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Mikki Porter, a longtime Port Townsend resident and deckhand on the ferry route to Coupeville, has thrown his hat in the ring for a seat on Port Townsend’s city council.  He said his … more
The fluid ensemble lineup of the Richard Russell Group is returning to Port Townsend this weekend with another concert of “One World Music.” The May concert last year was so well … more
The two-time Grammy-nominated Dover Quartet chamber ensemble has been deemed “one of the greatest quartets of the last 100 years” by BBC Music Magazine, and Centrum audiences will have … more
An agreement in principal has been reached involving the lawsuit filed in federal court by lawyers representing Julie Jaman, the Port Townsend woman banned for life from the YMCA-managed city pool … more
As the Port of Port Townsend prepares its upcoming community open house at Point Hudson Pavilion, for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 29. The Leader reviewed the most recent publicly posted draft of its … more
PUD rate increase Jefferson County PUD’s Board of Commissioners will discuss and possibly vote on a proposal to increase electric rates by 9% at their June 3 meeting at 4 p.m.  … more
Northwest Watershed Institute’s field crew and volunteers wrapped up its 2025 season in May, after having planted a total of 19,000 native trees and shrubs along wetlands and streams in the … more
A flurry of activity in recent days has ended all but two of the ethics complaints against city elected officials and staff, leaving just complaints against City Manager John Mauro and Mayor David … more
The 29th and final annual performance of Ling Hui’s Dance will take place Saturday, May 31, at the Port Townsend High School Auditorium. Entitled “Fairies and Dragons,” it marks the … more
The Gardiner Community Center’s Gallery of the Arts plans to open its exhibit for its next featured artist at the start of the month this weekend. Sequim resident Marion L. Head will be … more
For decades, retired clinical social worker Andrew Brown regularly made trips from Victoria, B.C., to the Swan Hotel in Port Townsend.  This year, and for the first time in 20 years, … more
After years of effort, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has earned accreditation from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) for the first time.  … more
Mayor David Faber distributed a motion for summary judgement in the ethics case against him on May 18, making the case for its dismissal and alleging that evidence submitted by the complainant, … more
Port Townsend is moving forward with repairs to the Lords Lake East Dam based on the report of a consultant that confirmed concerns that issues there should be addressed. City council authorized … more
The fire danger risk level for Jefferson County is increasing from low to moderate on June 1, one month before a county ordinance dictates such an increase. Jefferson County Fire Marshal Phil … more
Port of PT gets nod for Community Engagement The Washington Public Ports Association has awarded the Community Engagement Award to the Port of Port Townsend for its Point Hudson Breakwater … more
During Port Townsend’s city council meeting on May 19 the council voted unanimously to purchase a $471,000 street sweeper.  The city allocated $450,000 for the street sweeper in … more
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a total of 280 calls for service from May 9-16. Deputies conducted 66 traffic stops, of which one resulted in criminal (misdemeanor/felony) … more
The Port Townsend Police Department responded to a total of 149 calls, and conducted 35 traffic stops, from May 9-15. May 9: Officers responded to a car fire. Responding officers discovered that … more
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