Charlie Bermant

Six-week workshop in Port Townsend aims to help others grieve. Similar program in Sequim

PORT TOWNSEND — Each person's grief is individual. One person may appear to get over a loss in a short period, while another may feel… Continue reading

Larry Dennison inspects the last batch of chickens to be barbecued at his restaurant

Dos Okies Barbecue owner closes eatery; seeking new owner

PORT TOWNSEND — Just before Dos Okies Barbeque closed down for good this week, owner Larry Dennison reflected on his years in Port Townsend, where… Continue reading

Larry Dennison inspects the last batch of chickens to be barbecued at his restaurant

Jet noise expected in Port Townsend, other areas of Peninsula, as Navy tests resume next week

WHIDBEY ISLAND — Jet noise from the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is expected Monday and Thursday when field carrier landing practice is planned at… Continue reading

Six-week workshop in Port Townsend aims to help others grieve. Similar program in Sequim

PORT TOWNSEND — Each person's grief is individual. One person may appear to get over a loss in a short period, while another may feel… Continue reading

Port Townsend Police Officer Luke Bogues with one of three new Ford Police Interceptors now in service with the city's police department. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend police replace 3 Crown Victorias with more efficient Police Interceptors

PORT TOWNSEND — Three new crossover police cruisers are now on the streets, making the city Police Department more current, efficient and attractive, officers say.… Continue reading

Port Townsend Police Officer Luke Bogues with one of three new Ford Police Interceptors now in service with the city's police department. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Port Townsend Police Officer Luke Bogues with one of three new Ford Police Interceptors now in service with the city's police department. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend police replace 3 Crown Victorias with more efficient Police Interceptors

PORT TOWNSEND — Three new crossover police cruisers are now on the streets, making the city Police Department more current, efficient and attractive, officers say.… Continue reading

Port Townsend Police Officer Luke Bogues with one of three new Ford Police Interceptors now in service with the city's police department. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Quilcene Fire Department raising rates for emergency medical service Wednesday

QUILCENE — The Quilcene Fire Department will raise its rates for emergency medical service on Wednesday. The change won’t affect service, said the chief of… Continue reading

Mike Nissen checks out some of the entries in the annual Aldrich's Market gingerbread house contest. Prospective gingerbread artists have until Saturday to submit their best work

WEEKEND: Architectural creations of gingerbread delight in Port Townsend (Deadline for entries is Saturday.)

PORT TOWNSEND — Interest in Aldrich's Market's annual gingerbread house contest has been building all week. By Tuesday morning, seven people had entered. By Christmas… Continue reading

Mike Nissen checks out some of the entries in the annual Aldrich's Market gingerbread house contest. Prospective gingerbread artists have until Saturday to submit their best work
Sandy Spencer

New Port Townsend business offers gourmet olive oil tastings

PORT TOWNSEND — While Sandy Spencer was renovating the retail space at 929 Water St., to accommodate the Lively Olive she found she could hear… Continue reading

Sandy Spencer
A Navy EA-18G Growler like those based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is capable of landing on and taking off from aircraft carriers.  —U.S. Navy photo

Port Townsend casts wary eye on prospect of more noisy Navy jet test flights out of Coupeville

PORT TOWNSEND — Noise from Navy jet tests can be disruptive and scary for some North Olympic Peninsula residents. But local authorities have not been… Continue reading

A Navy EA-18G Growler like those based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is capable of landing on and taking off from aircraft carriers.  —U.S. Navy photo
A Navy EA-18G Growler like those based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is capable of landing on and taking off from aircraft carriers.  —U.S. Navy photo

Port Townsend casts wary eye on prospect of more noisy Navy jet test flights out of Coupeville

PORT TOWNSEND — Noise from Navy jet tests can be disruptive and scary for some North Olympic Peninsula residents. But local authorities have not been… Continue reading

A Navy EA-18G Growler like those based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is capable of landing on and taking off from aircraft carriers.  —U.S. Navy photo

Quilcene Fire Department raising rates for emergency medical service Wednesday

QUILCENE — The Quilcene Fire Department will raise its rates for emergency medical service on Wednesday. The change won’t affect service, said the chief of… Continue reading

A Navy EA-18G Growler like those based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is capable of landing on and taking off from aircraft carriers.  —U.S. Navy photo

Port Townsend casts wary eye on prospect of more noisy Navy jet test flights out of Coupeville

PORT TOWNSEND — Noise from Navy jet tests can be disruptive and scary for some North Olympic Peninsula residents. But local authorities have not been… Continue reading

A Navy EA-18G Growler like those based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is capable of landing on and taking off from aircraft carriers.  —U.S. Navy photo
Merita Tavoi of Port Townsend loads a turkey on her cart at the food bank on Monday. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend Food Bank changes pickup days for holidays

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Food Bank has changed its day of operation for the next two weeks in order to accommodate the holidays.… Continue reading

Merita Tavoi of Port Townsend loads a turkey on her cart at the food bank on Monday. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Fiona Skidmore

Port Townsend pool to host winter ‘day camp’ during holiday break

PORT TOWNSEND — A winter “day camp” is taking place at the Port Townsend Pool to give kids something to do over the holiday break.… Continue reading

Fiona Skidmore
Port Townsend Police Officer Garin Williams

Port Townsend High School resource officer focuses on prevention

PORT TOWNSEND — As schools nationwide debate the wisdom of installing armed guards to protect students against violence, the Port Townsend High School already has… Continue reading

Port Townsend Police Officer Garin Williams
Winter Shelter board member Kim Hammers

Port Townsend students bring holiday cookies to winter shelter

PORT TOWNSEND — Guests at the Port Townsend Winter Shelter got a special treat last week — a bag of assorted Christmas cookies prepared by… Continue reading

Winter Shelter board member Kim Hammers
Elections Supervisor Karen Cartmel holds a plaque depicting the Jefferson County Courthouse at her retirement party.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Longtime Jefferson County elections officials retires amid accolades

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Commissioner John Austin’s first encounter with Karen Cartmel wasn’t a pleasant one. Austin, who was running for his first term… Continue reading

Elections Supervisor Karen Cartmel holds a plaque depicting the Jefferson County Courthouse at her retirement party.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Deadline today for marijuana license applications; Peninsula applicants so far

PORT TOWNSEND — Today is the deadline for the first wave of applications from those who want to run a marijuana business, with a total… Continue reading

The dazed owl rides in the passenger seat of the car that it struck. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Giving a hoot after an owl hits your car — a first-person account

EDITOR'S NOTE: Port Townsend-Jefferson County Editor Charlie Bermant tells of finding help for an owl that flew into his car earlier this week. PORT GAMBLE… Continue reading

The dazed owl rides in the passenger seat of the car that it struck. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News