Charlie Bermant

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

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
Brett Pemberton

WEEKEND: ‘Coolest show’ set tonight (Friday) in Port Townsend, with modeling, music, mayhem

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Dec. 20. PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Townsend native who earned a degree of fame and fortune as… Continue reading

Brett Pemberton
Chimacum Schools Interim Superintendent Rich Stewart addresses the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Chimacum superintendent: Strong schools help community

PORT TOWNSEND — Strong schools can foster economic development and bring businesses and families to the area, Chimacum Schools Interim Superintendent Rich Stewart said. “People… Continue reading

Chimacum Schools Interim Superintendent Rich Stewart addresses the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. 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

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

Washington Toxics Coalition Executive Director Laurie Valeriano speaks about upcoming legislation to a group at the Port Townsend Community Center as Rep. Kevin Van De Wege listens.  — Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Lawmaker tells Port Townsend audience he plans to re-enter bill outlawing toxic fire retardants

PORT TOWNSEND — A bill prohibiting the sale of toxic fire retardants, which failed in the 2013 session of the Legislature, is to be reintroduced… Continue reading

Washington Toxics Coalition Executive Director Laurie Valeriano speaks about upcoming legislation to a group at the Port Townsend Community Center as Rep. Kevin Van De Wege listens.  — Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Net pen issue blocks Jefferson County’s shoreline plan no more; commissioners give OK after 3 years of debate

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners approved a new Shoreline Master Plan on Monday, finishing a process that began nearly three years ago. The approval,… Continue reading

Sharing the parks and recreation load: Jefferson County hopes to hand off programs at meeting tonight

PORT TOWNSEND — As funding for parks and recreation has decreased, Jefferson County is reaching out to the community to sponsor programs it can no… Continue reading

Port Townsend planners weigh sites where retail pot can be sold, lengthening of moratorium

PORT TOWNSEND — The establishment of locations for retail marijuana outlets is a moving target, the Port Townsend Planning Commission was told. The City Council… Continue reading

Peggy Smith shows off the tattoo that artist Gary Laxon

Port Townsend woman, 82, rocks her peers with her recent tattoo

PORT TOWNSEND— After considering a tattoo for several years, Peggy Smith took the plunge in June, stamping a biohazard symbol on her left shoulder. “I… Continue reading

Peggy Smith shows off the tattoo that artist Gary Laxon
Pool employee Sarah Winslow shines some light on a portion of the ceiling in the women’s changing room at Mountain View Commons. The city of Port Townsend is looking for ways to pay for repairs of the building

School-turned-civic complex in Port Townsend showing needs for repair; city doesn’t have ‘cash on hand’

PORT TOWNSEND — The maintenance of the former Mountain View School will be one of the city’s priorities for 2014 as the building has fallen… Continue reading

Pool employee Sarah Winslow shines some light on a portion of the ceiling in the women’s changing room at Mountain View Commons. The city of Port Townsend is looking for ways to pay for repairs of the building
Penny Ridderbusch

Port Townsend dons its Victorian best for yuletide home tour Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — This city's Victorian architecture captures the attention of locals and visitors alike. On Saturday, everyone can get a look at what's behind… Continue reading

Penny Ridderbusch
Nancy Biery

Quilcene-based political consultant withdraws bid to be state Democratic Party head

QUILCENE — A political consultant who was the first to seek the chair position of the state Democratic Party has withdrawn her candidacy after it… Continue reading

Nancy Biery
Grant Street Elementary School second-graders Rhapsody Thetford

Students take delight in their Apple iPads at elementary school

PORT TOWNSEND — Grant Street Elementary School rolled out 54 new Apple iPads for their students Thursday, and the positive reaction was immediate. “One of… Continue reading

Grant Street Elementary School second-graders Rhapsody Thetford
Port Townsend Campus Director Erin Fristad

Vermont college’s four-year degree program at Fort Worden to end

PORT TOWNSEND — An undergraduate degree program offered by Goddard College will be moved to the school’s Vermont campus next year due to lower-than-expected enrollment,… Continue reading

Port Townsend Campus Director Erin Fristad
Penny Ridderbusch

WEEKEND: Port Townsend dons its Victorian best Saturday for yuletide home tour

PORT TOWNSEND — This city's Victorian architecture captures the attention of locals and visitors alike. On Saturday, everyone can get a look at what's behind… Continue reading

Penny Ridderbusch
Pilar Clark

Deliverance: Unusual service brings food from several Port Townsend eateries to nearby doors

PORT TOWNSEND — Damian Wright was working delivery for Waterfront Pizza when he determined that people in the area deserved a wider delivery option than… Continue reading

Pilar Clark

Port Townsend’s schooner Adventuress seeks volunteers for finishing work

PORT TOWNSEND — As the final phase in the centennial restoration of the schooner Adventuress begins, its handlers have issued a call for volunteers to… Continue reading