A social media account for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) recently shared a joint statement from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) and the Washington ...

Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concerts are marking the New Year by hosting Quimper’s Watch, a local maritime music group, who will be performing on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. for one set ...

Applications for Jefferson County’s Conservation Futures Fund Program are now open. Funds can be used to protect many types of lands, including those that protect and enhance wildlife habitat, ...

On Dec. 31, 2025, The Leader published its annual “Year in Review” edition, which looked back on the most notable events of 2025. Unfortunately, we overlooked our coverage of The Wall That Heals — a ...

Anji Scalf, the 4-H coordinator for the local Washington State University Extension, has announced her bid for the post of Jefferson County Commissioner, District 3. The seat represents Discovery Bay, ...

Passionate about connecting with your community? Enjoy large events? Northwest Maritime is hiring for a VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR to steward our extensive volunteer program. Working hand in hand with our ...

Plans to shutter the Port Townsend Recreation Center have been put on hold as county officials explore alternative funding options. The Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Department identified ...

County leaders are actively searching for a viable way to keep the Port Townsend Recreation Center open despite budgetary constraints. “Nobody wants to close the rec center,” County Administrator Josh ...

Gordon Taylor Phipps of Sequim died at his home in Sequim. He was 86. Linde-Price Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.lindefuneralservice.com ...

I understand Mr. Doggett’s analysis about housing and candy bars increasing prices, while the size of the fines remains stagnant. I would bet that increasing the fine to $10,000/gallon would not have ...

Standing room only and growing public tension marked the City of Port Townsend’s latest comprehensive plan hearing, as residents packed council chambers to weigh in on a sweeping update that could ...

Reservations are piling up after state parks announced it would offer holiday lodging accommodations at Fort Worden as part of a temporary pilot program. “We know how important Fort Worden is to the ...