Charlie Bermant

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QUILCENE — A political consultant who was the first to seek the chair position of the state Democratic Party has withdrawn her candidacy after it… Continue reading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

School chiefs hear strategy from Sen. Hargrove to meet high court ruling

PORT TOWNSEND — A court ruling that requires Olympia to fund basic education has created an interesting dynamic in the Legislature, a veteran state senator… Continue reading

State Sen. Jim Hargrove
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
U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer

‘No budget-no pay’: Kilmer tells of frustration in his first year in Congress

PORT TOWNSEND — After nearly a year in Congress U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, is stymied by its absence of accomplishment. “I support a… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer

Jefferson’s parks, recreation at risk: Public meeting scheduled next week [Corrected]

Corrects date of public meeting to next Tuesday. PORT TOWNSEND — As the continued funding of parks and recreation remains uncertain, Jefferson County officials have… Continue reading

3 out of Jefferson County’s 4 allowable retail marijuana spots originate from Brinnon

BRINNON — Three of four applications to open a retail marijuana store submitted from Jefferson County originate from Brinnon. However, others from locations across the… Continue reading

Sailing around world brings Port Townsend man closer to coping with PTSD

PORT TOWNSEND — George Maynard served in the Navy during the Cold War and has spent the intervening years recovering from the experience. “A lot… Continue reading

Port Townsend native Sascha Archer shows Cape Town

Port Townsend woman finds self suddenly in midst of South Africa’s Mandela rites

PORT TOWNSEND — A woman who has made several trips to South Africa as an art therapist found herself in the middle of a celebration… Continue reading

Port Townsend native Sascha Archer shows Cape Town
Jefferson Community School students Rowan Gallagher

Private school considers renaming itself to give it more global reach

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Community School is considering a name change to reflect its goal to recruit students outside of the North Olympic Peninsula. “The… Continue reading

Jefferson Community School students Rowan Gallagher

Rep. Tharinger tries his hand with Chimacum science students

CHIMACUM — State Rep. Steve Tharinger admits science isn’t his strong suit. But that didn’t detract from his acting as a co-teacher in a sixth-grade… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue's Justin Fletcher uses the ladder truck to decorate the higher reaches of the community Christmas tree Wednesday in Port Townsend. The tree will be lighted in a ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: Tree ceremony, Santa to ring in season in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Santa arrives in Port Townsend on Saturday, lighting the community Christmas tree and beginning the final lap of the holiday season. The… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue's Justin Fletcher uses the ladder truck to decorate the higher reaches of the community Christmas tree Wednesday in Port Townsend. The tree will be lighted in a ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend merchants get first peek at data effort

PORT TOWNSEND — Merchants have taken their first look at a historical database intended to provide a detailed view of downtown and uptown buildings. “We… Continue reading

Rep. Tharinger tries his hand with Chimacum science students

CHIMACUM — State Rep. Steve Tharinger admits science isn’t his strong suit. But that didn’t detract from his acting as a co-teacher in a sixth-grade… Continue reading

Facilitator Ellis Amdur addresses a roomful of law and safety employees during a domestic violence crisis intervention seminar on Tuesday.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ­

First responders, others get detailed training on diffusing domestic violence

PORT TOWNSEND — North Olympic Peninsula first responders have a better idea of how to diffuse potentially volatile domestic-violence situations following specialized training this week.… Continue reading

Facilitator Ellis Amdur addresses a roomful of law and safety employees during a domestic violence crisis intervention seminar on Tuesday.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ­
Assessor-designate Jeff Chapman addresses Jefferson County commissioners Monday.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Chapman appointed as Jefferson County’s first new assessor in 35 years

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County commissioners Monday selected Jeff Chapman to be the first new county tax assessor in 35 years. Chapman will serve… Continue reading

Assessor-designate Jeff Chapman addresses Jefferson County commissioners Monday.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News