Charlie Bermant

Jeanne Socrates inspects the solar panels on her sailboat

Around the world in 326 days: Record-setting sailor rests in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Phileas Fogg made it around the world in 80 days. It took Jeanne Socrates about four times longer to travel the globe.… Continue reading

Jeanne Socrates inspects the solar panels on her sailboat
Val Phimister explains the charter process to a crowd of more than 100 people at the first home-rule charter forum. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Home-rule county charter for Jefferson raises plenty of questions

CHIMACUM — Before voters accept or reject the beginning of a charter process and elect the 15 freeholders who would write the charter, many questions… Continue reading

Val Phimister explains the charter process to a crowd of more than 100 people at the first home-rule charter forum. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
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Rape allegations prompt talk of tighter security at Fort Worden State Park

PORT TOWNSEND — After three reports of sexual assault at Fort Worden State Park in the last two months, officials with the park and the… Continue reading

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Point Wilson lighthouse at Fort Worden State Park.

Rape allegations prompt talk of tighter security at Fort Worden State Park

PORT TOWNSEND — After three reports of sexual assault at Fort Worden State Park in the last two months, officials with the park and the… Continue reading

Point Wilson lighthouse at Fort Worden State Park.

First Jefferson County freeholder forum tonight in Chimacum

PORT TOWNSEND — Several forums, the first scheduled tonight, are planned to educate voters about the question that will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot… Continue reading

After a bolt fell off of the north-facing clock on the Jefferson County Courthouse

Unsyncopated clock: Jefferson County Courthouse’s tower timepiece loses some of its tick

PORT TOWNSEND — A bolt lost from one face of the four-sided Jefferson County Courthouse clock tower has caused it to display a different time… Continue reading

After a bolt fell off of the north-facing clock on the Jefferson County Courthouse
Jim Munn

Jefferson County’s Woodstock — Moonfest rock festival this weekend

QUILCENE — Moonfest, now in its third year, seeks to provide a Jefferson County take on the rock festival experience with three days of fun… Continue reading

Jim Munn

Port Townsend Paper mill seeks applicants to review odor trial results

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Paper Corp. is seeking volunteers to help evaluate an in-progress trial procedure to reduce odors surrounding the mill. The… Continue reading

Elaine Jones

Small-business owners told ways they can save money, better meet their needs

PORT TOWNSEND — Small-business owners should be clear about their needs before hiring consultants or they run the risk of paying more than necessary and… Continue reading

Elaine Jones
Sadie LaDonna uses Shawn Kellogg as a stairway for an acrobatic flip during the first All-County Picnic on Sunday in Chimacum.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

All-County Picnic doubles as disaster-preparedness event for Jefferson County

CHIMACUM — Sunday’s first All-County Picnic succeeded in raising Jefferson County awareness about available emergency services, its organizers said. “If there is a disaster, our… Continue reading

Sadie LaDonna uses Shawn Kellogg as a stairway for an acrobatic flip during the first All-County Picnic on Sunday in Chimacum.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
The state park remains open

Something in the DNA? Anderson Lake’s continuing toxic algae problems gain national attention

CHIMACUM — Anderson Lake and its blue-green algae is getting widespread attention. A report from researchers at the University of Oregon and the Centers for… Continue reading

The state park remains open
Jefferson County Elections personnel Karen Cartmel and Betty Johnson (in front) draw ballot position lots on Friday afternoon as candidates (from left) John Wood

Interest mounts in making Jefferson a charter county: 51 run for 15 freeholder positions

PORT TOWNSEND — Fifty-one people filed for 15 positions on the Nov. 5 ballot, showing that interest is high in becoming one of the freeholders… Continue reading

Jefferson County Elections personnel Karen Cartmel and Betty Johnson (in front) draw ballot position lots on Friday afternoon as candidates (from left) John Wood

Two caregivers plead not guilty to manslaughter, theft, in death of Marrowstone Island woman, 77

PORT TOWNSEND — Two Port Townsend residents have pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and theft charges stemming from the death of a 77-year-old Marrowstone Island… Continue reading

Two caregivers plead not guilty to manslaughter, theft, in death of Marrowstone Island woman, 77

PORT TOWNSEND — Two Port Townsend residents have pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and theft charges stemming from the death of a 77-year-old Marrowstone Island… Continue reading

Judith Alexander

Different kind of picnic in Chimacum: All about disasters

CHIMACUM — A traditional community picnic brings neighborhoods together for music, food and games. The All-County Picnic will use the neighborhood structure for emergency planning.… Continue reading

Judith Alexander

Port Townsend drive-in competes in online competition for digital projector

PORT TOWNSEND — Wheel-In Motor Movie is in the running to win a new digital projector as part of a contest that allows theater supporters… Continue reading

Today (Friday) at 4:30 p.m. is deadline to file for Jefferson County freeholder, park districts

PORT TOWNSEND — After two days of a special three-day filing period, 29 people had filed candidacy papers hoping to become freeholders and guide the… Continue reading

Charlotte Capel

WEEKEND: Very Local Parade highlight of Uptown Street Fair

PORT TOWNSEND — Saturday's Uptown Street Fair is designed to be a local experience. The fair doesn't exclude visitors but is focused on the residents.… Continue reading

Charlotte Capel

UPDATE — Friday at 4:30 p.m. is deadline to file for Jefferson County freeholder, park districts

PORT TOWNSEND — After two days of a special three-day filing period, 29 people had filed candidacy papers hoping to become freeholders and guide the… Continue reading

Vi and Bob Koenig enjoy running the Port Townsend Laundrpmat and Car Wash. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Couple marking 30th anniversary of laundry/car wash

By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND — In a complicated world, there are still some simple universal joys, like driving a clean car… Continue reading

Vi and Bob Koenig enjoy running the Port Townsend Laundrpmat and Car Wash. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News