeting on Dec. 14 at Church United in Port Hadlock. There the 23 elected precinct committee officers …
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By David Morris
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12/11/24
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When first asked to pen a column for the Leader to provide some balance from the conservative side, I had two initial reactions. First, was I conservative enough to fulfill this goal? I just finished …
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By Marcia Kelbon
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12/11/24
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Flying somewhere for Christmas? Many of you will, but not me. Not in the front of the plane, anyway.
Ho ho oh no! Why? I’ve walked away from two plane crashes.
Now, …
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By Bill Mann
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12/11/24
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Again, this year, as in most non-Covid years, there are/were plenty of holiday parties celebrating Christmas, New Years, company success, past and present. BJ and I are fortunate (?) enough to have …
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By Ned Luce
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12/11/24
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You’ve no doubt seen the movie “The Birds” many times and have memorized the scenes.
Like the one in which Melanie took a boat to Mitch’s place with two caged lovebirds.
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By Scott Doggett
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12/11/24
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Over the course of seven years of writing film and television reviews for local newspapers, I’ve recommended a number of selections for holiday viewing. What follows is …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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12/11/24
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I’ve never seen such a big head!
The massive pit bull, obviously well-cared for, pranced around with a large stick in his jaws. Frankie was his name. Murphy, a smaller, older dog of the …
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By Meg Visger
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12/11/24
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What is the defining characteristic of the electorate in this part of the country? Ask almost anyone around the country and they’re likely to say, “It’s blue.”
While …
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By Meredith Jordan
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12/4/24
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What an election! The bright spot for local fans of democracy is that Jefferson County’s voter turnout of 87% was the highest in the state. We edged out San Juan County!
Local Democratic …
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By Bruce Cowan
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12/4/24
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With the holiday season come the expectations. As much as social norms tell us we all should be celebrating, eating together, and indulging in presents great and small, many of us are having a hard …
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By Jason Victor Serinus
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12/4/24
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Several years ago, I wrote a magazine feature about a pastor. He had a vision for a community project and wanted to get his outreach team on board. The group responded with enthusiasm and the …
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By Carole Marshall
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12/4/24
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Reducing your carbon footprint is an essential step in combating climate change. The winter holidays can make it challenging. Here are some ways to minimize consumption and reduce your holiday carbon …
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By Laura Tucker
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12/4/24
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Winter is the perfect time to cozy up with a warm, spiced drink, and chai masala is here to make your season even better. With a couple of master recipes and eight creative variations, you’ll …
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By Sidonie Maroon
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12/4/24
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For the past 37 years The Jefferson County Food Bank Association (JCFBA) has provided aid to an increasing number of residents experiencing food insecurity. We have grown to the point where we …
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By Craig Uchida
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11/27/24
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Leader co-owner Tom Mullen’s thoughtful editorial two weeks ago about the newspaper business’ increasing editorial and ownership struggles summoned up the considerable upside and positive …
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By Bill Mann
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11/27/24
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Old information first. Yep, sadly the Kansas City Chiefs lost their first game falling to a dismal (?) 9-0 at this writing. Even more sadly, the Wabash College Little Giants succumbed to this …
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By Ned Luce
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11/27/24
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A new building set for construction in early 2025 has a local community of adults with developmental disabilities and their families breathing a huge sigh of relief. Gatheringplace, a 501(c)(3) …
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By Linda Ferris
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11/27/24
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Like exiting a taxi in Afghanistan a minute before bombs destroyed it and 36 people but missed me.
Like eagerly encountering a Sumatran tiger in the jungle alone and unarmed for a photo and a …
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By Scott Doggett
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11/27/24
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Lincoln’s vision
In 1863, amid the chaos of the Civil War, President Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday. Before this time, people celebrated Thanksgiving, a traditional …
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By Sidonie Maroon
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11/20/24
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Before I left on vacation I had several conversations in the newsroom and with colleagues at larger organizations about the role of the newspaper in the community. We’d had several comments …
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By Meredith Jordan
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11/20/24
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