Charlie Bermant

Mark Welch

Welch to retire from Port Townsend City Council

PORT TOWNSEND — Mark Welch, who has spent 10 years on the Port Townsend City Council, has decided to not seek another four year term.… Continue reading

Mark Welch

Additional candidates file for Jefferson County seats

PORT TOWNSEND — Candidates for a Port of Port Townsend commission seat, as well as positions on the Brinnon Parks and Recreation District and several… Continue reading

Port Townsend High School orchestra members (clockwise from lower left) Rory McDonald. Jake Van Vockli. Elijah Johnston and Alethea  Westlund get some last minute pointers from orchestra director Russell Clark in preparation for tonight's encore performance of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend Beatles show prompts encore tonight

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend High School Band will present an encore performance tonight of its arrangement of the Beatles album “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely… Continue reading

Port Townsend High School orchestra members (clockwise from lower left) Rory McDonald. Jake Van Vockli. Elijah Johnston and Alethea  Westlund get some last minute pointers from orchestra director Russell Clark in preparation for tonight's encore performance of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County Library Director Ray Serebrin

Change of leadership at Jefferson Library

PORT HADLOCK — Along with moving into a renovated building, the Jefferson County Library is in line for new leadership: Library Director Ray Serebrin is… Continue reading

Jefferson County Library Director Ray Serebrin

Sandoval, Robinson file for Port Townsend City Council re-election

By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND — Two incumbent Port Townsend City Council members who earlier declined to commit to another term filed… Continue reading

Star the juvenile elephant seal takes a breather under the deck at Nifty Fifties on Monday morning. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Star the seal entertains downtown Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Eleven days into his molting process, a juvenile elephant seal dubbed “Star” has become a downtown attraction. “It was surreal,” said Ben… Continue reading

Star the juvenile elephant seal takes a breather under the deck at Nifty Fifties on Monday morning. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend council incumbents Sandoval, Robinson file for re-election

PORT TOWNSEND — Two incumbent Port Townsend City Council members who had declined to comment about their intentions to run for another term filed candidacy… Continue reading

Carrie Blair

Donors carry KPTZ to its $15,000 fundraising goal

PORT TOWNSEND — KPTZ 91.9 FM Radio hit its target pledge goal last week, raising $15,000 to finance a power boost and station operations. “We… Continue reading

Carrie Blair

Port of Port Townsend race is firming up as filing week starts

PORT TOWNSEND — Candidate filing week begins today. There are two contested races for the Port of Port Townsend commission and no announcements about whether… Continue reading

Steve Spencer

‘Dude Looks Like a Lady” fundraiser in Port Townsend tonight

PORT TOWNSEND — Every year, Steve Spencer dresses in women's clothes, persuades other men to do the same, and the result is that a few… Continue reading

Steve Spencer
Michael Shiveley

Anti-violence march draws more participants this year

PORT TOWNSEND — Walking a mile in her high-heeled shoes can be painful. “It's not easy to walk in these shoes,” said Michael Shively, a… Continue reading

Michael Shiveley

Two-boat service to resume on Port Townsend-Coupeville route Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — Two-boat service on the Port Townsend-Coupeville route begins Sunday with the return of the MV Salish, beginning the third year with two… Continue reading

Paul Reck

Cruise ship able to dock at Union Wharf on second trip

PORT TOWNSEND — The American Spirit cruise ship, which had to anchor in Port Townsend Bay last week, was able to dock at Union Wharf… Continue reading

Paul Reck
Jefferson Community School student Anchor Jennison

Jefferson Community School may close for lack of students

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Community School, an alternative private school for local middle school and high school students since 2005, could close if more students… Continue reading

Jefferson Community School student Anchor Jennison
The Carnegie Library building on Lawrence Street in Port Townsend has been closed for renovations. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend Library bond on August ballot

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council has placed a measure on the Aug. 6 primary ballot asking voters to authorize the purchase of up to… Continue reading

The Carnegie Library building on Lawrence Street in Port Townsend has been closed for renovations. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Port Townsend Mayor Dave King rides his bike to work. A celebration of exercise and cycling is set in the city this week. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

‘Step On it!’ Thursday in Port Townsend to fete ReCyclery

PORT TOWNSEND — Bicycling is more than a fair-weather activity, said organizers of a campaign to promote biking and walking for all, with an emphasis… Continue reading

Port Townsend Mayor Dave King rides his bike to work. A celebration of exercise and cycling is set in the city this week. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Rick Wiley hangs the sign for the Wheel-In Motor Movie

Peninsula’s only drive-in movie opens 60th season tonight

PORT TOWNSEND — Rick Wiley, third-generation owner of the Wheel-In Motor Movie, doesn't remember a time when he didn't spend time in the meadow south… Continue reading

Rick Wiley hangs the sign for the Wheel-In Motor Movie

Hadlock motorcyclist in serious condition after fatal wreck

QUILCENE — Investigations were continuing Monday into the causes of two wrecks involving motorcycles that led to three fatalities last weekend, said Trooper Russ Winger,… Continue reading

Jake Beattie

Old technology in demand now, maritime center director says

PORT TOWNSEND — Two-hundred-year-old technology manufactured by the Chandlery of the Northwest Maritime Center is in demand now, said the center's executive director Monday. The… Continue reading

Jake Beattie
Brian Kienle of Port Townsend happened to be out in Admiralty Inlet at the right time last weekend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Paddleboarder talks about rescuing three near Fort Worden

PORT TOWNSEND — A paddleboarder who shuttled three people to shore Sunday said Monday he could understand how they could drift into Admiralty Inlet outside… Continue reading

Brian Kienle of Port Townsend happened to be out in Admiralty Inlet at the right time last weekend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News