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What a shame. Whenever I drive up to the library, I like to glance over at the Raccoon Lodge. It’s such a wonderful, whimsical piece of art. It never occurred to me that it might be too close …
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12/2/22
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Don't cave to Jaman
In response to Julie Jaman's demand for compensation from the city as a result of her actions at the YMCA pool:
Ms. Jaman is NOT the victim here. If …
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4/3/24
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PALESTINE
To the Editor,
Perhaps you’ve seen us outside Safeway, at the Upto wn Farmers’ Market, downtown on Water Street, or at the Chimacum Corner …
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1/10/24
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Solid waste funding
Recently while taking garbage to the county transfer station, I overheard another customer complaining about the new fee structure. It is understandable, but some background …
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12/13/23
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We read Fred Obee’s opinion column in the May 24 Leader. We have the same concerns.
Our city officials and council seem to be pushing an expensive new pool facility and “wellness …
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5/31/23
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Vote Yes in April
Quilcene voters are facing a school levy April 23. As a former school board member, many community members have reached out to me asking for clarification prior to receiving …
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3/20/24
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During the pandemic, one of the Zoom groups I attended read the book “The Immortality Key.” I was surprised to see Port Townsend mentioned.
Prior to reading the book, I hadn’t …
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5/31/23
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The Friends of the Port Townsend Library has opened a bookshop in the Library Learning Center (also known as the Pink House), next door to the library. Whether you enjoy mysteries or history, craft …
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5/31/23
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The volunteers at the Port Townsend Food Bank are excited to announce the Port Townsend Food Bank added an additional shift from 3 to 5 p.m. for folks under 65. This is to better serve those clients …
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5/31/23
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Connecting through the arts
This letter is to express my praise for all the ways we make connections in our community. Through music concerts at Centrum, as well as art exhibitions …
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3/13/24
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The water’s fine
Wars start by misunderstandings, by distortions of fact - or by seeing things through different lenses.
I find myself thinking that the Julie Jaman …
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4/10/24
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I have been disappointed by The Leader’s coverage of this year’s Rhody Festival.
In the past there have been pages of colorful photos of the myriad of events and the people of our …
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6/7/23
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I feel the need to respond to the letter about the slow process of permits in Jefferson County: “Long waits for permits in Jefferson County.”
Welcome to the rural area of Jefferson …
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6/7/23
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Jefferson County Soccer Club provides a shining example throughout the region. As the end of the year approaches, I would like to express my appreciation for the sportsmanship of the coaches, …
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12/29/22
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If you visited the Wooden Boat Festival this fall, you may have seen some beautiful bouquets decorating the multitude of boats there, and if your boat was in the festival, you may have met some of …
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1/1/23
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I am writing in support of a resounding “yes” on the upcoming vote for a levy lid lift for East Jefferson Fire Rescue.
These vital, hard-working professionals are telling us that …
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12/30/22
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In the Oct. 5 edition there was front-page coverage of Mr. Blake Fox’s guilty plea for murder. It’s personal for me. The Leader also provided front-page coverage regarding my son’s …
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10/26/22
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A thank-you and congratulations to our Port Townsend Booster Sisters on your 30th year of bringing joy to many of us during the holidays.
We thank each and everyone of you for your visits, …
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1/1/23
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After the years of the pandemic school closures, Olympic Mountain Pet Pals is happy to report that Read to Rover is back with weekly sessions at Chimacum Creek Primary and Salish Coast second-grade …
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10/26/22
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There have been several recent letters extolling Greg Brotherton’s achievements in his first term as a county commissioner. None have mentioned Brotherton’s approval of property tax …
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10/26/22
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