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We have all heard the word “martyr” as used in the Middle East, and its grisly practice. When it refers to health care, some of our worthy neighbors are going down the road of …
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2/26/25
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At the Feb. 3 city council hearing on the comprehensive plan, Mayor Faber expressed anger that older, established residents of the city aren’t supporting affordable housing. His …
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2/26/25
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Let me run some numbers regarding the salaries paid by Port Townsend to its 10 most compensated employees. They add up to $1.54 million and for the sake of this letter I will round it up …
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2/26/25
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This letter is to share my thoughts on the basic rights of protesting.
At this point in our lives it seems essential that each of us looks into our minds and hearts to address …
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2/26/25
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I want to begin this letter by stating that I have some experience dealing with municipal governments and local, small businesses. Not long ago I was chair of the board of directors for a …
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2/26/25
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The Leader sucked. It was so bad I had to launch the Port Townsend Free Press to cover stories any motivated, curious and responsible journalist would cover. Like the Cherry Street …
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2/26/25
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As the daughter of a woman in her 70s, I worry every day that someone might attempt to take advantage of her vulnerability. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that she should be wary of …
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By Kathleen Boyd
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2/26/25
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In the Feb. 19 Leader, Marcia Kelbon presumed to feel “embarrassed on our collective behalf” about math and reading test scores in our state and county’s public schools.
To …
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By Brian MacKenzie
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2/26/25
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There was a very big response to our story last week about city government officials enacting new guidelines for the release of information. We saw a storm surge in what is an already robust amount …
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By Meredith Jordan
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2/19/25
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Use your words
Marcia Kelbon asks, “can Governor Ferguson truly be a moderate?” apparently inviting a discussion about streamlining government spending and cutting new construction …
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2/19/25
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I am sincerely wondering if people who voted for the convicted felon in the White House are having any remorse about their decision yet. As troubling as it is to have someone that …
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2/19/25
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I think the city council proposing paid parking for downtown is a mistake. This will dissuade locals who need to drive to get to downtown from shopping or spending time there. A QR code …
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2/19/25
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I am writing about the new parking fees in downtown Port Townsend.
Many small cities have found that parking fees have a negative effect on businesses especially in downtown areas. …
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2/19/25
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The development agreement (DA) between Port Ludlow Associates, (PLA), and Jefferson County expires on May 8.
On Thursday, Feb. 6, the Port Ludlow Village Council hosted a town hall meeting …
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By Ned Luce
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2/19/25
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What’s that handsome guy on TV doing? Walking on water …on the surface of San Francisco Bay???
Then he nonchalantly walks over the Oakland hills.
Welcome to the …
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By Bill Mann
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2/19/25
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Last week, the City of Port Townsend rolled out new guidelines for releasing information to the media.
The thousand-plus-word document, signed by Director of Communications & Marketing, …
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By Lloyd Mullen
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2/19/25
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I am embarrassed on our collective behalf at the recent math and reading proficiency test scores of students in Washington State, including Jefferson County. Our children deserve better.
The …
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By Marcia Kelbon
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2/19/25
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The Leader deserves recognition for the fine work it has been doing recently. As many smaller newspapers fail or are absorbed by large media companies, the success of those that carry on …
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2/19/25
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Thank you, Mullens, for bringing Meredith Jordan and for supporting the newspaper’s quest to bring real news to our community! Thank you to Leader staff and reporters! What a …
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2/19/25
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Thank you Meredith Jordan for your opinion piece on John Mauro’s salary. The total compensation package is obscene for a town this size, not to mention having a deficit budget, a …
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2/19/25
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