Charlie Bermant

Handmade warning sign on the path to the “End of the World” bluff.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend warning: Stay clear of shaky bluff

PORT TOWNSEND — After the collapse of a portion of the bluff below a popular teen hangout last weekend, city authorities are discouraging anyone from… Continue reading

Handmade warning sign on the path to the “End of the World” bluff.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Handmade warning sign on the path to the “End of the World” bluff.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend warning: Stay clear of shaky bluff

PORT TOWNSEND — After the collapse of a portion of the bluff below a popular teen hangout last weekend, city authorities are discouraging anyone from… Continue reading

Handmade warning sign on the path to the “End of the World” bluff.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Port of Port Townsend commissioner candidate Peter Quinn stands to answer a question at a candidate forum on Tuesday night in Quilcene. Other ort candidates at the forum are (from left) Leif Erickson

Quilcene Marina, airport topics at port candidates debate

QUILCENE — The Quilcene Marina will never pay for itself but will continue to be operated by the Port of Port Townsend, an incumbent commissioner… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend commissioner candidate Peter Quinn stands to answer a question at a candidate forum on Tuesday night in Quilcene. Other ort candidates at the forum are (from left) Leif Erickson
Port of Port Townsend commissioner candidate Peter Quinn stands to answer a question at a candidate forum on Tuesday night in Quilcene. Other ort candidates at the forum are (from left) Leif Erickson

Quilcene Marina, airport topics at port candidates debate

QUILCENE — The Quilcene Marina will never pay for itself but will continue to be operated by the Port of Port Townsend, an incumbent commissioner… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend commissioner candidate Peter Quinn stands to answer a question at a candidate forum on Tuesday night in Quilcene. Other ort candidates at the forum are (from left) Leif Erickson
Fort Worden State Park Manager Brian Hageman inspects the graffiti damage from vandals who were arrested Oct. 5. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Fort Worden gets an unwanted paint job: Three detained for elaborate graffiti project in historic bunker

PORT TOWNSEND — Three alleged graffiti “taggers” were detained at Fort Worden State Park earlier this month after rangers said they found them creating an… Continue reading

Fort Worden State Park Manager Brian Hageman inspects the graffiti damage from vandals who were arrested Oct. 5. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
DJ Jarrod Bramson

Nonprofit KPTZ-FM pledge drive underway

PORT TOWNSEND — Volunteer-operated KPTZ 91.9-FM also helps to promote volunteerism in the larger community, said staff members as the station conducts a pledge drive.… Continue reading

DJ Jarrod Bramson

Administrative costs of building a Jefferson County charter estimated at $83,900

PORT TOWNSEND — The costs of managing the charter process for Jefferson County — if voters approve in November — is projected to be nearly… Continue reading

Fort Worden State Park Manager Brian Hageman inspects the graffiti damage from vandals who were arrested Oct. 5. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Fort Worden gets an unwanted paint job: Three detained for elaborate graffiti project in historic bunker

PORT TOWNSEND — Three alleged graffiti “taggers” were detained at Fort Worden State Park earlier this month after rangers said they found them creating an… Continue reading

Fort Worden State Park Manager Brian Hageman inspects the graffiti damage from vandals who were arrested Oct. 5. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson County commissioners told of needs, dilemmas of marijuana regulation

PORT TOWNSEND — Businesses related to the legalization of marijuana are the purview of the Washington Liquor Control Board, but the county has some control… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare hospital races focus on experience versus change

PORT TOWNSEND — In Nov. 5 contests for seats on the Jefferson Healthcare commission, which have become a choice between experience and change, incumbents say… Continue reading

Donovan Smart

Accused stabber in Discovery Bay resort incident says he’s not guilty

PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Angeles man has pleaded not guilty to second-degree attempted murder while his alleged victim has been upgraded from critical to… Continue reading

Donovan Smart

The man in the white van: Port Townsend police investigate reports of child-luring

PORT TOWNSEND — Police think one man is responsible for two attempts to lure children into a white van near Blue Heron Middle School, and… Continue reading

Donovan Smart

Accused multiple-stabber in Discovery Bay resort incident says he’s not guilty

PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Angeles man has pleaded not guilty to second-degree attempted murder while his alleged victim has been upgraded from critical to… Continue reading

Donovan Smart
Port Townsend Food Co-op produce manager Derek Christensen sets up the display for a giant pumpkin earlier this week. Customers have until Oct. 30 to guess the monster's weight

It’s the great (big) pumpkin! How much does it weigh?

PORT TOWNSEND — A great pumpkin is on display at the Port Townsend Food Co-op, inviting customers to correctly guess its weight and win a… Continue reading

Port Townsend Food Co-op produce manager Derek Christensen sets up the display for a giant pumpkin earlier this week. Customers have until Oct. 30 to guess the monster's weight
Jefferson Healthcare board OKs $20 million expansion project

Jefferson Healthcare board OKs $20 million expansion project

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Healthcare commissioners approved this week the construction of a new $20 million, 50,000-square-foot hospital wing that is projected to open in… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare board OKs $20 million expansion project

The man in the white van: Port Townsend police investigate reports of child-luring

PORT TOWNSEND — Police think one man is responsible for two attempts to lure children into a white van near Blue Heron Middle School, and… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare board OKs $20 million expansion project

Jefferson Healthcare board OKs $20 million expansion project

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Healthcare commissioners approved this week the construction of a new $20 million, 50,000-square-foot hospital wing that is projected to open in… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare board OKs $20 million expansion project

Fin-fish farm issue resolved, Jefferson County officials say

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County’s updated shoreline management plan is expected to be in place by mid-December now that the conflict over fin-fish aquaculture has… Continue reading

Raven

Freeholder candidates for District 1 talk of public expectations

PORT TOWNSEND — The voting public does not have any specific expectations for the proposal to establish a Jefferson County charter, several District 1 freeholder… Continue reading

Raven
The untouched Western Flyer sits distinctively among its neighbors in the Port of Port Townsend boatyard.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Owner of boat linked to Steinbeck wants port to lower his fees

PORT TOWNSEND — The owner of a historic boat that has been on blocks in the Boat Haven since July without any storage fees paid… Continue reading

The untouched Western Flyer sits distinctively among its neighbors in the Port of Port Townsend boatyard.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News