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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, …
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By James Robinson
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5/21/25
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5/21/25
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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 …
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By Mallory Kruml
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5/21/25
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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 …
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Leader staff
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5/21/25
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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 …
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5/21/25
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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 …
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By Mallory Kruml
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5/21/25
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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) …
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5/21/25
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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 …
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5/21/25
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Fort Worden Historic State Park is seeing a recent re-expansion of its dining options.
The Taps bar and kitchen at the Guardhouse Neighborhood Pub in Building 300 has posted public signage …
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BY KIRK BOXLEITNER
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5/21/25
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Dylan Quarles, a born-and-raised Port Townsend resident, is running for a seat on the city council.
Quarles, 39, who graduated from Port Townsend High School in 2004, said his decision to …
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BY MALLORY KRUML
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5/21/25
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In a big week for business birthdays, Homer Smith Insurance is marking 75 years while the reopening of Norland General Store is now a yearling.
Homer Smith Insurance is inviting the …
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Leader staff
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5/21/25
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The Port Townsend City Council approved a 3% performance-based raise for City Manager John Mauro at its meeting on Monday, May 19.
The raise comes atop a 2.8% cost-of-living …
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By Mallory Kruml
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5/21/25
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The West Sound Technical Skills Center in Bremerton, which partners with three school districts in Jefferson County, has had $42 million earmarked by the state legislature to fully fund its continued …
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Leader staff
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5/14/25
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Fred Obee, a longtime Port Townsend resident and veteran journalist, will seek a seat on the city council.
“I’m excited about bringing a new voice to city council …
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Leader Staff
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5/14/25
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The East Jefferson Rivals Track and Field Team had two competitions this past week.
The first was a nine school Nisqually League meet at Charles Wright Academy (CWA) in Tacoma on Wednesday, May …
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By Alice Fraser
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5/14/25
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Port Townsend’s 15th-annual concert to benefit Ugandan orphans has assembled a host of local musical performers and musical groups this year, with the First Presbyterian Church on 1111 Franklin …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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5/14/25
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Two Western Washington authors, one of whom hails from Port Townsend, are set to be featured at the next set of public readings at the Port Townsend Friends Meeting House.
JoAnne Tompkins, a …
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Leader staff
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5/14/25
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An afternoon of Northwest Celtic instrumental music is lined up for this weekend at Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Port Townsend.
Although she makes her home in Olympia, lifelong …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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5/14/25
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Peninsula College’s Writer-in-Residence for 2025 is set to address Port Townsend audiences about how “Little House on the Prairie” has retained a surprising relevance in …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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5/14/25
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This is the first in a series of stories about how Port Townsend city officials spend money.
The City of Port Townsend has spent at least $1.89 million on consultants over the last five years …
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By Mallory Kruml and James Robinson
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5/14/25
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