Port of Allyn interim director LeAnn Dennis dies

Port of Allyn commissioners observed a moment of silence at the regular meeting Jan. 1 for interim Executive Director LeAnn Dennis, age 55, who died Christmas Day.

“LeAnn will be greatly missed. She left a big hole,” Commissioner Judy Scott said.

Scott read a statement from Dennis’ daughter, Alena Dennis, at the meeting.

“Anyone who ever met LeAnn would tell you that their lives changed forever after knowing her. She made everything brighter and gave her whole heart to anyone who showed her kindness and love. Her commitment to caring for her family, her friends, her work and her community was...