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On Dec. 2, Jefferson County Superior Court Judge Brandon Mack granted a 90-day extension to Elliott Bay Asset Solutions, as the receiver of the Fort Worden Public Development …
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By James Robinson
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12/4/24
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On Dec. 2, the Port Townsend City Council approved their 2025 operating and capital budgets, totaling $68 million in expenses, $66.2 million in revenues and a projected ending …
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By Mallory Kruml
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12/4/24
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This Thanksgiving a record number of free holiday meals were served and delivered to the community throughout Jefferson County, and some say inflated food costs have increased …
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By Alex Frick
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12/4/24
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Although Tim Caldwell won first place in the Readers’ Choice awards for best volunteer for his work at Camas Prairie Golf Park to “help keep the doors open,” …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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12/4/24
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Managers at the Jefferson County YMCA say the early learning and family support center may open as soon as the end of 2025, nearly a year after initially planned.
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By Mallory Kruml
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12/4/24
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Many Olympic Peninsula rivers are now open for steelhead fishing, state wildlife managers announced on Nov. 27. Most major rivers and key fishing areas will remain open …
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By James Robinson
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12/4/24
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Habitat art show runs Dec. 5-7
Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County’s art show runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, through Saturday, Dec. 7, showcasing a collection …
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12/4/24
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The average cost of workers’ compensation insurance in Washington will go up about 3.8% in 2025, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) …
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By James Robinson
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12/4/24
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Liesl Slabaugh has experience growing a development team and improving fundraising at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center (PTMSC) over 14 years.
She will use that …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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12/4/24
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The Port Townsend Police reported 152 calls for service between Nov. 22-28. In addition to these calls, 23 traffic stops were conducted this week, and officers conducted patrols in requested areas 17 …
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12/4/24
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For the first time in half a century, Southern Resident orca whales returned to Whidbey Island’s Penn Cove.
The endangered whales made their presence known early …
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By Mallory Kruml
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12/4/24
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The following short items have been culled from the archives of The Leader and the University of Washington Library. Text and style appear verbatim from original printing, including any errors.
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12/4/24
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Owls, falcons, eagles, oh my!
For the first time in six years, the Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue is opening its doors to the public.
The rescue, at 1014 …
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By Mallory Kruml
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11/27/24
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The city’s Comprehensive Plan review process is about halfway complete, and citizen comments indicate affordable housing tops the list of people’s concerns.
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By James Robinson
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11/27/24
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The Port Townsend Main Street Program is inviting prospective shoppers and seasonal revelers alike to “Ring in the Holidays,” starting just before the month of …
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Leader staff
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11/27/24
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Three weeks after the fatal stabbing of 22-year-old Logan Slagle in Port Ludlow, details remain scant, according to Jefferson County Sheriff’s and Coroner’s …
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By James Robinson
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11/27/24
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Among the area’s busking street performers, “Flugelhorn” Phil Eherenman made such a name for himself over the years that he won first place in this …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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11/27/24
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The Port of Port Townsend commissioners approved their operating and capital budgets for 2025 on Nov. 13, along with a rate increase and two tax levies to fund ongoing …
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By Mallory Kruml
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11/27/24
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The bomb cyclone that left at least two people dead in the Seattle area did far less damage in this corner of the Olympic Peninsula.
The Jefferson County Public Utility …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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11/27/24
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