Charlie Bermant

Three of the estimated 230 deer living in Port Townsend take a rest Tuesday afternoon. About 60 volunteers helped conduct a deer census Saturday. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Deer census in Port Townsend tallies 230 animals in 30 minutes

PORT TOWNSEND — Volunteers counted 230 deer within the Port Townsend city limits during a half-hour census of the population. About 60 people participated in… Continue reading

Three of the estimated 230 deer living in Port Townsend take a rest Tuesday afternoon. About 60 volunteers helped conduct a deer census Saturday. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
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Port Townsend man set to be arraigned on count of first-degree attempted murder after alleged gun threats

PORT TOWNSEND — A 70-year-old Port Townsend man remained in the Jefferson County jail Tuesday on $750,000 bond after allegedly threatening a 38-year-old woman with… Continue reading

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Centrum Executive Director Rob Birman shows off one of the new passenger vans the Fort Worden-based arts organization will use to increase access to programming. This van features fiddler Anya Burgess. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Centrum leader looks to grow and innovate at Fort Worden

PORT TOWNSEND — Since opening in 1973, Fort Worden State Park has built a reputation as an arts center but still has significant untapped potential,… Continue reading

Centrum Executive Director Rob Birman shows off one of the new passenger vans the Fort Worden-based arts organization will use to increase access to programming. This van features fiddler Anya Burgess. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
Jim Pivarnik

Port of Port Townsend deputy director headed to Kingston for new job

PORT TOWNSEND — Port of Port Townsend Deputy Director Jim Pivarnik will start as the new director of the Port of Kingston on April 25.… Continue reading

Jim Pivarnik
Ethan Hickman of Olympia participated in a workshop on 11th century boat-building techniques this weekend at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding in Port Hadlock. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

Viking boat-building techniques taught on Peninsula; instructor says it might be a first on the West Coast

PORT HADLOCK — A group of shipwrights went back in time over the weekend as they learned boat-building techniques used in the 11th century by… Continue reading

Ethan Hickman of Olympia participated in a workshop on 11th century boat-building techniques this weekend at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding in Port Hadlock. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)
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Community advocate Jeff Randall to challenge incumbent Barney Burke for Jefferson PUD seat

PORT TOWNSEND — An attorney who has managed two successful bond issue campaigns declared for a position on the Jefferson County Public Utility District commission… Continue reading

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Mike Evans was promoted to Port Townsend police chief on April 1 after serving in the interim position for nearly a year. Also pictured is volunteer Bonnie Toepke. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Interim police chief Michael Evans nets permanent post in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — After almost a year as Port Townsend’s interim police chief, Michael Evans has been promoted to the permanent post. “What Chief Evans… Continue reading

Mike Evans was promoted to Port Townsend police chief on April 1 after serving in the interim position for nearly a year. Also pictured is volunteer Bonnie Toepke. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
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WEEKEND REWIND: Jefferson County commissioner’s retirement announcement draws two candidates

PORT TOWNSEND — The announcement by Jefferson County District 1 Commissioner Phil Johnson that he will not seek re-election this year has already drawn two… Continue reading

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WEEKEND REWIND: North Olympic Peninsula fire departments in need of volunteers

PORT TOWNSEND — Wanted: More firefighter volunteers. “You may see the doors open and the trucks go out on a call where it appears we… Continue reading

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WEEKEND REWIND: Port Townsend School District examines security after high school intruder

PORT TOWNSEND — School district staff is taking measures to upgrade campus security, said Superintendent David Engle after questions were raised in the wake of… Continue reading

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WEEKEND REWIND: Sheriff’s deputies tally fourth drug sting arrest in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — A four-month methamphetamine investigation by Jefferson County sheriff's deputies has led to a fourth arrest. Shawna Fae Green, 36, of Port Hadlock… Continue reading

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Jefferson County Farmers Market director Amanda Milholland

Port Townsend Farmers Market ready to open for season Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — A successful farmers market can have a profoundly positive effect on a region, the director of the Jefferson County Farmers Market said… Continue reading

Jefferson County Farmers Market director Amanda Milholland
Philip Havens

Port Townsend seeks online votes for best coastal small town honors in USA Today contest

PORT TOWNSEND — In an online contest sponsored by USA Today, Port Townsend was in ninth place Thursday in a list of the best coastal… Continue reading

Philip Havens
Port of Port Townsend Human Resources Director Abigail Berg takes an inventory of applications for the open port director position. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

14 apply for Port of Port Townsend executive director post

PORT TOWNSEND — Fourteen people have applied for consideration for the position of Port of Port Townsend executive director. “From what I have seen, the… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend Human Resources Director Abigail Berg takes an inventory of applications for the open port director position. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
Jim Pivarnik ()

Port Townsend port deputy director is finalist for job in Kingston

PORT TOWNSEND — Jim Pivarnik, who has served as deputy director of the Port of Port Townsend for 16 years, is one of three finalists… Continue reading

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Shipwrights Co-op partner Chris Chase is looking to get started on the renovation of the Western Flyer. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Tours of Western Flyer restoration planned for April in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A boat used by author John Steinbeck to provide the blueprint for the vessel in his 1951 book The Log from the… Continue reading

Shipwrights Co-op partner Chris Chase is looking to get started on the renovation of the Western Flyer. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
Phil Johnson ()

Jefferson County commissioner’s retirement announcement draws two candidates

PORT TOWNSEND — The announcement by Jefferson County District 1 Commissioner Phil Johnson that he will not seek re-election this year has already drawn two… Continue reading

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Port Townsend Schools Superintendent David Engle

Port Townsend School Board brings on search firm to find new superintendent

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend School Board has hired a search firm to find a replacement for David Engle, who is retiring from his… Continue reading

Port Townsend Schools Superintendent David Engle
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Port Townsend School District examines security after high school intruder

PORT TOWNSEND — School district staff is taking measures to upgrade campus security, said Superintendent David Engle after questions were raised in the wake of… Continue reading

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Inquest into death of former Port Townsend man killed in Seattle police shooting begins today

SEATTLE — An inquest into the events surrounding the death of a former Port Townsend man in a police shooting will hopefully clarify how the… Continue reading