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Nancy Biery

Quilcene woman running for state Democratic Party chair

QUILCENE — A political consultant who once led the Jefferson County Democratic Party and served as an aide to former Gov. Gary Locke and U.S.… Continue reading

Nancy Biery
Blue Heron Middle School Principal Diane Lashinsky addresses students Wednesday about the investigation of a gun threat

Unfounded gun threat at Port Townsend middle school generates talk from the principal

PORT TOWNSEND — Police investigated a report of a gun threat at Blue Heron Middle School on Wednesday that turned out to be groundless, the… Continue reading

Blue Heron Middle School Principal Diane Lashinsky addresses students Wednesday about the investigation of a gun threat
A diver places flotation devices beneath the 21-foot aluminum rescue boat of East Jefferson Fire-Rescue on Thursday.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

East Jefferson rescue boat found capsized; small hull crack might be to blame

PORT TOWNSEND — A rescue boat found capsized in the Boat Haven on Thursday morning was righted by a diving crew and is being examined… Continue reading

A diver places flotation devices beneath the 21-foot aluminum rescue boat of East Jefferson Fire-Rescue on Thursday.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Lease to be signed today for Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center

PORT TOWNSEND — A 50-year lease between the Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority and the Washington State Parks system is expected to be signed… Continue reading

Nancy Biery

Longtime political consultant from Peninsula to seek state’s top Democratic Party post

QUILCENE — A political consultant who once led the Jefferson County Democratic Party and served as an aide to former Gov. Gary Locke and U.S.… Continue reading

Nancy Biery
A diver places flotation devices beneath the 21-foot aluminum rescue boat of East Jefferson Fire-Rescue on Thursday.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

East Jefferson rescue boat found capsized; small hull crack might be to blame

PORT TOWNSEND — A rescue boat found capsized in the Boat Haven on Thursday morning was righted by a diving crew and is being examined… Continue reading

A diver places flotation devices beneath the 21-foot aluminum rescue boat of East Jefferson Fire-Rescue on Thursday.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Ill-fated charter try could have effect on Jefferson County government anyway

PORT TOWNSEND — Even though voters rejected a proposal to create a charter government in Jefferson County, the attempt to rewrite how government works could… Continue reading

Lease to be signed today for Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center

PORT TOWNSEND — A 50-year lease between the Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority and the Washington State Parks system is expected to be signed… Continue reading

Two close races in East Jefferson could be determined by Friday’s ballot tally

PORT TOWNSEND — While most contests in the off-year general election reached decisive conclusions in the initial count Tuesday night, two races were too close… Continue reading

Blue Heron Middle School Principal Diane Lashinsky addresses students Wednesday about the investigation of a gun threat

Unfounded gun threat at Port Townsend middle school generates talk from the principal

PORT TOWNSEND — Police investigated a report of a gun threat at Blue Heron Middle School on Wednesday that turned out to be groundless, the… Continue reading

Blue Heron Middle School Principal Diane Lashinsky addresses students Wednesday about the investigation of a gun threat

JEFFERSON: Port Townsend City Council incumbents fending off challengers

PORT TOWNSEND — Challengers seeking a “sea change” on the Port Townsend City Council were apparently defeated, according to Tuesday night results in the general… Continue reading

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JEFFERSON: Voters dump county charter idea; ‘it will be back,’ proponent says

PORT TOWNSEND — A proposal to begin a home-rule charter process in Jefferson County was soundly defeated Tuesday. The preliminary count revealed 7,434 votes, or… Continue reading

Val Phimister
Port Townsend School District Superintendent David Engle addresses the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Monday about a proposed maritime academy. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend official details maritime academy plan

PORT TOWNSEND — The plan to form a maritime academy through a partnership between the Port Townsend School District and the Northwest Maritime Center begins… Continue reading

Port Townsend School District Superintendent David Engle addresses the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Monday about a proposed maritime academy. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Blue Heron Middle School Principal Diane Lashinsky addresses students Wednesday about the investigation of a gun threat

Unfounded gun threat at Port Townsend middle school generates talk from the principal

PORT TOWNSEND — Police investigated a report of a gun threat at Blue Heron Middle School on Wednesday that turned out to be groundless, the… Continue reading

Blue Heron Middle School Principal Diane Lashinsky addresses students Wednesday about the investigation of a gun threat

ELECTION, JEFFERSON COUNTY HOME-RULE — Voters dump county charter idea; ‘it will be back,’ proponent says

PORT TOWNSEND — A proposal to begin a home-rule charter process in Jefferson County was soundly defeated Tuesday. The preliminary count revealed 7,434 votes, or… Continue reading

ELECTION, PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL — Incumbents fending off challenges

PORT TOWNSEND — Challengers seeking a “sea change” on the Port Townsend City Council were apparently defeated, according to Tuesday night results in the general… Continue reading

Jefferson County Auditor Donna Eldridge. left

JEFFERSON: Decision day on county charter, local races today

PORT TOWNSEND — Voting ends tonight in off-year local elections that include several contested races and measures that could change how county government functions. This… Continue reading

Jefferson County Auditor Donna Eldridge. left
Port Townsend School District Superintendent David Engle addresses the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Monday about a proposed maritime academy. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend official details maritime academy plan

PORT TOWNSEND — The plan to form a maritime academy through a partnership between the Port Townsend School District and the Northwest Maritime Center begins… Continue reading

Port Townsend School District Superintendent David Engle addresses the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Monday about a proposed maritime academy. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Quimper Sound move Underground one of several in Port Townsend remix

PORT TOWNSEND — The periodic reshuffling of downtown retail establishments is now in progress, including the closure of a landmark store and its relocation to… Continue reading

Quimper Sound move Underground one of several in Port Townsend remix

PORT TOWNSEND — The periodic reshuffling of downtown retail establishments is now in progress, including the closure of a landmark store and its relocation to… Continue reading