Charlie Bermant

The juvenile elephant seal that a local girl has dubbed "Star

Port Townsend’s outgoing mammal won’t be ‘sealed’ off

PORT TOWNSEND — A juvenile elephant seal that arrived on a Port Townsend beach Friday continued to draw crowds Monday. The seal, about 5 feet… Continue reading

The juvenile elephant seal that a local girl has dubbed "Star
Ray Serebrin

Jefferson County Library preparing to close for its big move

PORT HADLOCK — After five months in a temporary location, the Jefferson County Library will close next Monday, May 13, and begin moving collections into… Continue reading

Ray Serebrin
American Spirit cruise ship

Port Angeles, Port Townsend likely to tweak cruise ship welcomes

The American Spirit returns to Port Angeles and Port Townsend this week, bringing some 55 passengers to explore the downtowns and partake in tours and… Continue reading

American Spirit cruise ship
Port Townsend High School senior Michael Shively

Local high-schoolers to ‘walk a mile in her shoes’

EDITOR'S NOTE — This story has been corrected to reflect that the event is on Wednesday, May 8. PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Townsend High… Continue reading

Port Townsend High School senior Michael Shively
Firefighters work to extinguish a fire in the recycling area at the Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill on Thursday evening. One mill employee was treated for smoke inhalation. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Fire in recycling area at Port Townsend Paper mill

PORT TOWNSEND — Recycling bundles stacked outside the Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill caught fire Thursday evening, an event that was determined as less serious… Continue reading

Firefighters work to extinguish a fire in the recycling area at the Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill on Thursday evening. One mill employee was treated for smoke inhalation. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Nancy McDaniel

Cruise ship can’t dock in Port Townsend; passengers shuttled

PORT TOWNSEND — Passengers on a cruise ship that arrived in Port Townsend late Wednesday were required to take shuttles from the anchored ship to… Continue reading

Nancy McDaniel

Double-murder retrial in Port Townsend moved to July 1

PORT TOWNSEND — Although a continuance for the Michael J. Pierce double-murder retrial surprised the trial judge, he allowed the change to stand after a… Continue reading

Nine-month-old Jack Ayer of Port Townsend looks none too pleased about getting weighed by Kirsten Pickard

Jefferson Healthcare designated ‘baby-friendly’ hospital

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Healthcare is the fifth hospital in the state to achieve the World Health Organization's designation as a Baby-Friendly Hospital. The designation… Continue reading

Nine-month-old Jack Ayer of Port Townsend looks none too pleased about getting weighed by Kirsten Pickard

Jefferson Healthcare planning a $20 million addition

PORT TOWNSEND — A proposed $20 million addition to Jefferson Healthcare hospital would consolidate and focus services without requiring tax increases, the hospital’s chief executive… Continue reading

PTZ board member Collin Brown

Port Townsend station to more than double its signal strength

PORT TOWNSEND — Just shy of its second anniversary, KPTZ 91.9 FM radio will more than double its signal strength next week in a move… Continue reading

PTZ board member Collin Brown
Peter Quinn has announced his intention to run as a Port of Port Townsend commissioner. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Two announce bids for Jefferson County hospital, port seats

PORT TOWNSEND — Two hopefuls have announced intentions to run for office — one for hospital commissioner and another for the Port of Port Townsend.… Continue reading

Peter Quinn has announced his intention to run as a Port of Port Townsend commissioner. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Chimacum High School Principal Whitney Meissner

Chimacum students take to track for Boston victims

CHIMACUM — Students at Chimacum High School ran a few laps around the track last week in honor of those who were killed and injured… Continue reading

Chimacum High School Principal Whitney Meissner

Injury par for the demolition derby course, organizer says

PORT TOWNSEND — The demolition derby mishap that put an 18-year-old Chimacum man in the hospital is part of being a derby driver, the event’s… Continue reading

Imantz Goltz

Last-minute drive puts Scout cabin back on track

PORT TOWNSEND — Funding of the new Fred Lewis Scout Cabin was up in the air until some supporters did last-minute fundraising. A weekend open… Continue reading

Imantz Goltz
Tammy Dunakin

Goats on a special mission at Naval Magazine Indian Island [Corrected]

INDIAN ISLAND — Contractors are commonplace at Naval Magazine Indian Island, but a visiting squadron's mission and appearance are somewhat out of the ordinary. Starting… Continue reading

Tammy Dunakin
One of the youngest anglers

Anderson Lake big draw on first day of trout season

CHIMACUM — Anglers turned out in droves Saturday morning for the opening of the trout-fishing season at Anderson Lake following last year's season, when high… Continue reading

One of the youngest anglers
Aiden Fields

Brinnon turns out for Loyalty Day parade

BRINNON — In this South County town, the Loyalty Day celebration is a rite of spring. “This is a big deal here,” said Joy Baisch,… Continue reading

Aiden Fields
Dick WIltse

Public can view East Jefferson’s long-awaited new Scout cabin today

PORT TOWNSEND — After fewer than four years of construction, the Fred Lewis Scout Cabin is nearly finished. “We're getting right down to it,” said… Continue reading

Dick WIltse

Felony charge refiled against girl accused of Internet threat: ‘Some kind of blood thirsty Hitler . . .’

PORT TOWNSEND — A felony charge against a teen accused of making death threats on a Facebook page was refiled two days after the case… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Demolition derby new event at Jeffco Expo

PORT TOWNSEND — The crash and roar of a demolition derby will join the traditional Big Purple Slide and big-truck events at the 13th annual… Continue reading