Charlie Bermant

Robert Lapham

Buddhism instructor plans final classes on Peninsula before move to Florida

PORT TOWNSEND — A teacher of Buddhism who has lived and taught in Port Townsend for 11 years will teach two more classes this weekend… Continue reading

Robert Lapham
Sarah Chrisman makes decorations for the Yuletide Salon taking place at Flagship Landing in Port Townsend on Saturday.

WEEKEND — Port Townsend plans Victorian-era yule

PORT TOWNSEND — In keeping with Port Townsend's Victorian seaport identity, downtown merchants have created a trip back in time for local holiday revelers. The… Continue reading

Sarah Chrisman makes decorations for the Yuletide Salon taking place at Flagship Landing in Port Townsend on Saturday.

Paramedic becomes 3rd fire district commissioner

QUILCENE — After an extended period of political turmoil, the Quilcene fire district board is out of the shadow of a recall election, fully seated… Continue reading

Port Townsend voters may weigh tough choices

PORT TOWNSEND — City Hall plans to come to voters as many as four times in the coming year in an effort to bolster declining… Continue reading

U.S. Rep.-elect Derek Kilmer thanks supporters in Port Townsend on Monday

Kilmer talks roads, sewers on North Olympic Peninsula

PORT TOWNSEND — Departing U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks built his reputation as an advocate of local infrastructure projects, and his successor indicated that he wants… Continue reading

U.S. Rep.-elect Derek Kilmer thanks supporters in Port Townsend on Monday

Intellicheck Mobilisa operational despite SEC probe, CEO says

PORT TOWNSEND — A Securities and Exchange Commission investigation of trading and security practices by Intellicheck Mobilisa will not affect the day-to-day operations of the… Continue reading

David Moseley

Ferries chief says larger one-boat scenario possible out of Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — While it is impossible to predict the level of transportation funding to be allocated by the 2013 Legislature, local ferry cutbacks could… Continue reading

David Moseley
The Cupola House recently was home to the Port Townsend Foundry. It is owned by the Port of Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Historical Cupola House might house WSU Extension

PORT TOWNSEND — The distinctive Cupola House at Point Hudson is under consideration as the new home of the Washington State University Extension now located… Continue reading

The Cupola House recently was home to the Port Townsend Foundry. It is owned by the Port of Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Amanda Funaro is coordinating the YMCA coat drive in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

YMCA coat drive aims at warming winter’s chill

PORT TOWNSEND — Those who are unprepared for the cold weather will benefit from a coat drive designed to ward off the chill of winter.… Continue reading

Amanda Funaro is coordinating the YMCA coat drive in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Michael J. Pierce

New trial for formerly convicted Quilcene double-murderer — but where?

PORT TOWNSEND — One day after the state Supreme Court declined to overrule a lower court ruling granting a convicted murderer a new trial, legal… Continue reading

Michael J. Pierce

State parks commission OK is key step toward local Fort Worden co-management

PORT TOWNSEND — An agreement with the state for some local control of Fort Worden State Park has moved forward with the approval of a… Continue reading

Port Townsend Library Director Theresa Percy

$500,000 pledge buoys Port Townsend Library effort

PORT TOWNSEND — A $500,000 challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities provides a significant boost to the renovation of the Port Townsend… Continue reading

Port Townsend Library Director Theresa Percy
Carlyle Bishop

Couple make history by applying for Peninsula’s first same-sex marriage license [Corrected]

PORT TOWNSEND — The North Olympic Peninsula's first same-sex couple to seek a marriage license in Jefferson or Clallam county arrived at the Jefferson County… Continue reading

Carlyle Bishop

CORRECTED: State Supreme Court won’t hear suit on PUD taxes

PORT TOWNSEND — A challenge to the Jefferson County Public Utility District's right to levy taxes on Port Townsend residents for use in regional water… Continue reading

Food spills from a wrecked Safeway truck near Chimacum after Monday's accident. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Food spilled on Highway 19 goes to far-off food bank

CHIMACUM — The food recovered in the dramatic spill of a large supermarket semi this week is going to a food bank. But not one… Continue reading

Food spills from a wrecked Safeway truck near Chimacum after Monday's accident. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Jim Costello was named as Centrum's interim executive director Tuesday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Centrum names board member as interim chief

PORT TOWNSEND — A member of Centrum Foundation's board of directors has been chosen to serve as the organization's interim executive director until a replacement… Continue reading

Jim Costello was named as Centrum's interim executive director Tuesday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Quilcene Fire Department secretary Jean Morris

Jefferson County names new Quilcene fire commissioner

QUILCENE — One of the vacant positions on the Quilcene Fire District board caused by a successful recall last month has been filled by the… Continue reading

Quilcene Fire Department secretary Jean Morris

Port Townsend Paper to appeal denial of landfill permit

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend Paper Corp. said it will appeal a decision by the Jefferson County health officer for a new permit for its… Continue reading

Dump truck’s mishaps shows vulnerability of East Jefferson telecommunications

PORT TOWNSEND — The dump truck that severed a fiber-optic line, dousing Internet and phone service to thousands of people shows the vulnerability of modern… Continue reading

The rusting hull of the New Star towers over the pleasure craft at Port Ludlow Marina. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Rusty Port Ludlow eyesore might be off to Astoria this week

PORT LUDLOW — A rusted ship docked at the Port Ludlow Marina is due to be moved this week, leaving the temporary mooring it has… Continue reading

The rusting hull of the New Star towers over the pleasure craft at Port Ludlow Marina. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News