Charlie Bermant

WEEKEND: Port Ludlow residences highlight of annual AAUW Kitchen Tour

PORT LUDLOW— The homes on the American Association of University Women’s 16th annual Kitchen Tour on Saturday display innovative ways to lay out a kitchen.… Continue reading

Coyle voters approve tax levy to fund community center

COYLE — Voters have approved a ballot measure to fund the Toandos Peninsula’s community center through a property tax levy, reversing their rejection of the… Continue reading

A Jefferson sheriff deputy's patrol car is seen after a wreck March 17 on U.S. Highway 101 south of Quilcene. Brian Lewis

Jefferson County deputy fired after multiple wrecks

PORT HADLOCK — A sheriff's deputy who had been involved in three wrecks that were considered preventable since he was hired in June has lost… Continue reading

A Jefferson sheriff deputy's patrol car is seen after a wreck March 17 on U.S. Highway 101 south of Quilcene. Brian Lewis
Port Townsend Schools Superintendent David Engle speaks about adding maritime elements to the public school system at a meeting Wednesday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Maritime curriculum outlined for Port Townsend schools

PORT TOWNSEND — A plan embraced by the Port Townsend School Board to use the area's seaside environment in public education was described to an… Continue reading

Port Townsend Schools Superintendent David Engle speaks about adding maritime elements to the public school system at a meeting Wednesday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Artist Susan Doyle

Art Wave to deluge Port Townsend with student creativity

PORT TOWNSEND — The retail area of downtown and uptown will be transformed into an art gallery displaying some 400 pieces of student artwork during… Continue reading

Artist Susan Doyle
Port Townsend Development Services Director Rick Sepler explains the preferred option for the library's renovation at a meeting on Monday night. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Library bond issue to be discussed Thursday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A hybrid plan for the renovation of the Port Townsend Library has been revealed to the City Council and the public. In… Continue reading

Port Townsend Development Services Director Rick Sepler explains the preferred option for the library's renovation at a meeting on Monday night. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Body found in water at Port Townsend Boat Haven identified

PORT TOWNSEND — The man whose body was recovered from the waters of Boat Haven on Sunday morning was remembered Monday as a good friend… Continue reading

Chauncey-Tudhope-Locklear

State grant money hopes to make East Jefferson more bicycle-friendly

CHIMACUM — Money from a state grant will subsidize the redesign of the area around the Chimacum schools campus to make it more bike- and… Continue reading

Chauncey-Tudhope-Locklear
Members of the Port Townsend High School Orchestra perform music from the Beatles' “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band” as a sing-along. The words to “She's Leaving Home” are visible at top.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

A splendid time guaranteed for all in Port Townsend: Orchestra plays ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ for audience sing-along

PORT TOWNSEND — A performance of the Beatles' “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band” music by the Port Townsend High School Orchestra could become an… Continue reading

Members of the Port Townsend High School Orchestra perform music from the Beatles' “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band” as a sing-along. The words to “She's Leaving Home” are visible at top.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Interim Fort Worden State Park Director Brian Hageman's suggestion resulted in a rules change. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

New Fort Worden State Park policy eases parking issue

PORT TOWNSEND — A new policy at Fort Worden State Park will give organizers the option of renting an entire parking lot for a special… Continue reading

Interim Fort Worden State Park Director Brian Hageman's suggestion resulted in a rules change. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Michael Legarsky

Port Townsend lays off city finance director to cut costs; he moves over to Jefferson PUD

PORT TOWNSEND — City Manager David Timmons is consolidating two positions, saying he wants to make city government more efficient, and in the process has… Continue reading

Michael Legarsky
Windows and insulation removed from a home on a Stapf Construction project will be used to build another home. Recycling such materials will be the subject of a seminar at the Home & Garden Show in Port Townsend on Saturday.

WEEKEND: Home, Garden Show in Jefferson County keeps localized focus

PORT TOWNSEND — An exhibition of local options, rather than national vendors, is what makes Saturday's Home & Garden Show a special event, its organizers… Continue reading

Windows and insulation removed from a home on a Stapf Construction project will be used to build another home. Recycling such materials will be the subject of a seminar at the Home & Garden Show in Port Townsend on Saturday.

Charge dismissed against Jefferson County teen after Facebook threat

PORT TOWNSEND — A felony charge against a 14-year-old girl who authorities said admitted leaving a threatening post on a Facebook page was dismissed Wednesday… Continue reading

Bob Capener has logged the activities of the two nesting eagles.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Act of nature: Bald eagles lose their decade-long home

PORT TOWNSEND — A nest destroyed during a windstorm last week was the home for a mated pair of bald eagles for a decade, said… Continue reading

Bob Capener has logged the activities of the two nesting eagles.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Jim Whittaker of Port Townsend is still enraptured by the landscape: “You look over there and can see Mount Baker on a clear day. Over there

Jim Whittaker: Pioneer Everest-climber works to get people off the couch, outdoors

PORT TOWNSEND — Jim Whittaker, the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest, wants to see young people get off the couch and… Continue reading

Jim Whittaker of Port Townsend is still enraptured by the landscape: “You look over there and can see Mount Baker on a clear day. Over there
Artwork by Frank Samuelson is the centerpiece for this year’s Port Townsend Film Festival Poster.

Port Townsend Film Festival poster depicts unusual view of Taylor Street

PORT TOWNSEND — The poster for the 2013 Port Townsend Film Festival shows a film-centric view of Taylor Street. The poster sets the mood for… Continue reading

Artwork by Frank Samuelson is the centerpiece for this year’s Port Townsend Film Festival Poster.

Emergency providers decry proposed 9-1-1 funds grab

PORT TOWNSEND — The proposed reallocation of state money intended for the renovation of 9-1-1 systems into other funds has sounded a warning for emergency… Continue reading

Kris Mayer of Port Townsend speaks to the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Monday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend educator gives Charter School 101

PORT TOWNSEND — Charter schools can improve education but not if they offer the same curriculum as what is now available, a Jefferson County Chamber… Continue reading

Kris Mayer of Port Townsend speaks to the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Monday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Kaliska Simcoe-Yette learns about shipbuilding while restoring the Felicity Ann. Penelope Partridge

Vintage boat changing role, lives in Port Hadlock

PORT HADLOCK — A vintage boat that was the vessel for the first solo trans-Atlantic crossing by a woman now is being used to teach… Continue reading

Kaliska Simcoe-Yette learns about shipbuilding while restoring the Felicity Ann. Penelope Partridge
Amy Smith

Volunteers recruited for downtown Port Townsend cleanup

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Main Street Program is recruiting volunteers to clean up and spruce up the downtown area on Earth Day on… Continue reading

Amy Smith