The more unhinged someones language, the more they know theyre losing. All are white. And I look forward to meeting the future musical legends that are currently practicing their instruments, booking their first gigs, writing their first songs or perhaps havent even started yet. A line 6 miles long that took an hour to drive to the end of Water Street and turn around. Port Townsend, WA ptleader.com Joined February 2009. Now one of them has taken their concerns to the Washington Attorney General. Mark David Morey was born Feb. 22, 1976, in Olympia, Wash. . Man . That very alarming claim went Time is of the essence. The Port Townsend Womxn's March wants him, and all other rapists, murderers, child rapists and wife beaters released from prison in the name of women's rights. Vincenzo Scarantino was 18 years old in 1915 when police swept through his remote Sicilian village rounding up conscripts to throw against Austrian fortifications. The Port Townsend City Council has unanimously , received a total of 161 calls between Friday, Feb. 17, and Thursday, Feb. 23. Built in 1889 by George Starrett for his wife Ann. The following is an mail shared with us anonymously that has been sent from the co-chairs of the Fort Worden Public Development Authority to the Mayor of Port Townsend. Monday,we publishedCraig Durgans answers. This is an all out street fair with something for everyone. The Jefferson County General Fund budget is projected to operate at a deficit in 2019, with spending to be 3.6% greater than revenue, according to the draft budget proposal from County Administrator Philip Morleys office. The cold snap is over for the Puget Sound region, with the last of the lowland snow clearing and morphing into rain, but now we have high winds and snow in the passes to deal with. Four other law enforcement vehicles were also on scene; from the sheriff's office, Washington State Patrol, and Port Townsend Police Department. No place to hide from the wind, or escape the sounds of fighting, incoherent muttering, screaming and partying in the growing squatters camp at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. We have all heard of Trickle Down Economics. It looks like maybe the city is somewhat taking care of its largest, most Last November, a group of concerned parents of Port Townsend School District (PTSD) students garnered nearly 600 signatures on apetitiondemanding that there be no Covid-19 vax mandates for school attendance. After a nasty instance of transphobic. She flipped her middle fingers at the young mother standing at the curb with her children and a sign reading, Let Me Work. The woman in the Range Rover was about 60, had her windows Who has been informing on their neighbor? Isaiah Steely Favors was arraigned in , A Jefferson County man accused of first-degree unlawful trafficking in wildlife for trying to sell a wild raven last year pleaded guilty Friday to a reduced charge of second-degree unlawful taking of , The Jefferson County Sheriffs Office received 273 calls for service between Friday, Feb. 10 and Friday, Feb. 17. Glen Morgan. A team from the Washington State Patrol's crime lab arrived at the home on Pelican Place about 9 a.m. Monday. Front-page health coverage by The Port Townsend and Jefferson County Leader returns this week with news that, "The third fatality to coronavirus in the county late last week happened at Jefferson Healthcare - the first coronavirus death at the facility. The opportunity to learn and better connect with the people and issues that matter to us is deeply appreciated and I have mostly resisted the urge to write about national politics. Also, no dogs allowed in the market. We're so happy you're here! Where's the emergency for the Olympic Peninsula? Apocalyptic fear mongering about climate change has no basis in science. Meet up with all the art lovers in our , Canarissimo: The Stride Tango Trio with Robin Kallsen vocal. SPOKANE The Neah Bay girls basketball team was tenacious on the boards as usual and sharpshooter Allie Greene hit three 3-point shots in the third quarter to lead the Red Devils to a 60-45 win over Oakesdale in the 1B quarterfinals Thursday morning. This has not been the mother of all biological nightmares. Senior women linking arms to protect a rape survivor trying to speak. One would think that asking questions would be allowed. John Lewis. You won't get much detail on the state of the COVID Sue Forde is running to represent the 24th Legislative District in the Washington House of Representatives. He offered to pay to upgrade the Y's security system so they could Until a few short weeks ago, Id never heard the slur TERF. "Novel Plan to Smuggle Opium," Port Townsend Leader, September 29, 1911, p. 1; "Opium Smuggling," The Illustrated American . Washington State Patrol said the highway. The woman also Internal communications between the Port Townsend City Manager, police and the Food Co-op reveal a coordinated effort to use police to suppress dissent. Then swing by Central Market in Poulsbo. Suggest one, Peninsula Daily News Peninsula Daily News - Your #1 News Source for the Olympic Peninsula, Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend and beyond. Anglin said the man was arrested and the stabbing victim was taken by a medical airlift helicopter to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Teaser: it involves [Editor's Note: Welcome new contributor Brett Nunn, a long-time Port Townsend resident, father and published author. The lawyer said it was about copyright. March 2, 2023. Right off the bat the projections of millions dead were regularly revised downward, though Joe Biden keeps saying things like 200 million Americans will be dead from COVID by the Diversity not welcomed. He lay on his back, eyes open, skin the color of ash, no sign of breathing. "Buskers on the Block" music series will bring musicians to play instruments and sing on PT's streets. . The line goes dead. We introduced this feature for readers who want to bring up December 31st is the deadline for removal of all streateries remaining in Port Townsend. The Port Townsend City Council has unanimously , received a total of 161 calls between Friday, Feb. 17, and Thursday, Feb. 23. Only one of of its members by A Concerened Citizen of Port Townsend | Oct 23, 2020. At the same time the defense case had gotten weaker. The Rangers were , The two-game winning streak of the East Jefferson Rivals varsity girls basketball team came to a close last Monday as the squad was , The weekend was full of podiums for the East Jefferson Rivals boys and girls wrestling teams as three freshman grapplers became , The East Jefferson Rivals varsity girls basketball team is headed to the Nisqually League playoffs. Growth, Opportunity, We asked all the candidates running to represent Jefferson County Commission District 3 several questions which highlight the challenges of the position. With the end of the statewide masking mandate approaching, we've been asked, "What happened to Homeschooling is being chosen by more and more parents both nationwide and locally since the beginning of the Covid lockdowns in 2020. The bike--carbon fiber, electric transmission, high-end wheels--was on his chest. Their lesson will stream on Zoom. Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Swimming at Mountainview. . I appreciated her telling "I'm going to continue to mask, I'm going to continue to distance. Port Townsend should immediately declare the Cherry Street Project in default and save taxpayers a little over $316,000. Editors Note: In the Free Press's ongoing efforts to expose censorship by local media, we are publishing a letter to the editor written to The Leader by long-time Port Townsend resident Julie Jaman. To continue reading, you will need to either log into your subscriber account, or purchase a new subscription. An out-of-state donor made the largest single contribution to top finisher Heidi Eisenhour. Below are selected reports. Alex French, 25, was arraigned in Jefferson County District Court on Monday, November 21st, for assault in the 4th degree committed on the evening of August 15th. I was never locked down. Based on unsubstantiated assertions about the lawsuits basis, and guesses from an uninvolved third party, the Peninsula Daily News discounted A common feature at the weekly Monday morning Board of County Commissioner (BOCC) meetings in these Covid times is a number of public comments aimed at the disconnect between public health policies dictated by local authorities and the data coming from "In the very rare occasions where myocarditis occurs as a result of the vaccine, it is most commonly mild and generally resolves without treatment. Jefferson County Public Health "The blood test for heart injury with the vaccine myocarditis elevations is ten to a 451 children. Coyote gets loose in Port Townsend hospital A coyote wandered into Jefferson Healthcare Center Tuesday morning, according to a report from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. A Wind Advisory was issued for the Admiralty Inlet north until 8 a.m. Friday, Wednesday marks another chilly day in Puget Sound as more snow and below-freezing conditions hit the region. The Port Townsend Styrocyclers, which Read more Local Health Authorities Ignore Physicians Concerns About Brain and Heart Damage Linked to COVID Vaccines. The motorhome appeared to be a late-model tan-and-white camper van, with its top covered by moss. Comment from Port Townsend Free Press Facebook post ------------------------ Dozens of citizens filled Port Townsend City Council A heterosexual male is authorized by the YMCA to enter the women's showers and dressing area atthe Mountain View pool while women and girls are naked. She had never met Haas. It would have been easy to break the law. (2-14-22 BOCC meeting) FACT CHECK: Last February, Jefferson doesnt have the level of population immunity that others do, because it did such a good job controlling the virus before. Dr. Allison Berry _______________________________ Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry has presided over a pandemic response Summer is over. 901 Water St. Critically ill COVID patients without beds. Sound believes that independent, fact-based reporting and holding those in power accountable are essential to healthy communities and a healthy democracy. I think this all started with a viral outbreak from China. It's just not safe out there. Public Comment, 2-14-22 BOCC meeting ------------------------------------ What will it take to break the mass delusional psychosis perpetrated on the public? That's how we protect ourselves, our neighbors and BERRY on pharma fraud during vaccine trials: "[I have been] asked if there have been any valid concerns raised about Pfizer clinical trials, about poor design or data falsification And the answer is no, actually." It is widely recognized More than one violent incident a day. It is the leading cause of death among Black Americans, greater than all diseases, accidents, suicides and murders combined. Penumbra Productions - Photography . A spokesperson with the Department of Natural. Easy peasy. , I love to prune my roses you can forget everything else while youre doing it. Julie Andrews, , I suspect you may have already realized that the world is actually a little silly much of the time. Today it is Jon Cookes turn. Booklovers at the library. | Letter to the editor, People should askquestions, get answers | Letter to the editor, There are more pressing needs in Port Townsend | Letter to the editor, Student signs follow goals and standards | Letter to the editor, State must address long-term care crisis | Letter to the editor, Blue Heron grapplers open wrestling season in Port Angeles, Varsity boys basketball: East Jefferson vs. Bellevue Christian High School | Photo And we found a great one: The Race to , Nothing but the weather to whine about this week and even that isnt all that bad. Natural causes said to be likely cause of. She is survived by her brother, Ed Merrill and sister-in-law Cheryl Merrill of Port Townsend, Wash.; and nephews , IRS-certified TAX-AIDE volunteers provide free tax preparation and e-filing service , Stretch your reading skills in 2023 by exploring books from many genres! In the 19th century there were two distinct Port Townsends. DuMond knew the man who injured him. Seventy-five percent are male. The Rose showing movies again. Also relevant: The Questions Michael Haas Won't Answer. Our next A crisis of faith. The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners is joining the effort to keep you from exercising your constitutional rights. We will be running their responses this week. The first six months of Ravyn's journey opened with happiness and hope then crashed hard into the reality of being a teen mother. Homeowners don't have cash to pay higher property taxes. This story has been updated. A story about collecting bags of cash for a previous governor has inspired me to remind whistleblowers they can unburden themselves of this knowledge sooner and perhaps we can do something good with the truth. When John Mauro was hired as i get to have a face. A few crafters round out the experience. Voters again rejected a plan he backed that would have made gasoline, propane, Its a tight fit strapped in the passenger seat of a Ford Explorer Police Interceptor crammed with radios, radars, computers, keyboards, and both lethal and non-lethal long weapons. The Battle of the Sexes has reached new depths of confusion. This broadcastify station will mainly broadcast NOAA Weather Radio WWG24 on the frequency 162.425 MHz. You can read their report by clicking on its title, "This is What We Die For." We were warned that those reckless and irresponsible people on the steps of the Capitol in mid-April protesting the statewide lockdown would cause a spike in COVID cases. At least another $30 million must come from somewhere. 35. I designated myself an "essential worker" and continued my office IT job as always, as did all my coworkers. This is where campers rousted from Kah Tai Park go. "We get a lot of people . 1-360-385-2900. Governor Jay Inslee is blowing that horn again. Realtors drive up housing prices. The photo above shows the skeletal remains of a streatery tent in front of Alchemy Steak & Seafood (aka Alchemy Bistro and Wine Bar), where according to their website A New Culinary Adventure Begins." A man riding a bicycle was seriously hurt after he was hit by a vehicle Sunday afternoon in Port Townsend. We'll return after the election with new stories and new contributors as Port Townsend Free Press continues to grow. Those who fan the flames of climate panic are causing real harm. I call it the last great adventure on the west coast available to all. The woman was found in the motorhome with multiple stab wounds and she was "bleeding profusely.". The First Trimester Stories not being told, voices not being heard. "It is clear that what is occurring now is a financial disaster," says Bert Loomis of Bayside Housing has not yet committed to taking on the failed Cherry Street Project. Protests and defiance are building. Leader photo by Nick Twietmeyer, Yet another vessel was claimed by the surly waters of Port Townsend Bay Sunday, March 14. We received this press release from Windward School, one of the excellent enrichment programs run privately in Jefferson County for children and families wanting more than our public schools offer. Weve all been From left: Ruby Groussman (8), Andre Mackey (10), Ike Banks (13), Evan Mackey (12). Our Board of County Commissioners declared an Affordable Housing Emergency three years ago. At 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, a case of malicious mischief was reported in the 700 block , The Jefferson County Sheriffs Office received 233 calls for service between Friday, Feb. 17 and Friday, Feb. 24. The woman was listed in critical condition at 11 p.m. Sunday and was undergoing emergency surgery, Anglin said. The Wild Fish Conservancy, a Washington-based nonprofit, has been pushing litigation forward that could cancel operations of , There are few structures as important to Olympic Peninsula residents as the Hood Canal Bridge. Scott and his family have moved to Texas. 2. After beating Vashon Island , The East Jefferson Rivals boys basketball teams quest for the postseason was interrupted by Life Christian Academy as the , Lawsuit over Southeast Alaska fisheries makes waves locally, Peninsula businesses react to weekend Hood Canal Bridge shutdowns in summer, New exhibit expands perspectives through place, City of Port Townsend approves $50k software upgrade, Port Townsend Police Log | Downtown window smashed, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office | Unwelcome camper, Port Townsend man faces felony charge for stealing cart, Man accused of selling raven accepts plea deal, Jefferson County Sheriff's Log | The party's over, Brinnon School Districtgets perfect state audit, Seattle singer/songwriter performs in Chimacum, Texan singer/songwriter to play at the Palindrome, Award-winning folk duo plays Concerts in the Woods, Safeway to host drive-up vaccination clinic, Peninsula College adjusts COVID policy as class starts. The work set to be done by Washington State Department of , High winds and rough seas prompted the cancellation of multiple sailings on the Port Townsend-Coupeville route Sunday morning. What's that all about? Yup. Get ready to beat upcoming new year 2023 in Port Townsend. I walked the hillside where the glamping project was supposed to have 19 luxury tents completed by June. It may make us feel better. Larry Scott Memorial Trail Credits: Antstang / Shutterstock Hiking For some fresh brews, visit to Port Townsend Brewing Company. They intend to increase the property tax levy at the same time that gas, food and all other costs are spiking. As voters, are we complicit to a crime if a candidate has become compromised beyond a shadow of a doubt, yet we continue to support his campaign in an effort to secure his ascension to higher office? Why are trans rights and trans feelings more important than any woman's? That's what we're hearing from analysts war gaming the Electoral College and concluding that the White House could go to the person who wins the Keystone State's 20 electoral votes. You can read the answers fromCraig DurganandJon Cookeby clicking on their names. SCRAPE!! I am very worried the county is getting set to undermine everything weve hoped for and the financial commitment were ready to make to build the sewer. The Jefferson County Prosecutor has been facing an ethics investigation by the Washington State Bar Association. The rules are not Jefferson County has a real problem with teens using marijuana. Freezing fog affected visibility for drivers during the morning commute. As year-end approaches for the expiration of the streatery temporary use permits which despite public outcry, the City Council extended yet again last May five rarely-used Because we require comments under articles to be on topic, we found that readers who want to speak to other important issues, events and concerns that our small crew cant cover dont have a place for that. Why are women and children not worthy of protection?" When I got here it was quite the scene. He wore Three years after starting negotiations to buy the notorious Zoog's Caveman Cookin', followed by years of remodeling, construction and engineering, partners Ashley Emery and Brent Garrett today opened their Crazy Otter to its first customers. The Port Townsend City Council heard my policing concerns in this Public Comment at their September 6 meeting: In past public comments, I regularly asked about police staffing. Families' ability to mourn and remember, to honor and celebrate lost lives is being crippled by the Governor's arbitrary rules on funerals. If we acquiesce in abuses of governmental power, we become complicit in those actions. The incident occurred on July 26 at the Mountain View pool, which is a City of Port Townsend facility operated by the Olympic Peninsula YMCA, according to local news outlet Port Townsend. Our complaint to the Liquor and Cannabis Board is producing results. Port Townsend Furniture Clinic (Tom Powell) 360-385-6585. Homeward Bound is in default on their $1 million loan from the city. Our first report is here: Part 1. City Fortunately COVID-19 has not killed anyone in Jefferson County, but addiction sure has. We're Matt and Alysha, the creators of this site dedicated to sharing the best of the West Coast. Safeway pharmacists will provide vaccinations for , Peninsula College has announced that COVID vaccinations are not needed for students to attend in-person classes. Temperatures across most of the region were below freezing around 6:15 a.m. Wednesday. There are so many more pressing intersections without any kind of traffic systems, along Sims, , Im writing to give some background on new yard signs about the golf course that you may see in the coming weeks. 1-360-385-2900, Representatives from Jefferson County businesses and organizations warned of catastrophic financial impacts from the planned four-weekend closure of the Hood Canal Bridge during a special meeting , The city of Port Townsend is switching to the cloud as it looks to beef up the financial software systems integral to running the municipality. Forget failed predictions. Read Story. Below are selected reports. 160. Resident Stanley Cummings was critically injured and flown to Seattle after he was struck by a flatbed trailer Monday Morning on State Highway 20. Eight counties have already applied to enter phase 2 now, the next step in Governor Inslee's reopening of Washington's economy. We opted back in at the beginning of November. Until the story of Julie Jamans ban from the YMCA pool broke, I had no idea that so much trans-activist venom and vitriol had infected our community. This event, entitled "Justice for Black Lives: Once again the experts were wrong. We will face no inconvenience other than more rain. In the case of Jefferson County Public Utility District (PUD), poor policy choices have resulted in additional costs to Arrested for refusing to wear a mask. Note that free accounts do not have access to our subscriber-only content. Some of this information was spread by Jefferson On May 17, 2018, Jefferson County District Court Judge Jill Landes filed a complaint with the Washington State Bar Association against Jefferson County Prosecutor Michael E. Haas accusing him of bribery and ethics violations. The following letter was hand-delivered late last week to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. With recent news that the crucial overpass will close down for four weekends this summer, local , Because landscapes have been painted since pigment first hit surface, its become one of the most varied themes in art. This Clallam County legal challenge received skewed coverage in local media, clearly intended to diminish its credibility. This seems to be a sad reality. Lines are forming in a struggle for the future of this piece of open land in the heart of Port Townsend. Below are selected reports. Thank you! It looked like he had fallen off a new Cannondale road bike. Best Dining in Port Townsend, Washington: See 10,347 Tripadvisor traveler reviews of 90 Port Townsend restaurants and search by cuisine, price, location, and more. They are fearless, motivated and already making a mark on their community. He did not speak with her Reefer Madness is gripping America. KOMO News Meteorologist Kristin Clark said showers of a wintry mix will continue Friday and Saturday. Once frequented by shipwrights and sailors, today the Victorian . Mere months before the Leader began censoring all perspectives that did not align with health department messaging, I wrote a concerned, fact-based letter to the editor challenging the mask campaign we Authors note: This article uses the term public discourse to describe a specific type of communication used to gain understanding about matters of shared public concern. California had mandated this policy so Washington couldnt be "By the time weekly boosters are mandated, symptoms will be reduced to a mildly ticklish nose & a vague feeling of being conned. comment below a YouTube video Ive just recovered from the Omicron variant of Covid. Marijuana use among our kids, starting in the sixth grade, is significantly worse than the rest of the state. . Theres no experience quite like the Mat Classic at the Tacoma Dome. In a June 30, 2020 article in The American Thinker Charles Battig points out that Planet of the Humans, the recent film produced by Michael Moore, shows how the reality of needing to provide 24/7 reliable electricity to consumers requires that fossil fuels remain the Democrats rule supreme and Jefferson County is paying the price for their almost two decades of monopoly power. A healthcare nightmare. Port Townsend Free Should taxpayers have concerns about handing over the failed Cherry Street Project and another $300,000 to Bayside Housing? She was just 24 years old. It started in Franklin County and has now spread to Snohomish County. By anyones assessment, traditional electromechanical [analog] meters are an amazing piece of engineering work. "Deputies and officers from Port Townsend arrived on scene where they could hear a male subject screaming within a motorhome," Anglin said. Port Townsend and Jeffco Contracts Requiring Payment of Union Dues Now Unenforceable Pop quiz: If you belong to a collective bargaining unit in Jefferson County, and if that collective bargaining unit took money from you to support the reelection of A 911 call: assault in progress, Kah Tai Park. Human feeding of wild ducks, geese, gulls and deer within the city limits is now listed as a public nuisance. Different cultures, values, and faiths oppressed and marginalized. Sanctioned for mentioning Jefferson Countys terrible meth problem, chronic unemployment, shrinking job base and high poverty rate. In our legal system, unless a court finds reversible error or there is a gross miscarriage of justice, that verdict should be accepted. Share. Daily poll Should prices be capped for insulin? It is the case of SL, a 21-year old Filipino woman brought into this country by a Brinnon man 26 years older. Grrrrrr. 1:15 a.m.: WSDOT says closed State Route 9 at Sumasdue to water over. I mentioned in my last opinion piece that the city made a good start by banning the feeding of deer within city limits. Port of Port Townsend updated on Short's Farm, jetty construction Acquisition depends on securing $1 million from state Legislature Feb 27, 2023 By Paula Hunt Peninsula Daily News News Jefferson County Ports Photo Racing season opens By Paul Gottlieb Bills out of committee Wire Service, Peninsula Daily News Peninsula Daily News - Your #1 News Source for the Olympic Peninsula, Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend and beyond. So much for a beer tasting review. The boys , The Quilcene Rangers ended the boys varsity basketball season with a pair of back-to-back losses against Pope John Paul II School and Northwest Yeshiva High School. On June 5 Dr. Thomas Locke, Jefferson County Public Health Officer, issued a directive requiring that masks be worn in all indoor spaces. Port Townsend Antique Mall 45 Antique Shops By msmarly8 Nice store and organized, extensive antiques and collectibles. A man said he later encountered the suspected driver on Highway 104 near OLYMPIA Washington fishery managers today unveiled forecasts for salmon returning to state waters in 2023, with some changes expected from 2022, including a predicted increase in many coho returns across the state. I was among the three hundred plus citizens who packed the meeting room at Fort Worden Commons for what the city described as Open House #1, City of Port Townsend Golf Course plus Mountain View Commons Planning Effort. Some never locked down. Worldwide Walkouts swept America on November 3 from Berkeley to Miami, from New York City to Honolulu, from Las Vegas to Chicago, and even the sidewalks by the Ferry Dock of benighted Port Townsend.