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Port Townsend voters Tuesday refused to fund a $3 million bond for the city library's renovations. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Margin of defeat for Port Townsend library bond surprises many

PORT TOWNSEND — The margin of defeat for a proposed $3 million library bond in Tuesday's primary election count was larger than both sides expected,… Continue reading

Port Townsend voters Tuesday refused to fund a $3 million bond for the city library's renovations. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Library bond proponents Sheila Khalov

ELECTION — Port Townsend voters reject library bond by a landslide

PORT TOWNSEND — Voters soundly defeated a $3 million bond measure to fund Port Townsend Library renovations. “This has opened a community discussion which was… Continue reading

Library bond proponents Sheila Khalov
From left: Michelle Sandoval

ELECTION — Sandoval-Jautz, Sherwood-Adams, in Port Townsend City Council races

PORT TOWNSEND — Incumbent City Council member Michelle Sandoval will advance to the Nov. 5 general election in her quest for a fourth four-year term… Continue reading

From left: Michelle Sandoval
Army National Guard troops work to take apart the giant anti-aircraft gun at Fort Flagler for removal to Camp Murray. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Fort Flagler losing its huge WW II-era gun

FORT FLAGLER — A World War II-era anti-aircraft gun that was on display at Fort Flagler State Park is scheduled to be taken out of… Continue reading

Army National Guard troops work to take apart the giant anti-aircraft gun at Fort Flagler for removal to Camp Murray. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

State commission to mull draft lease for Fort Worden

PORT TOWNSEND — The Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority approved a draft lease agreement Tuesday that would allow it to manage a… Continue reading

From left: Michelle Sandoval

2nd ELECTION UPDATE — Sandoval-Jautz, Sherwood-Adams, in two Port Townsend City Council races

PORT TOWNSEND — Incumbent City Council member Michelle Sandoval will advance to the Nov. 5 general election in her quest for a fourth term, with… Continue reading

From left: Michelle Sandoval
Library bond proponents Sheila Khalov

2nd ELECTION UPDATE — Port Townsend voters reject library bond by a landslide

PORT TOWNSEND — Voters soundly defeated a $3 million bond measure to fund Port Townsend Library renovations. “This has opened a community discussion which was… Continue reading

Library bond proponents Sheila Khalov
Port Townsend Paper Corp. spokesman Kevin Scott explains Monday the use of a new system meant to decrease the mill's odors. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend Paper hopes new process deodorizes mill

PORT TOWNSEND — A new process intended to reduce smells coming from Port Townsend Paper Corp.'s mill is now in effect, using injections of liquid… Continue reading

Port Townsend Paper Corp. spokesman Kevin Scott explains Monday the use of a new system meant to decrease the mill's odors. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
“We don't want to stretch this out forever

Special filing period set for Jefferson charter writers

By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND — Fifteen Jefferson County residents may have the opportunity to shape the county's future by being elected… Continue reading

“We don't want to stretch this out forever
Port Townsend Paper Corp. spokesman Kevin Scott explains Monday the use of a new system meant to decrease the mill's odors. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend Paper hopes new process deodorizes mill

PORT TOWNSEND — A new process intended to reduce smells coming from Port Townsend Paper Corp.'s mill is now in effect, using injections of liquid… Continue reading

Port Townsend Paper Corp. spokesman Kevin Scott explains Monday the use of a new system meant to decrease the mill's odors. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
The Surf restaurant

Hastings Building gets permits for rehab; restaurant to be razed

PORT TOWNSEND — A boutique hotel to be located in a vintage downtown building could be open for business by late 2015, its developers hope.… Continue reading

The Surf restaurant

Port Townsend City Council to consider moratorium on residential pot operations

PORT TOWNSEND — A six-month moratorium on marijuana-related enterprises in residential districts will go before the City Council on Monday. The meeting begins at 6:30… Continue reading

Children play in Port Townsend’s Mountain View Pool during Friday’s 50th anniversary party

Port Townsend pool at 50: New aquatics group works to keep existing plunge up and running

PORT TOWNSEND — Nearly two years after Make Waves! abandoned plans to build an aquatic center in Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park, a group is… Continue reading

Children play in Port Townsend’s Mountain View Pool during Friday’s 50th anniversary party

Port Townsend City Council to consider moratorium on residential pot operations

PORT TOWNSEND — A six-month moratorium on marijuana-related enterprises in residential districts will go before the City Council on Monday. The meeting begins at 6:30… Continue reading

Credit rating for Port Townsend upgraded

PORT TOWNSEND — Standard & Poor’s Rating Services has notified the city that its credit rating is now A+ with a stable outlook. That is… Continue reading

Quilcene fire district wants levy hike on ballot

QUILCENE — Quilcene Fire Department commissioners have approved a levy lid lift question for the Nov. 5 general election ballot on a 2-1 vote. The… Continue reading

Pianist Chase Garrett

Back-porch jams popular at Port Townsend’s Acoustic Blues Festival

PORT TOWNSEND — A love of music and the desire to participate are the primary requirements for taking part in the Acoustic Blues Festival. “The… Continue reading

Pianist Chase Garrett
David Goldman of Port Townsend registers his disapproval of the lease arrangement between State Parks and the public development authority Tuesday night in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Public weighs in on Fort Worden State Park lease pact

PORT TOWNSEND — A draft lease agreement between the Washington State Parks and a public development authority for a portion of Fort Worden State Park… Continue reading

David Goldman of Port Townsend registers his disapproval of the lease arrangement between State Parks and the public development authority Tuesday night in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County Auditor Donna Eldridge helps Val James Tuesday at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Citizens group seeking charter for Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — A citizens group seeking to change Jefferson County government from a commission to a “home rule” charter system submitted a petition Tuesday… Continue reading

Jefferson County Auditor Donna Eldridge helps Val James Tuesday at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Fort Worden director no longer interim

PORT TOWNSEND — Fort Worden State Park now has a permanent director. Brian Hageman was informed last week that the “interim” has been removed from… Continue reading